Review (5/5): Perfect for beginners with small hands.
I’ve tried a couple e-files in the past, all of them have been a bit too bulky for me to properly hold. I always wondered how everyone managed to use e-files with ease, and didn’t fumble because they didn’t have a good grip. It always felt like I didn’t have a good hold of the e-files and it just made them hard to use properly. I never really thought I had small hands until a friend of mine suggested I look into slimmer e-files. Honestly, it seemed the slimmer e-files were more expensive so I just gave up and stuck to handle filing everything. Until recently when I came across this e-file... It’s been game changing for me.
The first thing I will say is it is SLIM and small. THANK GOODNESS! It’s so easy to hold and properly use. Which leads me to the next great thing about this e-file, the fact that it is small and slim doesn’t effect its performance at all. This things is very strong and fast. As many of you know, you’re not supposed to use your e-file on it’s fastest speed unless you absolutely need to. So when this e-file gets the job done even on its slowest setting, it’s just amazing. I’ve tried e-files that had little power, so I’m thrilled that this one is so powerful. There’s a dial on the cord that controls the speed. There’s also a switch that goes from off to on, and reverse. It also comes with two sets of bits. Both come in their own containers. You also get a dusting brush and two extra bags of sanding bands. Considering some bands can be completely shot after one full set of nails, it’s nice to be supplied with extra! To change out the bits, you just put the metal post of the bit into the hole, and push it down until you feel it’s securely in it. You don’t have to twist or lock anything into place. The bits stay securely in place while filing despite not actually being locked in place. To remove the bit, just pull it out (it doesn’t come out easily so you will have to pull a little).
I’m still very much a beginner with e-files because I never had luck with any before this one, so I can honestly say that this e-file is perfect for beginners. I had no issues with learning how to use it and Controlling it. It’s made filing and shaping my nails so much easier. I use builder gels, gel polish and dip powders. This e-file has worked wonderfully with all of those, when it come to filing, shaping or taking product off. It’s been wonderful and game changing for me. I love it and would recommend it to everyone.
The only downfall is it is powered by a USB cord. The outlet plug is not supplied so you will need one of those, but everyone has them laying around somewhere (iPhone outlet plugs). The instructions give a wattage requirement for the plug. I use my iPhone one and have had luck with that. But that Means you need to be by an outlet or power cord. Switching from hand to hand can be annoying with a cord in the way. I do think I will be upgrading to a wireless e-file down the road. But for now, this is great.