Don’t you hate when you break or catch a nail? It is annoying and dangerous. Anyone who has cut their nose with a rough fingernail knows this. Don’t even get close to your eye, ow! There is no file, no problem. Years ago I learned how to care for a rough nail without a nail file. Call me stingy or call me resourceful, I don’t care. My methods work.
If you are staying in a hotel, it is easier to find an alternative to the nail file. And isn’t this when you need a file the most, away from home? It’s tucked away in that nice big bathroom that you don’t have to clean. It comes in many colors and sizes. It always works and it will not only heal rough edges but can also help reshape the nail. Shower tiles, or more specifically, the grout between tiles are wonderful for nails. All you need to do is rub the nail along the grout line and smooth the viola again. You can take the driving approach or take care of that inconvenience in the shower, whatever fits your timeline. Best of all, you know that the shower is cleaned daily. Of course this works in your own shower if you can’t find a file.
The other non-file approach that I find helpful is the underside of stone desks or countertops. One is wood, one is stone. Either will work in a pinch. Usually the tops of both are as smooth as glass. But funds are a gold mine. File away. This will keep you from getting hurt until you find a file.
Just choose clean spots to file your nails. Don’t try these tricks in the subway or in the airplane bathroom. You never know what will work. Remember, you don’t need a nail file to file that nail.