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How Do I Choose the Best Manicure Drill?

A. Rohlandt
A. Rohlandt

When choosing the best manicure drill, you should keep a few things in mind. The first consideration is whether it's for professional use or home use and how often you will use it. You should also decide whether you want a battery-operated manicure drill or one that uses a power outlet. The size and weight of the drill and the vibration and sound levels can also be important considerations. Manicure drills also use different bits, so when choosing a drill you should get one that has the bits you'll need or that uses standard sized bits.

The most important consideration when buying a manicure drill is whether you'll use it on a daily basis, and whether it's for personal use or professional use. If you plan to use the manicure drill on a daily basis and professionally, you need a professional-quality drill that is durable and that has specialized bits. If the drill is for occasional or personal use only, you might settle for a standard drill without the specialized bits for gel or acrylic nails.

A manicure done with artificial nails.
A manicure done with artificial nails.

These tools can either be plugged into an outlet or run from a battery. If you plan to use the drill only occasionally, then a battery operated model should be fine, but if you plan to use it continually you may want to opt for one that plugs in. Battery-operated models usually run for about two hours on a fully charged battery, so keep the length of use in mind before you commit yourself to a specific type of manicure drill.

Manicure drills can feature bits for filing, buffing and smoothing the nails.
Manicure drills can feature bits for filing, buffing and smoothing the nails.

The best manicure drills are both small and lightweight. You'll find that size and weight vary greatly between the different models and brands, so try to find a model that will be comfortable for you to use. A drill that is too big or too heavy could prove difficult to use properly.

Vibration and sound levels are considerations that are often forgotten but are equally important when choosing the best manicure drill. A drill that runs quietly will be best, so try to look for a model that offers low noise levels. All manicure drills vibrate to some extent, but the lower the vibration levels, the easier it will be to use.

The fingernails are typically cleaned and soaked during the manicuring process.
The fingernails are typically cleaned and soaked during the manicuring process.

Make sure that the drill has all the attachments you need, such as filing, buffing, and smoothing bits. If you decide to buy a drill with only a few attachments, make sure that the size is standard so that finding the correct bits will be easy. It also helps if the bits are easy to change.

You may want to opt for a manicure drill that has several speed settings. Being able to use different speeds could make the drill easier to use, especially if you are just learning how to use one. Some models have speed controls on the unit itself that make it easy to change speeds while using the drill, and this is another handy feature to look for.

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    • A manicure done with artificial nails.
      A manicure done with artificial nails.
    • Manicure drills can feature bits for filing, buffing and smoothing the nails.
      By: markos86
      Manicure drills can feature bits for filing, buffing and smoothing the nails.
    • The fingernails are typically cleaned and soaked during the manicuring process.
      By: Photographee.eu
      The fingernails are typically cleaned and soaked during the manicuring process.