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I believe you can buy special bits for lefties, but you don't need to. I use the same drill bits whether I'm using my left or right hand and never had an issue.

Hi Caroline, I'm so sorry to hear you've not been well 😢 As your nails are fragile, and you're happy to do infills, that gives you a few options. Polygel is definitely one of them, you could also use a builder gel (either soak-off or hard gel). If your nails are really bendy and flexible, then a rubber base gel would also be an option. All of them will allow you to put normal polish or gel polish on top, which can be removed and the base product infilled. I have dabbled with Polygel, but really only used gel products long-term. I have infilled for years without soaking off and have experienced no ill effects. As long as you're careful doing your infills and don't overfile, it should be fine. Using a nude coloured base product rather than clear can make this easier, altho it doesn't allow you to see your nail underneath. Unless you use a translucent colour. If you use a file-off product (polygel or hard gel) and you're finding it lifting at the free edge, then maybe try a soak-off product that you can infill (soak-off builder gel or rubber base gel). Soak-off products are more flexible, and can therefore be more suitable for very bendy, flexible nails. If you put normal nails polish over the top, best to use acetone-free nail polish remover to remove it. My dust collector is a no-name brand from ebay. I've looked at my purchase history and it's literally named "salon nail art vacuum fan cleaner suction dust collector filter manicure machine". The unit itself doesn't have a brand on it either, which isn't helpful sorry. Mine is 4 years old now, so no doubt has been updated in that time. I've seen some good reviews of the Melody Susie dust collector, so that might be a good option. Hope you feel better soon xx

@NailsbyZoeH Hi Zoe, thank you so much for so much informative information, you are so kind. I think I will give polygel a go, they say it's easy to file, I know I couldn't use an efile so I can take my time and use hand files. I have been looking at many dust collectors and many are out my budget, however I am keen on one like yours no brand, 120 watt brushless, what I like is as well as filter there is a wee washable bag below that collects what filter doesn't and I assume you'll know what I'm talking about but I'm going to get the thin throw away filter sheets that you place over the top of the machine, minimising what goes through machine filter. Thanks for your time and kindness. Hope you are well, sending best of wishes. Take care 🥰

No worries Caroline, sounds like you've got it all sorted. 😄 You have plenty of time to work with Polygel as it doesn't run anywhere, so I'm sure you'll enjoy using it. Take care, hope you feel better soon xx

@@NailsbyZoeH lol we'll see. Thank you, take care 🥰

Cleanser is a multi-purpose product. It's used to remove oil, cleanse and dehydrate the nail plate, as well as remove the inhibition layer (sticky layer) of gel polish.

You're very welcome, glad it helped 💜💜

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You're very welcome, I'm so happy it helped 💜💜

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Hi Jen, so pleased you found it helpful. Thanks for watching 💜 💜

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Hi Marie, oh excellent, I'm so pleased you found it helpful 😀💜💜

Hi Jillian, that one is Luminary Nail Systems in the colour Peace 💜💜

You're very welcome Arguella, I'm glad you found it helpful 💜💜

You're very welcome Jilliane, I'm glad you found it helpful 💜💜

Yes me too, especially when the organiser is just so cute! 😊 This one is lovely, I was very impressed with it. I might have to get some more of the colours, can't have this one being lonely. 🤣 💜💜

Morning Lovely, I couldn't help myself. I love all parcels, but nail mail is definitely top of the list. 😄 💜💜

Hi Arguella, I'm glad you found the video helpful. I don't use my efile to shape my nails, I always do that with a hand file, I find it more precise for shaping. I use a 180 hand file, then smooth over the free edge with a buffer. This smooths the free edge and removes any bits of nail debris that resulted from the filing. I'm happy to do a video on that if you like? 😊 💜💜

Thank you so much for your response. Good info. Yes please to your kind offer for a shaping nail video.

