I used to think the same way—why drop serious cash on something I already “make work” at home? But after switching to a proper professional manicure kit my entire nail game leveled up. Midway through my first use, I noticed how ergonomic and sharp the tools were—no tugging or uneven cutting. The clippers slice clean, and the glass file is permanently etched, so it doesn’t wear out. The set I picked came from a Solingen-based brand that handcrafts each tool from high-carbon stainless steel—no rust, no dulling.