Common Mistakes | Become an Expert with an E-File

[@brebre9995]

Thank you so much you this im a beginner and this helps so much

[@ivy8360]

@Louann Salquero ］］］］1］

[@nonhlanhlamokoroane1323]

Am loving this.

[@YourAverageJoy]

Damn, 10-16 clients a day?!! You were working HARD!

[@YourAverageJoy]

Thank you for the video, BTW. It helped so much.

[@sheila7909]

Yeah that's a lot

[@P3Nails]

I didn’t know I had to season the x-cut too, and I actually stopped using it because I kept cutting myself. So ima give it a try n see how it goes with it being seasoned. Thanks 😊

[@NanaNan1]

It will be awesome!

[@erinyoung2592]

Man this was great. Pretty much pointed out that everything I was doing was wrong. Especially on day one. Another important note you may not think to mention (because it seems like common sense but when you’re new you’re just trying not to hurt yourself) is when you are working on yourself and switch to non dominate hand you need to switch it to the opposite direction! My daughter is going to be grateful for this video next time I do her nails. 😄

[@sinverrette9803]

Omg thank you for that last note. Makes perfect sense..now I see what I'm shaving off on my other hand 😂

[@ashleyharmon1316]

I didn't even think of that! 😂 thank you!

[@4165erica]

When I change the direction..my drill doesn't turn on...lol

[@ww5490]

This was so helpful I literally made all of these mistakes and left wondering why my nails were so bulky

[@peachjackson9779]

The rpm section was very helpful, thank you...💯💖

[@sexyass317]

This was very helpful I'm doing my nails since covid and I have just about everything thats in the salon and my biggest fear was using my efile. Thank you so much for all us newbies out here. 🧡💛💚💙💜

[@aliciahunter1975]

That was explained perfectly Tracy, you are a gem, thank you x

[@Lifedollash]

PLEASE TELL TRACY I APPRECIATE HER!! AND YOU GUYS OF COURSE! THE EDUCATION YALL PROVIDE IS HEAVEN SENT TRULY!! THANK YOU!

[@AlexisEmilyChin]

These videos are so helpful! I've really mastered my e-filing thanks to you guys. There are other pros on KZbin saying that beginners/DIY'ers should never use anything but an arbor band, or anything higher than 5k RPM, and I wasted so much time and energy like that until I found your videos.

[@maga8307]

I'm learning to do my own nails. I bought an E file and did all these mistakes. Thank you so much for explaining everything in your video. I've been using my E file on 2 or 3 to remove bulk on builder gel and got nowhere as I thought faster would burn and hurt me. I feel silly and stupid now lol. Thank you for your valued advice . Cheers ❤

[@youngnailsinc]

It all takes practice. Remember not to be so hard on yourself!

[@mauramanning7994]

This vid was great . One question I have which I cannot find on KZbin is what bit to use around the cuticle area after acrylic has been laid. Also how to flatten the cuticle area to make it flush to the jail to prevent lifting. So basically filing techniques around the cuticle area 🤔 ☺😊

[@kalynhopkins2826]

I use a hand file around the cuticle

[@samanthasanseverino2700]

Try a super slim ceramic bead or a refill carbide bit, my advice is blue or green band.

[@drariannamedici]

Thank you for your explanation on e filing and their bits and how and which one to use and with the Rpm extremely helpful. Much appreciated Ma'ma. With the forward and reverse function if using left hand on non dominate hand would I be using reverse?

[@youngnailsinc]

yes, if you are right handed and using your left to work on your right hand you would use reverse

[@thenailauthority]

Hey Tracey, what color powder is that acrylic?Thank you. I would like to add that my YN, KUPA e-files work wayyyy more smoothly then my $40-$80 e-files. Invest in good machinery

[@arlyalfaro3193]

I had a Same nail bid for taking bulk for 2 years I didn’t even know I was supposed to replace it every week 😂😂

[@mariskakok7383]

Thank you for another great video... I got an interview at Young Nails in Witbank on Wednesday. Hope it goes well 😁😁

[@happyjoyousfarmmiddletenne8780]

Well? How'd it go?!

