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

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.

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

I love these gel x nails. I did my first set on someone today and they are amazing. I used the medium almond on myself a few times so far and they hold up great.

Great just what I was looking for

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+

Love them 💕

These have definitely changed since I last bought them. Either that or these are counterfeit, not too sure. The last time I purchased was July 2024. The new ones a much less durable at the base, have a more curved apex, and the sizing is a little off. I’ll try them but I’m not confident and will probably be looking for a new go-to brand.

Easy to use

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

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