Reddit mentions of Makartt Nail Drill Electric Nail File Machine JD700 Professional 30000RPM Manicure Drill for Acrylic Nails Remove Gel Polish Poly Nail Extension Gel B-01

https://www.amazon.com/JD700-Professional-30000RPM-100V-110V-Vibration/dp/B01JRGPH46/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?keywords=nail+drills+for+acrylic+nails&qid=1567097113&s=gateway&sprefix=nail+d&sr=8-8

I have a love this one. I like what comes with it. IMO, all the drill bits are the same. I like to use the sanding bands on low to go around my nail to shave down the powder around the cuticle area, then turn the speed up a little to quickly go over the entire nail.
Then I’ll switch it to a smooth top bit to really buff out any imperfections, smooth everything out. Finally I use cuticle bit just to hit one more time at the cuticle line and sides of the nail and also to get the inside of the nail Incase any powder dried in there when dipping.
Take your time! Especially the first few times you use it. It’s a little hard with your opposite hand.
Once you have a feel for it and feel comfortable then you can adjust the speeds.

Ooh, acrylics are no joke with the setting up time. I tried once with a KISS kit and gave right up. One day I'll give it a shot with decent products.😂

I get my supplies from nail supply stores, Amazon, Ebay, craft stores (for tiny detail brushes), or brands I find on instagram. I shop at LUXAPOLISH for gel and ombre brushes and TheGelBottleInc for builder gels, builder in a bottle (amazing for growing natural nails), gel polishes, and forms.

My nail drill that I've had for several years and kicks ass is from Amazon. I also get my ceramic and cuticle bits from there as well.

https://www.amazon.com/JD700-Professional-30000RPM-100V-110V-Vibration/dp/B01JRGPH46/ref=sr_1_20_sspa?keywords=electric+nail+file&qid=1565718279&s=gateway&sr=8-20-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMVo5SzMyTlhGRENaJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzE1NTA5MjNHRUcxUVhHM1lXWSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzg0NDI2MldERjFMR1dLMVYyViZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX210ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Hope this helps!!

Matte top coat: Perfect Summer Matte Top Coat Gel... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014A3VGKA?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Stripes on middle finger were done with striping tape: Beaute Galleria 30 Mixed Colors... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JQM5J72?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Cuticle oil: Bliss Kiss Simply Pure Cuticle &... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DYMYY2G?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Golden polish: Elite99 Gel Polish Soak Off UV... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017OWPD9E?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Base coat: Beetles No Wipe Gel Top Coat and... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F12SZDS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Ball point tool used for design draw on ring finger: Yimart 20PCS Nail Art Design... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X6BCY7K?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Tool disinfectant: Barbicide Disinfectant 16oz Conc https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00415UVTK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Uv/LED lamp: SUNUV 24W UV Light LED Nail Dryer... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JGG5CH4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Nail drill: Makartt JD700 Professional... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JRGPH46?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Base color 044: Gel Nail Polish Gift Set, 12 Pcs,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075SBNVJ5?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Done at home. Took too long b/c I decided to have a snack :\

Anyways:

Nail prep: Removed all of the old nails like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMLH9twDDJs

Hell yes I used the clippers and they came off like "ping!" with no nail tearing or breaking. It was awesome.

I didn't use acetone to remove. I just used my Makartt Nail Drill + Dust Collector to file down the existing gel and leave a layer of gel that has no lifting.

Eponychium gently pushed back to increase nail estate, and expose cuticle. Cuticle removed with a diamond drill bit and the natural nail was abraised using that bit gently.

I used 99% alcohol to dehydrate. No need to buy an expensive dehydrator. I use Mia Secret Acid Free Nail Primer (3+ week stick time). Two layers.

Then follow up with a Born Pretty base coat just for a tacky base layer.

Next, I used these nail forms to shape out a coffin. It actually has that shape.

I used IBD Natural II in a super thin layer and filed and shaped those before adding the glitter. Thick enough for color, but thin enough that it is not supportive. No apex.

The glitter was bought from AliExpress seller beautystock365

Glitter was applied by dipping a basic brush into some builder gel set aside for the purpose of glitter (you will kill the whole container if you use a glitter infected brush in a full container!) and patting down on the nail. The gel doesn't move at all in this method when thicky packed so you can reduce how many times your hand goes in the lamp.

Once fully cured, they were capped using the glitter infected IBD clear gel. Little pieces of mylar were added in the capping layers for a 3D shift effect.

Once capped, shaped and filed, nails were coated with Naio Nails Mega Gloss for shine. I had ordered some Gelish, but I think I got some fake shit.

The accent nail: regular gel polish was marbled onto the nail matching the colors used from the glitter. The design was cured, and polygel + mega gloss was applied to create a strong adherence layer for the 1.2 mm AB stones I ordered from eBay (I'm still waiting for my shipment from aliexpress :|). The order is cure color gel > add base coat + cure > polygel + mega gloss > put stones into wet gel and press down and cure > put gel around the sides so sharp corners don't cut you and cure. Bling.

So far, the nails have been on for two weeks with no lifting or breakage, so here's week 3 :D