How to E-File

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[TheMetatronGirl]

I appreciate these videos so much. I live in an area full of nail “chop shops”. I can’t count how many times my friends and I have had rings of fire, burns, cuts... a nail tech filed completely through a spot on my nail plate and the skin beneath with an efile. He blamed it on me for yanking my hand away in pain. This is why I’ve spent years teaching myself to do nails. Thanks to wonderful people like you, I’m learning to create not only beautiful nails, but structurally sound nails in a safe manner. Thank you so much!

[NevaScaredHo]

Thanks for saying which DIRECTION to use the efile. This is the only video I've found that tells you to put it in F if you're right handed and R if you're left handed. 7:37 and 11:13

Such important info that's left out in these tutorials. Thanks.

[MsAmberAnne]

I had acrylics and bi monthly fills for approximately 6 months. I decided to have them removed and I was burned and cut by my certified nail tech. To remove the excess length of the acrylics, she used an e file. She cut the nails so short that she burned or ripped the hyponychium and the tips of several fingers. After she removed the acrylics with acetone wraps, she pointed out that I had rings of fire on several fingers. The tech blamed it on me and said I had sensitive fingernails. Later, when I went home I did some research, I was stunned to find out that the damage was done by her improper use of her e file and had nothing to do with my sensitive skin and nails.. even when she did mechanical filing, she was always cutting me with the file until I bled. I’m watching the videos in the hopes of learning how to properly and safely apply gel polish to my natural nails. Thanks for your informative videos!

[micuchua]

You made me a believer in efile . Thank you for all the time you spend teaching us. I have learned a lot from you. I went a bought a $60 efile in Amazon because this one is the one I can afford now and it did a pretty good job. So, I can’t even imagine how well it would be if I brought the one you have. This is huge for me because I love to have beautiful nails done but because of chronic illness, pain stops me from doing my nails. With the efile is a lot easier and faster. I’m so pleased with this technic that yesterday I was able to do mani and pedicure to myself the same day(before, it used to take me one week to complete a pedicure and manicure due to pain and fatigue). I was nervous and afraid of pain but everything went well. I’m so happy 😁. I did a pretty good job. One thing that I didn’t do good job was my cuticles. I was able to push and clean well my cuticles but I couldn’t exfoliated them well at all. I think my efile is not that great for that but I’m pleased with what I accomplished. Thanks a million.

[Isabelleyri]

This is such a fundamental video. I made the mistake of using an e-file on myself for the first time and I think I filed too much and reached my natural nail. I wish I watched your videos before doing anything! 😱 thank you Elizabeth for posting all these instructional videos. Also, you are a very good teacher!!

[Kay-nrus]

I loveeee that she touches on being left handed!!!! I’m left handed and it’s difficult for people to talk about how lefties do things. Most people don’t even think about it.

[WarningBillionare]

i would love to see an e file prep for the natural nail and cuticle. like what bits should we use in what speed and stuff like that!

[naileditmelb]

Hi Liz, i have really been enjoying this educational series. I live in regional Victoria (Australia) and it is hard to get access to good quality courses and product, i'm a stay at home Mum to a baby so these online videos have been incredibly helpful as i can not afford to commit to a course both financially and with time. I'm self taught for 3 years and these have helped me immensely on fine tuning my craft and bringing out my passion for all things nails. I wouldn't have learnt so much even if i did attend a course! (which i still hope to do in the future, especially if you ever come down to Aus!) Thank you from the bottom of my heart, truly.

[anitazahra]

Can I just say your videos are so good! Im a student nail tech in Australia and the owner of where I do my course said to me 'There's no specific way to do e-filing, you just start anywhere'. I felt that wasnt true. I've nearly finished my course and ive been able to bridge my gap of knowledge with your efiling tutorials and now I understand about bits thanks to you!
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!!

[foxylady]

I’m a diy’er and the first time I used my e file I managed to bore a hole through my nail at the cuticle, I quickly learnt respect for my e file and practiced and now I use it all the time, I’m building up my bits at the minute, I’ve learnt loads from your videos, you put it across so well and informative, many thanks for your vids.

[closed]

Liz, congrats on another home run in the pursuit of correct nail safety & procedures❣️ Although I am a seasoned tech, I strive to keep learning. As a former educator (college level) who designed, authored and delivered a wide variety of curricula, you are a natural born teacher who could easily operate your own school. This information is so badly needed within the nail industry (in my area of North America, anyway☺️)and you have really created an excellent series that will benefit techs and DIY nail enthusiasts everywhere. How I wish this series had been available when I began my nail journey! If I wasn’t leaving the industry, I’d beg to collaborate with you! Again, many thanks. I look forward to seeing what you have in store for 2019. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. 🎄🎉

[patriciagallacher]

Get super excited when I see your videos, free education for everyone! Thank you so much for taking the time do do these videos. You look great too as always!

[ninjapro]

Just did the best filing job I've ever done because you taught me how I was suppose to hold the e-file with my left hand! Thank you so much for these videos!

[moodietool]

Liz another great lesson. Can you show us how to support your filing hand when e-filing on yourself? Especially when filing your non-dominant hand. Also how to position your fingers you are e-filing? I am having a really hard time when it comes to my pinky nail. I put it on the edge of my dust extractor but then the vibration feels kinda weird.

[angiedixon]

Thank you for your skilled, kind and patient instruction. I just got an awesome drill, but I’ve been afraid to use it. I have saved this video to watch for almost a year. It is time.
You will be responsible for the courage I muster. 😁

[kay__i]

I know this is two years old but I wanted to say thank you for this series. I used an e file once and totally fucked up my nail. It was definitely my fault lol I can see that now thank to you pointing out the pressure thing! You've given me the courage to try again :) Thank you

[wikkedvoodoo]

as a nail tech whom does my own fingers ... i love both left and right bits because i got to do my right hand at some point ... and yep i use forward and reverse ... i also think that having a nice efile from a good nail brand a big plus ... i had a crappy one from ebay for a long time and using the good nail brand efile its like butter coming off ... great info again excited to find out what you are doing in 2019!

[PaulinhaCardoso]

Thank you doesn't feel enough. I wish there was a way to help support you. Your videos are invaluable ❤️. I'm learning so much from you.

[sabrinasaby]

You are the best nail educator that I have never seen in the industry your videos are soooo helpful simple clear and objectif

[didirocks]

I got my drill bits today and i thought. how come it doesn't work or take as much product like i see on videos?. And i was filing at medium speed. Thanks so much for the great class.