Beetles Poly Extension Gel Kit for Builder Gel

I found out about poly gel nails from TikTok videos. For months, I thought about trying it out. Since I was stuck in quarantine I decided to look the product up in more depth. I reviewed a plethora of different brands (went down so many rabbit holes, sheesh) and watched a few tutorial videos. I decided it was best to go with this one for a few reasons. Here are 10 NEED TO KNOW TIPS: 1. Almost ALL products are gonna have at least one bad review (probs more if it has more reviews). This one was the best one to me and I’m glad I picked it. 2. If you aren’t a professional then it’s gonna take PRACTICE. Don’t think you can just become a doctor by watching Grey's Anatomy... c’mon now. 3. It was easy to use compared to actual acrylic and not sticky if you use the correct solution. 4. I bought my own UV/LED nail light on amazon for like $19. 5. I also bought my own primer (ITS NEEDED) & I used a 70% Alcohol solution to help shape/mold the gel. 6. Start off with shorter nails FIRST. Don’t get cocky your first time and try to do some long stiletto nails when you haven’t even figured out everything. 7. Prep your nails before anything. Prep. Prep. Prep. That means, wash ya nasty hands, dry off, file/shape/trim, push back or trim cuticles, file your whole nail gently (the whole nail people), buff a little, and add your primer or dehydrator. DO IT. IT MAKES THEM LAST LONGER. Help get your moneys worth. 8. Speaking of lasting longer... Don’t glob a lot of gel on at first! You should start off small and add more if needed- don’t be wasteful. 9. Also, make sure to not press too hard on the nail forms to decrease any spillage or bubbles (clean around the cuticle area with alcohol dampened brush to remove excess). 9. Follow the instructions Aka: apply base coat, cure under lamp 30-60 sec, apply poly gel with brush that is slightly dampened with alcohol solution, shape gel, cure for 90-130 sec (better safe than sorry, so cure them long), then WIPE OFF with a cotton ball that has rubbing alcohol on it to get rid of the stickiness, shape/file the whole nail even if the shininess is tempting to keep (this is important), apply top coat evenly, cure again for a long time, wipe off again with alcohol, apply cuticle oil, and boom you’re done. I hope this can at least help one person. I love it and everything came perfectly packaged. The colors are great, file works wonderfully, brush/applicator is nice quality, nail forms fit my nails, and came with a lot of them. The tubes are “small” to some people, but if you use my tips on not being wasteful and how to make them last long then you’ll be fine. Goodluck!!

I recently purchased this nail extension gel kit with 2 beautiful pink shades I absolutely adore and I’m really impressed! The colors are perfect ranging from soft blush to bright fuchsia giving me plenty of options to create elegant and trendy nail designs. The gel formula is thick but easy to work with, and it cures quickly under my UVLED lamp without any sticky residue. The finish is glossy and smooth, and the gel feels durable and long-lasting. I’ve had my nails last almost two weeks with minimal chipping or lifting, which is great for gel extensions. The kit comes with clear instructions and all the basics I needed to get started, which was super helpful since I’m not a professional. The pinks layer beautifully and blend well if you want to do ombre or mix and match styles. Overall, this kit is perfect for anyone who loves DIY nail extensions and wants quality colors that last. Definitely worth it!

Very nice, they work well.

Easy to use, application is smooth and flawless and wears for at least 3 weeks. Durable and has great color.

The kit was packaged well and contained nice sizes of gel, base, and top coat. The brush was beautiful and seemed to be good quality for the money. I have used he Beetles base and top coat before so I knew I liked them. This is my first ever poly gel kit and I am not a professional nail tech. I did attempt to do several nails and thought it seemed easy and loved the idea. Since I don't have experience with any other gels I really can't speak to the gel it's self or compare it to others. It seemed easy enough to work with. I used the dual forms that came with the kit and I think that was where my problem was. I filled the form with gel and applied it to my nail, I had to press down to keep it from popping up and when I pressed down, everything oozed out. I let go to clean it up and they lifted off my nail again. I had to hold them down while putting my hand in the light. I was so preoccupied by trying to keep them on that I forgot to check under the nail.... what a mess-and I cured it that way (sigh). The forms seemed very narrow and I felt like the "C" curve was excessive,maybe a stiletto style, but what do I know? Well- I do know I didn't like the way they looked so I stopped with one hand, tried to clean up everything under the nail and cut them back. I did not attempt the second hand. If the kit had come with paper forms I would have given it another try with those. Because I found the dual forms provided, difficult to work with, I decided to return it. The issues I had with the dual forms may have been my lack of experience so take that into consideration when you read my review. I think the poly gel, top coat, base coat and the tools provided with the kit were great. The dual forms are my reason for 3 stars.

