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Nail file recommendations?

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Hi everyone. I'm finding it increasingly painful to use nail scissors (arthritis) but can still wield something like a nail file. I need a really good one - which will file/abrade big time and also last.



Does anyone know of a make which fits the bill?

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  • theoretica
    theoretica Posts: 12,691 Forumite
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    I use a glass file - a cheapo off ebay - it abrades, lasts and also leaves a smooth result.
    But a banker, engaged at enormous expense,
    Had the whole of their cash in his care.
    Lewis Carroll
  • Mine is a small OPI crystal nail file - not a cheapie but designed to last (as long as you don't drop it, of course) https://www.nailpolishdirect.co.uk/opi-nail-treatment-crystal-glass-file-p4904 - this may not currently be the cheapest but it was when I bought mine, including free delivery.

    Also Leighton Denny is good, but I don't know where's cheapest. Other cheaper ones might do just as good a job, I don't know. But proper crystal nail files generally are supposed to last pretty much forever :)
  • donnac2558
    donnac2558 Posts: 3,637 Forumite
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    Yes crystal nail files are the way. They last for years easy to clean and you can buy cheap or branded names.
  • Pollycat
    Pollycat Posts: 35,755 Forumite
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    theoretica wrote: »
    I use a glass file - a cheapo off ebay - it abrades, lasts and also leaves a smooth result.
    Wilko do one for less than £1.00
  • pattycake
    pattycake Posts: 1,588 Forumite
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    I have a Leighton Denny crystal file. I wouldn’t go back to emery boards!
  • shwetaa
    shwetaa Posts: 15 Forumite
    Crystal nail Files are best. My sister uses them from long time. You can buy it online of any brand as it is something which will stay for longer times.
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