Nail shiner/buffer

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SonoPazziQuestiRomani · 05/04/2025 18:12

I'm looking for one of those nail files that has a "buffing" side and a "shining" side. I have an old one (pictured) that I've had for years but that is on it's last legs. I think it was from the Body Shop but they don't sell them anymore and they didn't have any in Boots either.

Does anyone have any recommendations on how to get lovely shiny nails without polish?

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EverythingIsComputer · 05/04/2025 18:59

There were the dogs, I’ve also not been able to find them for years so following this thread. The 4 sides ones that include a nail file end up scratching my nails. I ended up buying some garbage on Amazon which are ok as there are a range of grades but not as good as those old body shop ones. https://amzn.eu/d/61Duv4k

Teenitor Nail File Emery Boards for Nails, Professional Nail Files for Acrylic and Gel Nails, Nail Buffer Blocks for Natural Nails, Nail Filer for Women Home & Salon Use, Straight : Amazon.co.uk: Beauty

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ReturnoftheBink · 05/04/2025 19:03

I also can no longer find these. Why?! Let me know if you and I’ll report back if I do. The rectangular ones just aren’t as good

GrannyAchingsShepherdsHut · 05/04/2025 19:06

There's a thing I got in an advent calendar, which is really good for shiny nails. It's like a cream and a buffer. Sorry for the massive link!

www.amazon.co.uk/Leighton-Denny-Renovate-Nail-Repair/dp/B003JBZ5JS/ref=asc_df_B003JBZ5JS?mcid=37769a66e571322da9743d858fc711bc&th=1&psc=1&hvocijid=9151961399767791095-B003JBZ5JS-&hvexpln=74&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9151961399767791095&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006858&hvtargid=pla-2281435178538&psc=1&gad_source=1

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SonoPazziQuestiRomani · 05/04/2025 19:25

GrannyAchingsShepherdsHut · 05/04/2025 19:06

There's a thing I got in an advent calendar, which is really good for shiny nails. It's like a cream and a buffer. Sorry for the massive link!

Thank you, I will check this out. Interesting that these seem to have become so hard to come by as the body shop ones were fab! I'm hoping there is something similar still available 🤞

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FuckityFux · 05/04/2025 19:53

This is the stuff they use for a Japanese manicure. It’s well worth the money as you only need to use tiny amounts so it last for ages.

There are plenty of YouTube videos showing how to use the products and your nails will stay very shiny for at least two weeks.

Pro Tip: Don’t over buff during the initial step or you’ll weaken your nails!

Nitgel · 05/04/2025 19:56

The still sell them in boots but they're more square now. https://www.boots.com/boots-4-way-buffer-10278878?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqcO_BhDaARIsACz62vMH0DvArvZNm39Q_9CRZC9WWUJGTBq_-KRQuNAR3f-tra4IRzH6RpYaAvPOEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Boots Everyday 4 Way Buffer - Boots

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