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E L E C T R I C

F I L I N G

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

What We’ll Learn (1 of 2)

Expl ai n the i m por t ance of el ect r i c f i l i ng

for the nai l t echni ci an.

Descr i be el ect r i c f i l es.

Compar e m achi ne f eat ur es w hen choosi ng

an el ectr i c f i l e.

Choose the pr oper bi t f or each ser vi ce.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

What We’ll Learn (2 of 2)

Demonstr at e el ect r i c f i l i ng
techni ques.

Di scuss el ect r i c f i l i ng f or pedi cur es.

Recogni z e how t o t r oubl eshoot
el ectr i c fi l i ng pr obl em s.

Li st safet y t i ps f or el ect r i c f i l i ng.

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EXPLAIN THE
IMPORTANCE OF
ELECTRIC FILING FOR
THE NAIL TECHNICIAN

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ELECTRIC FILING

USEFUL TOOL

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

THOROUGH
UNDERSTANDING
IMPORTANT

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Part of services performed

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Enhance services by providing
alternatives

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DESCRIBE
ELECTRIC FILES

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MICROMOTOR

MACHINES

MOTOR LOCATED IN
HANDPIECE

TRANSFORMER/BOX EASY
TO REPLACE

MANY BRANDS AND TYPES
FOR EVERY BUDGET

NEVER USE CRAFT OR
HOBBY TOOLS

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REVOLUTIONS PER

MINUTE (RPM) SPEED

MEASUREMENT OF
SPEED

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Number of times per
minute the bit spins in
complete circle

MACHINES VARY IN RPM
CAPACITY

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Between 0 and 35,000

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Work in middle range

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POWER AND TORQUE

MACHINES VARY IN TORQUE AND
RPM

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High torque = more power = lower speed

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Lower torque = less power = higher speed

IF MACHINES SLOWS OR STOPS,
TOO LOW A SPEED

FOR ENHANCEMENT PRODUCTS,
USE POWERFUL MACHINE WITH
HIGHER RPMS

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C H E C K I N

1. Where is the motor located in a

professional electric file?

2. Define RPM.

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COMPARE MACHINE
FEATURES WHEN
CHOOSING AN
ELECTRIC FILE

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MACHINE FEATURES

(1 of 3)

EVALUATE WANTS,
NEEDS, AND BUDGET

FORWARD AND REVERSE

CHUCK

FOOT PEDAL

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MACHINE FEATURES

(2 of 3)

RPMS

VARIABLE SPEED
CONTROL

COMFORTABLE
HANDPIECE

CLOSED-CASING
HANDPIECE

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MACHINE FEATURES

(3 of 3)

WARRANTY

MAINTENANCE

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C H E C K I N

3. What three factors determine

which electric file you should

purchase?

4. List three features to look for
when choosing an electric file.

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CHOOSE THE
PROPER BIT FOR
EACH SERVICE

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ELECTRIC FILE BITS

VARIETY OF SHAPES,
SIZES, AND STYLES

KNOWLEDGE WILL:

• Ensure safety

• Save time and money

WOBBLING OR BENT
BITS

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THE ANATOMY OF A BIT

CONCENTRIC BITS

SURFACE SMOOTHNESS

EDGES

GRIT

SHANK

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TYPES OF BITS (1 of 7)

DIAMOND BITS

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Natural and synthetic
diamond particles

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Can be used in back-and-forth
motion

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Most commonly used grit:
medium

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TYPES OF BITS (2 of 7)

CARBIDE BITS

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Flutes reduce dust

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Crosscut

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Specialty carbide bits

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Swiss Carbide Bits

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TYPES OF BITS (3 of 7)

SILICONE BITS

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To remove excess non-living cuticle

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To shine nails

NATURAL: CHAMOIS, COTTON,
AND GOAT HAIR BITS

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To apply buffing cream

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To buff to high-gloss finish

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TYPES OF BITS (4 of 7)

TAPERED BARREL BITS

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To shape surface of nail
enhancement

