<p>Running at 30,000 RPMs, <strong>Young Nails&rsquo;</strong> YN-99 e-file is an ultra-light hand piece designed to help techs work faster with less fatigue. It features a completely digital faceplate and a cradle and bit holder to eliminate clutter. The plug features a built-in transformer, which works with the user&rsquo;s travel plug adapter, for universal traveling. Its one-year warranty includes parts and labor.&nbsp;</p>

Running at 30,000 RPMs, Young Nails’ YN-99 e-file is an ultra-light hand piece designed to help techs work faster with less fatigue. It features a completely digital faceplate and a cradle and bit holder to eliminate clutter. The plug features a built-in transformer, which works with the user’s travel plug adapter, for universal traveling. Its one-year warranty includes parts and labor. 

<p><strong>Antoine de Paris&rsquo;</strong> #300 Professional Micro Motor Drill is a powerful U.S.-made drill that&rsquo;s lightweight and easy to use. It offers smooth and silent operation with forward-and-reverse options. The unit has built-in hand piece and bit holders as well as a speed control dial for safety. A one-year warranty and mandrel bit are included; users can purchase an optional foot control.</p>

Antoine de Paris’ #300 Professional Micro Motor Drill is a powerful U.S.-made drill that’s lightweight and easy to use. It offers smooth and silent operation with forward-and-reverse options. The unit has built-in hand piece and bit holders as well as a speed control dial for safety. A one-year warranty and mandrel bit are included; users can purchase an optional foot control.

<p>With power and a motor generating up to 20,000 RPMs, <strong>Nail Labo&rsquo;s</strong> NL-X is a portable file that allows nail techs to work anywhere. It features a rechargeable battery with up to four hours of operating time on full charge. The operation time varies depending on use and includes a controller box, hand piece, AC charger, brush, hand piece stand, and instructional DVD.</p>

With power and a motor generating up to 20,000 RPMs, Nail Labo’s NL-X is a portable file that allows nail techs to work anywhere. It features a rechargeable battery with up to four hours of operating time on full charge. The operation time varies depending on use and includes a controller box, hand piece, AC charger, brush, hand piece stand, and instructional DVD.

<p>With a computerized panel and slim hand piece, <strong>NASP&rsquo;s</strong> new vacuum suction e-file helps nail techs achieve highly efficient pedicures. It comes with five vacuum bags, an operator manual, and a two-year parts and service warranty. The product features programmable memory options for rotation and speed, reduced noise and vibration, and increased RPMs.</p>

With a computerized panel and slim hand piece, NASP’s new vacuum suction e-file helps nail techs achieve highly efficient pedicures. It comes with five vacuum bags, an operator manual, and a two-year parts and service warranty. The product features programmable memory options for rotation and speed, reduced noise and vibration, and increased RPMs.

<p><strong>Atwood Industries&rsquo;</strong> Bruce Almighty is a mirco motor e-file featuring forward/reverse rotation, a non-stage speed dialing system, and an optional foot pedal for on/off operation. The unit comes with a hand piece stand, chuck wrench, foot pedal, and hand piece holder. Speed ranges from zero to 35,000 RPMs and is controlled easily with a simple knob; a chuck handle allows for simple bit changing.</p>

Atwood Industries’ Bruce Almighty is a mirco motor e-file featuring forward/reverse rotation, a non-stage speed dialing system, and an optional foot pedal for on/off operation. The unit comes with a hand piece stand, chuck wrench, foot pedal, and hand piece holder. Speed ranges from zero to 35,000 RPMs and is controlled easily with a simple knob; a chuck handle allows for simple bit changing.

<p><strong>YCC&rsquo;s</strong> Ocius Electric Filing System is lightweight and powerful with 30,000 RPMs. It features a micro-motor hand piece with stainless steel sealed bearings, speeds adjustable through a control knob, and an on/off foot petal for multi-tasking. It can be used with 110 or 220 volts and has a twist-lock for easy bit changes and a built-in drill bit holder.</p>

YCC’s Ocius Electric Filing System is lightweight and powerful with 30,000 RPMs. It features a micro-motor hand piece with stainless steel sealed bearings, speeds adjustable through a control knob, and an on/off foot petal for multi-tasking. It can be used with 110 or 220 volts and has a twist-lock for easy bit changes and a built-in drill bit holder.

