Advice On Nail Drills and Bits

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Published 2015-09-24
Suzie shares her knowledge and experience in choosing a Nail Drill, and the Bits she uses to create her nails.

0:27 Price point of Drills
0:48 RPM is important
2:33 Features Suzie looks for in a Drill
3:19 Hand Piece
4:41 Don't Use a Drill from a Hardware Store on Nails
4:57 Bits
5:11 Mandrel and Arbor Band
5:36 Carbide Bit
6:25 Carbide Safety Bit
7:12 Diamond Bit
7:35 'French' Bit
8:29 Football Bit

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All Comments (21)
  • PLEASE do an updated efile video talking about your favorite ones on the market now! Have you used the new digital one from Young Nails? I wish more were digital like that. Thank you so much! 💕
  • @TheNetymags
    So first I have to tell you the hilarious comment my hubby made. He is off in his corner but can hear your video. You start naming the prices for your drills and all of a sudden I hear " oh my god I've never paid that much for a drill!" After I start breathing again from my outburst of laughter I explain the difference for him! Poor guy. Thanks for that moment! Next I just want to say thank you for the video. I have never used a drill for nails. We learned to do nails with a hand file. Yup I'm that old! Now I'm so allergic to acrylics that I can't even do a simple polish over them. I stick to gels. That being said could you do a video on nail lights. I have only ever used a 36 watt uv light but I have been wanting to change to a Led light. But I'm confused on the wattage. Thanks for any help!
  • It's crazy how far things have come, when I started out in 1998 my drill cost 900 dollars! I love your videos Suzie, so informative!!
  • Susie, we need an updated version for this tour of video. Loved your inexpensive e file review but now I’m looking for the right efile to invest in but I don’t know where to go
  • @lshcrz90
    Omg you have saved me!! I am still a student and have fallen in love with the nail world. I recently started doing my mother's, sister's, as well as my own. This video could not have been more helpful! Thank you so much, I enjoy all of your videos! 💜💜💜
  • @MariaTheCryptid
    I've never had acrylic or gel or anything special done to my nails in my life and I've never had any interest in any of it before but now I've found Suzie and I just adore her and I'm currently bingeing all her videos.
  • @kaytillie
    it would be awesome to see like an unedited video of you just working on someone's nails. Just like what you do on a daily basis
  • @gabrielledo909
    I'm very thankful for your enthusiastic, passionate guidance. I've watched your videos in the past because I was in beauty school at the time. I stopped for a while, but now since i'm doing manis and pedis, going back to your content is like a wonderful, gentle breeze.
  • Thank you Ms Suzie for the enlightenment when it comes to nail drills/bits. I am just starting to learn how to do nails in order to do mine & my daughter's at home. We live in an area where there is no real call for Nail Techs & I refuse to drive over an hour just for fills or repairs. Since I enjoy learning how to do new things & doing nail designs, this is right up my alley.
  • @Lewbify
    I don't need to watch any info on drills, I've been using them for 6 years, I just thoroughly enjoy the way you teach. So calm and collected, thanks for the video xo
  • @chibiKATANA
    Thank you so much in giving a very detailed explanation about drill motors and drill bits this is by far the most informative video about it.
  • @fosmou1
    You are the most communicative teacher i ever saw. Amazing knowledge side by side with gorgeous energy.
  • @meganmoore4965
    I loved how you explained the uses of the bits but as a novice I was curious as to when you would need to get new bits, and what to look for for wear and tear of the bits?
  • Very helpful. I've already purchased a drill for my nail studio "Ameliorer Nail Studio & Spa" and boy am I glad to know it is within the parameters you've mentioned. Thanks a mil Suzie
  • @SaharaLaraa
    I'm in the process of getting back into the beauty business again after a few years and couldn't remember a few things. But you, have made everything so much easier for me and I have learned so many new things from you. Thank you so much for you videos. You help and inspire so many people 😘
  • @LoriVanPelt
    i was reading about the football drill bit... apparently it is used for cleaning under the acrylic nail ( that extends past the fingertip) when soap and water won't cleanse away the dirt and debris (usually used on people coming in for a refill)... just thought i would throw that out for people who were wondering.... :)
  • @joyfranklin7245
    Hi Suzie!! I really loved this video! I have to tell you, with some embarrassement, that I bought that $50.00 dollar drill! But it came with all those drill bits and you were so informative about how to use them! I LOVED that. As I have told you before, I do not do nails professionally, only my own and I have found it quite sufficient for me and I use it only occasionally. But thank you so much for the great information!
  • hi Suzie I love your videos as they are very helpful, so thank you! I just purchased my first efile "medicool" at Sally Beauty Supply and this was $133.00 with 20,000 RPM and it does my nails great. It doesn't stop even on the lowest speed (for the acrylic filing), I'm surprised even after your comment on getting at least a 25,000. But, all is good even after doing a fill on my moms nails. I'm also looking at going back to school for this even being as old as I am. You are such an inspiration!! I definitely needed info on bits and this was awesome.
  • is there any chance you can do a video like this but talking about the products you use for acrylics and which powders you use / which ones are the best?
  • @lizzybhouston
    HI, Can you please LIST the BRANDS of the DRILLS shown PLEASE. :)