Natural Nail Care Game Changer: My Honest Review of the Glass Stick

I've been doing my own nail care for years, and I've always used a keratolytic for my cuticles. I detailed the whole process in this review. But a few months ago, I wanted to try a completely natural nail care routine. On the marketplace, I found a glass stick for cuticle care and started my experiments.

BOHEMIA Glass Nail Care Stick for Cuticles and Nails, 115 mm

BOHEMIA Glass Nail Care Stick for Cuticles and Nails, 115 mmI chose a brand I trust from all the options.

Place of purchase - Ozon.Price - 218 rubles.The stick came in a cardboard package with a sticker that had a description.

Package with description

The tool had dense plastic tips.

Set

The seller also included a case. The stick fits in it tightly, so I don't always use it.

Glass nail care stick in a case

I store it in my makeup case with other nail care tools. When I remember to put it in the case, I do, but most of the time it just lies there.

The stick is made of tempered glass.

Description.

Manufactured from high-strength tempered glass. The working surface of the stick is created using chemical etching, which prevents the abrasive surface from changing when in use.

It doesn't traumatize the area around the nail growth, safely pushes back the cuticles, corrects the shape of the nail plate, and cleans the edge under the nails.

One end is pointed.

Glass nail care stick - pointed end

The other end has a beveled edge.

Glass stick for cuticles - beveled end

I couldn't quite capture it, but the camera doesn't quite get the smooth transition. On the photo, it's almost imperceptible, but in real life, you can see that the edges aren't sharp, they're slightly rounded. This way, the cuticle isn't traumatized.

As for the texture, the glass is like super-fine sandpaper. It's really fine-grained. If you compare it to the smooth body, it's just slightly rough.

I've been trying to tame the stick, and I've been experimenting with different ways of using it.

First and not-so-successful attemptFirst time, I tried to remove the cuticle on dry skin. I started by pushing it back with the beveled end. To do this, I had to press down a bit on the ptergyium that had grown in.

Then, I used the pointed end to scrape out all the dead skin underneath the cuticle. It was a real pain, and I spent way too much time on it.

The nail plate wasn't damaged, but when it grew back out, I noticed white streaks on some of my nails. They were from the mechanical stress and pressure I was applying.

Second, more successful attemptI realized that trying to remove the cuticle on dry skin was a lost cause. I needed to find a way to soften it first. That's when I broke out my trusty cuticle oil. With that, things started to go smoothly.

Here's how I do it.

The cuticle before treatment.

Before

I apply the oil to my nails, making sure to get a thick layer. Then, I massage it in for 7-10 minutes, softening my skin in the process. After that, I use a cotton pad to wipe away any excess and get started.

It's all the same drill. I use the beveled end to push back the cuticle, trying not to go too deep. As I do this, I use the stick to gently scrape away any pterygium that's not budging. The glass stick is a real plus - if you hold it at the right angle, it won't damage the plate or the skin, and if you do press down, it's just a gentle touch.

Next, I use the pointed end to scrape out any remaining pterygium from under the cuticle. I hold it at an angle, so the tip is basically resting on the plate. No perpendicular business.

And that's how I end up with a completely natural and neat manicure.

After

I'm not gonna lie, this tool doesn't get rid of everything 100%. There might be a tiny piece of pterygium left over in some spots, but only I can see it. And the next day, it might even show up under the cuticle. But overall, it's pretty good.

I've been using it to gently push back my cuticles between treatments, and it's been working like a charm. I use either the silicone tool or my nails, after applying a moisturizing cream. There was one time when I forgot to do it for a month, and my cuticles grew so long! I had to trim them back, and it was a real pain. It's been a few years since that happened.

A nice bonus I've discovered over timeWhen I first started using this tool, I was still getting the hang of it. During my first dry manicure, I accidentally used it to buff the sides of my nails instead of just pushing back my cuticles. But it ended up making them super smooth.

I used to have to use a nail file to get rid of the rough patches on my nails, but after using this tool, the top layer just flakes off after a couple of weeks. Now my nail ridges are almost nonexistent, and I only have a few problem areas that my moisturizing cream can handle.

CARE AND MAINTENANCEAfter using it, there's barely any residue left on the tool. I just wash it with soap and let it air dry. It's super easy to clean.

VERDICT✅ High-quality tempered glass

✅ No sharp edges

✅ Great working surface

✅ If you get the hang of it, it won't hurt your nail or skin

I really love the idea of doing a completely natural manicure. I'm definitely going to keep using this tool to help me achieve that look.

I think it would also work well with a keratolytic, and it's a great alternative to using orange sticks.