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Backfills From Space
Ronia Hutchinson of Salon Oasis in Boca Raton, Fla., explains how she does these clean-cut backfill lines, using a little otherworldly help from a “UFO” bit. The UFO bit is a French fill bit that is commonly referred to as a UFO bit because of its shape.
Many techs use standard barrel bits at an angle to carve the smile line, while other techs will use smaller elongated cleaners to trench the line. But the French fill bit helps techs accurately carve a new smile line for their acrylic fills.
The advantage of the French fill bit is it allows for a comfortable holding position and for good visibility of the area you are filing so you can make precise movements when cutting the new smile line.
A steady hand and good e-filing skills will make trenching new smile lines a cinch.
The shape of the bit also helps to prevent air pockets from forming, which can cause lifting.
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Contact these companies for more information on e-file bits.
American Intl. Industries (AII)
(800) 621-9585
www.aiibeauty.com
Atwood Industries
(800) 451-6733
www.atwoodindustries.net
Christrio
(800) 574-4252
www.christrio.com
International Nail Manufacturers (INM)
(800) 541-9838
www.inmnails.com
Kupa Inc.
(800) 994-5872
www.kupainc.com
Erica’s Advanced Technical Abrasives
(877) 909-7181
www.ericasata.com
Medicool
(800) 342-8483
www.medicool.com
OPI Products Inc.
(800) 341-9999
www.opi.com
PNI Worldwide
(877) PNI-4447
www.pniworldwide.com
RAM Products
(732) 651-5500
www.ramprodinc.com
Ultronics
(800) 262-6262
www.ultronicsusa.com
Young Nails
(800) 777-9170
www.youngnails.com
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