[@tamcos68]

This was one of the best tutorials on efile! Thank you so much!😍💅

[@alexcostley7861]

This helped me so much and make me proud I only practice on myself lol I told my husband "I need to know what it feels like" 🙆🏽😂😂😂

[@jmxplanner5026]

I went to a nail salon and she did the back and forth movement and cut me with the drill bit. I now see where she went wrong. I’ve been scarred since. But here I am learning to be a nail tech

[@shaunaaddison85]

Thank you so much, I just learned so much from this video! I'm about to graduate and become licensed tomorrow and they did not teach us ANY of this! So thank you! Also, a video on filing and shaping after applying the acrylic would be great! You guys may already have one, bout to go take a look!

[@bossladii9046]

Everyone says that....I've learned that schools bust teach the sanitation and nothing more which is sad.

[@michellelablue7]

Yes this would be a great video ,to actually see a few messed up nails & how she would go about fixing them,cuz we all know in the beginning there's ALWAYS filing because we are not consistent enough or smooth enough or just whateva & they always need fixing ,so like 3-4 dif kind of bumpy nails to fix would be awesome !!!!!

[@LinaLina-wn4dp]

Thank you Tracey for tips on using the correct bits while e-filing! As a beginner I have been making all of those mistakes. But thanks to you and Young Nails, I’m learning the correct way!

[@Rebeccamunro1]

How could anyone not love Tracey?! When I have a chronic illness flare up, I love to binge watch older and new YN videos, they are soo relaxing, educational and entertaining ⭐️ best wishes Tracey, from the UK, from one horsey girl to another ☺️💕 .. and to the rest of the YN team! ❤ Ps.. please tell Tracey that even tho my name is Rebecca, I absolutely refused to ever let anyone call me Becky!! 🖐🏽 I’ve known a couple and… Yesss.. yikes!! 🤣😂

[@ae_nailstudio]

It’s like you all read my mind. Thank you ❤️

[@petronelatimofte7525]

Could you do a video how to remove the gel nail polish with the electric file? 😁

[@itzelm.1073]

Omg your guys videos are a life saver for me being a beginner 🤩✨ like I have realized I have been doing mistakes but now I know what I have properly 🤩🤩🥳

[@sierrasolis9852]

My drill glides Under or across my nail sometimes, what do I do to not have that happen anymore ?? Am I not gripping enough ? Am I going in the wrong direction ? Help please 🥺

[@sierrasolis9852]

Never mind guess I should have waited till the video was over 🤣 but I still have a problem with my drill going under the nail once I get to the tip 😭

[@karenmcdoanld8805]

If your bits are dull will that effect the motors in the drill? So very true about buying new bits I didn't realize it until I purchased your safety bit and it made a world of difference!! Time wise also no divots!! Great Advice!! Thank you!!

[@saralaskey]

this is the type of video i NEEDED to find! the fancy, perfect videos blowww! 🤣 this was down to earth, super educational and fun to watch!

[@patrishanotpatricia6456]

I just ordered this efile and I’m feeling deflated with bad reviews

[@ALT-vz3jn]

Thank you so much Tracy… I’m a lefty and wasn’t using the efile in reverse 😣

[@gerardineberry6161]

Thank you so much ☺ .. It's kind of funny 😂😂 that I DID exactly what you did in teaching us on the e-file today .. When I bought one 😂😂on myself and you RIGHT I jumped and around it went .. I learned why it does what does , the speed , taking off bulk , what tool to use ... My nails SAY "💜 You are a great teacher " I will be watching you MORE ☺💅🌹AGAIN Thank you💜☺🙃 from Virginia 💕

[@nailbleexemily]

I love how she explains everything. Im going to try these methods 🤗

[@kimjarvis9275]

This video is super helpful I am constantly cutting y cuticles because I don’t season my bands lol. Ouch.

[@HON3YMUST4RD]

This was beyond helpful. So many of these I was doing. Mainly having the speed too low out of fear causing divets. Using the wrong drill bits. Keeping it in one spot for too long causing friction. Moving side to side & slipping going around the nail. I use the cone shaped tool for removing bulk so I never cut myself or clients but I damn sure scare the life out of them.

[@kr1169]

Cara Delevingne meets Jennifer Jason Leigh. Thanks for the knowledge!

[@youngnailsinc]

Thanks for watching! We trust this video on common mistakes met your expectations.

[@alygirlright77]

I think I damanged my nail bed. my finger nails hurt and sooo weak :(

[@youngnailsinc]

We are sorry to hear that. Are there any open wounds?

[@caroleblair1438]

Love that I have a e file and don’t use it often,but I know what to use one of the bands for,and I love the pink polish on your other hand❤

[@youngnailsinc]

You are so welcome!

