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Electric Filing Avenues

Safety, how to go about purchasing an electric file, and other helpful tips are important things to keep in mind when it comes to drills. Not only will you be up to date, it’ll also assure clients you’re giving them the best service possible.

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Electric Filing Techniques: Finishing a Nail

by Lysa Comfort, EZ Flow

An electric file is the perfect tool to use on a nail when you’re trying to achieve a smooth, finished look.

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Electric Filing Techniques: Backfills

by Lysa Comfort, EZ Flow

Doing a backfill with an electric file can help you achieve faster and more accurate results.

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Electric Filing Techniques: Working on the Natural Nail

by Lysa Comfort, EZ Flow

As long as it’s done properly and with the right tools, an electric file on the natural nail can be just as safe as a regular nail file.

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Electric Filing Techniques: Repairing a Crack

by Lysa Comfort, EZ Flow

Cracks appear too often on acrylic nails, but with the help of an electric file they can easily be removed.

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Electric Filing Techniques: Prepping for a Full Set

by Lysa Comfort, EZ Flow

Getting the nails ready for a full set is one of the most important steps in artificial nail application.

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Electric Filing Techniques: Removing Lifted Acrylic

by Lysa Comfort, EZ Flow

Using an electric file to remove lifted product will greatly reduce the time spent on this common repair.

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The Techniques of Filing

by Patricia Oropeza, NAILS staff editor

Which type of file is better: the classic abrasive or an electric one? That’s a question that can have nail techs debating for days. One thing’s for sure, however— both do their duties well.

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Keep Your Electric File in Shape

by Patricia Oropeza

You need to give your drill some TLC if you want it to last a long time — and do its job properly. Keeping it clean and dust-free are the first steps to keeping an electric file in good condition.

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The Making of an Electric File

by Staff

What exactly goes into making the time-saving tool favored by so many nail techs?

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Carbide Bit Basics

by Staff

Carbide bits have little blades (like microscopic razor blades) that cut at an angle. Unlike bits with a sandpaper-like surface that grid, carbide bits actually shave the acrylic, which means less pressure is required

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Carbide Bit Basics

by Staff

Manufacturing electric file bits with tungsten carbide creates long-lasting and extra-durable bits.

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Drill Bits and Pieces

by Staff

Whatever filing need you may have, electric files can do the job.

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Drill Bits & Pieces

by Staff

Whatever filing need you may have, electric files can do the job. They can take length off the free edge, refine the shape of the nails, and prep the nails for a fill — you just need the right accessory

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The Drilling Principle: Using E-Files Right

by Shirley Kim, NAILS associate editor

With all of the negative hype on drills, it is becoming crucial for nail technicians to be properly trained on their usage. Connecting with the right people for education and knowing the state regulations can help pave the way drilling success.

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