<p>The <strong>SuperNail</strong> Ultimate Manicure Machine is cordless and rechargeable with adjustable speeds. It can be used on natural nails, acrylics, gels, and wraps and comes with one drill and base, recharged AC adapter, shank drill bits, a one- to two-week back fill bit, a large barrel bit, a large pedicure bit, a tapered barrel bit, a cone-shaped bit, one mandrel, and nine emery sanding bands.</p>

The SuperNail Ultimate Manicure Machine is cordless and rechargeable with adjustable speeds. It can be used on natural nails, acrylics, gels, and wraps and comes with one drill and base, recharged AC adapter, shank drill bits, a one- to two-week back fill bit, a large barrel bit, a large pedicure bit, a tapered barrel bit, a cone-shaped bit, one mandrel, and nine emery sanding bands.

<p><strong>Ram Product&rsquo;s</strong> Primosa Control Box and SR150 hand piece are reliable and durable with a variable speed dial from zero to 30,000 RPMs and forward-reverse direction. The hand piece is considerably light and has a slimmer motor design with improved front-end dust protection, a quick-release chuck, high torque, a cooling fan, and a straight cord for lightweight comfort</p>

Ram Product’s Primosa Control Box and SR150 hand piece are reliable and durable with a variable speed dial from zero to 30,000 RPMs and forward-reverse direction. The hand piece is considerably light and has a slimmer motor design with improved front-end dust protection, a quick-release chuck, high torque, a cooling fan, and a straight cord for lightweight comfort

<p><strong>LCN&rsquo;s</strong> Quick Step File Unit is ideally suited as a second unit or for house calls. Rotation speed and direction of movement can be set with the All-in-One controller, which is decorated with a sparkling rhinestone. Other features include black matte housing, quick release for drill bits, a safety stop feature, and a speed indicator.</p>

LCN’s Quick Step File Unit is ideally suited as a second unit or for house calls. Rotation speed and direction of movement can be set with the All-in-One controller, which is decorated with a sparkling rhinestone. Other features include black matte housing, quick release for drill bits, a safety stop feature, and a speed indicator.

<p>The Mani-Pro Passport from <strong>Kupa</strong> is a portable e-file that comes with a stainless steel hand piece featuring a smaller nose and rubber grip with a body diameter of only .78-in. It runs on a cordless motor up to 30,000 RPMs with virtually no vibration. The device&rsquo;s battery provides eight hours of charge and comes with a built-in hand piece cradle and belt clip.</p>

The Mani-Pro Passport from Kupa is a portable e-file that comes with a stainless steel hand piece featuring a smaller nose and rubber grip with a body diameter of only .78-in. It runs on a cordless motor up to 30,000 RPMs with virtually no vibration. The device’s battery provides eight hours of charge and comes with a built-in hand piece cradle and belt clip.

<p><strong>Erica&rsquo;s ATA&rsquo;s</strong> TL-24 is lightweight, trendy, and packed with power, running at 24,000 RPMs when fully charged. Its advanced rechargeable lithium ion battery holds a nine-hour charge, specified on an LED charge indicator. A universal converter allows for plug-in anywhere on the go. The device includes on/off foot pedals, a rubber stand, and a carrying case. It&rsquo;s available in white, black, and pink.</p>

Erica’s ATA’s TL-24 is lightweight, trendy, and packed with power, running at 24,000 RPMs when fully charged. Its advanced rechargeable lithium ion battery holds a nine-hour charge, specified on an LED charge indicator. A universal converter allows for plug-in anywhere on the go. The device includes on/off foot pedals, a rubber stand, and a carrying case. It’s available in white, black, and pink.

<p>The Pro 35 Professional Electric File by <strong>En Vogue</strong> features 30,000 RPMs, variable speed control, forward/reverse direction, an easy twist-lock chuck, an all-metal precision lightweight hand piece, no vibration, quiet and smoother operation, a foot control, and a full one-year warranty. The device is completely sealed against dust and available for either 115- or 230-volt outlets.</p>

The Pro 35 Professional Electric File by En Vogue features 30,000 RPMs, variable speed control, forward/reverse direction, an easy twist-lock chuck, an all-metal precision lightweight hand piece, no vibration, quiet and smoother operation, a foot control, and a full one-year warranty. The device is completely sealed against dust and available for either 115- or 230-volt outlets.

