Cuticle Bit No.15

Shank size: 2.35 mm (3/32") – fits all the most popular e-files.

If you’re curious about which e-file bits we offer and how to work with them, be sure to watch this episode.

Diamond cone cuticle bit – uses

Among cuticle bits you will find various shapes – from a ball to a teardrop or diamond tips such as No.15 and No.17 – and the colour of the marking on the shank is a simpler equivalent of the grit gradation known from nail files. The elongated cone shape works well where a wider tip has no room – along the sides of the nail and in the narrow recesses of the side walls. The rounded tip of the head lets you lift the nail fold freely before you start the professional cuticle work, and then clean the area around the nail plate precisely.

• Shape: long cone with a rounded tip.
• Grit: diamond, very finely ground – work without tugging.
• Removing dry, hard cuticles from the surface of the nail plate.
• Cleaning the side walls, including hard-to-reach spots.
• Lifting the nail fold thanks to the rounded tip of the head.
• Shank: 2.35 mm (3/32 inch) – fits all the most popular e-files.

Diamond Cuticle Bit No.15 – why it is worth having

Like all Julia Nessa tools, this bit stands up well to disinfection and sterilisation, and the diamond grit stays effective for a long time, which is why diamond bits are associated with high resistance to abrasion. When working in narrow side walls this is a big advantage – the grit works evenly over the whole surface of the head, which makes it easier to stay precise and reduces the risk of damaging the nail plate.

How to work with Cuticle Bit No.15

A cone with a rounded tip calls for a calm, light hand. A few rules will help you work precisely and safely:

• Firmly seat the clean bit in the e-file chuck.
• Start at a low speed and adjust it to your experience and your client’s comfort.
• Use the rounded head to gently lift the nail fold, then remove dry cuticles from the surface of the nail plate.
• Clean the side walls with short, smooth movements, without keeping the bit in one spot for too long, to keep the finish neat.
• Work with light pressure – the finely ground grit doesn’t need to be pressed down.
• After the treatment, remove dust and skin debris from the bit, then prepare it for its next use following the hygiene rules in your studio.

Who Bit No.15 is for

No.15 will work for a nail stylist who wants to prepare the cuticles and nail folds thoroughly before applying product in a gel polish manicure, especially for clients with dry, hard cuticles – precision is what counts for a neat finish. It also comes in handy if you do manicures at home and are looking for a bit for harder-to-reach spots along the sides of the nail. The universal shank means this professional bit fits popular e-files for nails, with no worrying about whether the chuck matches.

To lift cuticles off the nail plate and work around the nail fold, the trapezoid Cuticle Bit No.3 will come in handy, and for hardened skin in the corners of the nail fold – the diamond teardrop No.17. The Studio Air nail dust collector will keep your nail desk tidy while you work with an e-file.