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Crystal Nail Files

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onemorerose · 30/03/2014 23:55

Which is the best? I had an OPI, loved it but it broke. Was going to get another one but Leighton Denny have much better ratings. Has anyone tried both?

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southeastastra · 30/03/2014 23:56

have a leighton denny one which has lasted and is a good as they say!

nails don't peel anymore. recommend

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onemorerose · 31/03/2014 00:28

Thanks for the input south, they are a bit more expensive on amazon but if I needed to know if its worth it.

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Pizdets · 31/03/2014 07:43

I have a Leighton Denny and a generic one I picked up cheap in t k maxx. Beyond the fact the cheap one looks a bit pink and sparkly for my taste I can't tell the difference. I'm not a nail pro by any means but the results look the same to me. Had both a couple of years now and would never go back to disposable files!

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Bohemond · 31/03/2014 07:53

I found these killed my nails - splitting the works. Was a Leighton Denny one from M&S

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WingDefence · 31/03/2014 07:58

I bought a cheap crystal file about 9 years ago in Camden market and I'd never seen one before. It's been dropped a few times over the years so isn't full length any more but is still the best nail file I own.

Other versions have never done the job at all (Claire's Accessories one barely filed my nails) but I should get a replacement so I'll look into the ones mentioned here.

Thanks

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DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 31/03/2014 08:04

Cheap ones area the same as expensive ime.

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BelindaAllWorkedOut · 31/03/2014 09:54

I bought cheap ones and found them a poor substitute for a good crystal nail file - they weren't as finely "granulated"? Also, they wore out along the sides quickly. Maybe they were glass instead of crystal?

Anyway, the best ones I have bought are Manicare (in Australia) and Leighton Denny (in UK).

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Jaeme · 31/03/2014 10:04

I've had a Leighton Denny one for a few years now, I second what was said above about cheap ones not being as good.

A couple of the cheaper ones I tried were so bad they didn't feel like they were doing anything, had to press quite hard with it and the finish wasn't as good.

Re peeling / splitting I think this is also down to how you file, going from left to centre or right to centre in one direction rather than 'sawing' will help stop it.

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WingDefence · 31/03/2014 14:00

Having found a LD file on Amazon, I don't think my original file from Camden market was that cheap - it was a long time ago and was probably £6ish as I doubt I'd have spent more than that.

Going to buy a LD one now as I do desperately need another one. My original file still does the job without very much pressure on the nail at all. I hope this one is just as good!

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onemorerose · 01/04/2014 22:34

I have had cheap ones before that were rubbish, maybe they were just glass.
Seems like it may be worth forking out the extra for Leighton Denny?