Beetles Gel Nail Kit 600Pcs Long Coffin Nail Tips with Pink Gel Polish Top Coat,15 Sizes Soft Clear Press on Nails 5 In 1 Nail Glue Uv Lamp Easy Nail Extension Set for Women

I should start this with I am 58 years old and have been wearing nails and acrylic etc since the age of 14 and painted my own nails before that … so … I am not shy about telling the truth - these are fail proof .. I fully expected it to be a disaster - a flop - a trash can deposit .. and another purchase to add to my nail collection that somehow left me underwhelmed…A few weeks ago I removed all my gel and still noticed a lot of damaged nail bed (not my own doing)…and noticed my thumb had a crack in the sidewall pretty deep so I embraced it took nippers and cut my nail all the way down. And below the edge of my finger. I could’ve left it nobody would’ve seen it my nails are relatively short (professional length)…so on a twitch I cut all of them down YES so short the tips of my fingers were sore for about 3-4 days .. sometimes an impulse proves we’re not always the brightest crayon in the box .. but .. like hair it’s just nails they do grow..so by the end of the night I decided I can’t have naked nails they feel weird and vulnerable ..so I took the tips out (they’re full cover)matched them 100% sidewall to sidewall added PH Bond, a super thin coat of the nail gel (which is what is used for glue)..I purchased pre etched - didn’t want dust in my mani went to town at lightening speed and slapped them on - did I have some air bubbles .. yup, I opted for that instead of flooding my cuticles with gel which causes lifting and even removed one tip (because it was crooked) by cutting it off and using a med grit nail file quickly filed the nail right off left a tiny layer because gel loves to stick to get and figured it would be my test to see compared to the others did it pop or break… the kit included the little light to cure it after they were on I cured them in my gelish pro lamp for appx another 30-60 seconds - the kit also included a great nail file and tip clippers .. here’s where I screwed up I put them on then chopped them down to barely past my finger tip .. and then filed the edges ever so slightly to square them off ..I am 2 weeks out they look great and they’re growing I was on travel all week and forgot to pack a emergency repair kit and light and didn’t need it and got tons of compliments…I am not good about wearing gloves and wash dishes at least twice a day etc. so this morning I was looking at them and figured they still look too good to take the time to redo my nails - but wanting a different look I buffed the surface smoothed the cuticle getting as tight as I could with the cuticle wth the same color and some glitter for accents and topped the others with Izzy Wizzie Let’s Get Busy on the others base color in the picture is DND Great Smoky Mountain accents (thumbs and ring fingers have a layer of DND Snow Way.. a fresh look perfect for Spring .. pics attached .. super strong no structure get etc needed no etching under tip needed no buffing surface of nail prior to polish application needed …was I disappointed in this purchase?Nope - love it!!! The big extra is the kit gives you everything you need minus the polish .. you can’t buy a basic mani for 20 this will make several sets and there are about 13 nail sizes from very tiny to wider and with the numerous sizes I discovered my nail beds are not the same on both hands very slight differences .. so it’s worth it .. they’re not thick / brittle / heavy / soft (as are some press ons they get worn in the edges and some are “gummy” there were some whiners saying there are too many small nails can’t use them all and it’s wasteful - I would argue that the price is so insanely affordable you’re not wasting it or losing anything and I’ve read you can buy specific sizes individually from Beetles so any complaints are simply not valid!!! Get the starter kit so many shapes and sizes to choose from - and so much money to be saved from the out of control salon pricing - and the reasons I’ve divorced the salon are too many and too lengthy to get into here … suffice it to say saving 200 give or take a month is fabulous and I’m no longer annoyed by the signs of the last 20 asking for all tips paid in cash .. ya .. I pay taxes on every penny I earn ..and tip in cash yes most of the time I do - but to be asked why my daughter doesn’t give her cash when I pay for it on my account - I was asked why don’t you have her give me cash and you pay your daughter back!!! So if none of this behavior insults you - spend your money at the salon .. I’ve done it for decades and I would still do it if I enjoyed it but the truth was sadly I finally realized I don’t enjoy it and doing my own has been a new little hobby that doesn’t cost much looks bomb withstands housework animal care and a 60 hour a week busy job with heavy computer work!! Don’t think about it just do it..I will get the square next time - pics included - 2 weeks old so now my mission is to see if they wear for yet another 2 weeks…my money is on YES!