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To prep cuticle area product

FRENCH FILL BITS

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To carve “V” into smile line

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TYPES OF BITS (5 of 7)

NATURAL NAIL DISCS

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To shorten and shape free
edge

PEDICURE BITS

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Best for smoothing and
contouring

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dry, callused skin

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TYPES OF BITS (6 of 7)

PREPPER BITS

MANDRELS

SANDING AND ARBOR
BANDS

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TYPES OF BITS (7 of 7)

JEWELRY AND SPECIALTY
BITS

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To drill hole into free edge of
nail enhancement

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To carve designs into nail
enhancement

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DISINFECTING METAL

BITS

REMOVE DIRTY BIT
FROM HANDPIECE

REPLACE DIRTY BIT
WITH A BLANK

WASH AND
DISINFECT EACH
BIT USED

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C H E C K I N

5. Why should bits be concentric?

6. What are the four main types of

bits?

7. What bits are one use only?

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DEMONSTRATE
ELECTRIC FILING
TECHNIQUES

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PRACTICE ELECTRIC
FILING TECHNIQUES

IMPORTANT BEFORE
USING ON CLIENT

GAIN CONFIDENCE

PRACTICE ON BARE TIP
BEFORE APPLYING
ENHANCEMENT
PRODUCTS

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TECHNIQUES TO
PRACTICE (1 of 5)

HAND BALANCING/FULCRUM
FINGER

Sit up straight at your table

Hold your handpiece like a pencil

Place your forearms on the table

Use a firm steady grip

Use the pinky finger as the
fulcrum finger

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TECHNIQUES TO
PRACTICE (2 of 5)

EXAMINE AND MARK THE DIAL

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Surface Work – fast speed

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Maintenance Work – medium speed

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Cuticle Work – slow speed

INSERT BIT

1. Insert barrel bit or sanding band

into handpiece

2. Lock or check security of bit

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TECHNIQUES TO
PRACTICE (3 of 5)

PRACTICE BIT ANGLES

1. Practice with machine off

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Hold bit in center of nail, moving right to left

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Pick up bit, return to right side of nail, repeat

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Hold bit flat to nail, contacting center of bit

2. Repeat on bottom of nail

3. Repeat on top of nail

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TECHNIQUES TO
PRACTICE (4 of 5)

TURN ON MACHINE

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Choose low RPM

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File in forward position

PRACTICE SURFACE WORK

Hold bit flat to nail

Start on right side, work across to left

Pick up bit, return to right side
to begin again

Try going back and forth

Practice using correct angles for
bottom, center, and cuticle areas

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TECHNIQUES TO
PRACTICE (5 of 5)

PRACTICE CUTICLE WORK

At low speed, remove non-living
tissue

Place bit at cuticle area, hold flat

Work from right to left side on low
speed – watch the dust!

Bevel product at correct angle

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IMPORTANT THINGS TO

REMEMBER

USE THE CORRECT BIT
ANGLE

AVOID RINGS OF FIRE

CHOOSE THE CORRECT
SPEED

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NAIL ENHANCEMENT
MAINTENANCE (1 of 2)

MAINTENANCE GOALS

• Apply enhancement

product onto new growth

• Structurally correct nail

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NAIL ENHANCEMENT
MAINTENANCE (2 of 2)

PREPARE NAIL
ENHANCEMENTS

• Smooth old product in

growth area

• Reduce down to natural

nail

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MAINTENANCE
SERVICES (1 of 2)

TWO-COLOR FRENCH
MANICURE

• Backfill purpose to reshape

apex of nail

REPAIRING CRACKS

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MAINTENANCE
SERVICES (2 of 2)

REMOVING LIFTED
PRODUCT

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Never use nippers

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Several bits can be used

SHAPING THE TOP
SURFACE

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Can use variety of bits

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Never angle front of bit down
toward cuticle

