products

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   Portable e-file

   Nail Labo’s Portable e-file enables techs to work from virtually anywhere. The built-in battery can last for up to four hours of arduous filing.
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   TurboFile II

   Medicool’s TurboFile II has a lightweight hand piece, a 20,000 RPM motor, a variable speed control, and operates quietly with minimal vibration.
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   U-Power Cordless E-file

   Free your mind and hands with Kupa’s new U-Power Cordless E-file.
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features

• Breathe a Little Easier

  Keeping salon air breathable is not all about your ventilation equipment; some of it comes down to your work habits. Once your ventilation system is in place, the Nail Manufacturers Council (NMC) advises taking these easy steps to further minimize your exposure to potentially irritating or harmful substances.

• E-file Extraordinaire

  Step-by-steps for doing a backfill, smoothing calluses, surface shaping, and natural nail work. Plus, e-file tips and tricks.

• Remove Filing Dust at the Source

  Medicool's new Mani-Vac vacuum system removes nail dust and debris from the work area while you file.

• Prepared for Repairs?

  Gel lamps, pedicure thrones and e-files are vital to your business. So what do you do if they go on the blink? Dealing with a major equipment malfunction shouldn't force you to shutter up the shop. Be proactive with this handy guide.

• The Bit That Fits

  Electric file bits come in tons of different shapes and sizes to fill every filing need. But where do you start? If you’re not familiar with the variety of bits that are out there, seeing some of the more unique shapes might make you wonder just what they can be used for. We’ve collected a variety of basic bits — and some of the more obscure — to help you find the perfect bit for every job.

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demos

Reverse Application Step-by-Step

Reduce your time doing colored acrylic fills by using this "Reverse Application" method.

Mastering Colored Gel Fills

Amy Becker of Masterworks Innovations explains how she does a colored gel fill.

Make a Little Change

Mix it up and try some bold, new colors for a change! Yes, polish can be changed easily and often, but changing colored acrylics can be done quickly and easily too.

Vicki Peters Demonstrates the VP Safety Bit

Vicki Peters has redesigned the popular VP Safety bit for full nail contouring and cuticle work.

photo galleries

View our photo galleries for a real-life view of the products and techniques that make using an electric file so advantageous. click here

• Ram Products' Most Popular Nail Drills
• Electric File Bits Revue
• What to Look for When Selecting an Electric File
• E-Filing Dos and Don'ts

Q&A

• What should I look for when buying an electric file?
• How do I reassure my clients that my electric filing is safe?
• How do you complete a backfill when hand filing? How can you trench out a new smile line with a file?
• What is the difference between 3/32 or 1/8 or even 3/8 when talking about drill bits?
• How do you help restore the nail bed after a drill has been used on it leaving "rings of fire"?
• Is there a certain technique for drilling out pink-and-white?
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resources

• Medicool Inc.
  Manufacturers of professional electric manicure and pedicure files, carbide, diamond, buffing and pedicure bits, and Kolinsky sable nail brushes.
• Nailsplash
  An educational website for professional nail technicians specializing in gel nail technology. Offering over 400 pages of free education and information for nail professionals.
• Q-Buffers
  Manufacturer of very fine and soft chamois buffer bits for use with electric files.