Here’s the million-dollar question: What is a drill bit? For a newbie, it can be puzzling since you have to keep up with a lot of nail products and techniques. The beginning can be challenging. It’s a heady mixture of excitement and cluelessness, especially when you’re in the mood to work with a new e-file.
iGel Beauty is here to help you out on your drill-ema! We have already run through the ins and outs of an e-file. Now it’s time for you to understand the essence of a drill bit.
What is a Drill Bit?
A drill bit is a rotating nail file that you place on your nail drill to function as an automatic buffing machine. It’s a crucial piece to complete your e-file; it won’t work correctly without the drill bit.
Drill bits are used to shave off or remove nail polish off your nails. It comes in a variety of sizes, shapes, and grits. Although you may be surprised at how a small piece of metal can make such a big difference in your nails, you must understand how it works.
Drill bits create friction, which helps remove nail polish quickly. Drill bits can remove nail paint 2-4 weeks old, depending on the pace and frequency with which it is used.
The drill bits from iGel Beauty are easy to disinfect because they are acetone-proof. The usual size is 3/32, but you can only use 1/8 for a specialized nail drill. Therefore, the 3/32 drill bit size is the most excellent option since it’s the general size for e-files. Of course, with good care and usage, the drill bit can last a long time.
THERE ARE SEVEN TYPES OF DRILL BITS:
1. Barrel
2.Typhoon
3. 5 in 1
4. L Smooth Top
5. Tornado
6. Cone
7. Mandrel
DRILL BITS HAVE THREE TYPES OF COATINGS:
1. Titanium
2. Diamond
3. Purple
DRILL BITS HAVE THREE BASIC TEXTURES:
1. Fine
2. Medium
3. Coarse
Types of Drills:
1. THE BARRELS
The Barrels functions: It polishes nails to have a healthy shine, pushes back circles, and stimulates the growth of the nail.
- Edge: Blunt, can-shaped.
- Product removal: dip powder, gel, backfill cutting.
- Smoothing: surface for top application.
Large Barrel Coarse – It’s a traditional barrel with a coarse texture.
Large Barrel Fine – It’s a traditional barrel with a Fine texture.
- For prepping the surface for top application.
- For removing lifting areas without damaging them.
- The Large Barrel Fine is used for shortening dip powder, acrylic, and backfill cutting.
Large Barrel Medium – It’s a traditional barrel with a Medium texture.
- Similar to Fine, it is great for prepping the surface for top application.
- The Large Barrel Medium is used for removing lifting areas without damaging them.
2. THE TYPHOON
Functions: This drill bit will remove any nail product that it will touch.
- Edge: rounded tip, paraboloid
- Product removal: dip powder, gel, and acrylic
- Smoothing: surface for top application
Typhoon Coarse
- Use this drill bit if you want to remove products: dip powder, gel, and acrylic instantly.
- The Typhoon Coarse is used for reshaping the nails.
Typhoon Fine
- The Typhoon Fine drill bit is used for cleaning the cuticle areas.
- It is used for prepping the top application.
Typhoon Medium
- The Typhoon Medium is used to safely remove dip powder, gel, acrylic, and backfills swiftly.
3. THE 5 IN 1
Functions: It’s a multitasking tool that removes gel, acrylic, and powder.
- Edge: Rounded, can-shaped.
- All in 1: Can clean the cuticle areas, prepare the nail bed, shape and shorten nails, smoothen the surface, and do under nail cleaning.
- Features: It has a tapered edge that can protect you from burning and cutting.
Levels of grit:
- 5 in 1 Fine – The 5 in 1 Fine is the smoothest grit of all.
- 5 in 1 Medium – The 5 in 1 Medium has a medium level of grit.
- 5 in 1 Coarse – The 5 in 1 Coarse has the toughest grit of all.
4. THE L SMOOTH TOP
Functions: Protects skin and cuticle areas from damage and provides excellent c-curve contouring.
- Edge: Round, can-shaped (L-shaped)
- Smoothing: surface for top application.
L Smooth Top Coarse
- The Coarse drill bit is stronger than the others. It can be used to remove dip powder, gels, and backfill cutting.
L Smooth Top Fine
- For shortening acrylic, dip powder, and backfill cutting.
- For removing lifting areas on the nails.
- For surface work such as smoothening and prepping for top application.
L Smooth Top Medium
- For removing gel nails, dip powder, backfill cutting, and excess products.
- Preparing/smoothing the surface for top application.
L Smooth Top XXXC – round top features skin protection, prevents damage to the cuticles, providing a sharp c-curve.
- Quickly removes and smoothens surface work, shaping, shortening, and backfill cutting. It’s perfect for removing dip nails, gel, and acrylic.
5. THE TORNADO
Functions: This drill bit can remove three layers of nail products in a breeze.
- Edge: Rounded Tip, paraboloid
- Removes products quickly and efficiently.
- Works well with higher RPM.
Cone Shape Medium-This drill bit is used for nail cleaning, shaping nails, backfill cutting, and sidewall work.
- Edge: Rounded Tip, cone (slimmer than paraboloid)
Long Life Sanding Mandrel- required to use with a sanding band. The sanding band slips over and is excellent for surface work such as prepping and smoothing nail beds. Design for long-lasting usage.
- Edge: Curved, can-shaped
Easy-Off Mandrel-required to use with a sanding band. The sanding band slips over the mandrel bit. A sanding band is excellent for surface work such as prepping and smoothing nail beds. It’s easy to take off.
- Edge: Curved, can-shaped
What is your preference, Coarse or Medium?
The answer is based on what will best fit your needs and where you feel most at ease. Coarse is a superior option for speed for more experienced users. For safety, however, it needs skill and precision. We recommend using a Medium or Fine grit with rounded edges for safety for those just starting as a nail tech or training.
For natural nails, we recommend the Fine bit if it’s your first time. Professionals typically utilize the Medium or Coarse bit for natural nails because altering them can be time-consuming and inconvenient. More traditional methods, which use three to four distinct drill bits, may be used by nail technicians with years of experience.
How do I connect the drill bit to the nail drill?
1. Rotate the dummy drill bit clockwise to remove it. An unlocked icon will appear.
2. Insert your preferred drill bit.
3. Lastly, rotate the silver part of the E-File counter-clockwise to secure your drill bit.
