The Mystery of Essie Crystal Nail File

Not all nail files were born equal. The one from Sephora, for example annoys me to no end by only having one operational side. It's a thick slub of glass and they couldn't make both side usuable? Why? Then I have and had several brandless other files from several stores, online and offline. Some are good, others are better. My favorite, though, is this one from Essie. It's the perfect size, perfect weight and does a superb job leaving my nails smooth with no rough edges.

Recently I wanted to buy a secod one for my travel bag, only to discover it's no longer available on Essie website. You can still buy it from various other online sources, but it seems Essie has stopped making/selling them and that's a real shame.

Photo by me with the help of Kosh.

The Mystery of Essie Crystal Nail File

Not all nail files were born equal. The one from Sephora, for example annoys me to no end by only having one operational side. It's a thick slub of glass and they couldn't make both side usuable? Why? Then I have and had several brandless other files from several stores, online and offline. Some are good, others are better. My favorite, though, is this one from Essie. It's the perfect size, perfect weight and does a superb job leaving my nails smooth with no rough edges.

Recently I wanted to buy a secod one for my travel bag, only to discover it's no longer available on Essie website. You can still buy it from various other online sources, but it seems Essie has stopped making/selling them and that's a real shame.

Photo by me with the help of Kosh.

The Mystery of Essie Crystal Nail File

Not all nail files were born equal. The one from Sephora, for example annoys me to no end by only having one operational side. It's a thick slub of glass and they couldn't make both side usuable? Why? Then I have and had several brandless other files from several stores, online and offline. Some are good, others are better. My favorite, though, is this one from Essie. It's the perfect size, perfect weight and does a superb job leaving my nails smooth with no rough edges.

Recently I wanted to buy a secod one for my travel bag, only to discover it's no longer available on Essie website. You can still buy it from various other online sources, but it seems Essie has stopped making/selling them and that's a real shame.

Photo by me with the help of Kosh.

Crystal Glass Nail Files

From the "what took me so long to find this?" department.

I have my mom to thank for introducing me to the wonder of crystal glass nail files. She got me a small one, made in the Czech Republic that looks like the OPI one, and I was hooked immediately.

These files do an extremely efficient job in a minimum number of strokes (much healthier for the nail) while leaving it with a perfect silky finish that doesn't snag or split. Another advantage they have is being washable and the fact that unless you drop them on a very hard surface, they'll last forever.

I started research and discovered that you can find them in several sizes, including as a foot file (which I promptly acquired. Next week I'll post a comprehensive review of hoof-care methods), and also colored, hand-painted or blingified, for your inner Kimora Lee. I loved the Betty Boop set.

The one I collected above are available from Sephora, Amazon (do a search for glass nail file. It'll keep you entertained for a while) or http://www.95andsunny.com/ . Prices are from $3.99 for a small one to about $40 for a decorated set of three.

Crystal Glass Nail Files

From the "what took me so long to find this?" department.

I have my mom to thank for introducing me to the wonder of crystal glass nail files. She got me a small one, made in the Czech Republic that looks like the OPI one, and I was hooked immediately.

These files do an extremely efficient job in a minimum number of strokes (much healthier for the nail) while leaving it with a perfect silky finish that doesn't snag or split. Another advantage they have is being washable and the fact that unless you drop them on a very hard surface, they'll last forever.

I started research and discovered that you can find them in several sizes, including as a foot file (which I promptly acquired. Next week I'll post a comprehensive review of hoof-care methods), and also colored, hand-painted or blingified, for your inner Kimora Lee. I loved the Betty Boop set.

The one I collected above are available from Sephora, Amazon (do a search for glass nail file. It'll keep you entertained for a while) or http://www.95andsunny.com/ . Prices are from $3.99 for a small one to about $40 for a decorated set of three.

Crystal Glass Nail Files

From the "what took me so long to find this?" department.

I have my mom to thank for introducing me to the wonder of crystal glass nail files. She got me a small one, made in the Czech Republic that looks like the OPI one, and I was hooked immediately.

These files do an extremely efficient job in a minimum number of strokes (much healthier for the nail) while leaving it with a perfect silky finish that doesn't snag or split. Another advantage they have is being washable and the fact that unless you drop them on a very hard surface, they'll last forever.

I started research and discovered that you can find them in several sizes, including as a foot file (which I promptly acquired. Next week I'll post a comprehensive review of hoof-care methods), and also colored, hand-painted or blingified, for your inner Kimora Lee. I loved the Betty Boop set.

The one I collected above are available from Sephora, Amazon (do a search for glass nail file. It'll keep you entertained for a while) or http://www.95andsunny.com/ . Prices are from $3.99 for a small one to about $40 for a decorated set of three.