15 Best Nail Buffers & Their Reviews [Updated 2022]

Nail buffers are an essential item to have in your beauty kit. We can’t always have our nails done perfectly, and for days when we’re going polish-free, having a buffer can really make all the difference.

With that said, let’s get started. Here is a list of the 15 best nail buffers and their reviews.

1. 10 Pack 7 Step Nail Treatment Buffer

This first amazing nail buffer to land on our list offers a huge amount of bang for its buck. For a very affordable price, you will receive ten nail buffers that have a variety of surface types.

That means you’re getting ten nail buffers, each containing the seven surface types, ensuring that your nails will look perfect for months.

This is more than just any old ordinary nail buffer – with this ten piece set you will get a super coarse surface to start the shape of your nail, a mid way level of coarse surface to further prefect that nail shape, and a finely coarse surface to smooth over any left over details.

Next you can use the conditioning surface to bring life back into your nail, followed by the smoothing surface to get rid of any possible harsh edges.

Finally, you can use the nail buffer surface to buff your nails to perfection. Last, finish off your extensive routine with surface that provides high levels of polish and shine to make your nails look as though you just left the salon.

Pros & Benefits:

• Affordable
• Contains extras
• Provides entire manicure in one set
• Surfaces are labeled and numbered for ease of use
• Able to rub off gel or acrylic nails
• Multi-use

2. 5 Pack Nail Buffer With 4 Surfaces

This product absolutely blows almost any other nail buffer out of the water in terms of its extreme level of affordability. To further break it down, with this purchase you will receive five travel size nail buffers that offer four sides.

The surfaces on these adorable nail buffers are to: file nail edges, remove nail ridges, smooth the nail, and shine the nail. The first edge (the file edge) allows you to easily shape your nail to the desired look.

The second edge (the nail ridge remover edge) makes sure you can get rid of any nasty ridges on the actual surface of your nails.

The third edge (the smoothing edge) smoothes out your nail overall after you have gone at it to shape and remove ridges, thus restoring it to a much better texture.

Finally, the final edge (the shining edge) restores a brilliant shine to your nail that makes it look as though you’re wearing a bright clear polish.

Pros & Benefits:

• Dirt cheap
• Tons of extras
• Four sides
• Mutli-use
• Travel size
• Block shape for ease of use

3. 126 Mini White Nail Buffers

Yes, you read that correctly. This option will secure you exactly 126 nail buffers for your manicure collection. That may seem a little bit overboard, but if you’re someone who is absolutely obsessed with always having their nails look their absolute best, then this might actually be a great option for you.

If you never want to find yourself in the unfortunate situation of realizing your nail broke and you have nothing to shape it with, these nail buffers could surely come in handy.

For one, there are so many of them that you’ll likely never have to buy another nail buffer again. Getting through 126 of these adorable buffers is going to take quite the dedicated individual for sure.

These nail buffers also are extremely mini, which offers a lot of benefits in itself. For one, they’re space efficient. Even though this is a such a large bulk number of nail buffers, it should be fairly easy to store the whole set in any makeup drawer.

The small size also makes traveling easy, as one tiny nail buffer is not going to take up too much room in your purse or add too much weight to your luggage. Finally, this adorable size paired with the huge bulk amount also means you can make sure everyone and everything in your life is equipped to fix your nails at any moment.

Throw a couple in your purse, a few more in your backpack, one or two in your car, a bunch in your bathroom, a few in your bedside table drawer, and distribute a bunch to your friends so they don’t have any unfortunate fashion disasters as well.

Pros & Benefits:

• Very affordable
• Huge quantity of buffers
• Small size
• Professional quality
• Hygenic
• Packs a punch – rough grit allows for a great buffer

4. Ultra Shine Nail Buffer Block

This is the first product on our list that doesn’t come with more than one product. However, like all of the other nail buffers included, this one is definitely affordable. This block comes with three sides to make sure your nails will really get that extra shiny look.

