Onsen Japanese Nail Shape & Shine Kit | 3-Way Nail Buffer Block w/ 2 Extra Pads & 6-Pack Professional Nail File 120/180 Grit for Natural and Acrylic Nails | Shape and Shine Series - Super Value Bundle

After having gel nails, I've been working to restore my nail health. This buffs and shines and seems to help nails become stronger. Pads can be replaced, so there's less waste.

Gel manicures leaves bare nails dry and brittle. The buffer helped with smoothing ridges and removed dry bits from the nails. Highly recommended.

I love the shine that I get before applying nail polish.

Don't last very long but I am also used to glass files.

I love this buffer for nail, it makes my nails shine beautifully also helps with peeling nails.

One of your nail care sets was a gift. I liked it so much I will continue to order your products.

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.

My third time buying these. They work great for a quick at home clean and shine.

This is easy to use and in a few minutes it looks shiny with no chemicals on the nails.

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

I lime how this just feels in my hand. I like that it isn't squidgy.

Andava á procura de um polidor de brilho natural da unha e este bloco dá esse brilho . Recomendo este produto

I really liked the product, exactly what i was looking for. It give such a beautiful shine and clean finish!