When blending the nail tip, what should you avoid to prevent damage to the nail plate?

When blending the nail tip, it is essential to avoid applying too much pressure. Applying excessive pressure can harm the natural nail plate by thinning or creating grooves in it, leading to potential breakage or damage. This method requires a delicate touch to ensure the artificial tip integrates smoothly with the natural nail without compromising its strength.

Holding the file at an improper angle can affect the blending process but is not the most critical factor in protecting the nail plate. Similarly, while using a coarse file can lead to unwanted texture, it is primarily the method of filing—specifically how much pressure is applied—that poses a greater risk of injury to the natural nail. Filing too quickly might compromise precision but doesn’t directly correlate with damaging the nail plate as much as pressure does. Thus, the focus should be on maintaining a gentle filing pressure to ensure both the quality of the blend and the integrity of the natural nail.