{"product_id":"glass-nail-file-customer-test-batch","title":"Glass Nail File: Customer Test Batch","description":"\u003ch3\u003eYou did not accidentally order this file.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis custom-made glass nail file is currently being included at no additional cost with qualifying orders as part of a customer product test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not yet available to purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am considering adding a glass file to the permanent collection, but before I do, I want to know whether people genuinely enjoy using it, whether the design choices are useful and how well it holds up in real life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCustom made for this test\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI asked for this file to be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRounded at both ends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEtched on both sides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with two slightly different filing surfaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne side is fine. The other is slightly coarser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference is subtle, but noticeable. Personally, I prefer the slightly coarser side. It feels more comfortable and effective to me, while the finer side creates a sound and filing sensation that I find a little strange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is entirely personal preference, though.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am curious whether other people notice the difference, which side they prefer and whether having two filing surfaces makes the file more useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy am I testing it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlass files are often described as being gentler, smoother or better for natural nails. Some claims even suggest that they “seal” the free edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am not interested in repeating claims simply because they sound appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy diamond files already work extremely well and this glass file is not intended to replace them. I want to find out whether it offers a different and genuinely useful experience that earns it a place alongside them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat about durability?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome glass-file manufacturers use a chemical strengthening process intended to improve resistance to damage and breakage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maker of this particular file does not use that additional process. They say their files perform and last very well without it, and I wanted to test that in normal everyday use rather than assuming that one manufacturing method is automatically necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is part of the research too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease let me know if the file develops any chips, cracks or other damage during normal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any glass object, protect it from hard drops and stop using it if it becomes damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat I would like you to notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease use both sides and consider:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan you feel a difference between the two filing surfaces?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhich side do you prefer?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes the file feel comfortable and controlled?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes either side create an unpleasant sound or sensation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you continue reaching for it after the initial novelty wears off?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you own my diamond file, do the two files serve different purposes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes the glass file hold up well over time?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWould you buy one for approximately €7 or $8?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease leave an honest review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou received this file at no additional cost as part of a qualifying order. A positive review is neither required nor expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlowing, critical or somewhere in the complicated middle, I want the honest version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour feedback will help me decide whether this file:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecomes a permanent product\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeeds to be improved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShould be replaced with a chemically strengthened version\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr does not need to be sold at all\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore a product becomes part of the permanent collection, I want it to earn its place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Salon Life Shop (Anna Renata S.L.)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54431707562330,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/7515\/2730\/files\/IMG_0059_8fb70430-9630-4653-8bbe-e4778405aa1f.heic?v=1784103297","url":"https:\/\/thesalonlifeshop.com\/products\/glass-nail-file-customer-test-batch","provider":"The Salon Life Shop (Anna Renata S.L.)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}