Stylfile S Nail File Review

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Today I thought I would write a review on a nail file I have been using for months and months. I received this nail file in a previous She Said Beauty Box (SSB no longer do beauty box subscriptions) and was very interested to try it out after hearing about Tom Pellereau's invention throughout the 2011 BBC Apprentice.

Stylfile S-file Nail File £2.99 - Amazon UK here or Boots here for £4.49

The S-Nail File from Stylfile is a curved nail file with a strong shaping side and then a softer side. The idea behind the shape of the file is that it makes filing the nails easier. Now as someone that files their nails quite a lot when I changed to this from a standard straight nail file it was more awkward to hold and use than anything, however I could see that it gave the nails a more curved shape.

But sadly my problem is that not everyone wants rounded off nails and sometimes if you break a nail you just want to file down that side, which can be done with the S-File, but it isn't as natural as just using a standard nail file. Also it's makes me wonder when was filing the nails hard to do anyway?!

Now I am not talking your standard wafer thin nail file that costs 99p when I mention using a straight nail file, but a nice multi-buffer and file. I like to use one by Models Own and you can actually find a very similar Models Own one in Boots for £3.50 here. The file works perfectly fine but you also have the added bonus of different buffs/polishes for the nails. The side I use the most has to be the buffing side which removes ridges from my nails and also I use the smooth side to just finish off the nails. Of course you aren't just limited to the Models Own one, there a tons of different multi-buffing blocks in both Boots and Superdrug.

But even though I haven't been that impressed I did spot the Stylfile Emergency Nail File £3.84 - Amazon UK here which is a nail file that attaches to your keys. Now this I think is a very good idea as I have broke a nail so many times when I have been out, then it's either been a rough edge or I end up having to rip off even more of the broken nail! So this is going to be something I buy ASAP.

Have you got the Stylfile S-Nail File? What do you think of it?

Fee xo.

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Shang J. · 629 weeks ago

Even though this one would look cute in my collection but I also prefer the standard nail file. Wouldn't want to turn filing into a chore with this haha. x

Jo · 629 weeks ago

I won both the S-Nail file and the Emergency file in a Twitter competition but I haven't got round to trying them out yet as like you say, I just can't see what's so wrong with a normal, straight file! Looks like my instincts were right if you don't think it's much cop xx
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@phonics87 · 629 weeks ago

I don't think I would ever have bought one, but like you Fee, I got one in a SSB box last year. I have to say I have used it a LOT, purely cause it sticks out my nail tools jar further than any files do

Cheryl · 629 weeks ago

I have the mini file ...... I wouldn't recommend hanging it on your keys- mine is in my handbag and always falls out of its 'protecting coil'. Buy a normal file Fee. I think these ones are over rated.
Ps it's tiny too! X

Rachel · 629 weeks ago

I have this file and it is amazing! It has lasted me a long while too, as standard ones normally need changing every few weeks. It does the job and i love it! I won't be repurchasing it though as they all do the same job.
Innovative idea though!

Rachel x

Louise · 629 weeks ago

That is the most funky looking nail file I've ever seen. I think I would be annoyed trying to grasp it and file my nails at the same time.
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Beca · 629 weeks ago

Wow this is such a good idea, would really help be to shape my nails :D I may have to get one right now!

Harriet · 629 weeks ago

Actually, I got this for my Mum on Mothers Day! I got her the Emergency type one, since her nails often break, probably from years of wearing nail polish etc. Anyway, she tried it out and she really liked it, so I guess I can recommend it :)

Natasha · 629 weeks ago

i got this in the same she said beauty box, and after trying it once i decided i didn't like it - as you said, it's more difficult to use and the type of file itself to me is a problem, i tend to stick to a glass/crystal nail file or something of the sort, and the type of file this is just feels horrible when using it to me. http://cloudsandcuticleoil.blogspot.co.uk/
xx

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Michele · 529 weeks ago

As a qualified nail expert with 35 years of working within the beauty field my comment is: the straight file that is sold as a pair has an aggressive surface to file nails of any description . The foot files are just as bad .

If you want to care for rough skin on feet but 240 grit sandpaper and s sanding block.

Place the wet and dry paper around the block by folding it tightly holding in one hand . Soak feet then leave them damp dry and take the block with sandpaper and rub fitmy back and forth over the rough areas . You will find small amount of white dead skin will roll off the foot .
Then use salt and almond oil as a scrub .
There is no need to waste money on these beauty gagets that really do not do the job . For a couple of pounds you can buy sheets of sandpaper from home base or diy store

Re nail files morrisons toiletry dept or superdrug sell fine emery boards that are gentle on nails

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