The Mini 5 in 1 Fine – Silver - Lifespan 2-3 months
Pickup available at Willow Academy HQ
Usually ready in 24 hours
A multi-functional carbide bit engineered to streamline your entire removal system.
The Mini 5-in-1 Bit is designed for technicians who want efficiency without compromising control, combining multiple grit levels into one tool but in a miniature format.
Grit Level: Fine
Grit locations: Fine at the Base, Extra Fine at the Belly, Extra Extra Fine at the tip
Function: Controlled product reduction & Removal
Shape: Mini Cylindrical flat top barrel (R-cut) Safety Bit
Cut Pattern: Straight-cut carbide
Material: Tungsten Carbide
Coating: Silver Coating
Rotation: Suitable for left & right-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.
Designed as a true all-in-one system bit, the Mini 5-in-1 allows you to move through multiple grits without changing tools.
Removes gel polish, infills BIAB
Transitions seamlessly from Fine→ Extra Fine → Extra Extra Fine
Reduces the need for multiple bit changes during service
Maintains consistent control across the nail plate whilst ensuring the lowest grit is being used in the areas that are the thinnest in product
Gel Polish Removal with standard base coat
Gel Polish Removal with Rubber Base
Builder Gel Infills
Most bits are built for one level of grit.
The 5-in-1 is engineered for continuous workflow across multiple grits.
Three grit zones in one bit:
Base = bulk removal
Belly = refinement
Tip = precision finishing
R-cut safety top allows confident work near the cuticle whilst being a safety piece
Two-way functionality supports all technicians
Built for speed, efficiency, and system simplification
This is not just versatile—it’s a workflow optimisation tool.
Silver Nickel Coating – Classic finish
This version features our standard Silver coating designed for:
Affordability
Lifespan of 2-3 months (use & storage dependant)
A smoother glide across the product
Coating best for: Technicians requiring multiples, trying out a new style or a budget friendly option.
Qualified E-File Technicians
Beginner to Advanced skill level
Techs performing gel polish removals and gel infills
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 Mini 5 in 1 Fine – Removal/Infills
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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