Champion (the cartons and labels read "Champion Nail") is a value salon-supply label carried by M1 Nail & Beauty Supply in Markham, Ontario. It covers the consumables a nail salon reorders every month: nail files, disposable buffers, pumice pads, pedicure kits, spa liners, gloves and table paper, plus stools, manicure tables and small equipment. M1 lists 164 Champion products, most of them in single, pack and case sizes.
What Champion makes
| Category | Products | Start here |
|---|---|---|
| Nail files | 20 | Regular Zebra 80/80 · Jumbo Zebra 80/80 · Mini Zebra 100/100 case |
| Disposable buffers | 17 | 3 Way Buffer · Slim Buffer · Mini Square Buffer · Mini Long Buffer |
| Pedicure disposables | 21 | 5 in 1 pedicure kit · Spa liners · Mini pumice pads |
| Gloves, masks and hygiene | 20 | C-Gloves latex gloves · Sterilization pouches · Crepe table paper |
| Paraffin, wax and spa | 12 | Paraffin wax · Roll-on wax · Paraffin bags |
| Empty bottles and jars | 13 | 16 oz labelled bottles · 0.5 oz polish bottles · 60 g glass jars |
| E-file parts, lamps and equipment | 32 | Flex shaft · Hand dryer · Towel warmer |
| Stools, tables and furniture | 29 | Technician stools · Manicure tables · Pedicure carts |
Champion nail file grits
The two numbers on a file are the grit of each side; a lower number is coarser. Champion files at M1 come in four grit pairings:
| Grit | What it is for | Champion files |
|---|---|---|
| 80/80 | Extra coarse on both sides: heavy product removal and shortening acrylic or hard gel | Regular Zebra · Regular White · Jumbo Zebra · Jumbo White |
| 80/100 | Extra coarse and coarse: take down length, then shape | Regular White, pack of 50 |
| 100/100 | Coarse on both sides: shaping the side walls and free edge of enhancements | Jumbo Zebra · Jumbo White · Mini Zebra · Mini White · Wood Black |
| 100/180 | Coarse and fine: shape with one side, finish or prep the natural nail with the other | Regular Zebra · Regular White |
Champion buffer sizes
| Buffer | Size | Grit | Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Way Buffer | 9 x 3 x 2.5 cm | 80/100/100 (orange/white), 60/80/80 (purple/white) | 500 |
| Slim Buffer | 7.5 x 3.5 x 1.2 cm | 80/80 | 1,000 |
| Mini Long Buffer | 5 x 2 x 1.2 cm | 80/80 | 2,000 |
| Mini Square Buffer | 2.5 x 3.5 x 1.2 cm | 80/80 | 3,400 |
Sizes, grits and case counts are the ones printed on the Champion cartons.
Champion FAQ
What do the numbers on a Champion nail file mean?
They are the grit of each side. A Champion 100/180 file has a 100 grit side for shaping and a 180 grit side for finishing; an 80/80 file is extra coarse on both sides. The lower the number, the coarser the file.
Which Champion file grit should I use for acrylic?
Use 80 grit to remove bulk and shorten acrylic or hard gel, 100 grit to shape the side walls and free edge, and 180 grit to refine the surface and for natural nails. Champion Regular and Jumbo files in 80/80 are the usual choice for acrylic removal.
What is the difference between Champion Regular, Jumbo and Mini files?
Regular is the standard straight salon file. Jumbo is a wider board that covers more surface per stroke. Mini is a short 100/100 file meant for one client, often given to the customer or packed into a pedicure kit.
What is in the Champion 5 in 1 disposable pedicure kit?
Each kit has one mini nail file, one slim buffer, one disposable pumice pad, one toe separator and one wood stick for the cuticles. Kits are sold singly and in cases of 200, in yellow and purple.
Who makes Champion salon supplies?
Champion is a salon-supply label from the Toronto area. Product labels read "Champion Nail"; the paraffin wax label says "Distributed by Champion Nail Wholesale, Toronto, Canada", and the zebra file packs are marked "Designed in Canada" and "Japan sandpaper".
Where can I buy Champion nail files and buffers in Canada?
M1 Nail & Beauty Supply in Markham, Ontario stocks Champion files, buffers, pedicure disposables and salon furniture for in-store pickup, and ships consumables across Canada.
Last updated October 2026. Sizes, grits, pack counts and label wording are taken from the Champion cartons, labels and supplier listings for the products M1 stocks.
Not sure which grit to order? Read our guide: Nail File Grit Guide: 80, 100 and 180 Grit, and Which File to Use.