Chapter 8 - Nails

what should you be looking for in your machine when you use mostly enhancement products such as liquid and powder systems or UV/LED hard gel products?

a more powerful machine with higher rpms

lift the ___________ frequently when filing to avoid causing heat.

bit

replace a dirty metal bit with a _______________ as part of routine cleanup in between clients

blank

the heaviest dust particles are caused by ___________________

carbide bits

buffing bits are commonly made of _____________, cotton, or soft leather material

chamois

what are the three ways to change bits?

chuck pin key

what is the last step of electric filing for pedicures?

clean and disinfect the bits

what is the first step of electric filing for pedicures?

clean the feet and inspect for cuts or unhealthy conditions

when practicing with your electric file, glue a nail tip on a dowel or round clothespin and hold the dowel as your would hold a _______________

client's finger

when performing finishing work with an e-file, move from __________ bits

coarser to finer

a ______________ bit is balanced and does not wobble or vibrate

concentric

after repeated use of an improperly working e-file, a nail tech may experience an injury known as ____________________

cumulative trauma disorder or CTD

which type of but chips the surface of product when filing and can be used in a back and forth motion?

diamond

there are four main bits used in the salon. what are they?

diamond, carbide, natural, and silicone

pedicure bits come in varying types of material. what are they?

diamonds, sapphire, and ruby

electric filing on foot calluses need to be done when the foot is ___________

dry

what is the suggested speed for surface work?

fast

avoid applying pressure down when ________; compensate for pressure with speed.

filing

to remove hard gels, you can use a diamond but with a __________ grit.

fine

which bit would be used to repair a crack?

flat tipped barrel bit

tapered barrel bits are short, cone shaped, and ________ so they can be used at the cuticle and sidewalls.

flat topped

the long, slender cuts or grooves found on a carbide bit are known as _____________

flutes

use your pinky as a ______________ when you work with an e-file

fulcrum

the term ______________ refers to the bit catching the skin around the nail during filing

grabbing

what is a solution to get more shine?

graduate grits from coarsest to finest

what term refers to the number of abrasive particles per square inch on an e-file?

grit

make sure to keep the ________ parallel to the nail.

hand piece

when selecting an electric file, the hand piece should have a comfortable weight, be comfortable in your hand, and _____________________

have virtually no vibration

what is true about torque , power, and speed

high torque = more power = lower speed

common causes of micro shattering include wear with age or _______________

improper, overly aggressive filing

the motor of a micromotor machine is located ________________

inside the hand piece

a long slender carbide bit that has been made for drilling a hole into the free edge of the nail enhancement to attach nail jewelry is known as a

jewelry bit

what speed should you put your machine on when removing gel polish from hard gel or acrylic product?

low to medium speed

what is the suggested speed for maintenance?

medium

to remove hard gels, you can use a carbide bit with a ______ grit

medium or fine

________________ is when tiny cracks in the enhancement occur

micro shattering

when a nail enhancement becomes brittle and develops tiny cracks it is called __________________

micro shattering

another name for the e-files used in nail salons or spa is ________________

micromotor machines

sanding bands are made of?

paper

when using an electric filing, it is important to keep the bit ________________

parallel to the nail

use the ____________ as the fulcrum finger when balancing your hands while using an electric file.

pinky finger

suppose you could only afford an inexpensive e-file. what should you do?

purchase a less expensive machine and invest in a higher quality machine later

sanding bands are generally used for shortening and shaping the top surface of the nails or ___________________

removing gel sealant from enhancement products

what causes pain, swelling, or injury to the wrist, elbow, shoulder, or back of the nail tech?

repetitive motions

the speed on an e-file is measured in ______________

revolutions per minute or RPM

a groove carved into the nail by filing with bits at he incorrect angle is known as a __________________

ring of fire

to prevent grabbing, keep the bit parallel to the nail, angle the finger to file the sides of the nail, and use the bits with ____________ edges, such as a safety style bits.

rounded

what are the outcomes of using an e-file?

saves times more consistent shaping perform more precise maintenance

the bit of e-file should be moved _______________ to remove shine from the natural nail

side to side

which type of bit feels like a pencil eraser with grits ranging from course to fine?

silicone

which type of bit is used to remove excess nonliving cuticle?

silicone

what is the suggested speed for cuticle work?

slow

when performing cuticle work, set your electric file to _______________ speed.

slow

pedicure bit are used at what speed?

slow to medium

when using an electric file, buffing oils should be used _______________

sparingly

which type of bit is designed with a flat top and is used to shape the top surface of the nail enhancement on small nail at a flat angle?

tapered barrel

electric files purchased at craft, hobby, and tool stores are not recommended for use in the salon because they are manufactured for use on glass, wood, and ceramics, and can damage the natural and artificial nail because of ________________

the amount of vibration

where is the motor located in an e-file?

the hand piece

what comparison is correct with regard to the foot pedal?

the pedal works like an accelerator in a car

to reduce the amount of heat created when using an electric file, adjust __________________

the speed of the machine slightly higher

which part of the machine conducts the electricity from the wall plug to the machine?

the transformer

when considering a comfortable hand piece, what should you consider?

the weight, shape, and size

____________________ is the machines ability to keep turning when _________________ is applied while filing

torque pressure

the ____________________ is the box that the hand piece plugs into; it conducts electricity from the wall outlet to the file.

transformer

true or false if the hand piece slows down when you apply pressure to the nail, you are working at a speed that it too low

true

true or false the more powerful the machine, the higher the torque

true

when washing metal file bits prior to disinfection, rinse them with ____________________

warm water

where would you find e-fille training?

workshops trade shows industry manufacturers

high vibration is the most likely to cause ___________

wrist damage to the nail tech

which bit is made in diamond style only, but comes in several sizes?

French fill bits

what's the average range of rpm's?

5,000-35,000

when practicing cuticle work, place the bit at the cuticle area, holding the bit flat so at least ______________ percent of the bit makes contact with the nail

50

using your pedicure bit in one direction will reduce calluses by __________ percent

70-80%