I’ve gone back and forth going to salons and doing my own nails since the pandemic but I’ve always failed doing my own acrylics. I started getting gelx at the salons and loved how much better they held up and didn’t completely wreck my nails upon (improper, yes I know I’m a goofy goober) removal. These are the perfect dupe for at home gelx nails. And if you already have a bunch of crap at home bc your a part time DIY-er like myself it makes it that much simpler. Nice and easy, I purchased self leveling jelly polishes for the top and they came out gorgeous. Will definitely buy again once I run out.

I love this kit!! Although the medium length is pretty long. And I'm usually used to long nails but they were just a tad bit too long for me. I ended up getting the short almond length size and it is the perfect length! The first couple of times trying to glue the nail on was kind of hard. But you get the hand of it and the more you do them, the better you get. Mine have stayed on for about 2 to 3 weeks and I'm pretty rough with them. I love that I can do this from home and save money from going to get my nails done. I would definitely recommend this kit! The light that it comes with is pretty small, for individual nails. And I feel like it's hard to get under the light while trying to position your nail. I think I may buy a bigger light in the future but for now this one will do.

This review is specifically targeted to all the people who may read this in the future who have begun falling down the rabbit hole of wanting to do your nails at home and going through the painstaking research, and mentally debating with yourself if you’re going to commit to that bit.I’ll make this review as succinct as possible.Should you try this kit? Yes.Am I a professional nail technician? No.Should you still do your research and make sure you find products that work best for you? Absolutely.I’m like you. I wanted alternative products because I didn’t want to spend $100 for a more prestige brand (like Apres, for example) gel extension kit when I wasn’t sure how this new venture was going to go. I knew I couldn’t afford visiting a nail technician on the regular (sorry, no tea no shade, you guys deserve your pay, I just can’t budget in that cost < 3 ) so I had to make sure I picked products that worked for my skill level (aka: none) and weren’t going to make me feel guilty if I didn’t stick with the habit.Short answer to what you’re wondering is, YES, these are a good buy. The kit is cheap, the little lamp is good and mine worked out of the box just fine. It is just for flash curing, so you’ll need a bigger higher wattage UV lamp to full cure any gel you use. I learned that after buying all my supplies but I had an additional UV lamp in my possession already. I’m hoping that mentioning this saves someone else.The gel, or “nail glue” as the bottle calls itself, works fantastic. I haven’t had any issues with curing, or with my extensions staying on.The kit also comes with a cute little container of pearls and crystals. A fun addition I enjoy.The tips. The important part. The kit comes with plenty of sizes, I have bigger hands personally for a woman, so I was worried that maybe I’d have a hard time getting my fingers the right size tips in this kit and I personally did not have an issue. The strength of the tips seems totally durable to me. I work in the automotive field, and the length I went with was the perfect length where I wasn’t putting myself at risk during work. I’ve had my full set on for a few days now and I’ve sweat, had to pull, push, grab, pull, carry, etc etc and these haven’t budged so far. Not a chip, not a break, and not a single one is lifting.My application wasn’t perfect either, but the nails stay! Don’t feel so pressured to get it perfect if this is new to you too.The nail prep is so vital. This stuff works fantastic so long as you do your homework and prep properly! Take the time to do your cuticles and buff your nails and use the proper amount of “nail glue” and you’ll be fine and on your way to making nails you adore.Please give these a shot! I was really worried about the quality of the product when I first initially purchased this as I’m a firm believer in you get what you pay for; however I do think this kit is an awesome starter. I’m so glad I went through with buying Beetles.I hope this helps someone. Also definitely check out the actual gel polish sets Beetles sell if you want to pair these tips with a good amount of different nail polishes to try out.

Big learning curve

If you are a nail salon girl, these will not meet your expectations, if you are just starting and you want to try nail extensions for the first time, this is your product. Nails are nice, glue is really strong, little UV light is great, does the job.

Works perfectly, very easy to use

I spend $120 a month to get nails done. I like to keep mine minimal and this is worth it. I have a habit of either chewing or picking my nails & this is definitely a game changer. Get you some different shaped nail tips & viola!

There’s all the products you need for basic nail prep, I’d suggest getting pure acetone with it to melt the base of nail better. All the products are good for a start in at home nails. The nails might look a bit flat if you don’t make an apex or try getting the nails already built in with it.