Beetles Gel Nail Tips Easy Nail Extension Pre-etched Soft Gel Nail Tips Matte Medium Almond Nails 15 Size 240Pcs No Filing Needed Soak Off Diy Gell Tips Acrylic Nails False Press on Nail Tips

The are my favorite nails by far. If you want to read about why, skip to the end. If you care about the glue and making these last way longer, like crazy super forever long, that’s first.MAJOR TIPS SO THEY CAN LAST 2 weeks - a month:1. The Beetle’s glue is the best, hands down. I’ve tried all the major ones, even super glue, and the UV/LED Beetle’s is Queen. Lasts 2 weeksish for me, but with the occasional pop off. I’ve never used a glue that didn’t have that issue. That said…2. All nail glue sucks. There’s no way around it. Sorry. My issue is how hard it is to not get the stuff all over my fingers, nail beds, and the nail itself. It’s impossible for me to get the nail on straight without adjusting, especially if you don’t use mega long nails. SO, there’s ALWAYS bubbles for me with any glue, making me the years long mayor of Popoff City. Maybe it’s me, but since all glue is liquidy, I can never hold the nails in straight in place, at the right angle and pressure until they’re cured enough to stick on their own. MEGA MESS EVERY TIME. The devil always wins.3. …UNTIL I FOUND THE MIRACLE. Works every time. How did I not know about this??? Ok, so if you have to get glue, bet Beetle’s. If you want your nails to last pretty much forever… like, long enough to require an infill, easily 2, 3, 4 weeks with NO POPOFFS, chipping, or breaking, I’m about to rock your world. Baby, POLYGEL is the new glue.4. Ever heard of the Lazy Girl Method? That’s cool, I’m down, but it still requires meticulous drilling and filing underneath the nail extension so it isn’t unnaturally thick an blobby. Sometimes psh who’s for time for even that? Thus, I present to you…5. ⭐️THE SUUUPER LAZY LAZY GIRL METHOD⭐️Like the OG LGM, this requires clear full cover press on false nail tips so the lamp can cure the adhesive. So my adaptation is this- use polygel as glue. That’s enough, but don’t worry, there’s more. For me, a Major Game Changer.. Just a lil 1 - 1.5 carat blob scooped from the tube with the base of the nail you’re applying. Or, you can use a polygel brush and isopropyl alcohol as slip to do an even hearty coat to either nail. Either way, the natural nail should be fully coated once the nail is on. Apply the same principles you’d use for nail glue. Not no much, apply the nail at an angle and roll the nail on to evenly distribute the polygel without bubbles.My favorite part? The nail STICKS WHERE YOU PUT IT, so adjustments are NO PROBLEM and you basically don’t even have to hold the nail in place with your other hand under the lamp. As long as you don’t pick the nail up off your finger and instead gently rock it for bubble control, you’re golden. If you apply too much polygel or too much pressure, it’ll ooze out the sides and under the fingertip, just like glue. So don’t. But with the thick, sticky polygel, you have WAY more control and can easily scrape off oozing excess with a cuticle pushed or whatever, and a wipe with isopropyl alcohol will remove the residue from your nail or skin.✨BONUS TIPS✨*I find the BY FAR the easiest way to apply the nail with this method is to simply place the nail on, no pressure AT ALL, and wait a minute with your hand still. This lets the nail gently settle itself onto the gelled nail bed without oozing out the sides.*if you still have problems with spillage at the fingertip under the nail: dude, less gel and less pressure. If it’s too late for that, you can flash cure the nail while COVERING your fingertip from the light so that part doesn’t cure. Then, when the nail stays on, scrape out and clean up the underside of nail before you finish curing.*You can encapsulate glitter this way! May want to do a thin layer on the other nail too, so it adheres just as strong without glitter gaps.*USE BUILDER IN A BOTTLE ON TOP and that thing will never chip and be rock solid and GLASSY.. A thin layer is all you need. If you painted the nails and the surface isn’t perfectly smooth, use a second thicker layer and hold your hand flat upside down for 20 seconds before curing. It SELF LEVELS, so any wonkiness disappears. Magic. You can also apply gems ‘n stuff with it.* You can paint a French tip or whatever UNDERNEATH the nail before applying (just not the base). That way the surface stays perfectly smooth and you don’t need to struggle for greatness worth left-handed painting.*Wherever there’s wet alcohol, the nail will slip around and not adhere properly. So try to be sparing, and let it dry for 30 seconds or whatever before curing if you used any with the poly gel. If you use alcohol to clean up any extra around the applied nail before curing, try not to let it drip around the edges or *gasp* underneath the nail. ‘Twill fork up adhesion and the nail won’t last as long.*The polygel surface will stay sticky after it’s cured, that’s normal. Just wipe with isopropyl alcohol 70-99% and it’ll remove the tacky residue. This is NOT the same as nail polish remover!!! Make sure you do that before filing or drilling if you are shaping the nail or removing wayward polygel on the surface of the nail. It’ll gunk up your file is you let it stay sticky.*You can use any color poly gel, but my go tos are clear and natural pinky nude, like you’d use for a French tip. Opaques do take longer to cure.*If it grows out super long, you can easily infill with the same polygel.ABOUT THE NAILS THEMSELVESI got medium almond, and Grrl, they’re looong. But I’m not mad, for a few reasons. 1st, of all the nails I’ve bought on Amazon (Una Gella, Gootrades, Sally H, etc) these are the best, imo.They’re most similar to Markhartt’s press on full coverage nail tips. Thick and STRONG, but still a bit flexiblish unless you crease them down the middle. To compare, Markhartt’s short “ballerina/coffin” nails are basically as long as the Beetle’s medium “almond,” just with the coffin tip cut out. Markhartt’s have this funny fluted shape thing going on that just makes my nails look… well, kinda fat (not phat). It may be my own fault for having an unfortunate nail shape- spatulate/triangular with like 2x wider nail tip than base. Theirs make me look like the nails are too big and bubbled sideways where my finger ends- even if the size is too small🤷🏼‍♀️. Beetle’s are flatter, and Markhartt’s have more of an apex built in. I *thought that would be great because nail techs are ALL about that apex, but for me, it was problematic. I find Markhartt’s REALLY difficult to shape or trim, I guess because of the weird fluted shape and apex. I’ve tried a million times, but if I try to narrow the sides into a shorter stilettos or whatev, they’re always too convex and fat looking, or too concave and cat claw looking, but never straight. Basically, they look weird unless I trim Markhartt’s straight across to top horizontally, effectively just making them square, not my fave. I guess the apex makes it that way? 🤔

