This $9 Nail Upgrade Has Been A Game-Changer For My Manicures

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There are times I prefer to outsource certain body and skin care tasks to professionals, and for most of my adult life, nail maintenance fell under that category. Not only am I pretty bad at painting my nails, but I find keeping them neatly trimmed to be a total drag every week. But weekly manicures are simply not in my budget, so I’ve had to find ways to make the drudgery more bearable.

Once again, it brings me no pleasure to inform you that it was my own mother who suggested I upgrade my home nail care routine by swapping my trusty emory board for a glass nail file. Despite my skepticism, I have to admit that using a glass nail file has not only made my nail care routine faster and easier, but, dare I say, an actual pleasure.

She recommended this highly-rated and wildly popular glass nail file at Amazon, and I am pleased to report that it is every bit as effective as it is elegant. I love anything with a slightly Old Hollywood vibe, and using a glass nail file definitely makes me feel like I’m draped across a chaise lounge in a fur-trimmed robe and satin slippers.

While a traditional sandpaper-like file can leave nails feeling jagged, rough and full of micro-tears, my glass file slices through them cleanly, easily and smoothly, leaving them feeling healthy and strong. It takes a minute to get a hang of the rhythm of it, but once you do, it is a total game-changer. It can be used in all directions, which makes it easier to achieve the desired shape in less time. You don’t need a ton of pressure to