Question: are nail drills bad for your nails?
Answer: The only time it is okay to use the drill on your nails is to shorten them, clean under the free edge and to create a well for a back fill. ... NAILS SHOULD NEVER BE FILED OFF with a drill, (Electric file) or ripped off. These are just a couple of the major causes of nail damage, thinning and weakening of the natural nail.