I’ve never thought of using a glass nail file until recently, mostly because the ones I have seen in person looked too scary to use! They’ve been letter opener shaped and had a filing surface like coarse grit sandpaper – hardly something I would want to use on my nails!
However, the advantages of glass nail files sounded great! Since the glass is permanently etched, the surface won’t get worn down like a traditional emery board. The glass surface is also less harsh than a steel file. Also, since it’s glass, you can wash the file to clean it! If you need to, you can also sterilize them by boiling in water. The downside is that they’re breakable, so be careful not to drop them and to store them safely.
Not liking any of the glass nail files at my local beauty supplier and a bit wary about buying duds online, I happened to come across a review on All Lacquered Up. Their reviews of files from GlassNailsFiles.com was very positive, so I thought I would give those a try!
Be warned: the site does look kind of sketchy and there is a loud audio introduction on the main page, so turn your sound down! My nail files arrived very quickly, though, so I don’t hesitate to recommend them. For $7 and shipping, I got a set of 3 different files.
The surfaces on these files are very nice! They don’t feel at all abrasive, but I’ve used them several times already and they do a nice job filing down the nail without taking too much or leaving jagged edges. Here are some close-up of the filing surface:
The three different sizes are nice, but I do find that I’m using the medium sized one more than the others. The smaller one would make a good travel file.
I definitely recommend buying files from GlassNailsFiles.com! (Just remember to turn your sound down!) I will probably be buying some more sets in the future for gifts and to have extra on hand in case something happens to mine.
6/24/2010 – I just wanted to post an update to this. I placed a second order for files from GlassNailsFiles.com on May 23, but hadn’t received them after a month of waiting. I’d been out of town and only today had the chance to hunt down their number and call them. The guy I spoke to on the phone was very nice and tracked down my order. Apparently, there was some sort of mix up – my order had never been shipped and it’s possible there was a mix up in order fulfillment. In any case, he apologized profusely and said the files would be going out tomorrow. To make up for it, he’s including two free files. I was a little worried about having recommended this company here, but after speaking with their representative, I’m satisfied they are still a good company.
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