Drills are way quicker and more convenient but files are the best way to go if you don't want to damage your nail beds an don't mind seating around that extra time it takes.
files definitely! drills are too harsh and can be un higienic its takes a bit longer but the results and the quality of ur natural nail r so much better...
I have a glass nail file which I think is a great investment, especially if you do your nails a lot. I got mine at Sephora for around 10-15 dollars I think.
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Dec 27, 2012
Everlasting K.
What's your opinion on nail drills? Or do it old fashion way with nail file?
Dec 27, 2012
Shelley W.
I have a drill and since I'm not trained on it I learned the hard way ( thin nail beds). I'll stick with the old fashion nail file.lol
Dec 27, 2012
Payton K.
I prefer nail file (:
Dec 27, 2012
Stacey H.
Drills are way quicker and more convenient but files are the best way to go if you don't want to damage your nail beds an don't mind seating around that extra time it takes.
Dec 27, 2012
Everlasting K.
I did it the old old school way...and I finally ordered a drill. But that's what im afraid of is ruining the nail bed :(
Dec 29, 2012
Katherine R.
files definitely! drills are too harsh and can be un higienic its takes a bit longer but the results and the quality of ur natural nail r so much better...
Dec 30, 2012
Indie M.
I have a glass nail file which I think is a great investment, especially if you do your nails a lot. I got mine at Sephora for around 10-15 dollars I think.
Dec 30, 2012
Tessa S.
What the heck is a Nail Drill? That sounds scary.... and painful!