Plot twist: "They are the same thing," says Kandalec. What’s the difference between a glass nail file and a crystal nail file? "A quality glass nail file can last for years and years saving the planet and saving you money," explains nail artist Julie Kandalec. They’re chemically treated and tempered pieces of glass-meaning the entire piece is heated up until it’s sturdy and smooth-so it feels like a dense piece of plastic rather than a fragile strip of glass in your hands.
I’ll get your first question out of the way: Nope, glass/crystal nail files aren’t little shards of glass that poke and cut up your fingers as you’re filing (that would be.hell). Jin Soon Choi is an expert nail artist and founder of JINsoon, a line of non-toxic, cruelty-free, and long-lasting nail polishes with 60+ shades.She is an expert in nail trends and nail care as well.
Kandalec's specialties vary from a clean, natural nail to elaborate, custom-designed nails. Julie Kandalecis a celebrity manicurist and founder of Julie K Nail Artelier in New York, NY.$16 at Ulta Beauty Credit: Courtesy Image Meet the experts: So if your nails also need an upgrade (spoiler: they do), scroll ahead for everything you need to know about glass nail files, plus the best ones to try right now. Not only does sawing a traditional emery board back and forth across your nails cause them to fray at the ends (file in one direction only, ppl), but the super-coarse grit is way too harsh and can even leave your manicure more susceptible to breakage.īut before I made the official switch to glass (it’s going great, thanks for asking), I had to seriously educate myself on what a glass nail file even is. Not only are glass nail files a generally more sustainable option since they can last for years, they're actually better for your nails too thanks to their super-fine grit. And when it comes to my nail routine, the first thing I changed was my old flimsy disposable nail file, replacing it instead with a glass nail file-a g entler, longer-lasting, and-let’s be honest-way prettier option for filing your nails. Idk about you, but I'm all about creating less waste with my beauty routine these days, like phasing out single-use or limited-use items (like cotton rounds and sheet masks) and switching to products that will last for months, or even years.
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