<p><strong>Americanails.com&rsquo;s</strong> ProFiles PN125 is a high-power e-file and an international best seller. It offers adjustable speed up to 25,000 RPMs and forward/reverse operation. The device features an easy bit change and uses 3/32-in. shank bits. It includes a sturdy hand piece cradle and three free filing bits. It comes with a no-hassle warranty.</p>

Americanails.com’s ProFiles PN125 is a high-power e-file and an international best seller. It offers adjustable speed up to 25,000 RPMs and forward/reverse operation. The device features an easy bit change and uses 3/32-in. shank bits. It includes a sturdy hand piece cradle and three free filing bits. It comes with a no-hassle warranty.

<p>The Super Flex by <strong>Alfalfa</strong> is a universal flex-motor drill with variable speeds ranging from 5,000 to 30,000 RPMs. With the correct speed and bit, it can be used on many materials. It features a quiet, smooth, and controlled operation for the nail tech and accepts all rotary tool accessories and attachments. The shaft is designed with flexibility, high precision, and a secure-and-release mechanism.</p>

The Super Flex by Alfalfa is a universal flex-motor drill with variable speeds ranging from 5,000 to 30,000 RPMs. With the correct speed and bit, it can be used on many materials. It features a quiet, smooth, and controlled operation for the nail tech and accepts all rotary tool accessories and attachments. The shaft is designed with flexibility, high precision, and a secure-and-release mechanism.

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<p>Running at 30,000 RPMs, <strong>Young Nails&rsquo;</strong> YN-99 e-file is an ultra-light hand piece designed to help techs work faster with less fatigue. It features a completely digital faceplate and a cradle and bit holder to eliminate clutter. The plug features a built-in transformer, which works with the user&rsquo;s travel plug adapter, for universal traveling. Its one-year warranty includes parts and labor.&nbsp;</p>
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Running at 30,000 RPMs, Young Nails’ YN-99 e-file is an ultra-light hand piece designed to help techs work faster with less fatigue. It features a completely digital faceplate and a cradle and bit holder to eliminate clutter. The plug features a built-in transformer, which works with the user’s travel plug adapter, for universal traveling. Its one-year warranty includes parts and labor. 

<p><strong>Antoine de Paris&rsquo;</strong> #300 Professional Micro Motor Drill is a powerful U.S.-made drill that&rsquo;s lightweight and easy to use. It offers smooth and silent operation with forward-and-reverse options. The unit has built-in hand piece and bit holders as well as a speed control dial for safety. A one-year warranty and mandrel bit are included; users can purchase an optional foot control.</p>
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Antoine de Paris’ #300 Professional Micro Motor Drill is a powerful U.S.-made drill that’s lightweight and easy to use. It offers smooth and silent operation with forward-and-reverse options. The unit has built-in hand piece and bit holders as well as a speed control dial for safety. A one-year warranty and mandrel bit are included; users can purchase an optional foot control.

<p>With power and a motor generating up to 20,000 RPMs, <strong>Nail Labo&rsquo;s</strong> NL-X is a portable file that allows nail techs to work anywhere. It features a rechargeable battery with up to four hours of operating time on full charge. The operation time varies depending on use and includes a controller box, hand piece, AC charger, brush, hand piece stand, and instructional DVD.</p>
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With power and a motor generating up to 20,000 RPMs, Nail Labo’s NL-X is a portable file that allows nail techs to work anywhere. It features a rechargeable battery with up to four hours of operating time on full charge. The operation time varies depending on use and includes a controller box, hand piece, AC charger, brush, hand piece stand, and instructional DVD.

<p>With a computerized panel and slim hand piece, <strong>NASP&rsquo;s</strong> new vacuum suction e-file helps nail techs achieve highly efficient pedicures. It comes with five vacuum bags, an operator manual, and a two-year parts and service warranty. The product features programmable memory options for rotation and speed, reduced noise and vibration, and increased RPMs.</p>
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With a computerized panel and slim hand piece, NASP’s new vacuum suction e-file helps nail techs achieve highly efficient pedicures. It comes with five vacuum bags, an operator manual, and a two-year parts and service warranty. The product features programmable memory options for rotation and speed, reduced noise and vibration, and increased RPMs.

