3/32” Tapered Barrel Silver Carbide Bit (XF - XC)

So this thing is pretty scary looking. I was really nervous to use it. But I had gems on my nails so I figured now is the best time to try it out. I have similar bits that are porcelain and they tend to jump and skip, which causes them to rip up my cuticles.

I’ve been a nail tech for over 20 years. I’ve always invested in all the newest nail related products, many of them amazing, most of them were not. In all those years everything I’ve used, from equipment to technique, had been dialed in as I adopted to new products. ONE thing never did and this was the one thing I’ve always wanted. This is it! As many will know, prepping the nail for nail tip application or fillings, the use of disposable sanding bands are very important. It roughens the surface area enough for the product to adhere to. A lot of the metal ones (carbide, diamond, etc whatever you want to call them) promised to replace paper ones, but while they are great for product removal, and produce way less heat and vibration, they just smooth the prepped surface too much (even coarse ones). This one gives the same finish as the paper sand bands, with the added bonus of being able to be sterilized. Will be buying more even though my current one has been used on 100* clients already and still working as new!! For the price I figured I’d stock up! I still use other bits for their intended purposes (a specialized gel removal one, a finishing one, a cut down one, a P/W one etc), but this one right here is the PERFECT prepping/burring bit hands down!

I love it i definitely recommend it made fills SOOO much easier it just eats thru the acrylic but be careful you can definitely cut some cuticals if your not payin attention but over all lovveee it

This bit is seriously incredible! I can't believe how tight I can get into the cuticle