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NIBOVI Bit Guide

Carbide Bits

Removing product safely and efficiently starts with the right carbide. Find your system below and the bit built for it.

All of our NIBOVI bits are coated in ZrN which prolongs the lifespan of the bit up to 4x longer compared to an uncoated bit. Gives enhanced durability, heat resistance, less vibration and a smoother performance.

Coast – our bestselling smooth-top carbide bit for de-bulking, refining and length reduction. The rounded safety tip makes it perfect for beginners and experienced techs alike.

  • Medium – soft gel soak-offs, builder gel, new to e-file.
  • Coarse – builder gel, hard gel, multiple layers of product.
  • Extra coarse – acrylic, hard gel, builder gel overlays, confident with e-file.er

Available in TiN and ZrN coating. Both perform brilliantly, though ZrN lasts a little longer with even less vibration and heat.

Wave – our 5 in 1 tapered bit with three grits along its length for seamless de-bulking and refining in one. A favourite with our left-handed manicurists, and suitable for both right and left-handed users. Coated in ZrN.

  • Coarse – gel polish and builder gel removal.
  • Extra coarse – hard gel and stronger systems.

Tide – The rounded cone top glides over the nail with no hard edges, making it a great choice for softer systems. 

  • Fine & Medium  - Hybrid systems, soak off gel polish, Builder gel, refining.

Reef –  Our 7mm volcano bit delivers the most efficient glide when de-bulking, refining and reducing length, with a tapered shape that supports seamless blending and control. 

  • Medium – soft gel soak-offs, builder gel, new to e-file.
  • Coarse – builder gel, hard gel, multiple layers of product.

Mist –  Our slim 4mm 5 in 1, ideal for smaller nail beds and techs who want ultimate precision. The straight edge gives enhanced control along the side walls and around cuticle regrowth. 

  • Medium – soft gel soak-offs, builder gel, new to e-file
  • Coarse – builder gel, hard gel, multiple layers of product


Marine – our under nail refiner bit, for when you need to remove the natural nail beneath the free edge, most commonly when working with hard gel.


Diamond Bits

Cuticle work is all about understanding the skin type  in front of you. Every NIBOVI diamond bit carries a coloured flag showing its grit. Here's how to choose yours:

  • Yellow – delicate, sensitive skin, or cuticle types without much to work with.
  • Red – average cuticles and skin types. The most universal and popular diamond grit.
  • Medium – thicker, drier, more rubbery cuticle types only. Reaching for medium too quickly risks overworking the skin, leaving cuticles drier and more reactive. Only for those who genuinely need more than red.

Step one: lifting the pocket

  • Orange wood stick – lifts the pocket to begin cuticle work.
  • Loop pusher or Palm bit – removes cuticle from the nail plate. Palm available in XF, F and M.

Flame bits

  • Oyster – our petite flame bit. Great for beginners, or for clients new to or nervous of a flame bit. Available in fine and medium.
  • Tiki Flame – our 1.8mm flame with cooling groove technology. Good for those new to e-file, or who like the added comfort of a cooler working feel. Available in fine and medium.
  • Bay – our 2.1mm flame with precision pro technology. For techs confident with a flame bit, and great for clients with a shallower pocket. Slightly longer than our other flames for extra reach. Available in XF and F.
  • Breeze – our bestselling 2.3mm flame with precision pro technology. Available in XF, F and M.

Ball and Barrel Bits

  • Coconut – our large ball bit with cooling groove technology. Fine grit suits average to thicker cuticles. Available in XF and F.
  • Guava – our large barrel bit with cooling groove technology. A great final polish of the skin, or a substitute for nippers or scissors for clients who don't require them. Available in XF and F.

Silicone Polishers

Available in fine, medium and coarse. Great for polishing the surrounding skin, and can be used dry, damp with water, or with oil.

Sanding Bands

Available in mini and standard sizes, in three grits. Mini bands are great for smaller nail plates.

  • 150 – etching and refining acrylic/ hard gel. Not to be used on the natural nail.
  • 180 – prepping the natural nail when working with a product that requires etching for adhesion, product refining.
  • 240 – a light buff suitable for refine or prepping the natural nail that doesn’t require etching.