Beetles Tipex Instant Apex Nail Tips Almond Short-Pre-Building & Pre-Etched Strong Thick Acrylic,16 Sizes,192 Pieces

I have waited to leave a review. I currently have on my third set of these. I've been wearing acrylic nails for 30 years. I've always had them done, but I can also do them myself and have played beauty parlor many of times. I've always had the hardest problem with shaping of the nail. And so I've spent so much time when I've done them myself filing to get the shape right. So of course, this product is fantastic in the fact that it is already shaped perfectly no need for filing anything to get the shape. Beyond that this whole system of nail, glue, UV light is perfect. I have worn each of the sets for a solid two weeks before I take them off. I've been using a little glue remover pen that I also bought from Amazon to help loosen the glue. Anytime I've ever taken off my acrylic nails the damage to my actual nail bed is always so horrible. They are paper thin and they hurt for days. Taking off this product because I move so slow takes me about 20 minutes, but I've seen some videos where girls can pop their nails right off. So I've done the prep work to my nails, I get all the sizing laid out before I even start. And then I literally glue these nails on cure them in the UV light and just paint them. The gel cures rubbery and if you use too much it smooshes out underneath, so practice with amount. With the prep work, which is just cleaning my nail bed, scuffing it up a bit, and using a bit of acid free primer it takes about 10 minutes. The first set I put on I followed the directions that I watched on TikTok, 1 million different videos and I used the acid free primer. I used a coat of foundation on my nail before I glued/cured them on. The second set, I forgot to use the foundation, guess what everything was fine. This third set I decided not to do the acid free primer or the foundation just to test it see what happens see if that's a step I can cut out and guess what I'm a week into this third set and they are fine. it's nothing short of amazing. I've been paying $60 every two weeks to have my acrylic nails filled. I think these come out to about $1.50 a set. I can honestly say I don't think I'll ever have another set of acrylic nails again. I bought these medium almond and they are absolutely beautiful. I have realized with this third set. They're just a little bit too long for me so I just ordered the short almond and they will be the next set I put on. I can't say enough about how amazing this product. From a nail girl, I absolutely rate it 10 out of 10.

As a DIY nail enthusiast who does her nails at home practically every week, I've tried TONS of nail extension options. Let me tell you, Beetles has done it again with the Tipex Instant Apex Nail Tips and has completely revolutionized my at-home nail game!First off, these tips are incredibly sturdy. Unlike other brands that crack or bend the moment you apply pressure, these Beetles tips maintain their shape even when I'm typing away at work or digging through my purse. I've had sets last me 3-4 weeks without a single lift or break, which is honestly unheard of for someone as hands-on as me!The application process is ridiculously easy, even for someone who isn't professionally trained. The tips come with this perfect pre-shaped apex that gives my nails that salon-quality curve without any filing or sculpting on my part. I just prep my nails, apply a thin layer of gel, press these on, and cure! The whole process takes me about 30 minutes or so now that I've gotten the hang of it.I'm also obsessed with how natural they look once applied. The thin but durable material blends seamlessly with my natural nails, and the sizing options fit perfectly on my nail beds. No more embarrassing moments with tips popping off during dinner with friends!If you're looking to elevate your at-home nail game without the salon price tag, trust me - Beetles Tipex Instant Apex Nail Tips are absolutely worth every penny. My wallet is happier, my nails look professional, and I actually enjoy the process now. Total game-changer!

Quality is great. But the nails does for my nails well. But I do love how thick they are.

These are thick tips! I'm allergic to gel so I have to put them on with glue. I also have some wide flat nail beds, but they are still shaped oddly, they like to curve downward. To glue these with the least amount of bubbles possible, you have to push HARD until the glue dries. If you can, I recommend using gel glues or builder gels to adhere these bad boys. They're very stiff, not much bend to them at all. Which is a given since the apex is built up already. Apex and nail shape is fantastic. I got the almond mediums and I love how these are shaped. I don't even need to reshape them. So far these are my favorite apex tips.The only con is a personal con. I think the cuticle zone of the tips should be slightly thinner. It might be because my nails are shaped oddly, but I had a hard time pushing these tips on so the cuticle end is flush with my nail bed and also make it so the nail tips isn't pointing at the sky trying to make it flush.My nail beds are wide but mostly flat. Some of my nails have a natural apex to them. This made the glue only seem to touch the middle/apex of my nail so I had to push HARD for full nail bed contact. I did not knock any stars off because I believe this is just my weird nails, and Beetle was clear in saying that these are best for flat nail beds.

Left big gaps on my nail beds. I have never ever had a problem with beetles products and I consider myself to have flat ish nail beds and holy crap did they leave gaps. I feel like you would have to either have a super short nail beds or a super curved nail bed for these to work for u with no gaping issues. I will try to see if I can find a way to get around using these by filling the gaps with gel or something because I’m not one to waste money and I was super excited about these…. But we shall see. Honestly kinda disappointed.