A Closer Look At The Most Popular Nail Drills
Whether you’re a nail technician or love doing your nails at home, a quality nail drill will be one of the most important pieces of kit making up your professional nail supplies.
Why? Nail drills are your answer to creating the perfect manicure or pedicure. Generally, they have a multitude of uses – smoothing, shaping, cleaning and more, but it can be confusing to know which drill to choose. You can either use a nail drill on its own, or to shape your nails before smoothing any last inconsistencies with a nail file.
What do you need to consider when buying a nail drill?
A nail drill consists of a handpiece and the drill bit. The bits rotate against the nail, and come in many interchangeable varieties designed for different tasks. Nail drills are usually categorized based on a couple of factors. These are the rotational speed, measured in RPM (revolution per minute) – ideally, you’re looking for 10,000 rpm or more, and bit heads.
Practicing Good Hygiene:
You should never neglect proper hygiene with your drill bits, even if they are only used on yourself. Clean and sterilize drill bits after every procedure. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions or scrub with a brush and rinse with soapy water. Acetone works well for dissolving particles and dust, and don’t forget to wipe over the handpiece with a soft cloth.
Now that’s a bit clearer, time for me to test out the best selling drills on the market!
1) Makartt Nail Drill Machine
What Makes It Great
Markartt are synonymous with top quality nail products, and this professional grade drill is no different. Capable of a super speedy 30,000rpm that’s controlled by a foot pedal, with a clear digital display, and a comfortably low level of vibration, this is a good looking drill. It comes with three drill bits which are really easy to fit. The handpiece is light and very maneuverable. This would look great in any salon, but is equally suited to DIY manis.
Where It Could Be Improved
Although it doesn’t mention this in the instructions, I feel that this drill needs a while to break in. Initially I ran it for two hours and it just got better and better.
Makartt Nail Drill Machine 30000RPM Efile Electric Nail Drill Remove Nail Gel Polish Extension Gel Professional Manicure Drill Mothers Day...
- ❤Quiet & Vibration Free Motor: With high precision & high torque, Makartt nail drill adopt Japanese CE Certificate bearings, truly achieve low noise low vibration and low heat. Design with ventilation for reducing the hand piece temperature. Optional speed (0-30000rmp)which is easy to adjust and shows speed signal on the motor. Meet your multiple manicures from a simple trim to remove nail extension gel. (Please note that it fit US plug, 35W, 100V-110V only, can't be used under 220-240V.
2) MelodySusie Portable Nail Drill
What Makes It Great
This pretty-in-pink drill from MelodySusie is a neat, gorgeously slimline model. A button easily controls the 20,000rpm speed, and it’s designed to be low noise, low vibration and have smart heat dissipation. It slips neatly into any bag, and has case of 6 bits and 6 sanding bands included. Because of its compact portability, this is ideal for the DIY nail fan. Although I’m right handed, this is apparently suitable for either hand.
Where It Could Be Improved
The cable could do with being a fraction longer, although this is easily resolved with an extension cable.
MelodySusie Compact Portable Electric Nail Drill - Light Electrical Professional Nail File Kit For Acrylic, Gel Nails, Manicure Pedicure Polishing...
- Multifunctional: Designed with 6 kinds of metal bits (also works with all kinds of 3/32” shank bits) and 6 sanding bands, which are used for grinding, carving, cutting, polishing for all nail arts as well as cuticle removal.
3) Tesoky Nail Drill Bits Set
What Makes It Great
Very similar to the MelodySusie model, but coming with many more extras – 6 different shank drills bits, 6 sanding bands and 5 manicure bits. With forward and reverse, low vibration and low heat, this is a slightly heavier duty model than the previous one and would be ideal for either a professional salon or keen amateur. I found this one very comfortable to hold for a long time, and it did everything I asked of it without complaint.
Where It Could Be Improved
It would be even better if Tesoky had designed this drill to be cordless. But I guess you can’t have it all!
Electric Nail Drill Bits Set, Upgraded Portable Electric Nail File Set Machine for Acrylic Nails Gel Nails Kit, Efile Nail...
- UPGRADED PROFESSIONAL NAIL DRILL SET: The sets with 6 different shank drills bits, 6 sanding bands and 5 Manicure bits(Exclusive offers). It is can be used for manicure, pedicure, polishing and removing excess cuticles, or pets nail beauty and so on. Good choice for both home and salon use. it also can be use on small leather goods, wood and wall carving, punching and sanding.
4) Jiasheng Professional Rechargeable Nail Drill
What Makes It Great
This super chic model can reach the dizzying speed of 30,000rpm with 2 directions for left or right-handed user. Cordless, rechargeable and with a neat black case, this little baby can work hard for 6 full hours in between charges, and I didn’t experience any loss on power during this time. Included are 7 bits, 3 files, 100 sanding bands and more!
Where It Could Be Improved
Although lightweight, this is quite a chunky handpiece. I have fairly small hands and found it comfy, but it does take a bit of getting used to.
Professional Rechargeable Electirc Acrylic Nail Drill Machine 30000rpm Portable Nail File Cordless Grinder Tool with Ceramic Acrylic Nail Drill Kit...
- UPGRADE HANDPIECE: This portable handpiece with heat emission hole for efficient heat dissipation. The flexible extension with handpiece is convenient for operation
- QUIET & SMOOTH: This efile with high quality bearing and motor makes the nail drill low noise, low heat and low vibration
5) Cadrim Electric Nail Drill
What Makes It Great
Capable of a decent 20,000rpm, this drill is very quiet, with low vibration and great heat dissipation. Although the design of this drill is pretty mundane, its performance is anything but. Highly versatile, a set of 6 drills and sanding bands is included. The grip on the handpiece means that it feels nice and secure in your hand, and I was able to use this almost continuously for a good few hours.
Where It Could Be Improved
I would prefer it if the control box had a digital display showing the speed. Next time, Cadrim.
Electric Nail Drill Cadrim Nail Drill Machine Nail File Drill Set Kit for Acrylic Nails Gel Nail Glazing Nail Drill...
- MULTI-USE: Made with high quality metal. Carving, Engraving, Routing, Grinding, Sharpening, Sanding, Polishing, even carving deep into the glass, without the drill or converter overheating.
- SPEED ADJUSTMENT: Being applied gel, acrylic, glass, natural nails or silk wrap artificial nails.
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