I have always loved doing my nails, I loved getting them done too. I have gotten acrylics done many times and they have always caused a lot of damage long term for my nails and has caused me so many issues. I decided one day that I wanted to do my nails at home because of this, the price would be much cheaper in the long run as well and I wouldn't be spending a ridiculous amount getting my nails done each time. I tried doing my own acrylics and that went horrible, I thought I wouldn't be able to do my nails at home, while getting the length I wanted, especially from having damaged nails from previous acrylics. I looked through ideas and ideas and I stumbled across a TikTok of someone talking about doing their nails at home, specifically gel extensions. I looked into them and stumbled across this brand specifically. Since I have gotten this brand, I have done my nails numerous times, I have saved so much money and I have just enjoyed the time doing my nails and taking me time every few weeks. These nails are super easy to apply and they last for a long time, they're also incredibly strong and don't bend easily.The brand itself is amazing and has great products. If you are like me and plan on doing your nails at home, it is a good idea to also get gel polish (colors and top coat), nail art brushes, extra nail files, a larger LED lamp for curing all of the nails at once instead of individually as well as a nail drill. All of these products have made doing my nails at home incredibly simple. It is also incredibly helpful to get nail polish remover (a big bottle) and some cotton pads, and some of those nail holders for easy removal.When you are removing the nails, it is as simple as cutting the ends, giving them a little bit of a file and soaking them in nail polish remover. They come off super easy and leave no damage to your nails. My nails have always been healthy and strong, and doing my nails like this has kept them healthy and strong, and helped them grow as well.For long lasting nails, I find it helpful to use the clear gel that comes with this and apply it to your nail, cure for 30 seconds so its not completely cured, buff the inside of the nail a little (with acetone/nail polish remover, or the nail drill), pull the nail a little bit away from the cuticle to leave space for growth, and then blend the nail to the natural nail for easy and seamless growth.Hopefully that is some help! I really do like these nails a lot and I recommend them to anyone who is thinking about getting them!

These nails are amazing. They make doing your own nails a million times easier. No need to file either side and the shape is perfect. They also still look good if you cut them down, it gives the tapered square/natural nail look. Once you apply the gel they are super strong. They never bend or break. When applied correctly I’ve gotten them to last over 2 weeks. They have a ton of sizes and I love that they’re all attached so next time you go to do your nails you can already see what size you’ve used and makes the process so much easier. I’ve also been able to use the largest size on my big toe and just cut it down and shape it. I will keep repurchasing these.

I absolutely LOVE this kit. I did my own nails for my cousin's wedding recently and people could not believe I did them myself. They really looked professional- I shocked myself. The kit was so easy to use and came with plenty of tips, glue, the light, and even the nail clippers they use at the salon. This was my first time using gel extensions of any kind and I couldn't believe how easy it was and how great they turned out. I watched a few Youtube videos and jumped right into it. I would totally recommend it for people of all experience levels.

I looked into doing my own Gel X set after I dropped over $100 on a set I didn’t even love. So, I decided to invest a little and build my own kit. The beetles basic kit itself is very bare bones (extra long tips, nail cutter, file, glue, and small uv light).the first set I did lasted 2 weeks before getting caught in my hair, and I did this set a lot more confidently now. I will say I got myself a full UV light and pre-shaped tips for ease, but this kit is perfect as a trial run for me! & the glue is truly so strong— buy it!

Despite them being a stiletto shaped form, I chose to cut them off to be more coffin style. These cut out a lot of the filing work rather than using square ones to file down the sides. I do feel they’re a little on the expensive side tho and I don’t really understand why there’s so many in the pack as they’re reusable. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Amazing product. I love to do my nails myself and this is the best starter kit for anyone trying to do their nail’s themselves! Totally recommend!

When using all the same items as I would with the long, non matte false nails from Beetle, this product does not last as long when glued onto nails, nor does the nail polish adhere as well. Chips in the polish occured in the first week. The Beetle non-matte false nails last a lot longer. Quality of the false nail itself is fine otherwise.

Easy to use but stays on for a maximum of two weeks glueing some nails back on aswell.

Excellent