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product_id: 551147178
title: "Beetles Gel Nail Kit Etch-X, Almond Medium, 500pcs 12 Sizes, with 9 in 1 Glue Mini Nail Lamp, Pre-Etched Half Matte Easy Extension Set for Home DIY Salon Manicure Art"
brand: "beetles gel polish"
price: "R629"
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Beetles Gel Polish"
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# 9-in-1 multifunctional nail glue gel 500 pre-etched almond tips, no filing needed UV/LED mini lamp with 120cm USB cable Beetles Gel Nail Kit Etch-X, Almond Medium, 500pcs 12 Sizes, with 9 in 1 Glue Mini Nail Lamp, Pre-Etched Half Matte Easy Extension Set for Home DIY Salon Manicure Art

**Brand:** beetles gel polish
**Price:** R629
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💅 Elevate your DIY manicure game—because your nails deserve the VIP treatment!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Beetles Gel Nail Kit Etch-X, Almond Medium, 500pcs 12 Sizes, with 9 in 1 Glue Mini Nail Lamp, Pre-Etched Half Matte Easy Extension Set for Home DIY Salon Manicure Art by beetles gel polish
- **How much does it cost?** R629 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/551147178-beetles-gel-nail-kit-etch-x-almond-medium-500pcs-12)

## Best For

- beetles gel polish enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted beetles gel polish brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Universal Compatibility:** Cures all gel polish brands and types with the included portable UV/LED lamp—professional results anywhere.
- • **Massive Variety & Perfect Fit:** 500 tips in 12 sizes ensure a flawless fit for every nail, from subtle to statement almond shapes.
- • **All-in-One Nail Glue Gel Magic:** One 7.5ml glue gel acts as adhesive, base, blooming, rhinestone glue, and slip solution—DIY creativity unlocked.
- • **Long-Lasting & Break-Resistant:** Enjoy flawless nails for 28+ days with a formula designed to resist lifting and breakage.
- • **Effortless Salon-Quality Nails at Home:** Pre-etched matte tips fit perfectly without filing—save time and protect your natural nails.

## Overview

The Beetles Gel Nail Kit Etch-X offers 500 pre-etched medium almond nail tips with a matte finish that require no filing, paired with a 9-in-1 multifunctional nail glue gel and a USB-powered UV/LED mini lamp. Designed for easy, professional-quality home manicures, this kit delivers durable, break-resistant nails lasting over 28 days and is compatible with all gel polish brands. Perfect for millennials seeking salon results with minimal effort and maximum style.

## Description

desertcart.com: Beetles Gel Nail Kit Etch-X, Almond Medium, 500pcs 12 Sizes, with 9 in 1 Glue Mini Nail Lamp, Pre-Etched Half Matte Easy Extension Set for Home DIY Salon Manicure Art : Beauty & Personal Care

