The Mystery of the $25 Nail File

What makes a nail file worth $25? Well, there are crystals involved. And a fancy little carrying case. And also the air of superiority that you'll feel when you whip the thing out. But are crystal nail files like Nail Tek's $25 Swarovski-embellished model worth it when you can get a perfectly sturdy file for $1 or less?

Maybe.

The presentation-- from the crystal flowers to the carrying case-- is a little over the top. It's certainly not the nail file of the people, and not the sort of thing you'd use publicly. But the file itself, coated in finely ground crystal and supposedly impossible to wear out, is much gentler on your nails than a regular file. It's not good for heavy filing, but a great tool for shaping and refining. For those of you who consider biting your nails to a decent length maintenance, it's not worth the investment. Nail junkies might not regret the purchase though. The fact that it comes with ta lifetime guarantee also makes the blow of a double digit file a little easier to weather.