Gel Removal Bit No.1 Gold

The gold No.1 Gold gel removal bit is for the nail stylist who expects sharpness and durability from a tool above all. High-quality tungsten carbide provides a sharp blade and a long working life – up to a year or more. The bit is used to remove acrylic, gel and gel polish, and its gold colour looks elegant on the nail desk. You’ll find other shapes and variants in the gel removal bits category.

Bits for removing gel, acrylic and gel polish – what is the gold No.1 Gold?

Put simply, removal bits are e-file bits whose blades cut cured product off the surface of the nail. Gold is the gold colour variant of the No.1 bit. In salon work, two features of this bit matter most: sharpness and a long working life. A sharp bit takes product off efficiently, so you don’t have to press it, and the durable material means it works in a similar way for a long time. The blade is designed for right- and left-handed users.

• Colour: gold.
• Material: high-quality tungsten carbide.
• Key features: sharpness and a working life of up to a year or more.
• Use: removing acrylic, gel and gel polish.
• Who it’s for: right- and left-handed users.
• Variants: the No.1 is also available in other colours.
• Shank: 2.35 mm (3/32 inch) – fits all the most popular nail e-file models.

A sharp carbide bit and working time when removing acrylic and gel

Tungsten carbide bits, also called carbide bits, are valued for keeping their edges sharp for a long time. With a thicker layer of acrylic or extension gel, this directly affects the pace of the treatment: a sharp bit removes product evenly and predictably, so you move on faster to shaping the nail plate and the new nail set. Sharpness does call for a light hand, though – the more efficiently the tool takes off product, the more important it is to slow down near the natural nail plate and the cuticles.

How to remove acrylic, gel and gel polish with the Gold bit – quick, safe removal

• Fit a clean bit in the e-file chuck and make sure it is locked securely.
• Set the speed to 1/2 
• First shorten the product and take the thicker layer off the surface, guiding the bit smoothly from the centre towards the sides.
• Watch the colour and texture of the dust – a change will tell you that you are getting close to the natural nail plate.
• Remove the last layer calmly and without holding the bit in one spot, to limit the risk of damaging and overheating the nail plate.
• When removing a gel polish manicure the layer is thinner, so work for a shorter time and more carefully than with acrylic or gel.

This approach lets you remove layers of product quickly and effectively while keeping control near the natural nail plate. Quite a lot of dust is produced during the work, so it’s worth using a dust collector and a mask.

When to reach for bits for removing product, and when for a ceramic bit?

Choosing the right e-file bit depends on the type of nail set and the stage of the service. For thicker layers of acrylic and gel, tungsten carbide bits such as Gold work best. For gel polish alone we recommend ceramic bits – the red-band ceramic bit for removing gel polish has a fine grit and very high heat resistance, but it is too delicate for gel and acrygel nail sets. If you are only just learning to remove nail sets, the No.2 Cameleon gel removal bit is a better place to start: a cylinder shape with a gentler cutting edge. For working on the underside of the nail and on dual forms, reach for the No.3 fir-tree bit, and when you are doing an infill with gel or acrygel, the Dual bit will cleanly clear the join between the product and the nail plate. The right bit for every stage is the simplest way to work efficiently.

Who is the gold No.1 Gold gel removal bit for?

It will suit most a nail stylist who works with acrylic, gel and gel polish every day, already has a steady hand and values long-lasting tools. The gold colour makes the gel removal bit easy to spot among the cuticle bits, and in a salon with several nail desks it lets you quickly assign the bit to the right set. The blade, designed for both right- and left-handed use, means every nail stylist on the team can use one bit, whichever hand she works with.

If you prefer a different colour, take a look at the other variants: the standard No.1 gel removal bit and the rainbow No.1 Rainbow bit. For professional use only.

How to care for tungsten carbide bits after every client

Even the most durable bits need proper care. After the service, clear the dust from the head and remove any leftover acrylic or gel from between the blades, then disinfect and sterilise the bit following the procedures in your salon. Keep clean tools separate from used ones and protect them from knocks – a chipped blade loses its sharpness, and sharpness is the greatest strength of this model.