gelike ec Nail Tips for Home DIY : 552Pcs Medium Square Soft Gel Full Cover

I used to have long coffin tips which I would have to cut down, but noticed when I did so that it would flatten the C-curve of the nail and make them lose their coffin shape and become a little more square. But these are the PERFECT length for someone who is used longer nails but not ~super~ long (and if you aren't, this length is very easy to adjust to. i wipe just fine ;) ) so I no longer have to compromise shape to get the length that is most comfortable for my lifestyle. These also come pre-buffed so they attach really well to the natural nail, and they remove the quickest out of any apres dupe i've tried (soak in acetone for 10 minutes, scrape, soak for another 5-10 minutes, scrape, and it's usually all gone. any left is thin enough that it can be buffed/filed off). I've been using tips for over a year now and with trial and error have found the best way to keep my nails on for 4+ weeks with little to no lifting: Before doing anything, size your nails to see which size tips you will need for each one. if you write down the size that each of your nails needs the first time you use them, it's unlikely your nail beds will change in size and you won't have to spend 10+ minutes sizing your nails each time you sit down to do these. 1. proper nail prep- push back/remove cuticles (any cuticle remover will work, sally hansen is a popular one), buff, nail dehydrater (there are lots of these on the market, i honestly just wipe some acetone on my nails and it seems to work? im not a licensed tech though lol), nail primer 2.cure glue on natural nails- i use the beetles nail glue for these, and i do NOT use base gel. most glue bottles will say a base is 'optional' but it saves so much time to not use it and i honestly found my nails were staying on better once i stopped using base. apply a relatively thin layer so that it can cure properly under a lamp. 3. prep the tips (this can also be done before steps 1 or 2)- buff or file the base of the tip to fit your nail bed. i have a skinny, rounded cuticle area and most tips come with a rounded square base, so i shape them to better fit my nail beds. 4. prime the tips- yes, i use primer on the tips (but only the part that will go on my nail). a little goes a long way, and i shake the tip vigorously for ~5 seconds so the primer dries before adding glue 5. apply glue to tip- do NOT be shy with the glue (within reason). I used to not put enough glue on in the name of avoiding excess glue pooling out under the tip, and then they would lift within days. it's MUCH better to avoid air bubbles and have slightly unattractive pools of cured glue under your nail than to end up with air bubbles that will cause lifting 6. invest in a small LED or UV flash cure lamp so you can cure the tips one at a time. after curing glue on each of my nails, i can turn on the flash cure lamp, apply glue to one tip at a time and hold the tip down on my nail under the light for about ~10 seconds. this will NOT completely cure it, but itll secure the tip to the nail well enough that you can complete the application process before completely curing under your regular lamp. if there is any glue that pools out of the sides of the tip, the flash cure lamp also cures the gel but it stays soft, so its easy to lift off with a cuticle pusher or clip off with a cuticle clipper (i find that the latter actually works really well) 7. buff the tip- this will help the polish stay on. you do not need to put base gel on the tips! oil does not accumulate on a plastic tip the way it does on a natural nail, so base gel is not necessary

My 2nd review. My opinion of these nails was, they are pretty decent but hard as hell to get completely off. I use gel cover removers. But what I realized is, the good old fashioned FOIL method is the way to go. When i did the foil methoid they came off way easier than using the gel covers. I am actually wearing just 2 of these nails currently because I just needed that quick repair. Well, I feel like they have been on over 2 weeks with no loosening! Also, before polishing them, I had forgotten I had even put them on since they are clear. So all in all, good full cover nails.

This was my first time using gel x type nails, and let me tell you, I’m in love. Great off-brand. They feel so light weight and comfortable on my fingers but also feel sturdy. They are pretty easy to glue on, you do have to hold the nail down for about 15 seconds so it can slightly stick before putting it under your blue light. This was harder to do on my right hand, since I’m a little shaky. But if your light allows you to, you can hold it down and secure it underneath the blue light for a few seconds first. I highly recommend these if you are on tour own nail journey and want a fresh and professional looking mani. People keep complimenting my nails and saying they look professionally done, which is really boosting my ego but I have to give the credit to these tips they are so easy to paint! The length is a mid longer than I expected for medium length, but they were pretty easy to file down! And the shape is great, and you can file to make more slender if needed. Enjoy :)

Great just what I was looking for

Finally decided to try doing own gel extensions after spending hundreds at the nail salon for nails that lift/are crooked etc. and I’m not disappointed! I tried these tips months ago but gave up bc they popped off after a day BUT my issue was I didn’t make sure the nails fit from side to side on my nail. You can’t grab a extension that’s too small and press it down to fit side to side when you’re curing it bc it will pop off! That’s the biggest tip I have: measure the extensions to each nail first and make sure it fits side to side with no pressure! A few extensions I did have to file around the cuticle area/sides a bit just for a better fit! I’ve had my nails on for a few days and no issues so far. The fact that these are pre etched makes these really easy, you’d really only need a drill for the removal process! My only con is I wish they had a long version of the square nails but I will be trying out the other shapes/lengths If you’ve been thinking about doing your own gel extensions grab these nails!

I loved the size range and shape as well as the container organizer it comes in. However, I do wish each slot was labeled with the size number as it’s hard to see the number on each individual tip. That being said it’s easy enough to just sharpie the numbers to the inside of the lid yourself. My biggest issue with these is the integrity of the tips. The bottom layer tends to peel away from the rest after installation so it snags on things and E filing it off/ down makes the nail very flimsy. I’ve used them twice and have had this issue both times. I’ve been doing my own nails for about 6 months and I’ve never had this happen with any other brand of tips. The included photos are from less than 12 hours after installation.

Searched high and low for a nail tip that fits my nail beds! Finally found them. Most have a curve to them that makes them uncomfortable. These are flexible enough they feel like your real nails. I used the nail double sided tape to adhere to my nails and they have been on for a week. The quality is good too. The best purchase I’ve ever made. A+

Excelente calidad de estas uñas, haciendo una buena aplicación durante más de 2 semanas y no se quiebran. Las retiro intactas

Super Passform, sehr leicht in der Anbringung und sie halten sehr gut.

I have tried many gel tips from multiple brands such as Mylee, Apres, Halo, Pretty Pro. All of them have left me underwhelmed. They tips either needed a lot of time consuming and fiddly prep or the length is too long and needs filing down. These tips in XXS are the absolute perfect length if you like short nails. I have finally found the perfect size that don’t need filing or reshaping. They are already prepped to improve adhesion. They are also thin, and flexible and fit flush to the nail bed. I apply gel polish over the top of mine which makes them stronger. I have had them on for over a week and I’ve pushed them hard and they are still going strong. If you are find they are popping off easy then you are either using the incorrect size or you aren’t prepping your nails properly. I use the pH bond from Gelish along with their tip adhesive and tip primer. If you don’t choose the right products, size or prep properly they will pop off and that will happen with any gel tips. These tips are durable , comfortable, look amazing and are fantastic value for money.

These gel tips are super easy to use. No trimming or shaping reqiured. I use a base gel to glue on the tips to my natural nails and they usually last 3-4 weeks.

These nails are actually short. Sizes fit well and easy to apply.

Works great on my nail