"Perfect for reaching those hard to get areas"





Nail Etching tool
Meet the HONA Etching Tool - This tool is precision-crafted from stainless steel and designed for versatile use on both nails and SwiftTips The HONA Etching Tool features a sharp-tipped edge (please be careful) perfect for refining the cuticle area, under the free edge, and along the sidewall, enhancing your prep precision.
The etching function of the tool is specially designed for use with HONA etching pads and is perfect for etching the nail plate with accurate circular motions.
How to use
To use, remove the white backing paper on your chosen circle, align your etching tool, and press it down. When you lift it, a fresh etching pad will be attached to your tool's end. To replace it, simply peel off the old pad, discard it, and follow the same steps.
The package includes:
- 1 Etching Pen
- 1 pack of 10 100 grit pads (100 individual circles)
- 1 pack of 10 150 grit pads (100 individual circles)
- 1 pack of 10 180 grit pads (100 individual circles)
- 1 pack of 10 240 grit pads (100 individual circles)
Why choose the HONA Gel System?
SAFER - HONA hired the world leading chemist Jim McConnell to create the incredible formula. What this means is that you know the product has been made to the highest standards. No toxic ingredients have been used which has greatly reduced the risk of causing yourself or a client an allergy.
STRONGER - Using state of the art ingredients, the HONA gel system formula is the strongest hypoallergenic brand available in the UK. It will give 3+ weeks of use while giving no heat spike.
SMARTER - By choosing the HONA gel system you are future proofing you and your salon. Developing an allergy to your current gel system can be costly as you will need to rebrand. A hypoallergenic system like ours will greatly reduce the chances of you developing an allergy - future proofing yourself.
100% transparency - HONA will not only be able to tell you the exact day your product was created but the name of the person who created it along with the exact location. This knowledge combined with the 100% transparent label means you can fact check all our claims.
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Overall rating: 4.8773584 / 5 from 106 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The HONA Etching Tool is a precision-crafted stainless steel tool designed for versatile use on nails and SwiftTips. Customers find it a game changer for etching, offering a safer, stronger, and smarter alternative to traditional files. The tool comes with various grit pads for different etching needs.
Summary topics
- Precision Etching Tool: 55%
- Etching Game Changer: 10%
- Nail Etching: 10%
Review topics: ["quality","design","shape","issues","work","tool","game changer","nails","files","idea","nail plate","prep","retention","pads","clients","tips"].
Review highlights
- "This etching tool is an absolute game changer!" —
- "Helps no end with nail prep as you can get right in all the corners and prep the nails perfectly." —
- "This was a great buy, it’s such a great tool, gets right into the side of your nail bed." —
Reviews
Love love love
"I have gone from cheap buffing blocks to this and I don’t know how I ever coped before. It is just so ergonomic to get into the edges and cuticle area which blocks never would. It is great for swift tips to etch the inside. A great investment and comes with a generous amount of etching pads"
game changer!!
"Absolute game changer! I couldn’t live without this tool now, it’s made prep SO easy"
Amazing
"The secret to amazing prep! I don’t know that I’d do without it 🤍"
Incredible
"The best tool, honestly don’t know how I did nails without this. It changes the game when it comes to retention"
Amazing
"I love this tool, I have just started using it and it works amazingly. It improves retention by a lot and makes the prep a lot easier"
Everyone needs this tool
"Great tool to have in your kit"
The best!!!
"I absolutely love this little tool and the grit pads. It works effortlessly on the nails with no pressure needed. My only regret is i didnt order it sooner"
Perfect for nail prep!
"Excellent tool for etching the nails. It’s so handy to get into the edges of nails!"
Love this
"Absolutely fantastic tool, easy to use and really effective, really helps get into those side walls! Love and absolutely recommend it!"