Importance of Filing
What is true about touque, power, and speed?
high torque=less power=higher speed
High torque=more power= lower speed
High torque=more power=lower speed
Feels like a pencil eraser, with grits ranginging from coarse to fine.
Silicone
Suggested speed for surface work
Fast speed
First step of electric filing for pedicures.
Clean the deet, and inspect for any cuts or unhealthy conditions.
Keep this parallel to the nail
Hand piece
What is the range of RPMs for electric files?
5,000-35,000 RPMs
Designed to use sideways to carve a "V" into the smiled line area
french fill
Suggested speed for cuticle work
SLow speed
If using the improper angle of the bit or its too large, and its too close to the skin this can occur.
Grabbing
Turn the clients hand to ____ along the side of the product.
File
What should you look for in a machine for using mostly enhancement products such as liquid and powder systems or UV/LED hard gel products?
a more powerful machine, with higher RPMs
Flute grooves, and has coatings to enhance filings.
Carbide
To remove hard gels, you can use a diamond but with a _____ grit.
Medium
Rings of fire
Lift this frequently to avoid causing heat.
Bit
________ can not be used on nails.
Hobby tools, Craft supplies
Has rounded ends for safety and is great for beginners
This bit chips the surface of a product when filing and can be used back and forth.
Swiss carbide
Speed for removing gel polish from hard gels or acrylic product.
Low to Medium
Caused by aggressive filing with or without and electric file
microshattering
You hair can get caught in the...
Bit
Intended size for professional nail bits
1/32"
Flat top and is used to shape the top of the surface if the nail enhancement on small nails at a flat angle
Tapered barrel
To remove hard gels with a carbide bit what grit should be used?
Medium to fine
How can you get more shine?
Graduate grit from coarse to finest
Avoid applying pressure down when ____; compensate pressure with speed.
Filing