The first side is grey, and offers a coarse grit to make sure you can both shape your nail to perfection and rub out any harsh ridges you may have on the actual surface of your nail. The second side is green, and offers a much lighter form of grit that allows you to go back and make any small corrections so that there are no faults to your nail shape.

Finally, the big white side provides an incredible shining effect when rubbed vigorously over the nail surface. Doing this will make it look like you have clear polish on and have recently visited a nice salon.

This is definitely a great option as well for those who don’t like small buffers and would prefer for their nail buffer to be bigger in the hand.

Pros & Benefits:

• Dirt cheap
• Nice large size
• Sturdy
• Three sides for perfect nails with on product
• Ultra shine ability

5. Easy Grip Nail Buffer

Unlike most of the items on the list so far, this one does not include more than a single buffer. It’s also one of the few items on this list to only have a single surface for nail buffing.

However, this item is also unique in a lot of different ways as well. Unlike the rest of the nail blocks on this list that look alike and will buff your nails to perfection, this one has a unique style that includes an easy grip section on the back, allowing you to really get at your nails.

These nail buffers are styled in a sleek circle surface and are available in pink and clear colors. They have a very large circular buffing surface that makes it easy to equally buff every part of your nail at the same time.

This equal distribution throughout the huge surface area allows for an absolutely beautiful nail buffing experience without any added buffing cream.

This is definitely a very intense buffer, and will have your nails shining all week long. Definitely check this product out if you want to restore a healthy glow back into your nails.

Pros & Benefits:

• Very affordable
• Cute and unique style
• Large buffing surface
• Easy grip portion to make nail buffing easier
• Produces a long lasting shine

6. Large and Stylish Nail Buffer

We have another unique circular buffer to follow up our previous item. There are a couple unique features about this particular nail buffer that may make you want to add it to your nail buffing collection.

The first of these is its size. This beautiful nail buffing baby measures at seven inches long. Yes, you did hear that measurement correctly. A whole seven inches.

While this definitely removes it from any travel size list and knocks off the discreetness qualifier, there are some major pros to buying a large nail buffer. If you truly love buffing your nails, this would be a great nail buffer to have in your bathroom or beauty room.

This, combined with a few mini or travel size nail buffers for your purse, will make sure that your nails are never having a bad day. Plus, I know you’re a busy lady.

Owning a seven inch nail buffer means you can work at all five nails on a hand at once. Finish buffing your nails in only one fifth of the time it generally takes with this awesome nail buffer.

Plus, such an easy buff means that you’ll find it convenient to use every morning without putting you behind schedule. Another cool feature of this nail buffer is the easy grip handle that is attached to the back surface.

Both this gripper and the back surface area a beautiful auburn and caramel color. You’ll be wanting to show this buffer off every time you do your nails.

Finally, this buffer is made a real chamois. This means you are getting a great professional grade buffer that will guarantee a quality buff every time.

Pros & Benefits:

• Very affordable
• Huge size
• Stylish gripper and surface
• Made of true chamois
• Professional grade
• Ability to change cover

7. Metal 7-Sided Nail Buffer

This is the first metal nail buffer to hit our list, and in all honesty would it even be a nail buffer list without one classic metal buffer? There’s only one word to truly describe this nail buffer, and it’s sexy.

This metal nail buffer has a unique double ended pointy shape that is sleek, discreet, and absolutely gorgeous. Each side of this amazingly beautiful nail buffer has three separate surfaces that are color coded for ease of use.

There are three coarse sides, all of which will grind your nails down to perfection. There’s a heavy grit side, a medium grit side, and a light grit side. Use the heavy grit side to really shape your nails into place in seconds.

Use the medium grit side to to further prefect the shape. Finally, use the light grit side to finish it up with any detailing you feel your nail is lacking.

Next there are two buffing surfaces, each with a different level of grip so that you can truly buff your nail to salon quality. Finally, there’s a shining surface to restore the healthy shine to your nails that you’ve always dreamt about.

The unique shape of the ends of this nail buffer tool also mean that getting at the very edges of your nails will be much easier than with any other average nail buffer.

