What is the purpose of buffing the nail plate with a buffer block?

Buffing the nail plate with a buffer block serves to smooth the surface of the nails, enhancing their appearance and overall health. The process involves gently polishing the nail surface to create a shiny finish and can help remove any dead skin and debris, making the nails look cleaner and more polished.

While it might seem that buffing would remove natural oils, the primary purpose is to prepare the nail for further treatment or polish application by refining its surface. This helps in achieving better adhesion for nail products. Buffing can also aid in providing a more uniform surface, which contributes to the aesthetic appeal of manicured nails.

Shaping nails involves cutting or filing, which is different from the smoothing action performed by a buffer block. Spreading oils is not a purpose of buffing; rather, buffing can alter the presence of oils on the surface. Removing the bulk of nails refers to reducing the thickness of the nail, which is not achieved through buffing but through filing techniques.