Beetles Builder Gel for Nails 0.51 OZ 8 in 1 Clear Nail Builder Strengthener Gel Enhancement Nail Gel Building Nail Apex for Beginners & DIY Salon Manicure

My nails have never been able to hold polish. Glue. Gels. Acrylics. Silks. Not even a top coat. They're thin and as soon as they grow to finger tip length the tear. When I was a teen 35 some odd years go when I started getting acrylics and they worked mostly. My nail technician saw me pretty often as I'd never be able to go 2 weeks without at least one peeling off. It gave me the ability to have long polished nails. Went a good 25 years without wearing anything on my nails and then tried to get acrylics again. I'm now allergic to them. Yay. So in the adventure of trying to find something that adheres to my nails. Enter Beetles and their array of options.I had a nail split on me vertically and nail glue wasn't working. Filler maybe? So I got their builder gel and crossed my fingers that it would stay long enough for the nail to stop splitting. Low and behold it stayed like it was a part of my nail proper. It also stayed. No peeling, chipping or sliding off. I'm now trying it on one nail of each hand and crossing my fingers it'll holdThis builder is FANTASTIC

This is one of the best builder gels I've used. It applies very evenly and lasts for weeks. I would definitely recommend this builder gel especially if you have brittle nails. It helps protect your natural nail without damaging it. Before using I had brittle nails that would break easily now I do not have that problem.

I purchased this gel set for nail art and extensions, and it has worked well overall. The ease of removal is decent, as it doesn’t take too long to soak off, but like many builder gels, it requires some patience. It’s not the fastest to remove, but with proper soaking and care, it comes off without too much effort.The gel dries quickly under UV/LED light, which is a big plus. Once cured, the nails have a strong, durable finish that holds up well for daily use. I also appreciate the self-leveling nature of the gel, making it easier to apply smoothly without much hassle.While the gel provides good results for creating long-lasting nail designs, there are some minor downsides. It’s important to ensure proper curing to avoid any issues with lifting. Additionally, some people might find that the gel can be a bit thick for their liking, which may require extra attention during application.Overall, this gel set is versatile, with vibrant colors and a solid build, and works great for creating unique designs. Just be mindful of the removal process and curing times to get the best results.

i love beetles, iv been doing my nails for about 6-8 months now and since the beginning iv used beetles. i love builder gel because it’s a protective layer on your nail, making it stronger and allowing for growth without damaging your nails. this stuff is definitely a learning curve but once you get the hang of it it’s AMAZING. my only issue is that it’s a little runny for builder gel but definitely still easy to use. and this color is absolutely PERFECT for french tips or just a natural overlay.when i initially used builder gel i didn’t know the proper technique so i was just building up multiple thin layers until it was to my liking- and this worked, but not well and wasn’t great long term as i’d have lots of lifting from improper application- for those who are new iv written instructions for the proper application as well as tips iv learned along the way :)FOR BEGINNERS: here are some tips and tricks iv learned as well as instructions, if you’ve never used this before understand that there is a learning curve and it takes lots of practice but after maybe 4-5 sets i now make my nails look PERFECT, better then the salon honestly!start by prepping the nail (remove cuticles, trim nail, buff nail bed, and shape to your liking) i use tips to add length so after the prepping the nail i apply the tips and file them so they’re flush with my nail from side wall to side wall :) but you don’t need to use tips, i just wanted to include this for those who may want to use tips for length!apply a base coat and cure as normalapply a very thin layer of builder gel, DO NOT CURE. this is called a “slip layer” make sure you apply sidewall to sidewall and not to flood the cuticles.after the slip layer you’ll dip back into the bottle and get a “bead” you’ll start right below your cuticle and float the product down- gravity helps this process and this product is a bit runny.use a brush with acetone to clean up the sides and around cuticle as you’ll probably have spillage especially as a beginner. you can also use a detail brush to move the builder gel as needed and get it as close to the sidewalls and cuticles without flooding thembefore curing you’ll want to flip your nail upside down for about 5-10 seconds to allow the builder gel to self level and create an apex, now you can cure your nails. (before curing i always take a brush with acetone and make sure there’s no spillage into my sidewalks or cuticles)after curing wipe with acetone to remove the sticky residue and you can file and paint the nails to your likely as you normally would! :)TIPS FOR BEGINNERS:it’s super important to file the nails after finishing the builder gel application- i mainly only file around my cuticles to make sure it’s flush with my natural nail, this also prevents lifting and was a total game changer for mei used a regular nail file for all of my filing, iv recently started using an e-file as it makes the process quicker, but you can do it either way!one thing i didn’t know, was the importance of gel application. making sure you apply every coat (base coat, gel polish, builder gel, top coat) as evenly as possibly across the ENTIRE nail- sidewall to sidewall, and around the cuticles making sure not to flood the cuticle as that will cause lifting within days.you want the slip layer, and the actual application to be as smooth as possible, the most important thing iv learned is to take my time when applying the slip layer and ensure the slip layer is smooth- it will almost guarantee that the bead application will turn out beautifully. iv gotten this part down to where the only filing i need to do after application is around my cuticles to make everything flush, and then crisping up the shaping a bit :)i also recommend only doing one finger at a time, otherwise the uncured builder gel may run and end up lumpy from gravity as you move your hand around. i like to do my thumb first on its own, then i’ll do my pointer and middle finger together, and my ring and pinky. but if you’re a beginner stick to one finger at a time :)i hope this helps someone

I can definitely recommend this builder gel. It is thick and goes on smooth. It is perfect for adding a little height and strength to flat nails. I use it over full-cover gel nails to give them a more defined apex. It works great, so easy to apply, no odor, very clear, cures under a uv light with no issue. The packaging was secure in a box that was also sealed in plastic. No leaks.

This product is great! It works really well and is super easy to use, even for beginners. The tube is a good size and lasts for many uses. Perfect for DIY nails at home!

Doesn't last long on nails. It's just ok. It was a good beginner friendly product to try to see if I would enjoy using builder gel. I would recommend going ahead and investing in a nicer quality builder gel like Kokoist.

I have several brands of builder gel and this one is fantastic! The color is perfect to use as a base color or alone. I am impressed!