We've already talked about using your nail with dab rigs, but before you commit to one nail, it's good to be familiar with the other types of nails available:
Quartz Nails: Domed-shaped quartz nails are standard with almost all dab rigs. However, they are not a great long-term solution since they can break very easily.
Adjustable Nail: Adjustable nails are also dome-shaped but are a crowd favorite because they can easily adjust to any sized dab rigs.
Universal Nail: Like adjustable nails, universal nails can adjust to any size or shape joints but can be used without a dome.
Daisy Nail: Daisy nails are usually quartz, which is more durable than glass or ceramic—plus, they're easier to clean.
Sidearm Nail: Sidearm nails are made of sturdy titanium and intend to keep the heat away from your face. This is good if you don't want the 700-degree Fahrenheit heat too close to you as you dab.
Banger Nails: A quartz nail that works well with carb caps.
Honey Bucket: A honey bucket nail is a hybrid between banger nails and vapor domes with a removable arm.
Electronic Nails: Ideal for those who don't want to use torches.
However, there's something so classic about using nails. They're inexpensive and small—so all you have to do is ensure that you buy a nail of the right size for your rig and heat it with a torch.