The best drill speeds for every step of your nails.
1. Product Removal — 25-35K RPM
Need to remove gel polish or acrylics fast and smooth?
Turn up the speed! High RPMs make removal quicker and easier without overheating the nail.
2. Cuticle Prep with a Flame Bit – 12-15K RPM
When cleaning up the cuticle area, a medium speed is your best friend. It gives you better control and keeps the work neat and safe.
3. Cuticle Polishing – 5-7K RPM
Time to smooth things out! A low speed is perfect for polishing the cuticle and making the skin look soft and clean.
PRO Tip
If your drill doesn’t show exact speeds, no stress! Just eyeball it.
Say your drill maxes out at 35K RPM — turning it all the way up is full speed. Halfway is around 17K, and a third of the way is about 10K.
You don’t need to be exact, just get close to the recommended speed.
Work smarter, not harder!