Cuticle Bit No.3

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.

Trapezoid cuticle bit – features and uses

The trapezoid head lets you work both at the nail fold and right next to the surface of the nail plate. First you lift the cuticles off the nail, then remove them around the nail fold, preparing the plate for further e-file work. Flawless workmanship and an even, finely ground grit allow very precise work and minimise the risk of damage – and when working on cuticles, precision matters most.

• Shape: trapezoid-like.
• Use: removing cuticles around the nail fold and lifting them off the nail plate.
• Grit: diamond, uniform, finely ground.
• Strength marking: pink stripe on the shank – medium grit strength.
• Shank: 2.35 mm (3/32 inch) – fits all the most popular e-files.
• Skill level: for experienced users and beginners.

It’s a professional, reusable bit – one of the essential nail bits, helping you remove cuticles quickly and without tugging, while keeping your client comfortable throughout the whole nail set.

Among cuticle bits you’ll find different shapes – from a ball and a teardrop to a truncated cone and, of course, the trapezoid – and each suits a different stage of professional cuticle work. Diamond bits (like the No.3 or No.17) differ from bits with a grit made of other materials, but the colour marking on the shank (pink on this model) is a simpler equivalent of the grit grades you know from nail files – it tells you the grit strength without you having to remember numbers. Choosing the right bit for the task at hand is the foundation of safe, precise work on cuticles.

Diamond cuticle bit No.3 – why choose it

Like all Julia Nessa tools, the bit stands up well to disinfection and sterilisation, and the diamond grit stays sharp for a long time, which is why diamond bits are associated with high abrasion resistance – important when you work on many clients a day and want a consistent, safe result without the risk of damaging the nail plate. A diamond cuticle bit also means a lower risk of irritation when used with the correct technique, because the grit works evenly across the whole head.

How to use cuticle bit No.3

• Insert a clean bit, ready for work, into the e-file chuck and make sure the shank is locked firmly in place.
• Start at a low speed – adjust it to your experience and the condition of your client’s cuticles.
• Gently lift the cuticles off the nail plate, guiding the bit without pressure.
• Then work the area around the nail fold, removing the lifted cuticles with smooth movements.
• After the treatment, clean the dust off the bit, then disinfect and sterilise it following the hygiene rules in your salon.

This order of work makes it easier to stay in control of the tool and helps you achieve an even, neat cuticle line around the nail plate. As a result, cuticle work is finished faster and your e-file runs without unnecessary vibration.

Who bit No.3 is for and how to build a set of nail bits

The medium grit strength makes the No.3 a versatile bit. It can be used by experienced nail stylists who want to work on cuticles quickly and precisely, as well as by those just starting out with nail styling. If you’re only now putting together a set of nail bits for e-file manicure, this is a model worth starting with – the diamond grit helps you stay in control, and the universal shank fits most popular nail e-files. It also works well if you do manicures at home on your own e-file and are looking for a single, versatile cuticle bit to start with.

Among the variants of this bit you’ll also find cuticle bit No.13. For clearing hardened skin under the nail fold and in the corners, the diamond teardrop cuticle bit No.17 will come in handy, and for hard-to-reach spots along the side walls, try the cone-shaped bit No.15.