Best Crystal Glass Nail File for Women, Protective Travel Case, Professional Salon Fingernail Files for Pretty Manicure, Great for Natural, Gel and Acrylic Fake Nails, Better Emery Boards – Pink

Not the best at filing the nails.the nail polish got transfered onto the file from my nail whilst filing n now that part does not file.. But it's pretty and comes in cute packaging.. The packaging is plastic by the way. I actually expected more since they had said crystal and glass in their description.. Basically it's just an ombre white n pink colored nail file

Best nail file ever

I previously owned the well-known brand “Leighton Denny” file. After six years of weekly use, I accidentally sat on it, ultimately breaking it into half and looking for a replacement as it genuinely was the best file I had ever used with both results and longevity. Unfortunately, the reviews are now less than favourable and are now produced elsewhere (most likely in China), where the quality seems to have massively suffered. I spent a good while scouring Amazon and from countless other similar files but under a different brand to find an acceptable replacement (though I wasn’t sure if anything would come marginally close, as disappointing as this may be). This listing had 9000+ (71% five stars). I’m also cautious of purchasing such items via Amazon as reviews aren’t always genuine. However, here are my HONEST thoughts, whether positive or negative.Pro:______* So far, it hasn’t ripped my nails to shreds, leaving unsightly fraying or splits. The best practice is to use gently and not to use excessive force or pressure as you possibly would use a diamond, metal or standard emery board. I do find it “seals” the free edge pretty well as well as the benefit of being able to file back and forth.* Easily maintained just like other glass files, a little hand soap and a nail brush, I find this method more effective as rubbing your fingers alone doesn’t thoroughly remove build-up. It may exfoliate skin particles back onto the file. Allow to air dry or pat dry with a clean cloth/towel.* This file's advantage over the LD is the pointed end and being slightly thinner by 1mm, which allows for cleaning under the nail, which my previous one couldn’t do due to having a curved design.Con:______* I agree with the other reviews. The “elegant protective case” is cheap and tacky and feels like it could easily break. From what is a somewhat decent file, the case lets it down. I’d highly expect the file to become damaged even if accidentally dropped in its cover.* As with my previous brand of 3mm compared to this file at 2mm, you may still have difficulty getting into the corners of the free edge to shape as it’s still too thick to reach slightly under the nail to do so. Thinner files have this advantage but are prone to unintentional damage and don’t usually come in crystal/glass. So this may not be your only nail file required to do the job, depending on the length of your nails before filing.* Sure, this file felt almost identical out the box to my previous brand, and I was genuinely excited to use it as I may have found a “dupe”. However, you don’t notice the difference in performance until it is used to the point if you have nails that need a fair amount of filing, it takes twice as long. With my LD, I didn’t need to clip my nails and could do a full hand in less than ten minutes. With this file, you certainly will need to cut your nails close to the desired shape unless you want to go back and forth with minimal removal. It’s sufficient for tidying up, but I wouldn’t rely on it alone.Would I recommend it?______As mentioned, I wasn’t expecting this file to be on par with Leighton Denny’s, and sadly, it doesn’t come close in terms of performance but does have a few advantages as mentioned above, but also at just over £5 cheaper, it may be worth it for you. I have only owned this file for around one week, so it would be unfair to comment fully on its longevity compared to six years of usage. I can’t see this lasting six years, but I think you could get a few years of use if looked after and be mindful of where it is stored while not in use (even in its “elegant” case). Is it brilliant? No. Will it last a “lifetime”? As claimed, Unlikely. If you don’t want to risk my usual brand mentioned above due to the quality issues, I’d recommend giving this a try. You may be impressed if you have nothing to compare. Overall, I’m a little disappointed and will most likely purchase another Leighton Denny from a reputable store to see if the quality is any better than buying the one directly from Amazon. If all else fails, I’ll continue to use the broken half of the LD as it’s still in a usable state and can use this file for minor touch-ups that don’t require massive amounts of filing. The disappointment may be my expectations were set high from using my prior brand.Notes:I have read a few reviews “claiming” the file has two sides of different grades of coarseness. This comment is UNTRUE. Both sides are IDENTICAL.

This file is practically smooth to the touch but works amazingly well. IT files nails really quickly, reducing them to fine dust so there is no danger of splitting. I've tried metal files, glass files, emery boards etc. in the past but this beats them all. I'd definitely recommend.

I bought a set of these initially for my wife just to try as she was sick of the sanding boards which were ruining her nails, and having to be replaced all the time, they were cheap at first but eventually they work out more expensive because you have to keep buying and buying them.She says these are much kinder to her nails to, as it turns the nail to a fine dust, rather than ripping the nail as happens with sanding boards.She also says it is great to have two sizes, and I suppose you could put one size in one bag and the other size in another bag, but she likes to have a set of two in most of her handbags (and/or coat).The little cases are really well made, as are the actually files, and up to now I have bought her FIVE sets, with another set to be bought soon... so you could say, she REALLY likes them :-)

I recently stopped chewing my nails after a life time of being addicted to doing so. I've therefore literally *never* had nails, and so have never been aware at just how high maintenance nails actually are, so on the advice of my girlfriend I purchased a glass nail file, and I have to say that keeping my new found talons in order is now easier than I could ever have imagined it would be!This thing positively eats nails up.It has two side - one with a rather coarse grain file, and the other side a much finer one. The rougher side is for doing the heavy work, and running it over the end of the nail just a few times is enough to relieve yourself of a couple of millimeters of that pesky unwanted keratin. The finer side is for doing the precision work and making sure that your nails end up with a nice smooth finish.This particular file also comes in a sturdy little pen-sized box to keep it safe and undamaged. I did previously have one that came in a felt sheaf, but I stood on it and snapped it in two.My only complaint is that the file doesn't 'last forever' as the product description claims. It DOES last for a very long time, but it will eventually blunt and become less effective, but you should easily be able to get a years worth of effective daily nail management out of it before it starts to wear out.Recommended!

Bloody brilliant. I've got long, strong nails and hate cutting them as they're so tough, so filing is the only answer - but I blast through emery boards at a rate of knots and metal ones are just hideous. Long gone are the years of either cringing at the flex and crack with scissors and clippers, or the wince of ripping the fibres of the nail to shreds with ragged surfaces on emery and metal boards. Glass allllll the way, and this one (stumbled across by accident years ago) takes the cake. Had my last one for maybe 6 years before I finally mislaid it and had to purchase its doppelganger as a replacement. Files even long nails in no time at all, leaves no rough snags, I could even brush my freshly-shorn nails across the finest silk or organza with confidence I wouldn't damage the fabric! A speedy dream to use and the only thing I need. Will last years without wearing out. If it can withstand my talons, it'll last for anyone...