Review: Aveniro Glass Nail Files

Hi Guys! 

Today I have a special review for you. I was recently asked by a company called Aveniro if I would be interested in trying their glass nail files to review. Of course I said yes because nail files are an integral part of my nail care routine, so to try something new sounded great. My only experience with glass nail files prior to this was with a set of files I purchased from Amazon (shipping from China) that contained five small files, all the same size and grit. They were okay, but they were pretty small and the width was a little narrow for my liking so I found myself reaching for my tried and true cardboard emery board from Sally's instead. The Aveniro files, however, have become my new favorite filing tool. The thing that sets glass nail files apart from regular files is that they don't shred the nail the way the traditional cardboard files do. I would always be a little irritated that I would file and shape my nails down to where I wanted with my emery board, only to have little burrs remaining that I would still have to take care of. With glass nail files you get a very pure, clean file, which is great. So, let's get into the review.

From L-R: The L42, XL62R, L62R

Aveniro is a manufacturer and wholesaler of Bohemian Crystal files based in the Czech Republic. They sent a set of three files that can be used for both manicures and pedicures and, as you can see, the set has a matching color theme. Each file also came with its own protective sleeve for storing. Their website (www.aveniro.com) explains the benefits of a using a glass nail file, which include superior durability, protection from splitting, and the ability to clean/disinfect the file itself, something you cannot do with a traditional emery board. 

The first file I tried is the L42, their manicure file, which I've been using for about 3 weeks now. It's just over 7.5" long, 1" wide, and 4mm thick. It has a good weight to it and feels pretty substantial in the hand. The grit is the same on both sides, and it has a decorative 3D sticker on the handle that's intended to make it easier to grip. This has immediately become my new go-to file for manicures. The grit and width are very ideal for me. To put it in perspective, the glass files I bought on Amazon are only 1/2" wide, and my favorite emery board is 1", so obviously I prefer the larger width. And the grit is very effective without being too coarse. I love this file. 

The L42 Manicure File

Detail of the grip, which is the same on both sides

4mm thick

The next file is the XL62r, which is described as a "large foot scraper." I dub this one their pedicure file. This file is 6.5" long, 1-1/2" wide, and 6mm thick. One side is extremely coarse for removing calloused skin, the other, not as coarse, serves to "neaten the skin." The smoother side seems to have a grit very similar to, if not the same as, the manicure file. I had my husband try this one out since he tends to get more callouses and dry skin on his feet than I do. He soaked his feet in warm water for about 10 minutes, then did one foot as is, and on the other he applied some of the Sally Hansen's Instant Cuticle Remover to his roughest spots to help break down the dry skin, at my suggestion. As expected, the foot with the Sally Hansen product required less "elbow grease" to remove the dead skin, but the coarsest side of the file worked well overall with both scenarios. He was able to remove all of the dry skin from both of his feet in just one use. He did not use the smoother side, saying it felt like he was rubbing smooth glass on his foot, and I am not sure how to use it to "neaten the skin" as it states, but I figure that you could just use that side to file your toenails and you'd have a pretty multi-functional pedicure file. 

The XL62r Pedicure File

6mm thick. This one is a beast.

The last file in the set is the L62r, which is touted as a file that is good for travel. This one is about 5.3" long, 1-1/4" wide, and 6mm thick (since it's the same thickness as the previous file I am not including a picture of that). In shape and function it is like a smaller version of the pedicure file: it has the dual grits, but it's much smaller and lighter than its beefier older brother. I've used the smoother side of this one on my nails, and I really like that it's even wider than the manicure file because since I wear my nailed squared off I like to gently file vertically a few times to sort of even up the square (hope that makes sense), and the extra width is really nice for that. I also really do like its compact size.

The L62r, little sister to the XL62r. 

Side-by-side comparison of the XL62r and the L62r. 

Overall, I think these files are fabulous. I consider this my first real foray into the world of glass nail files and to be perfectly honest, I think I've been converted. For me the biggest benefit to using a glass nail file is how gentle they are on the nail itself, plus the terrific lifespan. The accessibility of these specific files is the only downside----Aveniro has yet to launch a retail website and for now is manufacturing for wholesale only. So, retailers or other interested businesses can purchase (and even customize) in bulk direct from Aveniro at the moment. I am not sure if they will be launching a retail site, but I've seen a couple of reviews (like this one from blogger essiebuff here) that says that a website called classynailfiles.com sells them, but I'm not familiar with that site myself. But again, these are terrific quality nail files that I really enjoy using and I highly recommend. 

I hope you found this review helpful, and thanks for reading!



Aveniro LTD provided these items for review purposes, but the opinions expressed are entirely my own. I was in no way compensated to write this review.