Here's our guide of filing nail shapes, combined. View each nail shape video separately with our playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW7xhdMzxfTbMMrwkC3i-0JINOB-qZvyPNail Shapes, in this order:0:03 - Stiletto Nail1:38 - Lipstick Nail3:07 - Coffin Nail4:27 - Almond Nail5:29 - Square Nail7:02 - Squoval Nail7:37 - Oval Nail8:37 - Round Nail
Both units are light and compact and run at 30,000 RPM.
When we asked NAILS Next Top Nail Artist first runner-up Lauren Wireman how she keeps her nail embellishments intact despite the damage that regularly occurs on the job, she revealed her simple secret...
New from Americanails are the ProFiles Zebra Sanding Bands.
From battery-operated to bejeweled, the newest e-files on the market aim to meet the needs of today’s nail tech. Take a look at what’s available so you can file in style, and check out our list of helpful e-filing tips too.
Gel X by Erica’s ATA is a dual-cutting bit made for removing glitter and foil, and changing gel-polish colors on acrylic nails.
Take a look at Kupa's new Mani-pro Passport.
Akzentz educator Gina Silvestro shows a 45-minute gel fill using Akzentz Classic UV gel and Luxio gel polish, finished with Akzentz Shine-On no wipe top gloss. This is an advanced fill with no finish filing and no hand filing, it is completely done using an E-file with time-saving techniques. Note: If you are not trained and/or certified to use an e-file you can use a hand file instead.
Here are some of the top e-files on the market and the latest videos online to help you stay on top of the game.
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Young Nails educator Tracey Reierson shows how to remove gel-polish using a safety bit, a bit designed with a smooth bald top to prevent nail techs from cutting their clients during the removal or refinement of enhancements.
Mastering an e-file is no simple feat, but with so much education coming out now with hands-on video tutorials, nail techs have a better chance than ever to become e-file top guns at their salons. Here are some of the top e-files on the market and the latest videos online to help you stay on top of the game.
Erica of EricasATA Inc. shares how to assemble and use the company's nail vacuum system.
This e-file delivers incredible speed and power, and not having a cord makes it easy for techs to take this file with them wherever they go.
In this video, Kupa presents their tapered barrel bit and shows how it's used.
In this video, Kupa explains how diamond grits work and what kinds are available.
In this video, Kupa presents their diamond crosscut barrel bit and explains how it's used.