products

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   Micro Ultra Nail Machine

   Lasco Diamond Products introduces the Micro Ultra Nail Machine.
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   Primosa Handpiece

   The Primosa Handpiece from RAM Products features a tapered metal grip for better control, and an extended nose to prevent damage to nail tips.
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   Ram Primo Control Box

   Ram Products' Primo Control Box has a heavy-duty steel enclosure for durability, and can operate from 0 - 30,000 RPM.
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features

• 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.

• Protection for E-File Users

  It’s most important to wear a mask when filing artifi cial nails. “Especially if you use an electric file,” says Schoon.

• Safe Electric Filing Is a Technique that Takes Time

  But once you have, using an electric file will become habit — a safe one.

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demos

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.

Medicool Pro Touch 1000 Electric Callus Filing

Medicool's Pro Touch 1000 electric pedicure file diminishes strain on techs’ elbows, shoulders, and wrists caused by conventional foot paddles, and comes complete with specially designed tools for every pedicure procedure.

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.