Beetles HEMA-Free Hard Gel for Nails,0.5 oz 9 in 1 Pink Glitter Mini Size Hard Gel for Nail Extension & Strengthening Broken Repair UV LED Lamp Cured Salon for Professional Nail Techs Women

I am a nail tech and decided to try this as I didn’t want to wait for the akzentz trinity and this is a nice hard gel (for personal use). I say personal use as I don’t believe there is a way to get a sds on their products for salon use (sadly bc beetles is great imo). Anyways, I’ve used their clear sculpting gel in the past so I figured this would be equal quality. Much less bubbles than their sculpting gel. Viscosity is medium so good for beginners. It’s a bit thicker than I prefer as I’m used to working with akzentz which is kind of on the low viscosity side so I was worried about it leveling as it didn’t seem to self level well on silicone Hand but when I applied it on my hand the warmth of my nails did allow it to level much better. The viscosity allows you ample time to get the product perfectly in place with no flooding. The color is a beautiful pink that would look great on pretty much every skin tone. It’s not too dark and not too light. Great consistency for forms as well and I did a repair using a form and had no issues with running. Only worn for a day so far so can’t speak on its wear but tbh I never have issues with this brand when it comes to retention so I expect it to last per usual. I can easily get 4 wks with beetles. I think a lot of the reviews who are having issues are most likely hobbyists or new to gel maybe. Proper application is key to retention with all nail enhancements, as well as proper curing with the correct strength lamp and proper prep of the nail plate and not allowing product to flood cuticle or skin. If you do all of that right then should be fine. Will be trying out their other shades.

Fantastic hard gel! The pink glitter shade is gorgeous, easy to apply, and cures perfectly under UV/LED. Strong, long‑lasting, and ideal for nail extensions or repairing broken nails at home or in the salon.

This definitely has a learning curve. You really have to take your time with each nail. The consistency is pretty good. Not too runny not too stiff. The natural color is pretty and universal for any skin tone. I have dark medium skin and it looks gorgeous alone. I’ve just been playing with different primers and making sure I’m cleaning before curing so I don’t get lifting. Other than that pretty good product!

definitely love how the outcome and how natural this hard gel looks! just a heads up i wouldn’t recommend this for beginners who are just starting to do their own nails or nails in general, i’m a nail tech and i usually only have worked with acrylic and BIAB, so getting used to this consistency is a bit tricky, it’s extremely sticky and takes a bit to get the hang of but nothing some alcohol and filing can’t do! Overall beautiful and natural color ✨

First time using gel. I think it turned out pretty good. I'll keep practicing with this product.

Easy to work with and I love the brush that came with it. However, the product peeled off my nails after one day. Been doing nails for 18 years and this is the first time I couldn't get any retention. Tried it twice more (so 3 total) and it peeled off again. I haven't had this issue with beetles products before so I wonder if it's just the formula. I still loved the consistency and the pink is beautiful, but just unfortunate about retention.

I absolutely love the Beetles hard gel! It’s the perfect consistency, not too thick or runny, which makes it super easy to apply and shape. It self levels beautifully and cures to a strong, smooth finish that lasts for weeks without lifting or cracking. The color is gorgeous, making it perfect for overlays or any nail design. Definitely my go to hard gel from now on!

peels off easily and applies to the nail in patches