With this metal nail buffer, you are guaranteed not only a great buff but a stylish and modern buffer that is sturdy and will last you a long time. At its very low price, there’s absolutely no reason for this chic nail buffing tool to not be at the top of your wish list.

Pros & Benefits:

• Dirt cheap
• Made of metal
• Six surfaces for a total nail job
• Very sturdy
• Sleek and sexy appearance

8. Electric Total Manicure Buffer

As you know, technology is absolutely insane these days. If something exists as a commodity, someone will make an electric version.

Of course, we don’t mind that and will absolutely continue to keep eating such products up. This item is no such exception. It’s the first nail buffer to hit our incredibly comprehensive list that is electric.

A run down of features is definitely needed for this unique nail buffer. First off, it’s battery operated. All you will need to start this baby up is two double A batteries.

This means you won’t be confined to doing your nails by an outlet and therefore restricted by an annoying cord. Simple add some batteries, and this amazing nail buffer is suddenly travel friendly for any of your on to go buffing needs.

As far as electric nail buffers go, this is most definitely a stylish option. The baby blue and white design create the perfect pastel aesthetic and will brighten up any bathroom counter.

The nice curvature of this product also guarantees that you will have an easy time gripping the item as you buff your nails out. As if these features were not great enough, the fact that this product is electric means that the time it takes to buff your nails will suddenly be reduced to a mere matter of seconds.

This product also includes interchangeable parts so that you can do more than just buff your nails on the go. Included is one filing roller, two buffing rollers, and two shining rollers.

Use the gritty filing roller to both get your nails into shape and grind off any ridges present on the nail surface. Use one of the buffers to buff out your nail surface in not much longer than a second, leaving it looking as good as new.

Plus, when you’ve used this buffer to its end, you have a great refill left over. Finally, use one of the shiner rollers to shine your nails like a dream without working hard at all. Lastly, if you’re worried about it not being rough enough or it being too rough, look no further.

This battery operated buffer comes with two speed settings so your nails can come out perfect every time. If you love this product as much as everyone else, there are also refill rollers available for sale, meaning you’ll never have to repurchase the entire contraption and you’ll never have a bad nail day.

Pros & Benefits:

• Affordable
• Cute coloring
• Electric
• Battery operated
• Travels well
• Buffs nails in seconds
• Comes with extra refills
• Changeable buffing speeds

9. Rechargeable Waterproof Manicure Product with LED Light and Interchangeable Heads

I’m sure that from the title alone, you got the idea that this nail buffer is truly the epitome of extra. Let’s go through the features one by one. One of the first things you should know about this nail buffer is that it’s electric.

Unlike the previous item on our list, it’s not battery operated and instead is chargeable. However, you still won’t be restricted by a cord with this nail buffer. Simply charge it when you aren’t using it, and then throw it in your bag.

At full charge capability, this nail buffer will last continuously for three entire hours. That’s a lot of nail buff sessions. Next, this baby has detachable heads meaning that by buying this, you’re pretty much getting an entire salon on the go.

There are four heads offering the services of: Filing, Shaping, Buffing, and Shining. With the filing head you can file your ridges down as well as work out the general shape of your nail.

The shaping tool is uniquely formed to be able to get in all the edges of your nail bed in order to finely shape your nail to absolute perfection. Of course, the nail buffer head will buff your nails in seconds, and the shining head will give your nails the salon quality shine you’ve been waiting for.

This product also has two speed settings. This means you can use this tool to file your nails roughly if you have some extra hard ridges, edges, or break-offs. Use the lighter setting to do smaller detailing work.

Something that most definitely sets this item apart from the competition is the next two qualities. First, this nail buffer is waterproof. Yes, waterproof.

That definitely seems a little bit extra at first glance, but if you think it through, this means you can do your nails in the comfort of your bathtub or shower if you’re having an all-out spa day. Second, this tool as a build in LED light.

