Why Invest In A Nail Drill
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E-files save lives
Well, not lives, but they do save limbs and careers.
Did you know that nail techs who hand-file for their entire careers are
much more likely to develop carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, and other
nerve/tendon/joint-related conditions as a result of wear-and-tear on
their bodies? All that movement and muscle we put into our arm and hand
while hand-filing really takes its toll over time. E-filing is a great
way to allow an advanced tool to do the work for you. Not only that, but
you can be much more precise and efficient.
Say NO to vibration
When it comes to e-filing, there’s no such thing as “good vibrations.”
With e-files, vibration is absolutely something to be avoided. A good one should not vibrate much when
turned on, nor should the vibration increase with the speed.
What’s so bad about vibration? It can be very uncomfortable for your
client as she will feel the movement and repeated pounding on her nail
plate. In some extreme cases where there is prolonged and improper use,
it can even damage the client’s matrix, causing abnormal nail plate
growth. Vibration also makes it difficult for the nail tech to be
precise.
The handpiece is where all the magic happens
A lot of nail techs think the power control unit (aka “the box”) is where the motor is, and they throw their handpiece around.
The handpiece (the portion you hold in your hand) is the most important
part of your e-file. It’s where the actual motor and all the expensive
parts and technology reside. The power box — or battery pack, if you’re
using a portable model — is actually just the power control that
provides the right amount of electricity to your handpiece and allows
you to turn it on and off and control the speed. Take great care in
protecting both, but especially your handpiece.
It’s the tech, not the tool
E-files often get a bad rap. When we see pictures of rings of fire, nail
plate burns, and injured skin we assume it’s the evil e-file at work.
In truth, an e-file really can’t do any damage without a nail tech
wielding it. The big question is how can nail techs learn to use an
e-file properly? Well, it’s much like learning to drive a car. It takes
instruction, lessons, and careful practice. You’re going to have an
accident here and there, especially in the beginning, but the goal is to
learn and improve.
Electric file is a must-have tool for every nail technician. Especially for ones who value their time and effort. It can be used for refills, product removal and manicure.
How to pick an electric nail file?
Here is a checklist.
1. Power.
It has nothing to do with rotation speed. It is usually shown on electric file or come together with technical documents. It is measured in Volts (not input power!) and should be more than 30 V. If you will see that some electric file drill is 15 or 20 V it simply won’t be able to take off product properly.
- Forward / reverse mode.
For manicures and refills you will need to work forward and reverse. It allows you to work in different directions without holding your or client's hand in a twisted position.
- Speed
Speed should be at least 30 000 RPM. You will not work much at the top speed but you need to have a powerful device. It is the same as driving a car. You usually don’t drive on a maximum speed, right? But you still have it in your car so you’ll be able to drive up the hill.
- Light weight hand piece.
If it’s too heavy you won’t be able to work fast and it won’t feel comfortable. Hands and wrists will hurt after a long working day with such hand piece.
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