Setting up a nail studio: equipment for one or more workstations
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Choose a lamp, nail drill, dust extractor and handrest for one or more manicure workstations. Compare Duo, Trio and Quattro by their actual contents.
Plan a manicure workstation around the treatments you perform and the equipment you already own. If you have a suitable lamp, a nail drill and dust extractor combination may be enough to complete your setup. If you are starting with an empty table, include space for the lamp and handrest too. This guide helps you combine equipment from our range without confusing an equipment package with everything needed for a treatment.
What belongs at the workstation? · Duo, Trio or Quattro · Multiple workstations
Four components with different functions
The UV/LED lamp cures nail products whose instructions permit use with the selected model. Check the prescribed combination, not just the wattage or UV/LED label. Including a lamp in an equipment set does not automatically make that set suitable for every gel system.
Choose the nail drill for your tasks and the appropriate bits. Check the handpiece, controls and supplied accessories. The same base unit may be offered with different handpieces, so read the complete model name. Our nail drill buying guide helps you assess these differences.
The dust extractor needs its own position on or in the table. Allow access to the filter and the clearances specified for the device. A separate nail drill does not automatically include integrated extraction. Plan dust collection, ventilation and cleaning separately.
A manicure cushion or handrest supports the position of the hand. A cushion on the tabletop and a raised rest are different types of support. Check the dimensions and layout before assuming that a lamp or extractor fits underneath. Do not position a rest where it covers an air opening.
When should you choose a Duo, Trio or Quattro?
The names indicate the number of products in a combination, but the actual list of components remains decisive. One Duo includes a lamp and drill; another includes a drill and extractor. Do not choose solely by product count.
| Combination | Contents | Starting point |
|---|---|---|
| Drill & Extraction Duo | EXO Silent SX7 + Momo P10 Pro | You are adding to a workstation that already has a lamp. |
| Manicure Start Trio | Ocho Nails X13 Plus + Activ Power J202 + Momo P10 Pro | You are comparing three separate devices for one table. |
| Brushless Comfort Quattro | Ocho Nails X13 Plus + EXO Silent SX7 + Momo P10 Pro + Momo Diamond ecru | You are also including a raised handrest in your layout. |
Explore the full range of nail studio sets and combinations for every composition. These include options with the Saeyang Marathon 3 Champion with H200 and the Ocho Nails X22. In the Marathon Wireless combination, Wireless refers only to the X22 lamp, not to the other equipment.
A lamp with an adapter or a battery?
An adapter-powered model may suit a fixed table. When you need to move the lamp without an attached cable, a battery becomes a relevant feature to compare. The X13 Plus and X22 differ in this respect. Read the Ocho Nails X13 Plus and X22 comparison before deciding on your layout. Do not assume an unspecified battery runtime, and plan the connections for the other devices separately.
Preparing two, three or four identical workstations
First make a specific component list for one workstation, then multiply each item by the number of identical workstations. This makes it clear what each station receives. Three Quattro combinations, for example, contain twelve listed products, not three devices.
| Workstations | Of each component | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 lamp, 1 drill, 1 extractor, 1 handrest | 4 products |
| 2 | 2 of each listed component | 8 products |
| 3 | 3 of each listed component | 12 products |
| 4 | 4 of each listed component | 16 products |
If the tables or treatments differ, do not automatically choose the same combination for every station. One may need an additional lamp, while another is only missing a handrest. Check the equipment you already own to avoid duplicate purchases.
What to check beyond the devices
An equipment package does not automatically contain gel, gel polish, every drill bit, instruments or cleaning supplies. Check both the combination list and the contents of each individual package. Select consumables according to your treatment system and the manufacturers’ instructions.
Measure the usable tabletop and allow for the client’s position, the technician’s working space and cable routing. Keep controls and filters accessible. For electrical connections and installation loads, follow the device instructions and seek advice from a qualified installer where needed. The number of products sold together does not establish what electrical connection is suitable.
Order precisely and add the right parts later
Keep a record of the full model names of the machine, handpiece, extractor and lamp. This helps when looking for a Saeyang part, a Momo accessory or a suitable addition later. Check model-specific compatibility every time. Current prices and availability are shown on the product or combination pages; this guide deliberately avoids a fixed total that could become outdated.
Does every Duo contain a lamp?
No. Lamp & Drill Duo contains a lamp and drill; Drill & Extraction Duo contains a drill and dust extractor. Read the specific contents.
Does a Quattro combination contain everything needed for a manicure treatment?
No. It contains the four named devices or support products, with their own packaging contents. Choose other supplies separately.
Is every device in Marathon Wireless cordless?
No. The name refers only to the battery-powered Ocho Nails X22 lamp.
How many products are in three identical Quattro combinations?
Twelve: three of each of the four listed components.
Can I assume every device fits underneath any handrest?
No. Check the dimensions, layout and required clearances of each component.