Infills without drill - tutor says no?

[angelnailz]

:hug:Hi geeks

I have finished my training and have just started working on on my own but I dont use/own a drill. When I was doing my training my tutor told me not to offer infills as a service unless I`m using a drill.

Just wondered what you guys thought?

I did my infill class during training but as I wasnt too skilled at that point it did take a long time to file away the product - but thats because it had lifted quite alot because I think I had not applied the product correctly in the first place!

I am considering doing the course if it means I can offer more services to the clients - for example how would you rebalance without a drill? I know I am coming across as really clueless but I am keen to improve and do the best for my clients hopefuly....any guidance appreciated

Karen xxx

 

[Lellipop]

Firstly have a read through the tutorials on here
The advice that you have been given is incorrect lots and lots of techs work without ever using an e-file.

 

[angelnailz]

Firstly have a read through the tutorials on here
The advice that you have been given is incorrect lots and lots of techs work without ever using an e-file.

Hi thanks - I will check them out x

 

[Lisa Dodd]

Quite right you shouldn't never EVER use a drill anywhere near your client.........Though an electric nail file is an option.
E-Files are a speed filing technique that requires training. The correct type of training and so look towards a company that can offer that.

Besides Im sure you'll find plenty of nail techs that dont use an efile and manage perfectly well.

You should be given the option from your tutor. They're are so many different techniques - from different companies - for you to use, you just need to explore and find the one that suits you.

Not all is black and white.

Im sure this site will help you

Good Luck!!!

 

[angelnailz]

Quite right you shouldn't never EVER use a drill anywhere near your client.........Though an electric nail file is an option.
E-Files are a speed filing technique that requires training. The correct type of training and so look towards a company that can offer that.

Besides Im sure you'll find plenty of nail techs that dont use an efile and manage perfectly well.

You should be given the option from your tutor. They're are so many different techniques - from different companies - for you to use, you just need to explore and find the one that suits you.

Not all is black and white.

Im sure this site will help you


Good Luck!!!

sorry - efile......

 

[geeg]

sorry - efile......

That is just a nice name for a DRILL to make it sound more attractive than a DRILL. :lol:

 

[Cathie!]

If your initial application is good, then I don't really see the need for an e-file for rebalancing as you can hand file your prep for a rebalance really quickly.

If there isn't any lifting and the product isn't thick, it shouldn't be a problem for you, so it's well worth looking at the tutorials on here about prep and product application to iron out any flaws you may have in these areas.

You haven't been doing nails that long and you are bound to come across problems....that's why this site and its members are here for you, to help you overcome any problems you are experiencing as we have all been there.

 

[Lisa Dodd]

Your very welcome angelnaiz

Remember E-Files file, Drills drill.

Lisa x

 

[VHunter]

That is just a nice name for a DRILL to make it sound more attractive than a DRILL. :lol:

hehehe:lol:

Or one could call it a "Rotary Tool" or "dremel"
(oooooh, some people REALLY hate that word hahahaha change the bits, lower the vibration: VOILA:!: EFile):lol::twisted:


:hug:

 

[Lisa Dodd]

change the bits, lower the vibration

EXACTLY! Thats exactly it.......well done

Lisa x

 

[Bev Rose]

I've been a tech for over 5 years and as yet, I have never used a drill/e-file/dremel/electric swirly thing!
I have only ever used a hand file - I used CND files - they are great & very durable & do the job perfectly.
I have sometimes thought I may like to try using an e-file - but only during a rebalance to de-bulk zone 1, just to speed things up.
I have seen such a lot of damage that has come into my salon from uneducated techs using e-files though, it makes me wonder whether to bother.
However, a hand file in the hands of a poorly trained tech can wreak damage too.

 

[angelnailz]

Your very welcome angelnaiz

Remember E-Files file, Drills drill.

Lisa x

Sorry Lisa I don`t know what you are meaning?

 

[angelnailz]

That is just a nice name for a DRILL to make it sound more attractive than a DRILL. :lol:

Thanks:hug:x

 

[geeg]

She's playing with words .. drills do more than drill holes ... they also sand surfaces and buff surfaces etc. Black and decker drills do all sorts of other things other than drill holes in wood ... sand with it or smooth with it they are still drills.

A PIG can wear a Saville Row suit ,,, it is still a Pig in a suit. :lol:

 

[angelnailz]

If your initial application is good, then I don't really see the need for an e-file for rebalancing as you can hand file your prep for a rebalance really quickly.

If there isn't any lifting and the product isn't thick, it shouldn't be a problem for you, so it's well worth looking at the tutorials on here about prep and product application to iron out any flaws you may have in these areas.

You haven't been doing nails that long and you are bound to come across problems....that's why this site and its members are here for you, to help you overcome any problems you are experiencing as we have all been there.

Thats what I thought too - My product application is much better so I dont have to spend along time finishing where as before my application was quite thick and I learned the hard way how important product application really is lol! I`m still learining and will be defo checking out the tutorials as sometimes you just read/see something and you think 'why didnt I realisethat earlier'? lol x :lol:

 

[angelnailz]

She's playing with words .. drills do more than drill holes ... they also sand surfaces and buff surfaces etc. Black and decker drills do all sorts of other things other than drill holes in wood ... sand with it or smooth with it they are still drills.

A PIG can wear a Saville Row suit ,,, it is still a Pig in a suit. :lol:

:o lol

 

[geeg]

People come at things from different angles ... thing is ... if your goal is to make the perfect nails with your brush then you hardly even have to file to finish, never mind use a drill!

Go for technique and save your money for those kind of classes to improve rather than buy something that will gather dust in a cupboard. Trust me on this.

 

[angelnailz]

People come at things from different angles ... thing is ... if your goal is to make the perfect nails with your brush then you hardly even have to file to finish, never mind use a drill!

Go for technique and save your money for those kind of classes to improve rather than buy something that will gather dust in a cupboard. Trust me on this.

I felt that too, I love all the new things I am finding I can do with my brush - althought it sounds a bit over the top I really enjoy trying to achieve that classic beautiful shape

 

[Bev Rose]

I felt that too, I love all the new things I am finding I can do with my brush - althought it sounds a bit over the top I really enjoy trying to achieve that classic beautiful shape

That's exactly what you should be feeling & doing with your brush. That's a great sign of a good tech coming through:hug:
It will come to you, and you'll notice how little filing you will need to do after application.
'Sculpt with your brush, not with your file' - another great CND saying. But it works & saves lots of time too.

 

[angelnailz]

That's exactly what you should be feeling & doing with your brush. That's a great sign of a good tech coming through:hug:
It will come to you, and you'll notice how little filing you will need to do after application.
'Sculpt with your brush, not with your file' - another great CND saying. But it works & saves lots of time too.

I hope so :Scared: and thats a fab saying - so true! x