Staleks Nail Files & Accessories

The Staleks Pro nail file system pairs a reusable base with a fresh abrasive for each client. Choose the base shape, grit and backing that suit the service, whether you’re refining an enhancement, shaping a free edge or preparing for colour.

Explore stainless steel and lightweight plastic bases, single-use wooden bases, disposable abrasives, buffers and pedicure discs. Check the shape and size before ordering refills so the abrasive fits your base.

Choose Your Nail File Base

• Staleks Pro stainless steel bases: A firm, reusable base for technicians who prefer a rigid file. Choose a compact short base for detailed work or a crescent shape if you prefer a curved edge. Follow the instructions for your specific base when cleaning, disinfecting or sterilising it.
• Staleks Pro Expert plastic bases: A lightweight alternative with a little flexibility. Check the base shape, model number and compatible refills before buying. Use only the reprocessing methods specified for that model.
• Expert 20 disposable wooden bases: A single-use option for technicians who want to dispose of both the base and abrasive after the service. Supplied in a pack of 50.

Choosing Your Grit and Abrasive Backing

Choose the grit according to the surface you’re filing and how much material you need to remove. Use light pressure and follow the instructions for the nail or enhancement system you’re working with.

• 100 grit: A coarse abrasive for reducing bulk or shortening suitable gel and acrylic enhancements. Keep it off the natural nail plate.
• 180 grit: A medium abrasive for refining enhancement surfaces and shaping the free edge where suitable. For natural nail preparation, use the grit specified by your product system.
• 100/180 grit crescent buffers: A cushioned option for refining enhancement surfaces and smoothing file marks. Use the appropriate side for the surface.
• 400/3000 grit polishing buffers: The 400-grit side refines the surface, while the 3000-grit side brings up the shine. Use light pressure and avoid repeatedly buffing the same area.

Thin vs Soft-Base Replacement Files

• Expert 42 thin files: Slim abrasives that sit flat on a compatible base for a firmer feel when refining shapes and sidewalls.
• Expert 40 soft-base files: A foam-backed option with more give under the abrasive. The cushioning changes how the file feels against the nail, so adjust your pressure accordingly.

Manicure Files, Pedicure Discs and Dust Removal

• Manicures: A crescent base gives you a curved edge for working around contours and a straight edge for shaping. For a single-use setup, the Staleks Pro disposable manicure set includes a wooden base file, mini buffer and orange wood stick.
• Pedicures: Match each disposable abrasive to a compatible Pododisc of the same diameter. Choose the size and grit for the treatment area and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your disc and e-file.
• Dust removal: Use the Staleks manicure dust brush to sweep away loose filings between steps. Reprocess the brush as directed before using it on another client.

If you also use an e-file for nail preparation or enhancement refinement, explore our Staleks nail drill bits.

Salon Hygiene for Reusable Nail File Bases

1. Remove and dispose of the used abrasive after each service. Dispose of wooden bases sold as single-use at the same time.
2. Clean the reusable base to remove filings and adhesive residue before further reprocessing.
3. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for disinfection or sterilisation, as appropriate for the base and your salon protocol. Check that the material is compatible with the chosen method.
4. Fit a fresh, compatible abrasive to the clean, dry base before the next service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why switch to a reusable metal nail file base?

A metal base gives you a firm filing surface and lets you replace the abrasive between clients. You can choose a new grit for each service and reprocess the reusable base according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

What is the difference between Staleks Expert 40 and Expert 42 replacement files?

Expert 42 abrasives have a thin backing for a firmer feel against the base. Expert 40 soft-base abrasives have a foam layer that adds cushioning. Check that the replacement file matches the shape and size of your base.

Can I put Staleks plastic handles in an autoclave?

Only use an autoclave if the manufacturer explicitly lists that method for your exact model. Follow the reprocessing instructions for the plastic base you use. If your salon uses heat sterilisation, choose a base approved for that method.

What size pedicure disc should I use?

• 15 mm: A smaller disc for detail work and smaller treatment areas.
• 20 mm: A mid-sized option for general pedicure work.
• 25 mm: A larger disc for covering broader areas of intact skin.

Use an abrasive that matches the disc diameter and follow the manufacturer’s guidance on grit, speed and pressure. Avoid filing broken or irritated skin.