Carbide cuts through acrylic and hard gel quickly, produces chips not dust, lasts 3–6 months — workhorse for bulk removal. Ceramic runs cooler, gentler on natural nails, lasts 1–3 months — best for gel polish removal. Diamond is the only material safe on natural nail and skin — used for cuticle prep, detail work, Russian manicure technique. Lasts 2–4 months.
Start with a basic 4-bit kit: a coarse carbide barrel for product removal, a fine ceramic barrel for surface smoothing, a small ball or flame diamond for cuticle work, and a mandrel for sanding bands. From this core set you can build up to 8–12 bits as your service menu expands.
Yes. Every bit in this catalog uses the standard 3/32" (2.35mm) shank compatible with every pro e-file — Kupa, Kiara Sky Beyond Pro, Mediziel, SunOne, Medicool, and most other major brands.
80 grit for heavy acrylic and hard gel removal. 100 grit for general shaping and de-bulking. 180 grit for surface smoothing and gel polish prep. Most salons stock all three. Sanding bands are single-use — discard after each client.
Carbide bits are autoclave-safe and survive repeated sterilization cycles. Diamond bits can be cleaned with a brass wire brush and Barbicide. Ceramic bits are more fragile — clean with brass brush, avoid autoclave if possible to extend lifespan. Sanding bands are single-use and discarded.
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