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SHORTENING

NAILS,CUTICLES, &
SHAPING C-CURVES

SHORTENING THE NAILS

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Medium or coarse barrel bit

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Hold bit at 90-degree angle

•
Use a faster RPM

CUTICLE WORK

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Medium silicone bit

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Low speed

SHAPING C-CURVES

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Use barrel-shaped or tapered bits

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FINISHING & BUFFING

OILS

FINISHING

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Graduate grits from coarser to finer

BUFFING OILS

1. Reduces heat

2. Holds dust on surface of bit

3. Use sparingly

4. Remove before polishing or using

UV/LED gel sealants

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HIGH-SHINE BUFFING &

BUFFING CREAMS

HIGH-SHINE BUFFING

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Buff after filing to smooth finish

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Lift bit frequently

BUFFING CREAMS

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Enhance shine

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Rub in before using buffing bit

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NATURAL NAIL WORK

REMOVES NONLIVING
TISSUE ON NAIL PLATE

USE NATURAL NAIL
RUBBER SYNTHETIC BIT

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Enhance shine

•
Rub in before using buffing
bit

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UV/LED GELS

APPLY LESS PRESSURE

USE SLOWER SPEED

USE LESS AGGRESSIVE
OR SPECIALTY BITS

DO NOT USE DRILLING
SOLUTION OR OIL

REFINE SMILE LINE
WHEN BACKFILLING

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HARD GELS

USE FOR REMOVAL

• Diamond bits

• Carbide bits

• Swiss carbide bits

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GEL POLISH

FOLLOW MANUFACTURER’S
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
REMOVAL

MOST PRODUCTS WILL SOAK
OFF WITH ACETONE

CAN BE REMOVED WITH
ELECTRIC FILE

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C H E C K I N

8. Describe the practice technique

for the cuticle area.

9. What does it mean to graduate

grits?

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DISCUSS
ELECTRIC FILING
FOR PEDICURES

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ELECTRIC FILING FOR

PEDICURES (1 of 2)

BE SURE FEET ARE DRY

BITS VARY BY TYPE AND MATERIALS

SHORTEN TOENAILS AND REDUCE
CALLUSING

SANDING BANDS NOT
RECOMMENDED

EXFOLIATING OR CALLUS
REDUCTION CREAMS AND LOTIONS

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ELECTRIC FILING FOR

PEDICURES (2 of 2)

KEEP MULTIPLE PEDICURE
BITS

REDUCE CALLUS 70-80% BY
USING BIT IN ONE DIRECTION

DO NOT REMOVE TOO MUCH
CALLUS

DO NOT APPLY TOO MUCH
PRESSURE

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C H E C K I N

10. What is the most important

step when preparing to use

electric filing during a pedicure?
11. Why should you file slowly and

lift the bit frequently?

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RECOGNIZE HOW
TO TROUBLESHOOT
ELECTRIC FILING
PROBLEMS

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REDUCING DUST

USE CARBIDE OR SWISS
CARBIDE BITS

USE DUST-EXTRACTING
DEVICE

DRILLING SOLUTION WITH
FINE DIAMOND BITS

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NOT ENOUGH SHINE

GRADUATE GRITS

USE EXTRA-FINE
SANDING SLEEVE OR
HAND FILE

FINISH WITH A CHAMOIS
BIT

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HEAT

INCREASE SPEED OF
MACHINE

APPLY LESS PRESSURE

LIFT BIT FREQUENTLY

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GRABBING

KEEP BIT PARALLEL TO
NAIL

ANGLE FINGER, NOT BIT

ENSURE YOU CAN SEE
FRONT EDGE OF BIT

USE PROPER SIZE BIT

USE BITS WITH ROUNDED
ENDS

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MICROSHATTERING

USE SLOWER SPEED

USE PROPER TECHNIQUES

KEEP BIT PARALLEL TO TABLE

USE CORRECT APPLICATION
TECHNIQUES

ENSURE BIT IS NOT BENT

USE FINGER GRIT BIT

FOLLOW MANUFACTURER’S
INSTRUCTIONS

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RINGS OF FIRE

KEEP BIT PARALLEL TO
NAIL

ANGLE FINGER DOWN
SLIGHTLY AT TIP

INCREASE SPEED OF
MACHINE

REDUCE AMOUNT OF
PRESSURE APPLIED

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“RUSSIAN MANICURE”

GRIND OFF CUTICLE AND
SKIN AROUND NATURAL NAIL

CAN DAMAGE NAIL

OUTSIDE SCOPE OF
LICENSE

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C H E C K I N

12. How can you avoid causing

rings of fire?