Again – this feature seems unnecessary unless you are really dedicated to shaping your nails to perfection. However, if the state of your nails means a lot to you or you like to do your nails in your room which is not well lit, this light will ensure that your nails look great every time.

Another cool feature to this electric nail buffer is the no slip grip included in the handle. You won’t have to worry about dropping this baby and messing up your nails in the process.

Finally, you will be able to carry your prized nail buffer around in a gorgeous velvet pouch which is included in the product price. Unfortunately, this product is the most expensive one to hit our list so far.

Pros & Benefits:

• Sleek design
• Interchangable heads
• A perfect buff in seconds
• Two speeds
• Waterproof
• LED light for detailing
• Velvet pouch for travel

10. Professional Grade Nail Tool with Interchangeable Heads

One last electric buffer will land on our list and it’s most definitely a contender with the other two. This nail buffer tool has the largest variety of attachments and is honestly all you will ever need in a nail tool. Let’s run down the list: Filers, buffers, shiners, sanders, charm placers, and nail art additions.

First and foremost, this product has a great coarse filer. To be exact, there are 12 file heads. You’ll be sure to not run out with all of these additions, meaning your nails will always be filed down to the perfect shape.

Next, there’s a sander head. With this attachable head, your nails will be free of ridges in seconds which means you can take some extra time to focus on detailing the shape of your nails.

There’s a nice buffer that will buff your nails out in a matter of seconds with only a few small movements. Next, there’s a high quality shiner that will have your nails gleaming with barely any effort.

Nail tools are also included. First are two charm holders. These two heads come in two different sizes, meaning you can use these tool heads to decorate your nails with a large variety of charms in your collection.

Second, there’s a detail head for detailed nail art. This is truly a one stop shop for all your nail detailing, decorating, and buffing needs. A possible downside to this electric nail buffer is that it needs to be plugged in to work.

This means you are restricted to doing your nails from the comfort of your home and can not take this buffer out and about. However, the cord is ten feet long. This means that you won’t be very restricted at all if you’re used to doing your nails at home. Another possible downside if you like smaller tools is that this one is ten inches long.

While this is pretty large when it comes to nail buffers, it’s also extremely slim and barely weighs a thing, which means your wrists won’t hurt when you’re decorating your nails. Like the last two electric nail buffers, this one has two speeds. Use the higher speed for shaping or use on acrylic nails.

For more sensitive or thin nails as well as detailing work, use the lower setting. Finally, this electric buffer comes with a three year warranty.

This is the first buffer on the list to have a warranty, and with one extending for three entire years, you can rest assured that you won’t have to worry one bit about your nails not looking nice every single day.

Pros & Benefits:

• Electric
• Ten foot cord
• Seven attachable heads
• Can be used to fix up nails or to do nail art
• Two speeds
• Works well on acrylic nails
• Three year warranty

11. Double-Sided Nail File and Buffer

Our next product looks a lot more like the average everyday nail filer that you would expect to find in someone’s bathroom or purse. This nail buffer is a classic nail file shape and comes with two surfaces.

On one side you have the classic nail filer that has a perfect medium grit. This will help you with everything from shaping your nail, detailing your nails, rubbing off ridges from your nail surface, fixing broken nails, and grinding off acrylics.

The opposite side is a sleek nail buffer that will rub away the last bits of rough grit to show the true shine your nail possess. With this buffer, your nails will have the healthy glow they used to restored to them.

This classic design comes with a lot of great features that stand apart from a lot of the other products on this list. For one, it’s only about three inches long. On top of this, it’s extremely thin. Finally, it’s also very light.

All of these qualities mean that this easy nail buffer is definitely travel friendly and will fit in any wallet, purse, or backpack. This is definitely a great filer for the go.

This is also a nice option if you like the classic nail file look, or want a two in one product that doesn’t require you to switch out parts. Also, this only ships a single nail buffer to you, so if you don’t like buying in bulk and don’t feel like you need a few extras, this is a good option for you.

