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SEARCHSince the material the bit is made out of is important, let’s take a look at what the options are.
A fellow attendee at a #nailcamp class allowed me to photograph her bits.
One of the frustrating things about the e-file bit chart I created for beginners is that there is no quick and easy guide for what speed to use that is one-speed-fits-all. This is because the material of the bit comes into play in addition to what you are doing with it and where your skill level sits. This is something that can only be learned with education and experience. I am already on the lookout for my next e-file class. Do you have any suggestions on who to learn from?
Since the material the bit is made out of is important, let’s take a look at what the options are:
Diamond bits
> can be made of synthetic or real diamonds
> range in grit from smooth and fine to extra-coarse
> meant to be long lasting
> can be cleaned
Carbide bits
> common material on any sort of cutting tool; 20 times stronger than steel
> Z carbide is coated with zirconium nitrate
-For the advanced user
-Ideal for debulking liquid-and-powder
> Swiss carbide is usually rounded for safety
-German made
-Meant to last longer
> Can be cleaned
Ceramic bits
> Intended to reduce heat (your client should not be experiencing heat with any of the bits if the e-file is being used properly)
> Can be cleaned
Sanding bands
> Placed on a mandrel
> One-time-use only
Hopefully this information on bit materials helps. Be sure to ask questions when purchasing bits to see what is going to be the best for you in the salon with the product you’re using.
Here I am sharing a very comprehensive and well-rounded almost back to work package of information for you from Virox (Rejuvenate) that is the complete set of materials to help you feel confident that everything is in place and ready to go, even if you are already back at work!
Every Tuesday for the next four weeks, Holly will be doing an alcohol ink tutorial.
National Nail Tech Day is May 30, and to celebrate YOU, Virox and I would like to offer up the opportunity to win a canister of disinfecting wipes.
Join me Wednesday evening 5/27/20 for a Live chat on Facebook with Dr Spalding to get some idea of what it takes to be that level of clean and safe.
If your salon has re-opened, you may have found some challenges with wearing a face shield while working. If not, here are some tips that could help save you some headaches when you do get back.
This video is a really awesome resource for figuring out a reasonable hourly rate for yourself in addition to seeing the average your area can bear in service prices in some ways.
Have you ever heard of the stages of grief? With everything going on, we are grieving our “normal”. That means you should give yourself permission to feel the way you feel.
Has all this PPE business got you down? Does it feel like it cramps your style? One way to help it cheer you up which will in turn cheer up your clients is to add some sparkle.
For those of you that like a little data with your info, here is some really interesting information from salon owner Michele Baker in Georgia. Being one of the first states to open left the salon owners to scramble to learn a lot of things on their own and many have been generous in sharing things they have figured out to help make operating in the COVID-19 world more systematic and understandable.
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Holly helps you practice your hard gel technique.
Holly will be doing two Instagram Lives next week on PPE.
It has been quite a while since I made a video for the e-file chronicles so an update to that seemed in order. The latest installment is removing gel-polish from an enhancement.
Holly has a jam-packed week of live talks and demos on social media!
