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E-file 101

Learn how to use e-file safely!


Continuing Education Units: 20

E-file 101 course


The electric filing provides quicker and tidier results with less physical effort. But not all nail technicians know how to work with it. If you always wanted to learn how to make clean and safe manicures join my NEW online course!

You will learn:

  • How to pick e-file
  • Drill bits overview
  • All you need to know about rotation speed
  • How to use an electric file with both hands
  • Product removal on yourself with non-dominant hands
  • How to do simple fill
  • How to do advanced fill (with product lifting)
  • How to clean nail drill bits
  • Basic nail prep for extensions
  • Simple cuticle care

Will E-file online class work for me?

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How to choose your electric nail file?

E-file 101 course contains:


  •  36 lessons
  • 17 assignments, including 11 practical tasks
  • Instructions for dealing with 5 different types of cuticle
  • Practical use of 7 types of file bits
  • 4 different techniques of working with an electric nail drill
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About Our Online Education

Nails Pro Academy offers a high quality education to students around the world at an affordable price. We are the ideal choice for students who seek a flexible educational experience with feedback from industry experts.


Accountable Self-Paced Learning 

  • You will have access to your course for a specific amount of time. Typical course access is 6 months. These time frames help you stay on track and provide you with live feedback from our educators. Please check the dates of your course HERE.

  • If you are enjoying your class but need more time, we have affordable extensions that you can purchase to continue. We offer extensions for access at 1 week, 2 weeks, and 1 month.

  • Courses can be purchased through our secure website.

  • Once you purchase a course, you will gain immediate access to several lessons. 

  • To access your purchased course, you will need to create a free Nails Pro Academy student account here.

Hands-On Learning With Educator Feedback

  • Educators will be available via online messaging to answer any questions you may have as you complete your coursework.

  • Some lessons contain practical assignments that must be completed prior to moving on to the next lesson. Assignments can be completed at your own pace.

  • If you require more time to complete assignments, you can request an extension for up to four weeks.

  • You will be required to upload images of your completed nail assignments in the Nails Pro Academy portal.

  • Educators will evaluate your assignments, offer comments, point out mistakes (if any), accept the assignment, or ask you to try again.

  • Our educators are active professionals in the nail industry. Therefore, we allow three business days for our educators to check assignments and provide feedback for lessons.

  • Completed student assignments are shared with the class during the course. Students can follow educator comments, suggestions, and revisions on fellow classmates' work. This strategy will help you avoid the same mistakes, and give you an opportunity to improve your own work.

Certificate of Completion

  • At the end of the course, when all tasks are completed, you will be given access to the test lesson – the final evaluation of the knowledge gained during the course. After the test is passed, you will receive an authentic certificate of course completion.

Join Nails Pro Academy if you are ready to…


Commit to the practice

We understand the excitement to move forward to the next lesson but learning is a process that requires time. Make sure you are turning in your best work. We carefully take into consideration the time (on average) it takes a student to complete a course, in addition to the time for a teacher to check assignments. Those factors are included for courses with limited timeframes. The only exception to this is when we offer deep discounts during the holiday season.


Be challenged by our educators

The relationship between student and teacher is important to us. We know that having an assignment declined can be frustrating. However, our educators will critique your work to help you become a better nail technician.  They will offer new perspectives on your work and may require you to make adjustments. For experienced nail technicians, educators will help you break out of your comfort zone, change old habits, and expand your skill sets. Most importantly, it is imperative that you never compare yourself to others. Our teaching criteria will differ from student to student depending on their level of expertise. 

We look forward to being part of your journey, and are eager to see what you can achieve with your talent and dedication!



Link to this page location: #products

You can purchase products here:

Plastic tips

50 pcs. 

