How To Use All of Our E-File Bits | E-File Bits Explained

Today Melissa is going to give you an overview of all of the bits that you can use with the YN Desktop E-File. She’ll explain the differences between them and show you how to use each of the bits for removal, shaping, and prep!
Desktop E-File
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Sanding Mandrel
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Medium Sanding Bands
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Diamond Cuticle Square
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Diamond Cuticle Ball
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Diamond Cuticle Round
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Cross Cut Medium
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Cross Cut Coarse
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Safety Bit - Right Handed
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Safety Bit - Left Handed
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Safety Bit Coarse
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Tornado Bit
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X-Cut Carbide- Right Handed
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X-Cut Carbide- Left Handed
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Under the Nail Cleaner Carbide
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*Content of Video*
00:00 - Intro
00:56 - Overview of E-File Bits
07:19 - Safety Bit Right-Handed
09:42 - Prepping Bits
15:24 - Safety Bit Coarse
18:44 - Tornado Bit
23:00 - Dimensional Nail Removal
25:03 - X-Cut Bit
27:46 - Under the Nail Cleaner
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i love rewatching melissa videos just for melissa. we need more melissa content!!!

[@patrishanotpatricia6456]

I needed this! Thank you. I was on the website but too scared to make up my mind on what I needed. I love when Melissa is teaching us through these videos cause she gives the best tips and I learn better when someone is talking to me like they’re right in front of me and they’ve known me for years. It makes me super comfortable

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

That’s so awesome!! 🙌🏼😉😊💅🏻✨💖 Thank you!!

[@traceyh7169]

Thank you for this video. I only do gel polish nails and started efile removal instead of acetone and I notice some of my clients nails are getting thinner and every once in a while I notice some gouge marks which infuriates me ugh!!! Clearly I’m using to much pressure and coming in at an angle with my flat edge bit. I switched back to my safety bit although I love the flat edge. I don’t feel like I’m applying too much pressure and my clients never complain of heat or pain because I ask and always tell them to let me know but after hearing you say zero pressure I know I apply light pressure. I’m all about the integrity of the natural nail so this is something I really need to get down.

[@kelseydalziel3514]

Fellow efile newbie here! Something other tutorials mention and what I noticed she did as well was to keep the bit perpendicular to the surface of the nail. That tip helped me a ton when I was just starting with an efile on my nails (taking down dip manicure) Yep this post is 6 months old soooo I'm sure you're an efile master at this point lol but hopefully this helps other newbies. Thanks for sharing!

[@sweetjane1623]

I would recommend filing acrylic thin as possible but still soaking off the rest 🥺

[@amichelenails1093]

I absolutely love the round and square diamond cuticle bits, they have made a tremendous difference in my prep work and have helped me in reducing lifting. And the diamond cuticle ball bit is wonderful because I hate nipping. Thank you Young Nails!!

[@alisassmannshausen6808]

I love how all of you guys take the time and go into details about all the little things that you wouldn’t have thought of! And it makes the biggest and best difference in your work and technique and doesn’t wear down your tools or nails ❤️❤️❤️🙂🙂🙂 young nails and their whole crew are freaking incredible and all so talented and the best ever

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Thank you so much!! 🙌🏼💖🙏🏻✨

[@esmora98]

Here I am on my 9th day with covid can't walk or breath high fevers and headaches, dying but learning with Young Nails The Bomb.Thank you for such a great video.Just love the way you explain it to all of us Melissa.Big hello Peace & God Bless 😘

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Espero te recuperes y pronto te sientas mejor.

[@esmora98]

@@danizarey3147 Hay muchas gracias agradesco tus buenos deseos.

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@@esmora98 did you recuperate? I hope you are better!

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[@sandysaiz580]

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[@TourTitaly77]

I so wish I would’ve had such great instruction and detailed explanation when learning to use a nail drill or e-file. I went to nail school 20 years ago and we only learned hand filling. I had to self learn with a nail drill and had no idea how or what a lot of the bits were used for etc. I mostly did hand filling which was so time consuming.

[@youngnailsinc]

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[@reebryant8033]

I love the baby barrel bit. It’s my go to for cuticle work!! That n the ball bit. A must

[@marielanders1218]

Thank you so much Melissa! This helps so much! Stay safe you guy's. ♥️

[@nailedbyed]

Thank gawd! This tuttie was needed for the new tech and as a great refresher for us older ones!

[@dreamangel57]

I just ordered all bits and E-File on sale today. I want to say Hello from Tulare to Melisa! Great Video Melisa!

