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Glass nail file recommendations?

17 replies

Bridewel1 · 08/12/2024 08:23

Looking to buy a glass nail file. Which one do you recommend and do you prefer the small or larger size files?

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RampantIvy · 08/12/2024 08:24

I have found that you get what you pay for. Cheap ones just don't do the job well. I currently have an excellent Champneys one.

Beargrins · 09/12/2024 18:15

I have a Margaret Dabbs one. It's amazing and has lasted me about four years already

BringMeTea · 09/12/2024 18:41

I have had 'em all! Margaret Dabbs is best overall.

Haver74 · 09/12/2024 19:45

I have a Leighton Denny one and it's lasted years.

MrsWidgerysLodger · 09/12/2024 19:53

Leighton Denny. Never had another that lives up to it.

allmybooksarefromthelibrary · 09/12/2024 20:00

I love my Margaret Dabbs one.

I did manage to snap it in half in my overly full spongebag on holiday, but I've been using one of the broken halves ever since with no ill effects and not stabbed myself yet.

marthaisintheway · 09/12/2024 22:02

MrsWidgerysLodger · 09/12/2024 19:53

Leighton Denny. Never had another that lives up to it.

I've had my Leighton Denny for 10 years and it's still going strong.

ISeriouslyDoubtIt · 09/12/2024 22:04

Leighton Denny. Mine must be 15 years old. They have a lifetime guarantee so unless you drop it you'll never need to buy another one.

CrushingOnRubies · 09/12/2024 22:06

I got a Leighton Denny glass nail file in a M&S advent calendar. One of the best if not the best advent gift ever. 6 years and still going

SPSN · 10/12/2024 09:42

I've had my Leighton Denny one for 15 years. Still going strong.
Oh and you need a crystal file not a glass one. The glass ones aren't any good.

littlematchstickgirl · 10/12/2024 22:47

Leighton Denny here too. Dropped the first one years ago and it broke. Current one still going strong and must be about 10 years old. I hope I haven't jinxed myself!

I have the large one for at home but am going to get myself a small one for in my handbag. They're great.

NigelHarmansNewWife · 10/12/2024 22:53

Leighton Denny. Got one in an M&S advent calendar. Misplaced it and bought another, full size one. Found the original one in a coat pocket a couple of weeks ago. Absolutely brilliant.

AMiddleClassWomanOfACertainAge · 10/12/2024 22:55

I have a Margaret Dabbs one, got it in a Liberty beauty box or advent calendar years ago. It’s really very good and I’ve bought another one for my workplace so I’m never too far from one.

ExquisiteDecorations · 10/12/2024 23:07

Leighton Denny, had mine for at least 10 years, always keep it in its case as I'd be gutted if I broke it.

Shallysally · 10/12/2024 23:23

Another vote for Leighton Denny here. I also have a Nails Inc one and it’s great too.

BeretRaspberry · 10/12/2024 23:25

Leighton Denny for me too. Had mine for years.

unsync · 10/12/2024 23:28

OPI, Leighton Denny and Margaret Dabbs are all good. Size makes no difference IME. Now if someone can tell me how to stop losing them, I would be very grateful. 🙄

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