Professional Nail Buffer | Made in USA | Ultimate Shine Nail Buffing Block with 3 Way Buffing Methods, Smooth & Shine After Nail File, Purse Size Manicure Tools for Optimum Nail Care – 3 Pack By Onsen

Pretty nails
The product is a described. I really like the results. Only used one so far, but my nails look so much better – smooth, shiny, and healthy. Recommend

Very effective but very disposable
Went on a cruise a decade or so ago and was treated to a “spa day” during which the… spa person (?) used a buffing block very similar to this one to file and shine my nails. And wow, were they ever shiny! Was so impressed that I ended up purchasing a “kit” from the cruise ship as a result. Years later, I am still searching for a replica of the little buffing/shining block I purchased while on vacation. This is the closest I have come to matching the original and it’s a little powerhouse for buffing and shining your nails.The drawback? Well, if you’re like me, you’re going to want those nails to shine ALL THE TIME. And you can do that! But you’ll use up the “grit” on the buffing/shining pads faster than you probably need to. So I can’t complain about the quality of the block itself, but the longevity on the (replaceable) buff/file stickers is disappointing. I can usually use the block 2-3 times before I need to replace the stickers. For the price I would think I’d get at least twice that many uses.Definitely better than the $0.99 variety you may find elsewhere, but not completely convinced they’re worth the asking price.

Quality of item is great.
Quality of item is great.

Decent block, nothing amazing; don’t use too often or nails will be thinned and damaged
First, note that any buffing block like this, no matter the brand, is damaging to the nails. You’re essentially filing off the nail’s top layer of keratin with a fine sandpaper, then buffing it to a shine. So it certainly shouldn’t be done often, especially if you have naturally thin or brittle nails to begin with. So use sparingly and/or only on very thick and healthy natural nails!That being said, I bought this because after keeping my nails painted with regular polish practically 24/7 for over a year, they started peeling in sheets from the tips, no matter what products, brands, and techniques I tried. I knew I wanted to take a step back from polish and allow the peeling tips to grow out, but still find a way to keep my natural nails looking shiny and smooth without polish.So, I decided to try this buffer once to give my natural nails a “fresh start.” It’s expensive for a single buffing block and I didn’t find that it really performed any better than a cheaper block from a beauty supply store. It gave me a nice smooth feeling and a shine, but nothing super glossy or glass-like. I did go easier with the sanding steps to protect my already-thin nails. The more you sand off, the more shine you’ll likely get (but the more damaging). The initial shine only lasted about 4 days for me before I felt like it was starting to dull and needed to be polished again with the smooth side of the block. Bit disappointing considering they advertise 10 days of shine. I did get 10 days out of using it for a pedicure, though, since socks act like protection. My photos show a before and after on both hands.I do like that they sell replacement pads, but so far the block has held up fine for me after doing a manicure and pedicure. Obviously don’t dig the tips of your nails into the buffer and it won’t become scratched up like some reviews show. You should just be gently gliding it over the surface of the nail, not digging the tips of your nails into it.Since I only plan to use this infrequently, I justified paying $13. But if you’re someone whose thick nails can stand up to more frequent buffing without taking on too much damage, I’d say go with a cheaper block from a beauty supply store and get the same result. Also, don’t fall for the “Japanese” marketing – as far as I can tell, Onsen is an American brand owned by an American man who visited Japan once and now names his products things like “onsen” and “pagoda” for the foreign appeal.

I’ve bought these for years now and love them. They work great

I’ve used similar products before and I’m very happy with this one. Easy to use and leaves nails looking pretty.