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LIST SAFETY TIPS
FOR ELECTRIC
FILING

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SAFETY TIPS FOR

ELECTRIC FILING (1 of 2)

KEEP HANDPIECE PARALLEL
TO NAIL

TURN CLIENT’S HAND

ANGLE CLIENT’S HAND DOWN

AVOID APPLYING PRESSURE
DOWN

LIFT BIT FREQUENTLY

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SAFETY TIPS FOR

ELECTRIC FILING (2 of 2)

USE DUST EXTRACTION UNIT

KEEP HAIR TIED BACK

WEAR EYE PROTECTION

RECEIVE PROPER EDUCATION

AVOID REPETITIVE MOTIONS

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C H E C K I N

13. What should you do if you find
yourself applying pressure when

filing?

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SUMMARY AND REVIEW

You now have a clear understanding of:

• The types of electric files and how they work.

• The different machine features available.

• The anatomy, variety, and uses of bits.

• Safely using the correct techniques for filing.

• Maintenance of nail enhancements using an

electric file.

• The difference in using pedicure bits.

• Electric filing problems and how to solve

them.

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CASE STUDY: ELECTRIC

FILING ( 1 of 4)

Edward, a junior nail technician, has

recently started working at a new
salon, which is equipped with more
types of bits and equipment than he

is used to. A new client, Marla,

comes in for a manicure and
pedicure. Her skin, nails and

cuticles are dry. Edward is worried
about causing damage to Marla’s
nails by improper equipment use.

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CASE STUDY: ELECTRIC FILING (2 of 4)

1. When removing non-living tissue from

Marla’s nail plate, Edward should not use

a _____ bit.

silicone

metal

chamois

cotton

2. To avoid causing ______, Edward is

careful to hold the bit at the correct

angle, especially near the cuticle area.

excessive dust

the nail to crack

rings of fire

heat buildup

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CASE STUDY: ELECTRIC FILING (3 of 4)

Edward has applied a nail enhancement

product on Marla’s nails. To avoid

microshattering while he shapes the surface,

he uses a ___.

higher speed

finer grit bit

bit with a rounded end

drilling solution

4. Marla tells Edward that she likes her nails to

be very shiny. To ensure her nails get more

shine, Edward could do any of the following

except ___.

use a hand file and buffing cream

finish with a chamois bit

graduate grits from coarsest to finest

apply more pressure during filing

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CASE STUDY: ELECTRIC FILING (4 of 4)

5. Edward wants to prep the thickened skin on Marla’s feet before filing during the pedicure.

He applies a callus reduction cream. What should he do next?

Rinse and scrub those areas thoroughly before filing.

Wait five minutes and reduce callus 70-80% with a pedicure bit.

Use a sanding band or sleeve on those areas.

Wait five minutes and reduce callus completely.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

What We’ve Learn (1 of 2)

Expl ai n the i m por t ance of el ect r i c f i l i ng

for the nai l t echni ci an.

Descr i be el ect r i c f i l es.

Compar e m achi ne f eat ur es w hen choosi ng

an el ectr i c f i l e.

Choose the pr oper bi t f or each ser vi ce.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

What We’ve Learn (2 of 2)

Demonstr at e el ect r i c f i l i ng
techni ques.

Di scuss el ect r i c f i l i ng f or pedi cur es.

Recogni z e how t o t r oubl eshoot
el ectr i c fi l i ng pr obl em s.

Li st safet y t i ps f or el ect r i c f i l i ng.

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E L E C T R I C

F I L I N G

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