[@u2bleas]

OMG! I needed this refresher course on your bits. I need to purchase more bits now. lol

[@jeanjohnson473]

Yes love you guys for sharing must needed to know. Cause I really love the preps bits as prepping is very important Melissa loveeeee the shirt too😍😍Thanks as always guys!!!!

[@melaninqueenbudgets]

Thank you for always helping us. Y'all are amazing!

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Your so welcome!! 💅🏻✨💖😊😉

[@LAJINCHA31]

Thank you so much for making this video! Very helpful and I can’t wait to use my bits properly now

[@LTome]

Hello Melissa it’s been a long time!! Your videos are awesome 🎉 I’ve been doing my nails for awhile now and I’ve ordered right hand bits and recently ordered the E-File. Thanks for the tutorial on how to use the bits. Now I can get started on my nails!!! ❤

[@janelogan3930]

Thank you! These videoed are always sooo helpful. Can always learn something from all of you. 😊

[@debwallace9647]

Thank you so much. You all videos help out all around on doing nails!

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Absolutely love your tutorials!

[@raya74]

Hi Mel always nice seeing u! More of your beautiful dimensional gel nails please 🙏

[@yolyrom7233]

Melissa is my fav for teaching!

[@marielalaureano573]

This is exactly what I needed. Thank you 🙏 thank you 🙏

[@cee2random]

Melissa is a bad ass!

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Thank you!!! 😊💖🙏🏻

[@JordanaMafalda]

It helped TREMENDOUSLY!! Thank you ever so much ❤

[@kathytarman2302]

Great video. I really needed this information. Thank you so much.

[@drariannamedici]

Ciao Melissa, great in depth video with great tips for all e file nail 💅 bits. Grazie for your tips e expertise. Abbracciare

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Your welcome!! 🙏🏻💖💅🏻✨

[@jenniferperez7752]

Very well explained and very informative.......... Thank you very much !!! 💖💖💖

[@kailanyoder4899]

I just bought the Tornado bit. The most I've ever spent on any e-bit. 37 bucks. I hope it works good. Can't wait to try it.

[@fortunateuwaye6103]

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[@Baldhead_DivaNailz]

Always informative. i;ve learned some new things about bits i didnt know before

[@patriciadean3301]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

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Omg! Thank you ! Much needed 🙏🏻

[@tall00girl]

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My young nails order is arriving today and I'm so excited to use it and review it! :) I soaked off my previous set yesterday and I'm ready to GO! This video was very informative, thank you Young Nails!

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[@fitfournails]

Thanks for sharing this helpful video💕

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Very informative. Thank you!

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Love this, I want to start doing my own nails.

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Wow it's so helpful i got all the answers I need ,..🙏🙏🙏most useful channel, ❤❤

[@margerykirner5604]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@callmeme1898]

This bit stuff was so confusing to me at the beginning😅lol. I have do many now and my fav is the little tiny one which looks like a stick. I would ve needed this video SO MUCH. Too late for me tough. I had to figure it out myself😉😁

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Thank you I learned so much!

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Thanks Melissa!!

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Your so welcome!!

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Glad it was helpful!❤️

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[@youngnailsinc]

Happy to help. We hope you enjoyed this video on e-file bits explained.

[@tranquility9325]

@@youngnailsinc very much so ❤️

[@robingriffin4778]

Thanks for this video. This helps me a lot. I am not a mail tech; mainly do my own and a couple of friends. Question…how often should you replace your bits? I do my nails probably once a week and haven’t replaced bits since I bought them.

[@youngnailsinc]

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

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[@dianajonsson3226]

I love your videos, very educational 🙏 I'm wondering how you're e-filing when you have old customers where you can't move their fingers like you can do with normal hands. I have a lot of older people with rheumatism so their fingers and hands are stiff and finds it difficult to e-file them. Do you have any special tips how to facilitate it...🤗

[@youngnailsinc]

When efiling, the best position to have your client in is sitting straight out from you with their elbows bent out to the side, not with their arms straight. This allows the hands to move/turn more easily. Make sure their chair is at a proper height and distance to your table so their shoulders are relaxed as well. If your client is not able to move into this position, you may have to be the one to adjust your position as you work. Be very careful and aware of your positioning so you are not straining your body.

[@Pexi76]

Mellisa is amazing, very clear instructions.

[@ablessedlyz]

I wasn't subscribed already??? Let me change that. I ordered an airsee drill and some ceramic bits, very exciting!