[@shewearscombatboots]

How many hours of use would you guess it takes to dull a carbide bit? I guess 16x5 is 80 clients before one needs replacing, so for the average DIYer, about that number of fills and/or removals ...

[@youngnailsinc]

if you are aggressive then once a month, if you are barely using them then every 2-3 months

[@Indiegirl007]

This is very interesting! I am a beginner, I started doing my own nails around January of this year, and I can really see the progress in my nails, they're looking more and more professional. (Professional as in, they no longer look like giant blobs. Lol.) When it's time for me to do my fill, I've noticed that getting rid of the bulk takes SO LONG. It takes HOURS. I use my e-file around 15 rpms, and I use a ceramic cone bit. It has very chunky teeth on it. I was thinking maybe the bit had gone dull, but I only do my nails once a month. I've switched to using a coarse arbor band, and low and behold, I'm getting through the debulking of my nails in about an hour. Instead of like, 4. Lol. So, maybe I do need to change out my bits.

[@NanaNan1]

Again, Thanks- Most important thing you said was “practice on yourself “ .. it automatic for someone totally unfamiliar with tools and this specifically (as well as anything to do w/body) to think it looks easy so it will be. I learned ALOT about the bits, even though I use the same types in my jewelry making ..it’s a totally different thing with nails. Will be practicing with dip powders and e-file as soon as I get the dye from yesterday’s tie-dye session of my finger nails!😊

[@aijiexi]

I love you!! I am doing my own nails because of COVID-19, I am getting better but your tips were life!! I wish I could show you a picture, I like using forms with hybrid gel because it feels lighter than tips and acrylic. You guys are so cool! I subscribed!

[@libby7895]

Hey me too I've learned so much about nails because of C19 we will be pros by the end of the pandemic xxx

[@michellelablue7]

What do u mean C 19 please lol 🤷‍♀️🤔🤔

[@MaiRowd]

Nice, very nice, everything makes sense, everyone should see this tutorial, I will do all of this myself at home this week, because it's been hard to find someone who doesn't cut my skin or make my nail heat, and I end up getting mad at home instead happy for my nails, last woman who did my nails she talked like she knows everything she's doing and most of them DON'T LISTEN to me: Me- I have no cuticles, you will cut my finger, stop doing this too hard in the same spot please- Nail technician- oh this is not dangerous, is just a file, look it's fine" Me- OK but No, I'm telling you because it happened before, other people have done it and they cut me, you're gonna cut me" A minute later I can see the blood coming out Me- look? I told you....- I was soooo mad, I spend the whole week frustrated, that was the last time I let it pass, I'm never letting anyone else do my acrylic nails again.

[@jesussaves7517]

I wish I would have watched this before I filed a hole in my nail. I'm not even sure what to do with it now. I'm most definitely afraid of it now

[@cs-mh2dh]

Thank you for the help. Just bought an efile and doing research before I attempt it. I have been wanting an efile for years and yes, I am afraid of hurting myself. This is very helpful in building my confidence to avoid pain on my fingers.

[@bootznailzit5684]

I didn’t know about the “season” the nail file :o Im so glad I watched this lol and wow peeping the natural nail damage 😭 this literally explained some errors I’ve been having as a beginner I’m about to buy these dam bits soon I didn’t know it adds time either like shit 😭😭 the efile is really an interesting machine. I definitely watching this agaib

[@sinverrette9803]

Thank you thay reverse and forward has me stuck. Thank you! And I played it safe and got the Flawless Finishing Touch FILE its strong which I was shocked because I'm scared of the professional efiles lmao.

[@hcarroll22]

I love that you can see the RPM’s on the young nails efile. When mine dies I will definitely purchase yours! How do you judge efile RPM’s on those without the numbers. I have an Erica’s MT-20. Also, Why create an e-file with such a high RPM it it’s never used that high? Or is there an ever a point where you would use it that high? Awesome tutorial😀

[@youngnailsinc]

We use to carry the mt_20.. think quarters.. so 1/4 for prep.. 1/2 way for bulk

[@sunflower6434]

Ok, so the tips I’ve picked up is, that wasn’t mentioned was - I guess I have to also change my sanding band frequently too as I guess they can also become dull and cause burning. I do my nails at home (only for myself), and I’m experiencing burning lately, this could explain it. Tip 2, that I picked up is that I shouldn’t be using a sanding band to remove bulk or removal of Acrylic/dip nails.

