In the daily routine of a nail salon, the E-File and its attachments are absolute game-changers for efficiency. However, when shopping for supplies, nail technicians are often tempted by the dirt-cheap "dupes" of carbide bits flooded across online marketplaces.
On the surface, a $2 carbide bit looks identical to a $10 professional-grade one. But the moment you start debulking acrylics or hard gel, the hidden dangers reveal themselves. Have you ever experienced a bit suddenly heating up, jumping aggressively across the nail, or grabbing (getting stuck in) the gel, causing your client to flinch in pain?
Today, we dive into the science behind why cheap carbide bits suffer from "chipped teeth" and how they jeopardize your client's safety and your professional reputation.