Essential Nail Tools Every Nail Tech Needs | Files, Nippers, Implements & More Explained
The Nail Hub225K Followers294 Videos16.84M Total Views2025-07-11 PublishedData Updated on 2025-10-14
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Introduction
Want to learn which nail tools and equipment are essential for gel manicures—and which ones to skip? 💅 In this tutorial, Liz from The Nail Hub breaks it down—from abrasives and implements to disposables—so you can feel confident and efficient in every service.
✅ What You’ll Learn Difference between buffers, files & grits Glass files vs synthetic files for natural vs gel nails Proper maintenance and disposal of abrasive tools Essential metal implements: pushers, nippers, scissors Why tool quality matters (e.g., stainless vs cheap metals) Alternatives to porous or outdated tools Smart practices for cross-contamination safety
⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: Why tools & equipment matter 00:35 – Abrasives 101: Buffers, files & grits explained 02:25 – File shapes & materials: Foam‑core, zebra, glass 04:10 – Proper grit selection: 100 vs 180 grit recommendations 05:30 – Disposable vs reusable abrasives 06:15 – Metal implements: Cuticle pushers, scrapers, nippers 08:00 – How to file sharp edges off new files 09:00 – Cuticle nippers: What they’re actually for 10:15 – Nail clippers: Why straight‑edge is best 11:45 – Disassembling & cleaning clippers 12:30 – Cuticle scissors: Use & sharpness safety 14:00 – Scrub brushes & reusable options 15:00 – Specialty tools: Plastic tip cutters, orangewood alternatives 16:10 – Tools to avoid: Porous implements & fishtail cutters 17:00 – What’s coming next: Lamps, bits, PPE & more
🌟 Pro Tips Always disinfect metal tools between clients and uses Understand grit labels—higher = finer Reserve high‑grade tools for skin; cheap ones for decor Avoid porous tools—they harbor bacteria Ditch outdated tools like fishtail pushers—choose precision instead
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