The Laurel – Medium | 2- 3 months
3.5 / 5.0
2 reviewsPickup available at Willow Academy HQ
Usually ready in 24 hours
A compact diamond prep bit engineered for precise cuticle separation and detailed refinement across multiple prep stages.
The Laurel Medium is a high-control, versatile prep tool, designed to both lift the cuticle and refine difficult areas - making it ideal for technicians who want precision and flexibility within their prep routine.
Often described as a “mini Anastasia”, its smaller sciver-style shape allows for enhanced access and control, particularly in tighter zones.
Grit Level: Medium
Function: Cuticle prep / lifting / refinement of hard to reach areas
Stage of Use: Prep (Step 1)
Shape: Mini Sciver
Head Size: 3.5mm length - 1mm circumference
Material: Diamond Coated Tungsten Steel (Dentistry grade)
Rotation: Suitable for left & right-handed use
Shaft Size: 3/32" universal fit
Recommended Speed: 9,000 – 11,000 RPM
Pressure: Very light, controlled
Lifespan: Approx. 2–3 months
Designed for precision-led prep, The Laurel allows you to work accurately in both initial and finishing stages.
Assists in separating the cuticle from the nail plate with control
Assists in lifting the proximal nail fold cleanly
Reaches into tight side walls and smaller nail plates
Refines residual cuticle and difficult areas at the end of prep
Removes dead protein and non-living tissue effectively
Diamond Abrasive Finish – Controlled, Gentle Exfoliation
Designed to gently exfoliate non-living tissue without cutting
Provides controlled abrasion for safe prep work
Dentistry grade finish
Maintains consistent performance across services
Unlike carbide bits, this is not designed to remove product —
It is designed to lift, clean and prepare.
Use at the start of your service (prep stage)
Work at 9,000–11,000 RPM
Use very light touch - no pushing or pressure
Gently guide around the cuticle area and side walls in the direction thats relevant to your rotations
Do not use it on the nail plate.
The Flame sits at the start of your Willow prep system:
Step 1: The Laurel Medium – Lift & separate cuticle
Step 2: Ball – remove non-living tissue or Manual Nippers
Step 3: Diamond Polisher/Silicon Polisher - Polishing with cuticle oil
Option 2:
Step 1: Your choice of bit – Lift & separate cuticle
Step 2: Ball – remove non-living tissue or Manual Nippers
Step 3: The Laurel Medium - reduce hard to reach areas after the initial cuticle work from the side walls
Pickup available, Usually ready in 24 hours
Unit 2 Norman Business Park, 61 Thorby Avenue
March PE15 0AR
United Kingdom
We continually test, measure and compare all our e-file bits so you can trust them to perform when you need them most. The Willow Guarantee means that we will refund or replace any e-file bit that doesn't do its job.
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