Unlike traditional emery boards —which peel, bend, and dull the more you use them— glass nail files can last up to one year if taken care of properly (more on that in a bit).

After all, some work best for natural nails and others are ideal for artificial nails. And if you have no idea what “grit” refers to when talking about nail files, no worries.

Electric nail files measure power in terms of revolutions per minute. Low-power files top out at 10,000 rpm, medium-power files at 20,000 rpm and high-power files at 30,000-35,000 rpm.

The file also comes in a diverse array of colors and doesn’t include any jagged edges. What you should consider: This glass nail file is very thick, so it can be hard to get it under short nails.

The "peelable" nail file was patented by Revlon in 2014, but many versions are available for purchase. If you would like to save money, you can buy peelable nail files online or in the drugstore.

Sally Ann Salsano, the creator of the hit MTV show, is producing “Nail Files” through her company, 495 Productions.