Preferably stilettos, but any color/shape will work

Gel polish


Red, 2 dark and 2 light colors

LED lamp

Nail dril

E-file
Anastasia and Kisa’s recommendations

Nail Dril

Kiara sky Portable Nail Dril

Nail bits

Carbide Triangle - blue and green abrasive

Nail bits

Ceramic cone bit

Nail bits

Needle shaped carbide bit

Diamond bits:

Flame

Diamond bits:

Rounded cylinder

Diamond bits:

Cone

Silicone bits:

Safe carbide bit 

Hand file 

180 grit

Left hand bits

Two-way bits
If you are left-handed

Left hand bits

Two-way bits
If you are left-handed

Qual eggs

10 pcs

or chicken eggs

10 pcs

Nail Drill

Nails PRO Academy Accessories Store
Link to this page location: #form
Link to this page location: #order
Link to this page location: #sign-up

$363

$70

$150

$70

$150

$70

$150

You will be transferred to nailsproacademystore.com to make a payment.

Link to this page location: #certificate

Certificate

All students successfully completing the course receive the Certificate of Completion.

Link to this page location: #feedback
Very satisfied with the course Everything is very well explained Yes .. we don’t know everything so regardless I always learn something new . But very please how detailed you explained what each bit does and the speed they need to be used . The fact that everything be is very well explained always pleases me Keep up the great work , your team is amazing at you do patriciaucellinails read more
PATRICIA DA COSTA, 14 July 2022
Nope, I am happy with everything about this course. I 'm grateful for the great feedback, helpful videos and amazing teachers Yes! I've learned so much while taking this course, I'm so glad I did. I liked how in depth the videos were and how helpful and thorough the teachers are lalalanaae read more
Lanae Dragswolf, 31 May 2022
I really enjoyed this class. The only thing I could think of is responding to tasks quicker. With that being said, I completely understand that the teachers are from all over the world and getting to it when they can. I remember this being explained to me in the first video. It slowed my progress slightly waiting for a response. I don't even feel this comment is necessary in a way... read moreI really enjoyed this class. The only thing I could think of is responding to tasks quicker. With that being said, I completely understand that the teachers are from all over the world and getting to it when they can. I remember this being explained to me in the first video. It slowed my progress slightly waiting for a response. I don't even feel this comment is necessary in a way because I understand. If I have to answer, this is the only thing I could think of. Otherwise, I loved how through the class was! I learned several things. Filing steady even strokes to remove the gel. The direction of the bit rotation when doing cuticle work. The colors of the bits. What bits to use. I look forward to trying new bits that I have never used before. I learned about ceramic bits. I tried one and really liked it. I enjoyed the attention to detail in every lesson. It was very easy to understand and user friendly. the only thing I would have liked to know was exactly what brand of drill bit was used in each lesson. I would love to try some of the ones she used that I have not tried before. I do not want to get bits on Amazon, I prefer a better quality bit. Emerynailboutique
Alissa Cunningham, 1 May 2022
the lessons were great. - I learned that only the practise will make you good at filling :-) It was good explained. :-) read more
Katja Zagoričnik, 8 March 2022
I would love if there was a way to have some live interaction where an educator can watch some of the tasks like with product removal, so they can give live feedback. Also I would have liked to have the information on cuticle care and bits before the assignment with product removal on a live person or yourself. Since I was trying to have a nice application of product before removal it... read moreI would love if there was a way to have some live interaction where an educator can watch some of the tasks like with product removal, so they can give live feedback. Also I would have liked to have the information on cuticle care and bits before the assignment with product removal on a live person or yourself. Since I was trying to have a nice application of product before removal it would have helped to know how to have a clean surface before hand. Also there were a few lessons I wish went more in depth or there were comments about topics being discussed further but I don't recall them being addressed (I may have missed it). An example of something in my case was in the beginning lessons for left-handed cuticle bits and working in reverse/forward, there was no further info on how a person can navigate the using the e-file while being a lefty. My issues were also about finding lefty bits with a variation of shapes. They are usually 2 way bits with one shape available which is very frustrating but not your fault, more so that falls on manufacturers not thinking of left handed people. But I am sure I will find my way around using the e-file as a lefty. Most of my concerns were written above. I would not remove any information as all that was shared was extremely helpful. Absolutely! It is so hard to express all I learned when I have little knowledge and have no prior experience. Some that stood out were the breakdown of how the bits work and