<p><strong>Atwood Industries&rsquo;</strong> Bruce Almighty is a mirco motor e-file featuring forward/reverse rotation, a non-stage speed dialing system, and an optional foot pedal for on/off operation. The unit comes with a hand piece stand, chuck wrench, foot pedal, and hand piece holder. Speed ranges from zero to 35,000 RPMs and is controlled easily with a simple knob; a chuck handle allows for simple bit changing.</p>
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Atwood Industries’ Bruce Almighty is a mirco motor e-file featuring forward/reverse rotation, a non-stage speed dialing system, and an optional foot pedal for on/off operation. The unit comes with a hand piece stand, chuck wrench, foot pedal, and hand piece holder. Speed ranges from zero to 35,000 RPMs and is controlled easily with a simple knob; a chuck handle allows for simple bit changing.

<p><strong>YCC&rsquo;s</strong> Ocius Electric Filing System is lightweight and powerful with 30,000 RPMs. It features a micro-motor hand piece with stainless steel sealed bearings, speeds adjustable through a control knob, and an on/off foot petal for multi-tasking. It can be used with 110 or 220 volts and has a twist-lock for easy bit changes and a built-in drill bit holder.</p>
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YCC’s Ocius Electric Filing System is lightweight and powerful with 30,000 RPMs. It features a micro-motor hand piece with stainless steel sealed bearings, speeds adjustable through a control knob, and an on/off foot petal for multi-tasking. It can be used with 110 or 220 volts and has a twist-lock for easy bit changes and a built-in drill bit holder.

<p>The <strong>SuperNail</strong> Ultimate Manicure Machine is cordless and rechargeable with adjustable speeds. It can be used on natural nails, acrylics, gels, and wraps and comes with one drill and base, recharged AC adapter, shank drill bits, a one- to two-week back fill bit, a large barrel bit, a large pedicure bit, a tapered barrel bit, a cone-shaped bit, one mandrel, and nine emery sanding bands.</p>
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The SuperNail Ultimate Manicure Machine is cordless and rechargeable with adjustable speeds. It can be used on natural nails, acrylics, gels, and wraps and comes with one drill and base, recharged AC adapter, shank drill bits, a one- to two-week back fill bit, a large barrel bit, a large pedicure bit, a tapered barrel bit, a cone-shaped bit, one mandrel, and nine emery sanding bands.

<p><strong>Ram Product&rsquo;s</strong> Primosa Control Box and SR150 hand piece are reliable and durable with a variable speed dial from zero to 30,000 RPMs and forward-reverse direction. The hand piece is considerably light and has a slimmer motor design with improved front-end dust protection, a quick-release chuck, high torque, a cooling fan, and a straight cord for lightweight comfort</p>
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Ram Product’s Primosa Control Box and SR150 hand piece are reliable and durable with a variable speed dial from zero to 30,000 RPMs and forward-reverse direction. The hand piece is considerably light and has a slimmer motor design with improved front-end dust protection, a quick-release chuck, high torque, a cooling fan, and a straight cord for lightweight comfort

<p><strong>LCN&rsquo;s</strong> Quick Step File Unit is ideally suited as a second unit or for house calls. Rotation speed and direction of movement can be set with the All-in-One controller, which is decorated with a sparkling rhinestone. Other features include black matte housing, quick release for drill bits, a safety stop feature, and a speed indicator.</p>
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LCN’s Quick Step File Unit is ideally suited as a second unit or for house calls. Rotation speed and direction of movement can be set with the All-in-One controller, which is decorated with a sparkling rhinestone. Other features include black matte housing, quick release for drill bits, a safety stop feature, and a speed indicator.

<p>The Mani-Pro Passport from <strong>Kupa</strong> is a portable e-file that comes with a stainless steel hand piece featuring a smaller nose and rubber grip with a body diameter of only .78-in. It runs on a cordless motor up to 30,000 RPMs with virtually no vibration. The device&rsquo;s battery provides eight hours of charge and comes with a built-in hand piece cradle and belt clip.</p>
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The Mani-Pro Passport from Kupa is a portable e-file that comes with a stainless steel hand piece featuring a smaller nose and rubber grip with a body diameter of only .78-in. It runs on a cordless motor up to 30,000 RPMs with virtually no vibration. The device’s battery provides eight hours of charge and comes with a built-in hand piece cradle and belt clip.