This is my first time using poly gel. I bought it so that I could cover a nail that has a permanent split and was beginning to break below the skin line. I can’t really afford (time or money) to go to the salon, but I need to cover my nails, because they are soft and peel often. I do tons of dishes, I work in my yard, I have kids and I put in a lot of work with my hands, I also help my husband with his woodworking business. This poly gel is amazing! I’m impressed. The first set I put on did not turn out great, and I had to remove them after less than a week (which was a chore in and of itself, as it has to be filed off); however, the second time I tried, I knew a little bit better where I’d messed up the first time. A couple of things: the forms really didn’t fit my tiny fingers very well, they kept lifting during curing, but as long as I did one finger at a time and held them down—gently—they were okay. Another tip: make them thicker. Especially if you are hard on your hands. I had one break on me while opening a dog food container latch, and when I looked at it, it was so thin, no wonder it snapped. (That was my first application, and I used the light pink). But as for wear, my second application (clear poly gel) has been on for 3 months, I’ve done two fills a month, with only one complete removal of both my thumbnails. I love the clear poly gel because I don’t feel bad covering it with whatever gel polish color I want to wear. It goes on fairly easy, I do have a little bit of an issue getting it smooth without bubbles, but I purchased an e-file to help with shaping and removing, and it’s made a huge difference. If you have some time to do the work, it’s well worth the results, I am so impressed! I never thought I could get my nails ton look so good without having to spend a ton of money every couple of weeks, and leave my house to go to a salon. It still takes me time, but it’s really no different than if you did your nails with regular polish had to sit and wait for them to dry. Be patient with it, but you will love the results if you do.

I have now done my nails three times since I bought this kit. I am OBSESSED! I already had my own UV/LED lamp, slip solution (isopropyl alcohol), and acetone. I bought in addition to this kit a nail dremmel, some nail files (the good ones), a pre post nail application cleaner, along with another beetles gel color kit. I feel like I’m set for the rest of the year, if not more! These nails can last from 2 to 3+ weeks, my first and second set I did only have one nail break each time. Keep in mind the gel application takes patience and practice in order to perfect the look you’re going for (clue the thinner the gel application the easier they may break). Each time I do them I feel like I get better and faster, plus these can get thick without having that heavy annoying acrylic feel!! This most recent set hasn’t had ANY break and I’m going on 2 and 1/2 weeks. The dremmel will help make your nail shape look much more professional, I constantly get compliments on my nails and people can’t believe I did them on my own. If you like doing your own nails and getting a gorgeous look without having to argue with a nail tech or asking them to fix things then this really is for you! My best friend bought the same kit and items I did and we had a nail night so she could practice and test out her kit, she loved it too!! This is not for people who don’t like doing their nails, or are looking for funky creative styles that they’re not willing to put the time and effort into it. This will be trial and error, but at least you’re not breaking the bank. The first time I did my nails it took about two hours (I’m a crazy perfectionist) I did light pink. but the second time it was an hour, I did a mix of clear and dark pink. The last time it was 45 minutes I did an ombré of dark pink and white but it was very natural looking so I ended up painting them multicolor. I always suggest for right handed people to start with painting your right hand, in the beginning you’re not tired and able to be extra patient, so that way when you get to your left hand it’s a breeze. Pro tip: WATCH YOUTUBE TUTORIALS, you will learn so much and different ways to do the poly gel along with fun design ideas, I don’t think I would’ve been so successful if I hadn’t. These are difficult to soak off after filing them down with my dremmel, they come off but it takes some time soaking in acetone. I think it’s a good thing but if you’re in a rush to soak them off good luck. Filling and fixing them is super easy, all in all I’m very happy with this product!!

Updated review (original review at the bottom): So after waiting a week I tried this again except this time instead of using tips, I used the dual forms. They came out sooooo much better! Much easier to work with and shape! I also invested in a fine and medium but for my drill to file off as much as I felt comfortable with before soaking in acetone for about 25 minutes and they were off! I am VERY pleased with the product that I ordered another kit, but it was stolen off of my porch *sad face* but I highly recommend this product. And if you’re a beginner like me, start of with the dual forms first then practice with tips if you desire, but I love how the dual forms work so I would just stick with them! So I’m honestly on the fence about this product. It was somewhat easy to apply but it was VERY difficult to get a good apex with this formula. They ended up coming out very flat. While trying to work the product, it would not stay in place. Idk if it was my body heat or what but every time I tried to move on to the next nail it would start to slide off my nail. Curing it for just a few seconds didn’t work. I had to cure each nail for at least 120 sec. I would also debate the whole “soak off” method because I tried to drill them first and then soak them off the next day so that I could try it again after watching a few more YouTube videos but man it literally took me my entire 8 hour shift to get it off with a drill and 100% pure acetone! I want to try again but the struggle I had getting them off was painful, honestly annoying and very time consuming. I also have several of their gel polish sets which typically work great for me but on top of the poly gel they started to peel almost instantly and I never had that issue when I applied over my Gelly tips or dip sets. I will eventually try again but for right now I think I’m going to try something else. So again I would say try for yourself to see if you have better luck.

I love this kit. This is my first time using polygel and you can clearly see how easy it was for me to use it. It took me approximately an hour to prep and do both my hands. It usually takes me 3 hours to do my nails especially when I put fake nails on. You should definitely get this kit if youre new to polygel. And they are stronger than I thought. It comes with everything you need. And I love the fact that they stay on for longer. I tried ripping one but it was impossible, so I can guarantee you they will stay on until you take them off. I have tried many different things in the past and polygel is the easiest, safest, cheapest and quickest way to do your nails. Do yourself a favor and get this kit. Because I'm obsessed!

Compren este kit ofrece calidad y un excelente precio 10/10 , soy principiante y viendo unos tutoriales pude hacerme mis uñas 🥰😻

This is a good quality for money. Not as strong as I'd like and the gel isn't very easy to work with but it's mamageable

Llegó bien y cumplió la expectativa

I tried some other product in this range price but they all pealed off and lifted. This one is very strong and even in accidentally hitting stuff, is stayed undamaged. The nail ‌templates help you to make your nail perfesionally but I think it would be better to include naild clips in the kit as well. It could help to keep the template strictly while curing