why reverse and forward mode are so important. I love the illustrations when you showed the "teeth" of the bits. It made it more clear. Of course, the grit colors were so enlightening. I also love the illustration of how the bits should move like a clock and the tip you gave about applying a wet coat when you talked about in-fills and how you related it to putting oil on a pan (now I will always remember that analogy). All in all it was so informative and I will be able to go back, watch, and re-watch, and practice. I love that I can go at my own pace but still have someone giving feedback. Which by the way, so far has been Elinda and she is so gracious and kind with her feedback, but you can tell she definitely is seasoned because she spots all the stuff that usually goes wrong. Thank you so far. I think the above info is sufficient for now. I am loving the courses so far. @Zii.emm (instagram) not active currently but will be soon.
Zaida Macario, 3 February 2022
This course was perfect Of course I learn a lot about bits and rotation speed and how I can use bits safest way How you learn its just fantastic solveigakemzuraire111 read more
Solveiga Kemzuraite, 28 December 2021
I'm really happy with all. Yes, I learned a looot of thing. Clear explaining, many exemple, pleasure to learn. @andreea.bulu read more
Andreea Bulugheana, 14 November 2021
Everything was fine, no complains. Every single lesson was new to me, and I appreciate all the sets by step tutorials. The details, consistency and good camera view on the work done from the instructor. read more
Ana Peebler, 9 November 2021
I very much enjoyed the videos and information given - Use of the different drill bits The pace, the details and the opportunity to watch it over and over, Thank you for giving me confidence to use the electric drill! read more
Janice Kelley, 3 November 2021
I learned about all the different nail bits and what they are used for. I liked all of the tips and explanations for each step read more
Gillian Wyant, 19 September 2021
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I have paid the $150 for the e-file class. How do I get started?
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Hello, I want to sign up for the course but when I click "Sign up" it sends me to purchase the course materials. I am from Costa Rica and already have the materials at home, can I not enroll if I don't purchase the $150 materials pack?
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The page lists the necessary tools and products for the course, We do not sell products. You can buy a course and use your products. Here is the link https://nailsproacademystore.com/collections/online-courses/products/e-file-101
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Hi! I would like to do both the Electrice File Manicure class and the E-File 101 class. Which one do you recommend I do first?
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Firstly E-File 101 , then Electrice File Manicure
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Hello I also live in the US and am unable to pay using PayPal it keeps rejecting my card how do I pay for classes?
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I live in USA, and every time i try to sign u for a class PayPal won’t let me. What other way can I purchase a class?
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After you get your certification on this class what is next to becoming a certified nail tech. And do you offer class for that
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Hello Stephanie!
I’ve answered you in personal messages 😊
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Also, is it possible to complete and purchase products from UK
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Here are the places where you can buy drill bits:

Bits from Russia
https://nailsproacademystore.com/collections/nail-drill

here
https://ericasata.com/

also
https://www.amazon.com/shop/nailcou?listId=AVU4VH43LIYX

You can find out what bits Anastasia uses on the course pages :

https://nailsproacademy.com/efile101_course#products
https://nailsproacademy.com/emanicure#products

Recommendations for the nail drill can be found here:
https://nailsproacademy.com/blog/305446
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Hi, do we have to practice on other people or will practice hands and my own nails do? Also how long does it take as I want to do an intense course.
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Hello Linda!
You can practice on your and other people’s nails. There will also be lessons where you will practice product removal on tips.
As for duration of the course, you will have 4 months to pass it but usually this time is even more than enough to do all tasks.
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Fri 06 Aug 10:12
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Are you working in the US? I assume you see clients.
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What all is included in course, how long does it take to finish, do I need a license of nail tech or cosmetologist?
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What all is included in the course? - Here% What all is included in the course
how long does it take to finish? - 4 months access
do I need a license of nail tech or cosmetologist? - No
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