Nail files

I will admit that I just use bog standard emery boards/files from Superdrug (the wide grey ones,not the brown ones,they set my teeth on edge!) Should I really be using something a bit better ,and if so, is there anything that won't break the bank ?!

I don't really know Sue. I'm using the Ciate glass file that I bought on the half price offer, I really like it and it seems much silkier and less gritty than the emery selection that I had previously. It also seems quicker and doesn't leave a jaggedy edge.

I used a glass file for a while, but now just the thought of it goes through me  I just use a Barry M file I got free from NPD - it's rough and quick so I don't have to waste too much time filing!

I genuinely have no idea about nail files, I just use a cheapo one that does the job ok!! haha

I might get a glass one in the future but it's not something I want or need just now

Thanks for the suggestions :-) ,I think I'll keep my eyes out for a glass file for the future :-)

I like glass ones. I just bought one from Tesco for £5 and am happy with it. I also bought a metal one called diamond from Kiko, which is surprisingly good, quite fine and very good on toe nails.

I bought a Leighton Denny from amazon, it is pricey but it's meant to last a lifetime and it is a lot better than the emery boards I used to use.

I had a glass one but the Leighton Denny is soooo much better. It is pricey but I'd pay it again in a second if this one went missing.

Got a glass QVS one - don't really like it  I've gone back to the grey emery boards...

I got a Leighton Denny crystal one, it's really good. Takes length down quickly and easy to clean. I got mine from Boots and used a load of points to pay for it.

I keep it in my work drawer just now, but will probably get another one soon for the house.

I just buy the cheapest ones I can find.  I can't use glass ones, they set my teeth on edge. Even reading about them is making me shudder.  

I alternate between the Leighton Denny Crystal file and a bog standard emery board. The glass ones used to set my teeth on edge too but I guess I've just got used to it.  

The glass files do take length down quickly, but I actually find that the nail edge is not left as smooth so I use my emery board to finish off.  

I love the LD crystal file, have never used anything else since I bought that. Well worth the money, I would have probably spent what the LD cost in emery boards by now and the LD is still going strong.

I do like the way the LD crystal file looks as good as new once you run it under water.