Lisa, I completely understand. I am surprised by the lifting at the cuticle when you e-file vs hand file. I have a sneaky suspicion the bit you are using at the cuticle could be a tad bit bent in the shank. You may not even see the degree it is bent. It sounds like you are getting micro shattering. Picture a straight shank. It turns concentric and stays in alignment. Now picture (a bad case scenario) a bent shank. The bit turns out of joint and continuously wacks the nail. The reason you're seeing the issues in the cuticle area is because it is where it's the thinnest and most effected. I am willing to bet the bend in your shank isn't visible to the eye or you would have more problems.
Secondly...your clients. Anyone that has ever been hurt by an e-file has every right to be afraid. For those clients I'd offer a) hand filing OR b) an example of what it's like when someone knows what they are doing. For prepping I use a tapered prepper diamond bit on the absolute slowest speed. No heat and no damage. Finish surface filing I used a medium barrel diamond bit. If slowest speed on my dial is at 8o'clock. I'm working at about 11 o'clock. Speed isn't what's getting the job done. Torque is. Speed just skids your bit over the nail. Torque (the bits ability to grab the product and keep turning without stopping) is what gets the filing down with no added pressure. Then the last bit I use is a smooth barrel diamond bit to get rid of scratches. During finish filing only I use e-file drilling oil. This not only prevents ANY friction heat, but it also eliminates airborne dust. It also protects the skin around the nail so that I can go right up and touch the skin. Before I start on a scared client, I turn the bits right on my skin and show them how long I can hold it with no damage. Now please...do not use this as instruction but perhaps a catalyst to get you to an e-file class with certification. When used correctly, e-files save your body from so much constant abuse. Extending your career over the long term. It is unfortunate that the tool has gotten a bad rep over the years from misuse. People, unless there is a mechanical malfunction in a car...is the car accident the car's fault or the driver? Lisa, I hope these suggestions help you...be it e-file or hand file. I think it's great that you are willing to put the needs of your clients above your own comfort. Kind Regards, Elaine > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Lisa Cianciotti <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > *To:* [email protected] > *Sent:* Wednesday, October 22, 2008 3:42 PM > *Subject:* NailTech:: Re: Hand filing > > Elaine, > I have cuticle lifting when I use an e-file and not when I hand file. > Obviously, I am not doing something correctly. I also have talked to people > who refuse to go to a nail salons who use e-files, probably because of > misuse, I am sure. I don't want to be that tech that they are afraid to go > to because I use an e-file. > I graduated in Feb and passed boards in March. I have only worked one > place for 4 months. The only way I can work in this business is to open my > own salon at home. (I have 2 school-aged boys and run my husband's HVAC > business). I have so many more things to learn! I had a terrible school > experience!! > > > Lisa > > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 2:51:31 PM > Subject: NailTech:: Re: Hand filing > > Lisa, > > First, I was just curious as to why you would want to switch back from > e-filing to hand filing. Mostly just curious as an educator :) > > Second....and I BEG ALL OF YOU.....do not work over wet primer. I don't > care if the Pope told you to do it. Primer is most often times "methacrylic > acid". If you have ever spilled your primer on yourself, you likely have a > little burn scar to prove the strength of this acid. > > Acid needs to evaporate to dry. If you apply a fresh wet coat and go right > over it with your product...you've prevented it from drying through > evaporation. The only choice is has is product absorption and NAIL > absorption. > > Every chemist (not tech...chemist) I have ever had this conversation > with...cringes at the miss use of this product. A really good product > should not need wet primer to hold on to the nail. > > Primer...when used correctly, is used sparingly. It is basically needed to > change the PH of your nail and kill any last living thing on the nail that > could have contaminated it. > > I'm on hands and knees begging...for the health of your clients > nails....please...stop using wet primer with application (if you are doing > it). Beggggggggggging. > > :) Elaine > > On Wed, Oct 22, 2008 at 4:09 AM, Lisa Cianciotti <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > >> I am considering going to all hand filing over using an e-file. Does >> anyone here do all hand filing, if so, how do you do your rebalance without >> using a drill? Also, when you put on primer do you let it dry or do you >> apply your product while the primer is still wet? I have a TT video and she >> put on 2 coats of primer. She lets the first one dry, then does a second >> coat, but applies the product while the 2nd coat is still wet. What is the >> best way? >> >> Thanks! >> Lisa Cianciotti - PA >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > -- > Elaine T. Watson > Star Nail International > Vice President of Marketing and Sales > Global Education Director > 800.782.7624 extension 321 > fax 661.257.5847 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Blog: itsnotarealjob.blogspot.com > > > > > > -- Elaine T. Watson Star Nail International Vice President of Marketing and Sales Global Education Director 800.782.7624 extension 321 fax 661.257.5847 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Blog: itsnotarealjob.blogspot.com --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. 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