[@Pocketpebbledesigns]

Awesome vid!! Thank you! 😘 when using the right handed bit on ourselves, would we need a left-handed one to use our left hand instead of putting our file in reverse? Thx.

[@youngnailsinc]

If your bit is specifically for right handed people then it won't work putting it in reverse so yes you would need two different bits. If the bit doesn't specify, like our coarse safety bit, it can be used both directions.

[@queshawndrejackson4176]

I would like to see more lengthy detailed videos of how Tracy and Melissa does their nails

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

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[@queshawndrejackson4176]

@@mjaydelacruz8496 thank you! It will really help me with get better at doing my own and different ways on how balance my non dominant hand.

[@youngnailsinc]

Melissa working on her non-dominant hand: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJjNY6yYobClh8k

[@tencynevarez1289]

This Tutorial was Full of Information.😊 I learned so much and now I know which bits to buy😊 Thank you for Sharing.😊 Nail Techs need to put their Hair Back So they don't touch it with Dirty Hands. 😬

[@jessicad.8115]

Mkay 😙

[@licensednailtech]

I thought I was bugging out when shaping 😂 that tornado but was taking my enhancement down so fast I had to switch it out lol

[@dkanbaby]

So helpful! Would the tornado bit work on removing gel x?

[@youngnailsinc]

The tornado bit is a very coarse bit and is generally good for removing most artificial product. However, since gel x is not a product we manufacture, we have not tested this with out bits. You may be able to use the bit to remove the majority of the product, but you may need to switch to a medium arbor band or soak the remaining product to completely remove it.

[@cee2random]

I would love to see some kind of extension technique done with slick pour

[@youngnailsinc]

You can use slickpour with our monomer for acrylic or mix it with our hard gel for custom mixes.

[@Mistify2012]

You’re amazing. Thank you so much for your knowledge! I have a question kind of in the beginning of the video… You had approximately five bits in your hand and you said they are all 150 grit. I noticed one of those bits is the diamond cuticle ball bit coarse. Even though that one is coarse, is it still 150 grit? Or is that one also more like 100 grit as is what you had mentioned for the cross cut diamond bit coarse?

[@youngnailsinc]

The Cuticle Ball Bit is a coarse grit, so more like a 100, but because it has such a small surface area, it tends to work/feel more like a medium/150 grit.

[@Mistify2012]

@@youngnailsinc thank you!! Makes sense!

[@mimardelplata]

hi , great vieo i am new to this ,i am doing for myself .. i wonder how to clean the bits after a several use

[@youngnailsinc]

Here's a quick video to show you an easy way to clean your bits. After cleaning, we recommend disinfecting your bits, even if you are just using them on yourself. There are many choices of disinfecting products on the market, you would just have to see what's available to you in your area. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3aWh2Zuich-pbssi=yxiOZpalTTP8_pBK

[@ThatGingerNerd]

I know it was awhile ago y’all posted this video. But I do not have the bit you used to remove gel polish, can I use the mandrel with medium sandbands to remove gel polish on natural nails?

[@youngnailsinc]

Using an arbor band to remove all of your gel polish can take a long time and can also create heat on the nail as people tend to use more pressure since it takes longer to get the color off. What you can do instead is to use the safety bit (carbide with the rounded top) to remove the color and then you can switch to the arbor band to remove the base coat if you are wanting to completely remove the product. However, if you are just changing the color, you don't have to completely remove the base coat. Simply remove the color and re-prep the surface (including the base that's left on the nail) with the medium arbor band. Re-apply your Protein Bond and then go to your Base Coat, color and Top Coat.

[@seni12179]

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[@youngnailsinc]

Thanks for watching! We hope you enjoyed this video discussing all our e-file bits.

[@BellaIsFilming]

Me: "I'm happy with 1 or 2 bits" Me after this video: "I need them all!!!"

[@veronicasanchez51130]

Which of those do you feel are the top 3-4 needed ones?

[@youngnailsinc]

Mandrel with medium sanding bands, safety bit and x-cut bits are my essentials.

[@bnailed6035]

#youngnails what are the most important bits to have to complete prep to file finishing

[@youngnailsinc]

Mandrel with medium sanding bands, safety bit and x-cut bits are my essentials

[@ashleyharmon1316]

Would I need to but the left and right hand ones to do my own nails?

[@youngnailsinc]

If you are using our bits that can be used both ways then you just need that and to switch your e-file between forward and reverse. If you are buying ones that specifically specify right or left then yes you would need both.

