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It's been a while since I last did a nail related post so yeah....high time I wrote one!
Crystal nail files...been on the market for a while now but really what is the big deal?
Actually...there are quite a few!
I first bought a crystal nail file about oooo 5 years ago and the first time I used it it felt like running my finger nails down a black board *shudders* Needless to say that pretty much put me off them good a proper.
Well so I thought at the time at least...
As you know I am in the regeneration stage of growing my own nails back after a brief (but so not worth it!) stint of gel nails.
One of the things I invested in was a crystal nail file. There are loads on the market, a giant whopper of a file from Ruby & Millie, a Leighton Dinny one that comes in a ridiculously large case, and a few glass ones here and there.
Anyway...So I've purchased a few. The mini Bourjois one (loved it to begin with as it didn't have that blackboard effect, but has since gone blunt!)...a Sephora glass one which I picked up in NYC (nice but yeah...black board effect and only has one side for filing)...and lastly an Essie one. Hands up we have a winner!
Essie crystal nail files rocks! I'll asmit you do get the blackboard effect for a bit at the beginning but after the second go it's great! love that it gives my nails a nice smooth finish and I haven't had any split nail issues since using it (the smoother crystal surface is much kinder to your nails than the sandpaper effect ones!).
So yes...if you've been put off crystal nail files in the past I would defnitely recommend the Essie one. It's on the pricey side (£12)but it will last a lifetime!
Crystal nail file are supposed to last longer than other nail file, but I agree with you that the feeling is kinda strange at first!
ReplyDeleteI have a crystal nail file. It does seem gentler on the nails but it seems to take forever to file even one nail. I file may nails every week. has anyone else found they take so long to file with a crystal nail file?
ReplyDelete@anon - apologies for the delay in replying! Crystal nail files do indeed take forever to file nails down, my essie one takes ages but I find that the finish it gives is much better than an emery board. I also find that my nails don't split and peel when I use a crystal nail file.
ReplyDeleteHave you tried the Sephora one? I think it might be glass but I find if I use this one it's much quicker so perhaps give that one a go! Hope this helps :)