Cuticle Bit No.20

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

Two-in-one diamond cuticle bit – uses and features

This cuticle bit, model No.20, covers several stages of cuticle work during a manicure. First you clean the area underneath the nail fold, then you remove dead cuticle tissue from the surface of the nail plate, and finally you polish the fold, giving a gel polish manicure a neat, professional finish. The diamond grit – even, finely ground and precisely made – allows very accurate work and minimises the risk of damage to the delicate area around the nail.

• Design: two bits combined in one.
• Grit: diamond, even and finely ground.
• Cleaning underneath the nail fold – prepares the area around the nail.
• Removing dead cuticle tissue from the plate – a clean surface before you apply product.
• Polishing the nail fold – a smooth, neat finish.
• Grit marking: pink band – medium grit.
• Shank: 2.35 mm (3/32") – fits all of the most popular e-files.

Diamond cuticle bit No.20 – why it's worth having

Like all Julia Nessa tools, the No.20 bit stands up well to disinfection and sterilisation, and its diamond grit stays effective for a long time – which is why diamond bits are known for their high resistance to wear. This matters in a 2-in-1 tool that handles several different tasks over a working day – the grit works evenly across the whole surface of both parts, which makes it easier to stay precise.

How to work with Bit No.20

• Before the treatment, make sure the bit is clean and disinfected, then fit it securely in your e-file.
• Start by cleaning underneath the nail fold – guide the bit gently, without pressure.
• Remove dead cuticle tissue from the surface of the nail plate with smooth movements.
• Finally, polish the nail fold.
• Choose the speed carefully, starting low, and after work clean the dust off the bit and prepare it for the next client.

A medium grit calls for careful, precise work around the nail folds and cuticles – if the pace feels too fast, lower the speed rather than pressing the tool harder. With your e-file set up like this, you can prepare the cuticles professionally without rushing.

Who is Bit No.20 for and how does it differ from No.21?

If you see lots of clients every day, you'll appreciate that one tool covers several stages of the treatment and you have fewer bits to prepare at your nail desk. Its medium grit makes this bit a good fit for experienced nail stylists, but it can also be used by those who are just starting out in nail styling. The diamond grit makes it easier to learn to guide a bit, because it works evenly and predictably.

The same series includes Cuticle Bit No.21 – it has the same purpose and also a diamond grit, but its mint band indicates a gentle grit, so it's a good choice if you prefer working with a softer bit. The series is completed by Cuticle Bit No.22. If you need a separate bit for calluses on thick, dry skin, take a look at the diamond teardrop bit No.17.