Beetles Builder Gel for Nails,0.5 oz 8 in 1 Nail Thickening Strengthening Building Apex for Beginner DIY Salon at Home,Nude Builder Nail Gel,UV & LED Lamp Cured Needed

I’ve been using this builder gel for a bit now and I actually really like it. It functions the way it should and gives my nails a nice strong base without feeling heavy. It stays put and holds up pretty well during the week which is all I really need. It’s pretty easy to apply too. The gel levels itself just enough to help smooth everything out so even if you are not super experienced it still looks decent. I didn’t feel like I was fighting with it or rushing before it got gloopy. For the price I think it is good value for money. You get enough product to last a while and it performs just as well as some of the more expensive brands I have tried. The look is nice and clean. The finish leans more matte before you put a top coat on which I like because it is easier to see the shape. It also dries clear so it can work with pretty much any polish on top. The smell is not bad either. It definitely has a nail product scent but it is way lighter than some of the really strong builder gels out there so it did not bug me at all. Overall I think this is a solid option if you want something easy to use that gives good results without spending a ton. I would buy it again.

I tried this with white nail tips and the entire process was a fraction of the time compared to my usual acrylic powder and monomer. My family appreciated it was odorless. I normally stink up the house lol. Here's what I did and it turned out great. 1) Push cuticles back. I didn't clip mine this time because I had an allergic reaction the last time I cut them, so left them. 2) Use a buffer to remove the shine on the nails and any dead skin. 3) Apply dehydrator to nails 4) Use buffer on the nail tip to add texture for better adhesion. 5) Glue on the nail extension. 6) Apply a layer of base coat. It will be sticky so make sure you don't touch anything that may stick to it. (Avoid skin!) 7) Put nail under UV lamp for 120 seconds 8) Add builder gel. I like to brush a layer on, then follow up with a pea sized ball at a time to build up thickness just past and just dab the brush to move it around. You will only be able to do one finger at a time because it's a bit runny. Place it under the UV light for 30 seconds to hold it and move to the next nail until all are ready for the official 120 second bake. Use nail file to fix any messy edges. (Avoid skin!) 9) Add top coat and put under UV light for 120 seconds. (Avoid skin!) 10) Use nail file to shape any messy edges. 11) Wash hands with soap and water and add cuticle oil. Make sure you avoid any of the gels leaking off the nail bed. This will help prevent skin irritation and premature lifting. So far the product seems pretty good. Hopefully it will last two weeks, but if it doesn't I still think it's worth buying just to save time and avoid the strong odor of monomor. Follow up: It's been a week since I used the builder gel and it has lasted without lifting surprisingly longer than the acrylic powders that I've been using, so I changed my review to 5 stars. Even though I was very careful I did have another reaction from the beetles product. I'm not sure what chemical agent is in their polishes and gels, but it always makes my skin itch and if I'm not careful I have broken out in blisters all around my cuticles and it runs up my fingers. The itching and pain when that happens is UNREAL and lasts for weeks! I recommend applying their products on one finger (I know that is tough when you are excited to do your nails) and wait a couple of days to see if you have any type of allergic reaction or skin sensitivity to any of their products before you go all in and do a full set of nails.

I purchased this builder gel along with a full beetles gel kit when I moved and couldn't find the box I had packed all of my home nail supplies. I have purchased several beetles gel kits in the past for different seasonal colors, so I should have expected the quality of this builder to be good, but I was still pleasantly surprised by the ease of application when I cracked this bottle. Builder gel is always thick and takes practice to get the hang of applying the correct amount for that clean, salon look, but this is the easiest one to apply/build that I've ever used, and lasts a couple weeks. Pictured, I used all beetles colors on top of this builder gel for my manicure that I did 2 weeks ago and it still looks great.

I bought this pack of two builder gel nail polishes thinking it would be super easy to apply, almost like a regular top coat—but it definitely doesn’t behave the same way. The consistency is much thicker, and at the same time it tends to move around on the nail, making it hard to get an even, uniform finish. That said, I’m not sure if I’m using it incorrectly, because it does seem like a product that has a learning curve. Once it’s cured, the results are nice and strong, but getting there takes some practice and patience. Overall, it’s a good product, just not as beginner-friendly as I expected, which is why I’m giving it four stars.

I've been using Beetles Builder Gel for about four months now to do my own nails. Uggh! My nails! Thin, peeling, even at their healthiest they would grow but then tear off. I tried the dip manicure stuff - never could perfect it. I tried gluing fake nails on - they looked nice, but never lasted. I tried just about everything. I finally found what works for me. I don't believe I use the product the way most people do. I looked at a couple of tutorials on YT, but ended up just brushing on a nice coat of the Builder Gel over my base coat. I have two nails that have no apex, so on those, I do build them up a bit. The rest? Just apply a good base coat, then apply builder gel, clean up the sidewalls and cure. Then a top coat and I'm done. I do like the natural look, but I've also begun branching out into colors. My kids got me the Beetles kit with a number of colors in it and I'm having great fun with that, as well. But I don't see me ever replacing my Beetles Builder Gel.

I love beetles builder gel. It works great! As long as you follow the instructions you will not have any problems. It’s very good quality, it’s thick enough and after I read the instructions my nails came out fabulous! The one tip I felt is very important is after put the builder gel on you need to hold your finger upside down for 30 seconds. That helps the builder gel to balance itself on the nail so it evens itself out before putting in under the uv lights. I heard about builder gel in Europe, I had my nails done there and loved them. When I got back to the states nobody in my area uses builder gel, so I had to do them myself! I opened my amazon app and searched for builder gel , this brand was highly rated. I get better at doing them myself all the time. Very happy with the quality, the colors are great, it dries quickly under the UV lights only 1 minute per layer, that includes your base coat 1 minute, builder gel 1 minute and top coat 1 minute. The price is very reasonable for what you’re getting. The bottle size is an average size for nail products and it lasts a long time. The texture is good, as I said it is just thick enough. I am so happy with this product, I have bought quite a bit of it on Amazon.

Its a pretty good product, however it got some flaws. For one, the product had a tendency to run down the sides of the bottle when I wipe off the excess from the brush. I don’t know why exactly and other BIABs from different brands don’t do it, so I guess it has to do with the design of the packaging. Secondly, it’s a pretty high viscosity, which I guess is personal preference however for me it doesn’t self level as well as I would like. However, it dries as it should in the lamp, even with the high viscosity it’s workable, on the plus side it doesn’t flood the cuticles as easily because it stays in place and you get a longer time to work it and it’s a nice color. It’s also very affordable. I don’t know if I would buy again tho.

I’m obsessed with this builder gel! It’s super easy to apply, self-levels beautifully, and gives my nails a strong, natural look. It cures perfectly under the lamp and lasts for weeks without lifting or cracking. Perfect for both beginners and pros! 💖✨