Pros & Benefits:

• Very Affordable
• Classic nail file style
• Double sided product for two in one action
• Small and discreet
• Travel friendly
• Sturdy product with a sleek design

12. Revlon Buffer and Shape Nail Files – 2 Pack

Many people feel a lot better ordering from a brand that they know is tried and true. Revlon is one such brand. Revlon has been around for a long time, and the fact that they’re still here shows that they know how to do beauty.

For years people have been depending on Revlon for the best beauty products. We laughed at our mothers for using this brand, but now we understand why.

Well, the great news is that Revlon has some awesome nail buffers of their own. Included in this item is a two back of Revlon nail file and buffers. That means you have a replacement if you lose one, or you can give one to a friend.

Each individual item has six surfaces. However, what is very unique about this product is that four of these six sides are all for buffing. Revlon truly understands how important it’s for your nails to be buffed to perfection, and they must have had this in mind when this product was created.

Two surfaces are filers. One is a rougher grit that will help you to easily shape out your nails. The second is a finer grit that will clean up any last details before smoothing out the actual surface of you nail. Then, go crazy and buff, buff, buff away.

• Very affordable
• Tried and true brand
• Comes with two products
• Six surfaces
• Two different types of grit for the perfect file
• Four buffing sides

13. Five Piece Nail Buffer Kit

This is a super adorable nail kit to pick up if you’re looking to try out a new buffing set. In this kit come five separate pieces, all with an individual purpose.

There are two classic shaped nail filers. One is a stylish black and the other is a sleek black. Next you have two buffer blocks. One is nice and plain while the other has a cute floral design.

Finally, there’s a cute easy to hold nail brush for finishing off your nails. To use this set for best results, take the first nail filer with the largest grit to mark out the shape of your nail and fix any major breakages.

Next, take the second and filer with the smaller grit to work out any details left over and to smooth everything out. Next take the big buffer to buff the imperfections out of your nails.

After this, of course, comes the small buffer to make sure your nails are truly left shining in perfection. Lastly, the nail brush can be used to sweep away any left over nail bits as well as to apply nail cream as a final step.

Pros & Benefits:

• Very affordable
• Comes with five pieces
• Two nail filers
• Two buffers
• One brush
• Very stylish

14. 24 Pack Colorful Cube Buffers

This next item is for those of you who love small things. I know there’s a huge percentage of the population that thinks that anything in a mini size is automatically more adorable and therefore absolutely feels the need to buy it.

Well, if that sounds like you then look no further. This product offers 24 adorable cube buffers. Each is about one inch long by one half inch long, making it the shape of an adorable block.

Half are a bright orange while the other half are blue. These are great nail buffers if you want something small and discreet for on the go.

They have a very easy surface that will restore the health to your nail and have it looking as good as new in just a few seconds. If you go through buffers quickly, this is a great affordable option to consider.

With this product, you’ll never find yourself in a situation lacking the perfect nail buffer.

Pros & Benefits:

• Very affordable
• Bulk pack of buffers
• Easy to hide
• Travel nicely
• Colourful
• Extremely small

15. Egg Shaped Revlon Nail Buffer

The last nail buffer we will be looking at is another product by Revlon, which means we know it can be trusted. It’s also the most uniquely shaped nail buffer on our list.

This nail buffer is shaped somewhat like an egg, which actually makes it very convenient to hold in the palm of your hand and thus give you a great grip while buffing out your nails.

It’s double-sided, with one side being gritty to file down the edges and ridges of your nails while also shaping them. The other, of course, is the classic nail buffer that restores a polish like shine to your nails.

This item will buff your nails so nicely that it will shine for about three days before you have to buff your nails out again. This product is also very durable and will last you a long time so that you can buff your nails again and again.

It’s also a very convenient size to slip into your purse to take with you on the go. For less than ten dollars, this is a great adorable nail buffer for your collection.

Pros & Benefits:

• Very affordable
• Made by a trusted brand
• Unique shape
• Long-lasting buff
• Durable product

We hope you’ve enjoyed this article of the 15 best nail buffers and their reviews. If you see one that’s not on this list, feel free to let us know in the comments below.