Malva Belle Best Crystal Glass Nail File – Long Lasting
Malva Belle Best Crystal Glass Nail File – Long Lasting Double Sided Tempered Glass File – Professional Salon Manicure/Pedicure Filing Tool for Natural Nails – Pastel Green (2mm)
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| Weight: | 18 g |
| Dimensions: | 15.6 x 2.01 x 1.19 cm; 18.14 g |
| Brand: | Malva Belle |
| Colour: | Pastel Green 2mm |
| Manufacture: | Malva Belle |
| Dimensions: | 15.6 x 2.01 x 1.19 cm; 18.14 g |
| Reference: | 10 |
I got the two animal print crystal files. One short and ideal to slip into a handbag or a purse and the second one to keep at home. Excellent quality and price. Just as good as the well known brands. My Leighton Denny one broke, you do have to be careful with the crystal type of file on a hard surface. Recommend these the same as they appear in the pictures & description.
I have seriously been getting annoyed with all the nail files out there they are either too soft and flimsy or hard as a rock.
I needed something for my natural nails and these are absolutely brilliant!! Worth every penny.. thank you so much.
I don’t know how they would perform on nail extensions, but I can confirm that for natural nails, they have been the better glass files out of a lot of cheaper brands and I have recommended them to family and friends, some of whom borrowed mine and been impressed with the smoothness and efficiency. I’m glad they come with a hard case as well, it’s not the most sturdy case but it works well at keeping my files safe when not in use, and conveniently it has a hole in the bottom so any nail dust remnants can be expelled instead of building up inside. They last well, look nice and do the job required exactly as I need them to so I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another when the time (and price) is right!
Pro:
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* So far, it hasn’t ripped my nails to shreds, leaving unsightly fraying or splits. The best practice is to use gently and not to use excessive force or pressure as you possibly would use a diamond, metal or standard emery board. I do find it “seals” the free edge pretty well as well as the benefit of being able to file back and forth.
* Easily maintained just like other glass files, a little hand soap and a nail brush, I find this method more effective as rubbing your fingers alone doesn’t thoroughly remove build-up. It may exfoliate skin particles back onto the file. Allow to air dry or pat dry with a clean cloth/towel.
* This file’s advantage over the LD is the pointed end and being slightly thinner by 1mm, which allows for cleaning under the nail, which my previous one couldn’t do due to having a curved design.
Con:
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* I agree with the other reviews. The “elegant protective case” is cheap and tacky and feels like it could easily break. From what is a somewhat decent file, the case lets it down. I’d highly expect the file to become damaged even if accidentally dropped in its cover.
* As with my previous brand of 3mm compared to this file at 2mm, you may still have difficulty getting into the corners of the free edge to shape as it’s still too thick to reach slightly under the nail to do so. Thinner files have this advantage but are prone to unintentional damage and don’t usually come in crystal/glass. So this may not be your only nail file required to do the job, depending on the length of your nails before filing.
* Sure, this file felt almost identical out the box to my previous brand, and I was genuinely excited to use it as I may have found a “dupe”. However, you don’t notice the difference in performance until it is used to the point if you have nails that need a fair amount of filing, it takes twice as long. With my LD, I didn’t need to clip my nails and could do a full hand in less than ten minutes. With this file, you certainly will need to cut your nails close to the desired shape unless you want to go back and forth with minimal removal. It’s sufficient for tidying up, but I wouldn’t rely on it alone.
Would I recommend it?
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As mentioned, I wasn’t expecting this file to be on par with Leighton Denny’s, and sadly, it doesn’t come close in terms of performance but does have a few advantages as mentioned above, but also at just over 5 cheaper, it may be worth it for you. I have only owned this file for around one week, so it would be unfair to comment fully on its longevity compared to six years of usage. I can’t see this lasting six years, but I think you could get a few years of use if looked after and be mindful of where it is stored while not in use (even in its “elegant” case). Is it brilliant? No. Will it last a “lifetime”? As claimed, Unlikely. If you don’t want to risk my usual brand mentioned above due to the quality issues, I’d recommend giving this a try. You may be impressed if you have nothing to compare. Overall, I’m a little disappointed and will most likely purchase another Leighton Denny from a reputable store to see if the quality is any better than buying the one directly from Amazon. If all else fails, I’ll continue to use the broken half of the LD as it’s still in a usable state and can use this file for minor touch-ups that don’t require massive amounts of filing. The disappointment may be my expectations were set high from using my prior brand.
Notes:
I have read a few reviews “claiming” the file has two sides of different grades of coarseness. This comment is UNTRUE. Both sides are IDENTICAL.