Hers Nail
Be a little bit artistic with your electric file and the Nail Art Bit (HFI 019) from Hers Nail. It can be used to engrave art, help sculpt nails, or engrave text. It can also be used to create holes in nail tips for nail piercings.
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Manufacturing electric file bits with tungsten carbide creates long-lasting and extra-durable bits.
We asked Richard Hurter, marketing director for electric file manufacturer Kupa, to tell us more about the bits they produce on-site at their Buena Park, Calif., facility. Namely, what makes carbide bits so special? “Carbide bits have little blades (like microscopic razor blades) that [...]
Colored gels are gaining in popularity as of late, but if you’re like many other techs you might be wondering how you can better improve your fill techniques to keep clients coming back for more. Amy Becker of Masterworks Innovations explains how she does a colored gel fill.
1. Start by removing the colored gel only, [...]
Kupa Inc., a leading manufacturer of electric files and carbide bits, has created a new bit that bakes backfilling easier and faster. This custom one-of-a-kind design comes in K Cut (Silver) and Z Coat, which is a gold-plated finish. The barrel carbide bit is wider at the top, allowing the technician precision cutting with less [...]
Practice makes perfect when it comes to using an electric file in your nail services. If you’re just starting out, it’s best to practice the below techniques on a tip that’s glued to the end of a dowel rod or rounded clothes pin first, advises industry veteran Vicki Peters of Vicki Peters Inc. You can [...]
Mary Metscaviz: I suggest you use bits with safety edges when first getting used to an electric file. Use a barrel bit with a safety edge for the top of the nail and for shortening, and then use a redband tapered cone for around the cuticle. If your file does wrap around the finger these [...]
Advise these clients to start on a natural nail care regimen. Start by having them visit you once a week to receive a manicure so you can personally monitor the progress of their nails. Use gentle care when servicing the damaged nails and send them home with instructions and products for home maintenance between appointments.
Put [...]
For more than two decades, nail technicians have used electric files for all types of services. Despite their wide use, there hasn’t been consistent or widely available information or education on their proper use in salons. It’s no wonder they’ve been misused so often, says Lysa Comfort, electric file division director and international educator for [...]
VP Safety Bit
Vicki Peters has redesigned the popular VP Safety bit for full nail contouring and cuticle work. The VP Safety bit is no longer a short bit for cuticle work only. It has been redesigned into a longer tapered bit with a rounded tip that can be used for safe beveling at the cuticle [...]
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Feminine and chic describe the 2010 summer fashion season. Boho chic, vintage charm, earthy colors and contemporary lines are the latest in summer style.
As the warmer weather begins to emerge so do the most up-to-date and latest 2010 summer fashion trends. This summer season the focus is on relaxed style [...]
