Much better than emery boards!
I keep my natural nails long, and do all my styling myself.  I usually use three or four different emery boards, each one having one or two different levels of styling.  It's a big pain in the butt, and I have always had the issue of my nails cutting into the boards and wearing them down rather quickly.<br /><br />I found out about these glass/crystal nail files through reviews on normal nail files, and I thought it wouldn't hurt to give it a try.  A nail file that doesn't wear down sounds amazing!  I only just received them and have yet to see if that holds true, but I have tested them already.  They feel great on my nails, and I don't have to worry about them catching and destroying my nails the way some boards do when the paper begins to rip.  They definitely shape and buff well, but I do think they file a little slow compared to normal emery boards.  I do apply pressure, too, so that isn't the issue--they just aren't as rough.<br /><br />I may not be able to make this my solo nail filing tool, but overall I am pleased with the product.  It's great for fixing broken edges or fixing any big of your nails that snag, and it's amazing for shaping and buffing smoothly.  I also like that there are five of these for just a few dollars more than what I've found a single one for, since you can keep one handy in multiple places.
Rating: 5 stars