Essential Drill bits every nail technician Need

What are Dust-A-side bits?

Since nail drills can sometimes create a lot of dust this can be rather dangerous to the eyes and face. Therefore, this new drill bit makes the dust from the nail to the side instead of in your face, making it a much safer tool to use. Dust can be very distracting for the technician especially if it goes in their eyes this can make it quite uncomfortable to do nails. This drill bit however ensures no dust will go near your eyes and instead drift away from your face. This type of drill bit is also much gentler on the skin and so is much more suitable for clients who have more sensitive feelings in their nails and fingers. Also, these nail drill bits remove the risk and discomfort the client feels when breathing in the dust particles as the dust is pushed downwards. The drill not only removes gel polish off your nails but also gives the nail a professional finish and glossy look.

What does a cylinder bit do?

This type of drill bit can also be referred to as a barrel drill bit as it is used for surface work, cutting down acrylics due to their extremely sharp corners. It should be noted that this type of nail drill bit should not be used in the cuticle area where the skin is soft and sensitive as it can cut the skin quite easily and cause pain for the client. This bit is made so that it does not overheat and can take off gel polish much quicker than other bits. These types of bits are also effective for French manicures or round shaping of the nail.

What is a needle bit?

A needle bit also known as an under-the-nail cleaning bit is quite essential for nail technicians. This nail bit is for those wanting to perfect their nails, allowing them to get into tight spaces and make their nails precise. It helps a lot with cleaning under the nail, removing dirt or access to acrylic, and also helps to shape and clean up the cuticles. This bit can also be used for style and design as some technicians have used this for making holes in the nails and putting accessories in them such as small delicate chains. This bit is also made of tungsten carbide material and which makes it much less likely to rust and therefore lasts much longer than other types of bits.

What are safety bits?

Safety bits are essential for nail technicians nowadays, especially beginners but also for the client. These are used to make cuticle work much safer and pain-free. They have a round head so that the cuticle is able to be easily reached without damaging the nail. This bit is also helpful for those wanting to remove their gel polish and also normal polish without the need for so many chemicals and acetone and removes it much quicker.