
đ When and why should you replace your nail drill bits?
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Nail drill bits, whether diamond or tungsten carbide, gradually wear down with each use. This natural wear reduces their effectiveness and can compromise the quality of your services. Knowing when to replace a bit is essential to ensuring a safe, fast, and professional manicure or pedicure.
âWhy change your nail tips regularly?
A worn tip can not only lengthen treatment time, but also lead to discomfort and even skin injuries. A weakened abrasive surface loses its effectiveness and can cause overheating or irritation during treatment.
âš To preserve the comfort and safety of your customers:
- Maintain the softness and precision of care.
- Avoid burning sensations due to a tip that is too smooth.
- Ensure optimal hygiene and professional results.
đ Signs of wear and tear not to be ignored
Replace your sander tip if you observe any of the following signs:
- The abrasive is completely smooth or erased.
- The carbide tip has a dull surface.
- Visible irregularities appear on the tip head.
- The space between the grains is clogged with nail dust.
- Pterygium removal is less effective than before.
- Calluses are no longer removed properly.
- Abnormal vibrations are felt during use.
- The client feels a sensation of heat or burning.
đ§° Best practices to extend the life of your tips
Although wear and tear is inevitable, you can maximize the life of your tips by following these recommendations:
đ 1. Use adapted to each area
Use each tip for the area it is designed for:
- Skin tips = skin
- Nail plate tips = nails
- Don't mix them up.
đ 2. Choosing the right level of abrasiveness
- Thick or rough skin â strong abrasiveness
- Sensitive skin or delicate areas â fine abrasiveness
đ 3. Control the frequency of use
The more frequently a tip is used, the faster it wears out. Keep a usage log to better anticipate replacement.
â In summary
Replacing your nail drill bits at the right time is essential for providing professional, safe, and comfortable nail care. Pay attention to signs of wear and adopt best practices to preserve your tools and build customer loyalty.