Did you know your e-file speed matters just as much as the bit you choose? Many beginners keep their e-file too slow, thinking it’s safer - but that actually creates more friction, heat, and discomfort for the client. A higher speed (with light pressure) lets the bit glide smoothly, reducing heat spikes and giving you cleaner results. The trick is to let the speed do the work, not your hand. So next time, bump up your RPMs and lighten your touch, you’ll notice an instant difference!

I'd love to know how long it takes everyone to do a full soak off. Currently it's taking me an hour, which feels sooo long, but then to protect nail health I think it's not too bad? I feel I'm comparing myself to chop shops at the moment, but any advice would help ♡ It always makes me nervous when I have to do a fresh 'gelx' set. 15 mins - use efile to debulk 90% product on 1 hand and apply acetone foils 15 mins - soaking one hand whilst debulking other and applying acetone foils 30mins - pushing product off, buffing natural nail and tidying up cuticles, length and reshaping. Thank you 🤍

Some techs swear by it, some skip it. A dehydrator removes oils + moisture before primer. It's thought of as your “insurance policy” against lifting. Do you always dehydrate, sometimes, or never?

Russian Manicure, or no Russian Manicure? Please DON'T justify why, or why not 😂

Do you use a scrubbie brush, or a “lint-free” wipe to remove dust after prep? 🧽