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This is the first video and the beginning of a series on how to use an e-file. Follow along on my blog to watch the journey unfold, perhaps learning along with me as I go. Advice and education are welcome!
As a new e-file owner, I invite you along on my journey as a learn about this tool from the ground up.
So you bought some bits but you're not sure how to take care of them. The Nail Hub's Elizabeth Morris shows you exactly how to prevent cutting your client, how to properly clean your bits, and how to get longevity out of your bit collection.
So you put all this amazing color, art, crystals, and lord knows what else on yourself or your client. Looks amazing and you're stoked. Now 3 weeks later you gotta get that stuff off and do it quickly because nobody wants to spend 4 hours hand-filing or sanding all that down. Here are The Nail Hub's Elizabeth Morris' top 3 bits for product removal with a quick demo on how quickly and efficiently they work.
The USB Professional Nail Drill from Mia Secret can be used for manicure and pedicure services.
On Monday we learned about electricity, different type of electric currents, and how to safely work with the equipment we'll have in the salon. Later I performed a basic manicure on one of my classmates.
Jess Alexander introduces the all Easy-Off Mandrel from KUPA Inc., who says the Easy-Off Mandrel is going to save every nail tech who uses an electric nail file time and money.
The new e-file can work at 30,000 RMPS and can last up to 10 hours.
There are so many great things you can do with your e-file — from making nails the perfect length and shape to removing lift and reducing callus. Nail techs share their most helpful e-file maneuvers.
It can produce up to 30,000 RPM of vibration-free power but is only an inch in diameter, making it perfect for travel.
Luciana McGee shows how she fits a form to create the perfect nail shape.
This powerful, portable electric nail file has been designed for professional nail technicians who demand power and portability. The MANIPro Passport features a light weight battery powered Acetone Resistant Finish control box. This unit can provide anywhere from 8 to 10 hours of use per charge in either 110v or 220v. The MANIPro Passport comes complete with a stainless steel belt clip and a plastic handpiece holster which can snap on either side of the control box. The MANIPro Passport Control Box also comes in White, Red and Purple. Full two year parts and labor warranty with your limited edition Kupa E-file! For more information, visit http://kupainc.com/manipro-passport-limited-edition-teal
Amy Becker shows how to prevent hard gel from separating from the natural nail without capping the edge. "Capping your gels makes the edge of the nail look bubbled. When you file a gel nail after the sealant and do this technique I demonstrate, you will have a very natural looking nail and less separation," she says.
Amy Becker Periscopes how to cut out a smile line in gels using Masterworks by Amy Becker sanding bands. "Sanding bands are the coolest bit to cut out smile lines on hard gels. They cut out a sharper smile line than a carbide on hard gels!" She also shares other tricks to help speed the process and create a better smile line.
In this Periscope video, Amy Becker shares her time saving tips and tricks for removing colored gel-polish off of hard gels.
Suzie Moskal removes gel from acrylic nails, and shows what e-file bits she likes to use for product removals.
The Course Safety Bit is the perfect marriage between Young Nails’ X Cut Carbide and a safety bit.
