Sephora Brand Glass Nail Files

I was very disappointed in this product. I have another brand name glass nail file and it is a million times better. And plus, only one side has a filing side.

Another awesome item recommended by my manicurist. It doesn't wear out like emery boards do and it's not as harsh as a metal file. It does a great job.

What is nice about this product has nothing to do with its efficacy and everything to do with its lifespan. In fact, it can take a bit of time to even get used to the feeling, but I've had the product for 5 months and it hasn't even shown a sign of wear after weekly use.
Probably the biggest downside to the product is that since it doesn't wear down the nail dust clings to it. Every handful or so of strokes you will need to wipe it off, so it really requires some cloth to go with it.
Despite the few annoyances (sometimes it feels like scratching a chalkboard), it is -definitely- worth it. You will save some money if you currently use emery boards.

I really like these files and have given these as gifts! Mine has lasted a few years and looks just like new. They take off alot of length very quickly... like when you break one and the other nine now have to be shorter :( My nails are very strong and I can wipe out a cardboard emory board pretty fast. The downside to them being strong is that they break far when they break!

Anyway, this file makes them smooth and shorter very quickly. The only disadvantage is that the files are thick. Regular paper emory boards can get under the sides of your nails much better. I use these to do most of the mani/pedi stuff, but still need the old kind to finish the smaller/tighter areas.

I discovered glass nail files when I was learning to play classical guitar. My teacher recommended them to me as an easy way to keep my nails perfectly shaped for finger picking. Years later, I don't play guitar much anymore, but I still have the file, and it's still just as good as the day I bought it! It cleans up in a snap, and files my nails easily and beautifully. Even though I put no effort at all into my "manicure", I frequently get compliments on how nice my nails look.

And don't let the fact that it's glass scare you off. I don't treat mine gently by any means, and I've never managed to so much as scratch it.