the present invention relates to an aesthetically appealing nail file / buffer comprising a core with an abrasive surface on at least one side of the core and a durable , decorative pattern or design . preferably , the tool has a core which includes a substantially rigid substrate and at least one layer of resilient material laminated to the substrate . abrasive material is adhered to at least one side of the core . the tool preferably includes materials , such as substantially transparent plastics or gels , possibly with colored pigment , which create a unique , attractive nail file . the tool typically includes a colored pattern , preferably by embedding dyes into the hiatused abrasive surface of the tool using sublimation . alternatively , the tool may incorporate a patterned sheet under the abrasive material , the abrasive material being composed of substantially clear materials allowing the pattern to show therethrough . the sheet may include a reflective metallic or holographic pattern , a luminescent design , or the sheet may be constructed from thermochromic material .