[@tereglez7142]

Amazing video Tracy!! I was doing a few mistakes that you mentioned. I love your eyeglasses 👓 can you let me know the designer?

[@charlz890]

As a beginner, which efile is best I can order on Amazon

[@youngnailsinc]

Unfortunately, we can't make recommendations on other products are we do not test them.

[@childofgod067]

I'm a beginner and I just bought an e-file to remove builder gel from my nails. E-filing the first two nails went great but at the third nail the bit was doing exactly what you are showing at 7:54. After 2 nails the bit was dull!!!😢. Buying new ones will be very expensive this way 😖.

[@eatmybutt3272]

🤣 I definitely forgot I have other bits and I keep using the sanding band instead . I feel slow now

[@PynkDyamondsBoutique]

Lol 😂

[@Emily-xu6fi]

4:40 “I’m gonna start a fire” 🤣🤣🤣

[@alliegurung1490]

Learning here 🙋🏽‍♀️ Just screwed my nails and want to efile myself but im scared hearing the noise and the thought of doing myself 🔪

[@lindsyparra]

“Going around the world” I cut myself on my pinky using my efile on my mannequin going back and forth 2 weeks ago since then I’ve only turned on my efile once. Now binging these videos to learn about efile

[@jenniferfranklin5015]

I'm a righty but when I use my left hand 2 do my right hand, should it be in reverse then?

[@youngnailsinc]

yes(:

[@preshizpink4340]

INSTEAD OF FWD AND BCK WHY NOT JUST PUT LEFT HAND/ Right hand??

[@fatemaparwiz2229]

Absolutely amazed thank you you guys need to make an international certification program

[@PynkDyamondsBoutique]

Yeaa... that definitely would be great.

[@angelhaze8794]

Thank youuuu for the free knowlodge💖💖💖🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱

[@cheymac7633]

This was so helpful!! Thanks for posting ❤🙌🏾 Can you please do a video on how to PROPERLY hold your drill while using? I'm just starting out and I want to be safe at all times, thank you!

[@bobiijae790]

So if I am strictly doing natural nails and acrylic or dip is carbide what I need, bcuz I have carbide and my mandrel and also different emery or grits for the mandrel. I just want to make sure, the bits I have are like a tungsten or oxidized steel look, but they are metal I do believe they are carbide and I have other metals ones that came with my e-file. I'm wondering bcuz I have to order more an I don't want to get ceramic and diamond along with carbide if I don't need too. I was thinking somw diamond for the cuticle area but I'm not 100 on that I'm trying to learn, I want to go to school for nails but most the centers that teach nail art or nail technician and cosmetology aren't open up here due to COVID so I have to do most my learning from KZbin right now

[@naomitaylor929]

The video was great and I'm very informational but the problem I had was when you were showing bets you were shaking about and not actually showing the bit clearly so I'm still confused on which bit is called what and when I apply your rules, because I'm still learning the names of each one visual always helps me learn better LOL

[@Unpolishedbycourt]

Yea, I realized today when using a ball bit for my non dominant hand that I needed to use that switch to go “backwards”

[@Glitterbombz]

Thank you so much!! I bought bits from amazon and they arrived dull! So frustrating!!! They were expensive too....I should known. It was a brand I’ve never heard of. I’ll stick with yn!

[@lorinalancaster378]

Thanks i really needed to know whats whats and you have cleared up my questions .thanks.speed,bits the how to's appreciate

[@Bethbethaimeeaimee]

11:31 the hand moved

[@MissHawes0187]

I opened mine up and first thing i did was take my thumb nail clear down to the pink!!!! Lesson learned. Too bad that wad my real nail.

[@graceharrelson7674]

THANK YOU!! I’ve practiced on myself and that teaches you 100000% when it gets hot, what it feels like etc.

[@AaronW-ww4ds]

These beginner mistakes are probably the reason they have specific courses to be qualified for an E file when I did my acrylic qualification on top of my normal nail tech qualification the E file was never apart of it as was always taught the E file is never ever for the natural nail plate due to the aggressive of it was taught always hand file for prep and only ever use the E file for when you have the enhancement on the carbide bits when I first got them I used them on myself I over filed to take bulk off and literally sliced through the thumb nail plate so I've never used the Efile on any client as that scares the heck out of me

[@adlibby6448]

"Not knowing is a mistake." A little harsh haha Ignorance isn't a sin -- I'm watching this for a reason. I'm here to learn :)

[@mariafitts]

YN videos are simply the best learning videos I’ve seen in my life

[@amandadavis7204]

Can you do a video on all the bits and their uses? And what grits to use on acrylic verses gel nails ? Do you use a fine or medium grit around the cuticle or can you use a medium grit on the whole nail when shaping ?

