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Anyone familiar with the hsn nail/pedi file?

HisElk1 — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 23:43:05 GMT

I see it got mostly great reviews; just wondering if anyone has purchased and/or used them.

If so, what are your opinions? I'm considering purchasing.

TIA.

Re: Anyone familiar with the hsn nail/pedi file?

Etoile308 — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 23:49:26 GMT

I've not paid much attention to this Today's Special but I have used the glass files in the past. For some reason I'm just not comfortable using them. I think it's because I don't think I can file the sides of my nails closely due to the thickness of the glass file.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:15:21 GMT

I've used glass files before but I don't think I've ever had this brand. The polishing aspect was a positive. I bought three sets; one for me and two are for gifts.

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Glittergal — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 02:06:14 GMT

I bought them in December and they are one of my favorite purchases. I love how smooth they make my feet (I don't use them to shine my nails though) and how they seal the edge of my nails. They are great for the dry skin around the nail and cuticle as well. I would recommend trying them.

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drizzellla — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 18:33:29 GMT

I have bought those files before from HSN. Not the same company as the Today's Special.

In fact I bought several sets in different configurations. I really like them and they are the only files I now use.

PS - After reading all the comments, I am now wondering what brand that I bought. I will have to start digging out all the files and see if I can find any information.

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Nightowlz — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 02:20:36 GMT

I have 2 sets of the Regine 3 piece nail/foot files from HSN that are sold out. I really like them think I will order the TS.

I also have the Hello Foot glass foot file that works well.

DH asked how I make my feet so soft.

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bargainsgirl — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 02:55:20 GMT

I bought a set today. They had a one piece foot/nail item in a FAMY gift set last year. It is definitely better that another brand I got a long time ago. They will break though so you need to be careful handling them Enjoy!

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santorini — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 03:00:16 GMT

I have the opposite opinion. I bought a set a few months ago and I do not like them at all.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 03:18:01 GMT

I changed my mind and canceled my order. There are many highly rated versions on Amazon, and they ship for free.

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SnowOwl79 — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 04:37:37 GMT

No, I haven't tried this set but I've used glass files for many years. In my experience, if it isn't made in the Czech Republic, they don't last very long.

These may be good but I don't want to chance it. I already know what works best for me and they're not any more expensive than these. Some reviewers say these dull after a few uses, that's how regular files hold up for me. Use a few times and it's dull.

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HisElk1 — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 04:38:32 GMT

Thanks everyone for taking the time to post your thoughts/opinions.

I placed an order, so hopefully, it will work for me.

Thanks again.

Re: Anyone familiar with the hsn nail/pedi file?

SnowOwl79 — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 05:39:49 GMT

Anyone looking for a Czech file, Mont Bleu, Germanikure, and Bona Fide Beauty carry them. Mont Bleu will ship from Mont Bleu Ltd.

You can get two nail files and a foot file for a twenty dollar bill. Free Shipping with Prime or $25 order.

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drizzellla — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 11:37:33 GMT

@HisElk1 wrote:
Thanks everyone for taking the time to post your thoughts/opinions.

I placed an order, so hopefully, it will work for me.

Thanks again.

Please tell us what you think after you receive them.

I had no trouble with any files breaking and they are still doing well. Hope the same for you.

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wagirl — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 13:54:10 GMT

Yes---I bought one last year, that was on a handle and then at the end, had a tiny little file that lived inside--that thing is really amazing on your feet!!! And so much easier to handle. I don't like it for my nails tho. But one thing---use it after your shower or bath when your feet are softened---that thing goes to town on callouses.

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Sooner — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 13:57:50 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
I changed my mind and canceled my order. There are many highly rated versions on Amazon, and they ship for free.

@JeanLouiseFinch I bought a QVC set on special not too long ago and did NOT like them. The inexpensive but highly rated ones from Amazon are wonderful--and you get so many sizes too!

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depglass — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 14:12:18 GMT

Are you people talking about the ones that have the diagonal cross hatching? Horrible, you canot polish the nail surface without leaving deep marks. And actual filing down is difficult. I use the ones from OPI, about ten bucks apiece. Wonderful. They have grit like the old metal and paper files.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 14:24:15 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
I changed my mind and canceled my order. There are many highly rated versions on Amazon, and they ship for free.
@JeanLouiseFinch I bought a QVC set on special not too long ago and did NOT like them. The inexpensive but highly rated ones from Amazon are wonderful--and you get so many sizes too!

I'm glad to hear that, @Sooner I had originally placed an order for three sets on HSN. The bill totaled close to $100 after tax and shipping. That's nuts!

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Sooner — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 14:54:15 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
@Sooner wrote:
@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
I changed my mind and canceled my order. There are many highly rated versions on Amazon, and they ship for free.
@JeanLouiseFinch I bought a QVC set on special not too long ago and did NOT like them. The inexpensive but highly rated ones from Amazon are wonderful--and you get so many sizes too!

I'm glad to hear that, @Sooner I had originally placed an order for three sets on HSN. The bill totaled close to $100 after tax and shipping. That's nuts!

@JeanLouiseFinch Yes you can get many sets and return them FREE if you don't like them! I honestly did not like the feel and grit pattern of the QVC ones.

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SnowOwl79 — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 15:54:26 GMT

OPI's files are made in the Czech Republic. I got my first ones years ago in the OPI Christmas sets from HSN. It's the best file I've ever used and is my favorite. Not to rough, not to smooth, just right.

I believe Londontown's files are Czech as well. I have their two travel sizes in lavender and glitter. They have two grits, one for filing and one for finishing.

The full size butter LONDON file feels pretty much the same on both sides, like for finishing. There's not much of a difference, if any. And I think their's may be Czech made, too.

I saw the glass ones they claim will buff your nails. I could not see how a glass file would work for that. I didn't purchase one to try and probably won't ever use a glass file for buffing. Sally's buffers work just fine. It's great if the glass works for you, I just think it would be too rough for me.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 16:07:13 GMT

I have used glass files from Czech and I have long natural nails. I prefer regular nail files from OPI with a 240 grit.