[@paulaner7919]

What speed do you use for the ball for cuticle?

[@youngnailsinc]

Always 3,000-5,000 rpms for prep and cuticle work.

[@spaghjedi2496]

I have the rechargeable pink e-file. I can't take the drill bit I have in it out of it. Any help?

[@youngnailsinc]

The e-file pen is designed to have a tight grip on the bit so it doesn't wobble when in use. You do have to grip the bit and pull straight out to remove it.

[@Marizzl96]

How many full sets/fills can I expect to do before a bit gets dull and I get a new one?

[@youngnailsinc]

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

[@MNIU_]

I do my own nails at home, do I need to get left and right for when I do my right hand ? Or just reverse the drill?

[@youngnailsinc]

If your bit doesn't specify if its for right or left handed, like our coarse safety bit for example, then you can use it in forward and reverse. If it does specify, then it can only be used in forward for the hand it's meant for because the grooves are made to work that way.

[@MNIU_]

@@youngnailsinc thank you for responding

[@RNR_the_SerialReader]

Can you use safety coarse bit to shape a dip nail?

[@youngnailsinc]

Yes you can.

[@dianekalnitz2077]

I have a hard time removing gel and gel glitter

[@justmakingit2000]

Could a dull coarse bit double as a fine bit?

[@youngnailsinc]

Yes, that's a great way to get more use out of your bits. Use the coarse bits on your acrylic until they wear down and then you can use them to remove gel polish. Just make sure you don't use a carbide bit of any grit on the natural nail.

[@InsomniOwl_]

Mantra: "Let your bit do it's bit." Basically, live and let live. 😀

[@youngnailsinc]

Love that!❤️

[@lornalawson2711]

Brilliant , thx so much 💅🏻💞 Your hands are so beautiful ( don’t mean to be creepy 😂)

[@makeyoupretty]

So maybe we should use a left hand bit for those of us who do our own nails, like to do our dominant hand with when we switch to reverse?

[@youngnailsinc]

Yes, or our safety bit coarse works it both forward and reverse

[@bamagirl952]

@@youngnailsinc lefties need a left handed UNC pls

[@youngnailsinc]

@@bamagirl952 our under the nail bit can be used in reverse as well

[@stephanieb.457]

Stupid question. I'm right handed and got the right handed bits. When I'm doing my own nails, can I use it in Reverse when I use my file left handed??

[@youngnailsinc]

If you are using your left hand, you do want to use the efile in reverse. However, the right handed bits are created to cut in forward, so they won't cut as well in reverse. You can use them, but using a left handed bit will cut smoother and easier.

[@vsheavenly68]

Where can I find recommend speeds for the bits please ?

[@youngnailsinc]

We explain what speed to set the bits in this video❤️

[@chrystalarmoogan8922]

Can u suggest a bit for finish filing acrylic??? Not everytime but a lot of times after i finish file my nails dont come oht completely smooth for a perfect polish and i cant figure out why?? Please help !!! Im a nail tech of 6 yrs and still struggling with this 🤦‍♀️

[@youngnailsinc]

We finish file with a 150 grit hand file or you can use your sanding band again. You don't want the surface too smooth because gel polish or top coats stick better to a textured surface. ❤️

[@dawnholyoke-gordon809]

How about ceramic bits product only? Gel or acrylic ?

[@youngnailsinc]

Are you asking if ceramic bits should be used on acrylic or gel only? If so... Ceramic bits can be used for both acrylic and gel.

[@vonniemichelle3670]

Great video. I wish there were more videos on “real hands” so we could see more “real situations” regarding cuticle work… because nobody has a hand like sally in real life. :)

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you for the feedback. We understand. Unfortunately, we are not a salon so we don't have access to clients whenever we want. We do occasionally work on people here, but the timing with their jobs doesn't always pan out.

[@vonniemichelle3670]

@@youngnailsinc totally understandable. :)

[@limabima77]

You have beautiful hands and nails.

[@pumkinpieturtle]

Please make a video how to prep your own nails using efile Especially preparing the non dominant hand. Please please please and tag me

[@youngnailsinc]

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[@pamelakitchens5549]

What kind of bit was this last one

[@youngnailsinc]

The last bit she used to clean under the nail is a carbide bit called the Under the Nail Cleaner bit. www.youngnails.com/products/under-the-nail-cleaner-carbide-3-32

[@jnefitemayep1433]

This is a lot to take in