Electric File Pedicure Course

Certificate Awarded and 2.5 Hours CEU Credits

This course aims to train you how and when to use an electric file during a pedicure. Learn how to contour thick nails utilizing the proper physics to avoid client injury, how to use the appropriate bits, and disinfection protocol between uses. This training will provide fundamental skills and techniques to incorporate into your daily services to increase your speed, income, and client retention rate. Unlike other training courses taught by people or companies who’ve never worked in a salon to grow a clientele and do not provide video instruction, this course is taught by a 31-year experienced and successful hands-on nail technician.

Course Objectives: After completing this module, you will be able to

1. Perform the movements necessary to remove the excess cuticle from the nail plate
2. Reduce the thickness of fungal toenails
3. Remove excess acrylic from the nail
4. Remove the file lines from acrylic nails
5. Shorten acrylic nails
6. Shape an acrylic nail
7. Refine the tip of an acrylic nail
8. Remove gel polish from the nail
9. Choose the appropriate bit for each service
10. Identify the different types of bits
11. Identify the different materials of bits and their uses
12. Define torque, rpm, and tolerance
13. Operate in forward and reverse
14. Clean and store the bits properly after each use
15. Use appropriate pressure when using the electric file
16. Prevent heat buildup on the nail
17. How to balance and use the handpiece to prevent receptive use injuries