Hi Arguella, all done and uploaded. Apologies for the delay, I'd just done my nails so had to wait for them to grow out a bit. I hope you find the video helpful. 💜💜

Yes that's true, there are lots of subtle little things that make a big difference to the end result, or how long your gel polish lasts. It's also about working out what works best for you, which can take time. There are always new products and techniques to try too. It's a fun journey 😊 💜💜

No Nickie, you're very welcome, I'm so pleased you found it helpful 😊 It takes a while to get used to it but once you do I'm sure you'll love it. E-files are a great time saver, I love mine. Thanks for watching 💜💜

Thanks Caroline 💜💜 xx

Hi, I use NSI Cleanse or 100% isopropyl alcohol 💜💜

@@NailsbyZoeH thanks :) can you wipe with anything? Or just rub it on with your finger? Cotton pads seem to leave furries

Hi Renata 😊 I wouldn't use your finger as you'll be exposing your skin to the gel inhibition layer and that can lead to allergies for some people. I agree with you re the furries left behind by cotton balls and pads, it's so annoying. I use the NSI Nail Wipes, as they're pre cut to a good size and genuinely lint free. If I run out, I use kitchen towel / paper towel until I get to restock. That is also lint free (at least it is here, not sure about where you are). It's a cheap option worth a try 😊 Otherwise Amazon would have some, just make sure you search for "lint free" 😊 💜💜

You're welcome, glad you found it helpful 😊 The same principles apply: if you're working right to left across the nail, your efile should be in forward mode. If you're working left to right across the nail, you should be in reverse mode. If you're working cuticle to free edge, it's going to depend if you're left or right handed. If you're using your right hand, you should be in forward. If you're using your left hand, you should be in reverse. You'll soon know if you're working in the wrong mode as your efile will want to slip and you'll feel like you're fighting it. If you're unsure, start with a gentle bit (such as a cuticle bit) on a low speed. Hope that helps 💜💜

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Thank you Caroline, I'm glad you like them. I'm not sure I needed to keep redoing the stamping, but I was happy with how they eventually turned out. 😂I hope you are keeping well. 💜💜

@NailsbyZoeH you probably didn't but you such a perfectionist (nothing wrong with that) and a great teacher. Iam doing ok and hope you are too Zoe 🥰 x

All good here thank you 😊 xx

Thanks Zelda, glad you like them 💜💜

Yep, that and I decant mine into an old olive oil bottle. The acetone comes in a 1litre bottle with a really wide opening, so having a bottle pourer is really helpful 💜💜

Hi Zelda, I actually get my acetone from Bunnings, our local hardware and everything else store. My husband tells me it's the equivalent of Harbor Freight 😄

Thanks Erin, it's just a cute plate. Yes me too, I can't help myself, always fiddling with something or other 😀💜💜

Thanks Kim, glad it's not just me 😃 Thanks for watching 💜💜

It did take a while. I guess it's all a trade off, I get no lifting or chipping with it, it definitely lasts well. 😊

Hi Kim, you're very welcome, glad you found it helpful. Yes I agree, it's worth using as it applies beautifully and the colours are lovely, it's probably just best to file off most of the colour at least. 💜💜

Hi Carolyn, hmm that's an interesting one. I don't file my nails that way, so I'm not 100% sure, but I would think not, as your efile is travelling in the opposite direction than in the video. If you're filing with your hand flat and your free edge facing away from your body, I would think you'd need to be in reverse for your left hand and forward for your right. Best to try a gentle bit (like a cuticle bit) on a low speed until you're sure. You'll soon know as the bit will want to slip if it's going the wrong way. I think it would be harder to control the efile filing that way and it would be easier for the bit to slip. Have you tried filing with your hand facing you? I think it would give you better control. Thanks for watching 💜💜

I'm so glad you found it helpful Elizabeth, thanks for watching 💜💜

Ooh excellent, thanks Zelda, it's definitely going to be first pick 😊 💜💜

Will do, thanks Kim 💜💜

Hi Anne, oh no, that's a shame, I'm really surprised to hear that. I've always had great customer service from them. Did you try the online chat? They've always come back to me quickly when I've contacted them that way. I hope you get it sorted. Xx

Hello lovely, I am well thank you, hope you are too. Thank you, I'm glad you like them. Ooh excellent, I'll be sure to let you know 😘 xx

@Nails by Zoe aw thank you Zoe. That would be great, I look forward to that, take care 🥰 xx

Hi Kim, I haven't soaked these off as I use an efile to remove my manis, but I'm happy to use these in my next design and then soak them off so I can let you know. Thanks for watching, Zöe 💜💜

Thanks Caroline, I'm glad you like them 😊 xx

It was a fun design to do, I'm sure you'll enjoy it if you do 😀 xx

Thanks Erin, yes I was definitely feeling the autumn vibes with this one xx