FILED AWAY Nanoglass Nail File for Dancers | 3-Way Buffer Block

Barefoot Scientist Filed Away™ Nanoglass Nail File & 3-Way Buffer Block is a professional nail care tool designed for dancers, performers and anyone who relies on healthy feet. Combining advanced nanoglass filing technology with a versatile 3-step buffer block, Filed Away helps keep toenails smooth, neat and performance-ready.

Dancers place unique demands on their feet. Whether you're dancing en pointe, performing in ballroom heels or training barefoot, rough nail edges and poorly maintained toenails can create unnecessary discomfort inside dance shoes. Filed Away helps shape, smooth and refine nails while creating a clean finish that feels comfortable inside even the most fitted footwear.

At the heart of the system is a laser-etched nanoglass file engineered to shape nails with precision while helping create smoother nail edges. Unlike disposable emery boards that wear down quickly, the durable nanoglass surface is washable, reusable and built to last. The accompanying 3-way buffer block allows dancers to smooth, refine and polish nails for a clean professional finish. 

Compact enough to keep in your dance bag, Filed Away is perfect for quick nail maintenance between classes, rehearsals, competitions and performances.

Why Dancers Love Filed Away

• Nanoglass technology for precise nail shaping
• Helps create smooth nail edges
• 3-step buffer smooths, refines and polishes nails
• Ideal for toenail maintenance
• Helps prevent rough edges catching tights and socks
• Washable and reusable
• Long-lasting alternative to disposable files
• Compact and travel-friendly
• Perfect for ballet, pointe, ballroom and commercial dancers
• Dance bag essential for foot care maintenance

The Nail Care Essential for Dancers

Healthy feet begin with proper nail care. Long or rough toenails can create pressure inside pointe shoes, ballroom shoes and trainers. Filed Away helps maintain neat, comfortable nails that support rather than interfere with performance. 

Nanoglass Precision Technology

The laser-etched nanoglass surface allows for controlled shaping and smoothing while remaining durable enough for long-term use. Unlike traditional files that gradually wear out, the nanoglass surface can be washed and reused repeatedly. 

Three Steps to Smooth, Polished Nails

The included buffer block features three distinct surfaces designed to smooth, refine and shine nails. Whether preparing for a competition, performance or simply maintaining healthy feet, it delivers a polished finish without the need for nail polish. 

A Dance Bag Essential

Small enough to travel anywhere, Filed Away is perfect for competitions, workshops, summer intensives and everyday studio life. Keep it in your dance bag so you're always ready for quick nail maintenance whenever needed.

Complete Your Dancer Foot Care Routine

Filed Away works perfectly alongside other dancer-approved foot care essentials.

• Clean Slate Foot Wipes – keep feet fresh and clean between classes and rehearsals.
• High Dive Hydration Cream – daily moisture care for hardworking dancer feet.
• Pure Grit Foot Scrub – exfoliate rough skin and calluses.
• PREHEELS Blister Prevention Spray – protect feet from friction before dancing.

Explore our full Dance Foot Care Collection for dancer-approved recovery, maintenance and performance essentials.