Beetles 3Pcs 15ml Builder Nail Gel with No Wipe Top Coat Gel Nail Polish and Base Coat Set for Nails Shine Finish and Long Lasting Nail Protection UV/LED Lamp Needed Gifts for Women

I used this Beetles set for a full gel tip application, and it worked beautifully. My process: 1. Gel base 2. Gel nail glue 3. Apply gel tips (cure) 15 sec holding + 60 sec additional 4. Builder gel overlay 5. Top coat The builder gel levels nicely, adds strength, and gives a smooth, salon-style finish. No lifting, no bulkiness, and everything cured evenly. It’s easy to control and works great for reinforcing gel tips or shaping overlays. If you do gel extensions or builder overlays, this set is a great value and very beginner-friendly.

I cannot say enough good things about this product. I wish there was a way to give it more than 5 stars to fully emphasize how much I love it. I work on a horse farm and have a few horses of my own. My nails have also been incredibly thin and easy to end of break. Because of this I have always had uneven and short nails as they were constantly breaking no matter what I did. I tried the semi-cured stickers and press-on's but those never seemed to last. They would work for a week or so before they started lifting and fell off. This stuff lasts me over 3 weeks and it finally redo the nails, not because the builder get is falling off but because I have to fill in the regrowth at my nail beds! I will say the "soak off" feature is not quick and fool proof. I have read a lot of advice pages and watched a lot of videos before trying this. I file off as much of the builder gel until I think I am pretty close to my natural nail. Then I soak it for a while, generally 10+ minutes. It does not completely scrap right off after that and if I am not careful it will pull up some of my nail if I try to force it to scrape off. One of the best things you can do is watch lots of videos on technique of the application. I found lots of videos that explained how to get the proper shape/apex and smooth finish rather than the wavy finish you get if it is not laid smooth. The first time or two was a learning curve for sure. I had to remind myself that I am not "on the clock" it does not cure until you use the UV light so if it needs adjusted before that, do it! It is extremely easy to use and finishes very nicely once you get the hand of it! First I buff my nails and use nail polish remover or isopropyl alcohol to dehydrate the nails. Then I used the base coat and cure it. Then add a "slip" layer of the builder gel. DO NOT CURE. before curing that, add a bead of builder gel, starting at the cuticle and pulling it out in a semi circle towards the end of your nail. I hold my nail upside down to allow it to level. If you need it to move one way or the other, just hold you nail one way or the other and let gravity do the work! After that I cure it for 60-90 seconds. I read that one way to reduce lifting of the builder gel is to file at an angle under the builder gel to file the natural nail. I do that and then if i need to I use nail polish remover to get any dust off the stickiness of the builder gel. I also read somewhere that it can be recommended to use the same brand gel color as the brand if the base coat, builder gel, and top coat. I ordered a pack of a few different beetles gel polish colors and apply one of those next. I cure it. Then I apply top gel and cure that. I have been learning a lot and by no means am I a professional but I watched a lot of videos and read a lot of articles to get some of the techniques which really helped! The polish looks sturdy and shiny, I generally apply a color but the clear is also perfect for adding strength and shine to your nails!

Love love love the builder was not sticky the quality of the polish it stays for at least two weeks and it looks fresh. The color is perfect. My nails look amazing. The beast coat doesn’t require 60 seconds and the packaging didn’t leak. Everything was fine.

This stuff is great, it’s super easy to use. This is my first time getting into builder gel and I’m excited to see how it lasts. I’ve tried so many things and it just doesn’t stick to my nails no matter how much prep work I do, even acrylics. I know a lot of people tell you not to use beetles but I love their products. As long as you are using a good lamp to insure it cures and take the right steps to take care of your skin this stuff is really good for the price

Works well as intended

I just used this for the first time &, so far, it is the closest to salon quality that I have used at home. I am not a fan of tips & I wear my nails short, but manicured. Not too shabby for in between manicures. If the gel holds up without chipping like the ones I get from local stores, I’ll be buying colors next.

This builder gel is great for doing nails at home. The consistency is easy to work with — not too runny and not too thick — which makes shaping and building the nail much easier, even if you’re not a professional. It self-levels nicely and cures well under a lamp. I love that it’s no-wipe and gives a smooth, glossy finish once cured. The bottles last a while since a little goes a long way, and the set is a great value for the price. If you’re looking to strengthen your natural nails or create simple extensions at home, this builder gel is a great option. I’m really happy with it and would definitely repurchase!

I was really impressed with how easy this builder gel set was to work with. The formula has the perfect consistency—not too runny, not too thick—so it’s simple to control even if you’re not a pro. It self-levels beautifully, which made my application look smooth and even with almost no effort. The strength of this gel is fantastic. Once cured, it feels solid and durable without being overly hard or brittle. I used it to reinforce my natural nails, and they’ve held up through typing, cleaning, and everyday wear with zero lifting. The base and top coat both apply smoothly as well, and the no‑wipe top coat gives a great shine that lasts. Overall, this set makes the whole process easy from start to finish. If you’re looking for a builder gel that’s beginner‑friendly but still strong enough for long‑lasting results, this one is definitely worth trying.