Beetles Builder Gel for Nails 60g Large Capacity 9 in 1 Sculpture Hard Gel with Dual Nail Pen

Super easy to apply and works exactly as it should. I was really impressed that it doesn’t have a strong smell at all, which makes doing my nails much more pleasant. My gel lasts well and adheres nicely. Definitely a product I’ll keep using. Read more

This kit is incredible. I’ve been getting my nails done at the salon for a few months now and it’s just gotten way too expensive to keep up. I am obsessed - the builder gel is easy to work with and I like that it’s transparent so I can add a gel polish on top. Pic shows finished product with polish - not perfect yet, it’ll take some practice. 11/10 recommend Read more

I specifically got this HEMA free builder gel because I was using their regular/non HEMA free bottle version for a couple years and it started to burn my nails to high heaven recently when curing them, even if I put the builder gel ontop of my gel polish design. Ive only ever used beetles gel products since beggining my nail journey a few years ago. Turns out over the years and being a beginner having access to not the safest gel polish and exposing my skin to it over and over, I created a mild form of contact dermatitis from Beetles Products. I made the switch to this HEMA free builder gel and went and bought me some better, professional grade gel Polishes and I havent had that burning issue anymore. All this to say IF YOU ARE A BEGINNER, DO YOUR RESEARCH AND MAKE SURE YOU KNOW HOW TO GET GEL OFF OF SKIN BEFORE CURING OR YOU ARE SETTING YOURSELF AND ANY POTENTIAL CLIENTS UP FOR FAILURE. PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH FIRST!!!! This specific product seems to be working really well for me so far. It provides the same strength as the non HEMA free version, however I did notice that the consitancy is quite a bit different. This builder gel is somehow both thicker in consistency yet also somewhat runnier than the other version. This was also my first builder gel in a pot and not in a bottle so that could make a difference as well. It of course leaves a sticky layer after curing, but thats easy to wipe away with a lint free wipe and acetone. It does provide me great strength on my natural nails, which is what I use it on (pictures provided). I also was able to use a nail form and build out the length of a couple of broken nails and had no issues of breaking off, which is awesome. This builder gel in a pot is definitely a learning curve, as its difficult to keep the layer on my nail bubble free but thats where training and practice comes in. Read more

tried the Beetles Builder Gel for Nails 3-color 9-in-1 extension kit, and overall I’m really impressed. The gels are smooth, easy to work with, and self-level nicely, which makes shaping and building extensions much simpler—even for someone who isn’t a professional. I also like that the kit includes clear, nude, and pink shades, so you have good basic options for natural-looking nails. The durability is pretty good once cured under a UV or LED lamp, and my nails stayed strong without lifting for a decent amount of time. It’s a great at-home alternative to salon builder gel and saves money in the long run. The only downside is that it can take a little practice to get the thickness just right, and beginners may need a few tries to perfect the application. Still, for the price and quality, this is a solid builder gel kit that works well for both beginners and more experienced users. I’d definitely use it again. Read more

Absolutely amazing product self levelling easy to work with *beautiful soft shade of soft pink colour #HO02 Read more

Update: I won't remove any stars because I still enjoy the product. However, there are some tricks. If you are an avid DIY'er then it's helpful to know before you buy. I have this "regular" formula, as well as the Hema-free formula, in Jelly Pink. This formula is thinner, so it needs to be built up. In doing so, you have to use base gel for the full length of the nail. Even though I cured my nails for the full length of time, when I would file them the new "layer" would slide right off, like it didn't adhere at all. Since it self levels so easily, hang your finger upside down for 10-15 seconds to allow it to pool. It requires less filing this way. Due to the Rose color it may alter some colors when you try to paint over it. For instance, I tried to paint my nails a light brown color. It dried with a dark, peachy, hue. Wasn’t at all what I was goin for. I also painted my nails with a Bordeaux color. That one was more true to color, but it still had a pink undertone. Honestly, I prefer the Hema-Free formula to this! 1st of all, the color is beautiful! You can definitely wear it alone. However I tried to put a caramel color on top and it ended up look more orange-y. I am use to IBD hard gel. This is much softer. It takes the full 1 min 30 sec to dry. Once I wiped the tacky layer with alcohol, I pushed down to see if there were any soft spots. It is more buildable than it is formable. I haven’t had any issues with lifting or breaking, so it is sturdy. I like it! Read more

The instructions aren’t great and so it took me a while to figure out how to get the builder gel to stay more than a day. You’ll need to start with a gel base coat. It doesn’t come with one. In addition, I don’t think it’s a very strong hard gel. I am just a rookie but if you’re looking to get length on your nails, I would get a higher quality brand. That being said, I have used it and gotten it to last for a little more than a week before it starts lifting. (It is totally clear) Read more