[@victoriamarsh4860]

Amazing video. I’m trained in e file and I’m still scared to use it but definitely goin to use the informative information here and practice on myself for a while. Thank you

[@bricunningham3810]

Thank you so much for this! I’m in school now and there’s been so much we haven’t been taught and you guys are really helping!

[@mariafitts]

I think the best thing a beginner should do is practice on your own nails that way you can know clearly when something hurts . If it hurts you it’s definitely going to hurt a client

[@shazastalentedtalons]

Very helpful will u please do a video on cuticles bits pls on natural nails and acrylic nails thanks xx

[@beautybykeeks46]

Helps so much omg i wish i had money to afford your guys nail file 😫, cant wait to practice

[@sharonwigen6236]

So helpful! Thank you!

[@lilysweetie8406]

Omg when she said you and your client will be blood sisters 😂😂😂

[@jamieleejanuary3448]

Hi what bid can I use to remove just topcoat and gel polish as I use the full cover gel tip on my clients x

[@fatemaparwiz2229]

Should I soak and use bulk???? So like should I drill with the gold drill and soak off???

[@sharonwark5621]

How or where can I order the e file in your video?

[@youngnailsinc]

It's available on our website, youngnails.com. It's actually on sale right now on under the sale tab for the most discounted it's ever been!

[@erikaainslie3465]

Hi I don’t know why but even with my setting as 1 it doesn’t stop like that it’s still fast and capable of shaving a lot off does that mean my file sucks

[@SonyasCraftStudio]

Do ceramic bits stay sharper longer...I was told by a lady at a nail store they did???

[@Shauna_02]

Why didn’t I watch this before I did my nails today for the first time …. Lol 😂

[@meraridiaz]

How do I prevent Fire rings...wedges on the natural nails with the efile

[@jenaleec]

I need this so much! It takes me 4 hours right now. :( I am in school, and need tips, thank you!

[@swiftears]

this was so helpful! thank you so much do you think i could efile very fragile nails too? i’m too scared to hurt the client with it LOL you guys are great ❤️

[@unik8353]

I really scared of using electric file. I'm afraid to cut my clients cuticles. :(

[@senaitwashington8534]

Is the X-Cut Carbide the same as Flat Top-Extra Coarse ??

[@sanayrj9147]

Im taking advices that my teacher didn't tell me 🥺Thanks

[@tamistiffler575]

I used to literally break out in a sweat when my nail tech would come at me with that thing! So much so that she couldn’t even hang on to my hand! They sound like a dentist drill!

[@sanayrj9147]

Thank you thank you thank you so fucking much for these videos

[@sunny_fox9233]

Why make the files go that high if we are never going to use it? I only use at most a 5 speed. But if those higher numbers are not needed then why add it.

[@traceyh7169]

What bits to take down gel polish. I use the coarse very lightly and fast feathering. It works faster than the medium grit for me

[@youngnailsinc]

we have a gel polish removal video in this series that will help you out(:

[@Mandarinpaige]

Okay so I’m learning to do acrylics on myself, I’m right handed. When using my right hand on my own left side, I should be in fwd, but when I’m using my left hand for my right hands’ nails, do I use backwards then? Thanks! Love the tips

[@youngnailsinc]

you are right handed and you are e-filing your right hand using your left, you switch to reverse depending on which way your right hand is facing. If that makes sense. If you have your fingers bent downward into your palm like almost making a fist, you use reverse. If you work on your right hand while it is flat facing away from you keep it in forward.

[@amymandeville8342]

Thank you so much for these tips! I'd never heard any of them before but now I know exactly why I'm having issues. I've watched so many other videos and nobody has mentioned any of these things.

[@youngnailsinc]

Glad it was helpful! We hope you enjoyed this video on common mistakes.

[@jillyoconnor5922]

Wonderful information, so helpful! Aside from that, love the pink sparkly nails!

[@thiap9023]

As a nail newbie this information is worth gold! Always so helpful. Thank you so much!

[@reaganstaab]

Haha I’ve already made all of these mistake on my roommate. I wish I saw this video a few months ago.