Dahlia Medium – Black DLC - Lifespan up to 8 months
Pickup available at Willow Academy HQ
Usually ready in 24 hours
A precision-engineered medium bit designed for dual use of removal but with controlled refinement in hard-to-reach areas.
The Dahlia Medium Two-Way is built for targeted removal, detailing, refinement, and corrective work, allowing technicians to manoeuvre confidently around the cuticle, side walls, and under the free edge - whilst also performing removals & infills.
Grit Level: Medium
Function: Gel polish removal, infills, debulking & detailing
Shape: Cylinder Cone
Cut Pattern: Cross Cut
Material: Tungsten Carbide
Coating: Black DLC Coating
Rotation: Suitable for Right-handed & Left-handed use
Recommended Speed: 22, 000 rpm - 25,000 rpm for removals.
Pressure: Light, controlled pressure only
Sanitisation: Suitable for professional cleaning, disinfection & sterilisation. Autoclave Safe.
Engineered for precision surface work, the Opal allows you to refine and remove product without aggressive cutting.
Removes gel polish cleanly
Ideal for BIAB infills and soft structure refinement
Smooths remaining product to create an even surface for reapplication
Refines product around the cuticle area for a flush finish
Targets lifting and product breakdown with accuracy
Cleans side walls and under the free edge
Gel Polish Removal with standard base coat
Gel Polish Removal with Rubber Base Coat
Infills of Builder & Hard Gel
Debulking of thinly applied Builder
Refining product around the side walls, cuticle area & under enhancements
Perfect for thinning under the free edge after Dual Form application
Most medium bits are designed for just surface work.
The Dahlia is engineered for precision access when removing and controlled correction.
Slim cylinder-cone shape allows detailed work in confined areas
Two-way cut supports both left and right-handed technicians seamlessly
Safety carbide design enables close work without aggressive contact
Built for targeted refinement—not general removal
This is a precision access tool, not a bulk removal bit.
Black DLC Coating – Carbon Coated & Maximum Lifespan.
This version features a Black Carbon coating designed to:
Last 4 times as long as a standard E-file Bit Coating
Lifespan up to 8 months (use & storage dependant)
Protected in Carbon our Diamond like coating
Coating best for: Technicians looking for maximum life & cost per use. Those who wish to order less frequently.
Qualified E-File Technicians
Beginner & Advanced skill level
Techs performing gel polish removals with standard or thin base coats
Not suitable for:
Untrained users without e-file education.
Working at 22,000–25,000 RPM
Use light, controlled pressure
Work from cuticle area to free edge in long strips, not back and forth
Keep the bit moving to avoid heat concentration
Not suitable for:
Filing the natural nail, use on product only.
For best results, use as part of a structured removal system:
Step 1: The Dahlia Medium – Removal
Step 2: Refine the remaining product using a Sanding band in 240 or 180 grit
Step 3: Follow with cuticle work
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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