![]() ![]() Silicone bits can be filed down (similar to a pencil) and then disinfected. Chamois buffers cannot be disinfected, but they are washable. An ideal bit to trench and remove product at the tip of the nail.īuffing bits: Some buffing bits are made from chamois, some from silicone, and others from rubber. Inverted backfill bit: Another option for fills. Techs choose the size depending on the amount of growth on the client’s nail. Prepper bit: Prep nails and gently remove ridges on toenails using this smooth bit.įrench fill bit: Create a trench with ease using this specially designed bit.īackfill bit: These bits come in different sizes. Electric files are excellent at removing calluses. Some pedicure bits have a hollowed-out inside to reduce heat. Pedicure bit: Comes in many shapes and sizes. Mandrel/sanding bands: Made of paper, so they are not able to be sanitized. Bits come in different sizes and coarseness to satisfy any tech. Small barrel and large barrel: Used for surface work, shortening, and backfills. Tapered cone/UNC: Regardless of what you call it, this little tool is ideal for cleaning the tight spots under the nail.Ĭone: Another handy tool for under the nails or for running along the cuticle. Natural nail bit: Safe on natural nails, including toenails. Which material you choose is simply a matter of preference. Remember, for many of these bit shapes, you still have the choice of materials, such as carbide or diamond. Listed here are popular styles and their most common uses. For that, choose bit heads that are job-specific. ![]() However, as skills improve, techs may want to expand their repertoire of bits. Two basic bit heads will get techs started: a barrel bit (or a safety bit, which has a rounded tip) and an under-the-nail bit. ![]() Weaknesses: The material generates a lot of heat the “seam” on the band can snap during use. Sanding bands, like traditional nail files, come in different grits. SANDING BANDS - Sanding bands are disposable files in the shape of a barrel. Weaknesses: Course-grit bit heads can be sharp for novice techs. Strengths: Can be disinfected for multiple uses, are available in a variety of grits, shapes, and sizes. The diamond particles file the nails by scratching the surface to remove material. (Smooth the edge with a nail file or an old diamond bit before using on a client.) Some carbide bits don’t work well in reverse (for left-handed techs) because of the direction of the shave however, double-cut or crisscross designs are available.ĭIAMOND - Diamond bits are made by applying an adhesive to a shank and rolling it in diamond material that dries on the shank. Weaknesses: The edges of a new carbide bit can be sharp. Strengths: Can be disinfected for multiple uses, durable, available with different coarseness and in many shapes and sizes. A carbide bit reduces material by acting like a potato peeler, shaving layers off while leaving the surface smooth. ![]() The more flutes on a bit, the finer the cut. However, each has strengths and weaknesses.ĬARBIDE - Carbide bits have flutes cut into them that provide the cutting power. Again, much of this is preference - what you choose is neither good nor bad, right nor wrong. Once you’ve determined which drill to purchase, you’ll need to decide which bit head you prefer. ![]()
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