<p><strong>Erica&rsquo;s ATA&rsquo;s</strong> TL-24 is lightweight, trendy, and packed with power, running at 24,000 RPMs when fully charged. Its advanced rechargeable lithium ion battery holds a nine-hour charge, specified on an LED charge indicator. A universal converter allows for plug-in anywhere on the go. The device includes on/off foot pedals, a rubber stand, and a carrying case. It&rsquo;s available in white, black, and pink.</p>
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Erica’s ATA’s TL-24 is lightweight, trendy, and packed with power, running at 24,000 RPMs when fully charged. Its advanced rechargeable lithium ion battery holds a nine-hour charge, specified on an LED charge indicator. A universal converter allows for plug-in anywhere on the go. The device includes on/off foot pedals, a rubber stand, and a carrying case. It’s available in white, black, and pink.

<p>The Pro 35 Professional Electric File by <strong>En Vogue</strong> features 30,000 RPMs, variable speed control, forward/reverse direction, an easy twist-lock chuck, an all-metal precision lightweight hand piece, no vibration, quiet and smoother operation, a foot control, and a full one-year warranty. The device is completely sealed against dust and available for either 115- or 230-volt outlets.</p>
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The Pro 35 Professional Electric File by En Vogue features 30,000 RPMs, variable speed control, forward/reverse direction, an easy twist-lock chuck, an all-metal precision lightweight hand piece, no vibration, quiet and smoother operation, a foot control, and a full one-year warranty. The device is completely sealed against dust and available for either 115- or 230-volt outlets.

<p><strong>Americanails.com&rsquo;s</strong> ProFiles PN125 is a high-power e-file and an international best seller. It offers adjustable speed up to 25,000 RPMs and forward/reverse operation. The device features an easy bit change and uses 3/32-in. shank bits. It includes a sturdy hand piece cradle and three free filing bits. It comes with a no-hassle warranty.</p>
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Americanails.com’s ProFiles PN125 is a high-power e-file and an international best seller. It offers adjustable speed up to 25,000 RPMs and forward/reverse operation. The device features an easy bit change and uses 3/32-in. shank bits. It includes a sturdy hand piece cradle and three free filing bits. It comes with a no-hassle warranty.

<p>The Super Flex by <strong>Alfalfa</strong> is a universal flex-motor drill with variable speeds ranging from 5,000 to 30,000 RPMs. With the correct speed and bit, it can be used on many materials. It features a quiet, smooth, and controlled operation for the nail tech and accepts all rotary tool accessories and attachments. The shaft is designed with flexibility, high precision, and a secure-and-release mechanism.</p>
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The Super Flex by Alfalfa is a universal flex-motor drill with variable speeds ranging from 5,000 to 30,000 RPMs. With the correct speed and bit, it can be used on many materials. It features a quiet, smooth, and controlled operation for the nail tech and accepts all rotary tool accessories and attachments. The shaft is designed with flexibility, high precision, and a secure-and-release mechanism.

From battery-operated to bejeweled, the newest e-files on the market aim to meet the needs of today’s nail tech. They feature a blend of speed and precision with details like lightweight hand pieces, forward-and-reverse operation, universal plug converters, belt clips, and no cords. Take a look at what’s available so you can file in style, and check out our list of helpful e-filing tips too.

Helpful Tips for E-File Users

With easy access to education and improved equipment, nail techs are using their e-files for more aspects of the nail service than ever before. Here are a few practical tips from Robert Munkel, a.k.a The Drill Sergeant, a national Medicool educator based in Salt Lake City.

1. Clean between toes with a cone bit at 10,000 RPMs. Use even pressure and keep the hand piece moving to prevent heat build-up. Use a course bit first to remove the bulk and then a fine bit to smooth the skin when finished.

2. Season the arbor band by beveling its edge to remove sharp edges. Simply run it against a hand file when it’s in a low setting for a second. This will ensure you don’t nick your client.

3. Remove lifting around the cuticle area with a medium carbide or diamond bit to cut a line just behind the lifted area. Be gentle and don’t come in contact with the natural nail.

4. Thin and finish a nail enhancement by using your sanding band at the underside of the nail to reduce thickness and shorten the nail. Hold the sanding band flush under the nail’s free edge at a slow speed.

5. Perform under edge finishing by using the carbide bit at a slightly faster speed. Hold the bit flush to the underside of a clean nail and remove burrs. 

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