Review: I am a former nail professional and cosmetologist - UPDATE: The last two pictures were taken 2 weeks later and almost time for a fill. No lifting. No problems. No kidding. This review is from a professional cosmetologist with more than 45 years nail experience. I have experience with just about every type of nail treatment there is. I’m proficient in acrylic, hard gel, poly gel, etc. sculpting from scratch, using overlay or tips. You name it and I’ve used it on a client or myself. After years of also working in an office behind a computer & a keyboard, my hands are toast. I need to have surgery as my carpal tunnel is so bad. So, I can no longer take clients. I also cannot do my own nails. It’s just too painful. Even with an E-drill. It’s just too much fine work. I recently discovered the soft gel system. This is a game changer. I did both hands in under an hour with salon quality results at home. There is a bit of a learning curve, but just keep practicing. The biggest hurdle is making sure you don’t have any air bubbles so you have to press the nail down hard during the flash cure. I started with my regular nail prep. Push back your cuticles and remove any excess. Next, a gentle buff to remove the shine. Clean your nail bed with alcohol on a lint free wipe, or I prefer to use a soft bristle toothbrush for this. Make sure you have the correct nail sizes picked out beforehand. I also have a special tip primer that I use (underneath where the tip adheres to your nail bed only). Next double prime your nail beds (one hand at a time). A side note about the little UV light that’s included, this is only supposed to be used as a flash cure, it’s not meant to do your final cure. You should have a full size UV light for your finished treatment (Not included. But there are several cost efficient options available on desertcart). My final cure Under a full-size lamp is 60-90 seconds. After your double prime, use the Beetles nail glue gel and do a thin coat on your nail bed and do a quick flash cure for about 10 to 15 seconds. Then get your tip ready, apply the gel to the tip over your primer. This is the part that takes a little practice, but you will get used to it. Don’t use too much gel. Apply the tip back at your cuticle area first, pressing/rocking forward (use a lot of pressure to get rid of any air pockets). Flash cure under the light for 10 seconds. Once you feel the gel grab, let go and finish flash curing. My light turned off automatically at about 60 seconds or so. During the learning curve, I ended up with a little bit of excess gel on my side walls and/or underneath. But this is easily taken care of. With practice it will become less and less. That’s it. Then follow the directions included by the manufacturer. I always put another layer of gel over the top for increased strength as I’m very hard on my nails. You can either wear them natural or polish. Make sure you use a good cuticle oil to keep your nails and cuticles healthy. Then you can polish and do any nail art you would like. I’m very impressed with this little kit and I will keep using it at home. For a longer lasting treatment, make sure to use gloves when doing the dishes, etc. Anytime you get your nails wet, they expand and contract, and it puts stress on your manicure. Also, remember every time you use a UV light, the gel just keep getting harder. Even on a previously cured set. If you over cure, they can get brittle. These can also be filled like a full set of sculpted acrylic, or gel nails. If they haven’t lifted, you don’t need to take them off and re-apply from scratch. Just use the Beetles gel to fill them after using the same prep, as mentioned above. Happy manicuring everybody. I’m truly happy with this product and I will continue to use this as it is an extremely affordable and easy option for me.
Review: A very good product - The Beetles Gel Nail Extension Kit is perfect for at-home manicures. Easy to use, strong adhesion, and long-lasting results. The gels apply smoothly and look professional. Great value for beginners and nail lovers.”

## Features

- 【Inner Matte Texture】: The nail tips feature an inner frosted texture, with stronger friction, better fitting your natural nails. You can stick the full nail tips with nail glue directly, enjoying the privilege of “NO NEED FOR FILING”. Also, the nail tip is pre-shaped, saving you time and effort. No worries that your nails will become thinner due to polishing, providing better care for your nails. Lasts for 28+ days.
- 【What You Get】: Our new nail tips & gel Nail Kit includes a UV/LED nail lamp with a 120cm USB cable, 7.5ml nail gel, 500 pcs pre-filed medium almond nail tips! You can easily extend your nails and enjoy the fun of DIY Manicure! The Newest, The Fastest, Most Professional, Nail Enhancement in 2025 New Nails.
- 【9 In 1 Nail Glue Gel】: Our new Nail Glue includes 1pc 7.5ml Nail Glue, You can easily extend your nails and enjoy the fun of DIY! This Multi-functional Nail Glue is not only for nail tips adhesive, but also can be used as Base Gel, Blooming Gel, Rhinestone Glue Gel, Slip Solution! Let it do the magic with you! Warm Tips: Beetles UV Nail Glue Gel Set Could Be Used for Clear Nail Tips, Not for Solid Press-on Nails!
- 【Break Resistant, Super Strong】: Extend your nails in a mere 3 minutes and show them off for more than 28 days! Our developed formula Nail Gel provides the best break-resistant support to your extended nails.
- 【Compatible with All Kinds of Gel Nail Polish】: Portable Nail Lamp can cure all brands’ base coat, top coat, nail gel, hard builder nail gel, poly nail extension gel, rhinestone gel, etc.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BN11S5JM |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,512 in Beauty & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care ) #17 in False Nail Tips |
| Brand | beetles Gel Polish |
| Brand Name | beetles Gel Polish |
| Color | 0-Medium Almond 500pcs(etch-x kit) |
| Coverage | Full Well Tips |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 46,354 Reviews |
| Finish Types | Matte |
| Included Components | Gel Nail, Nail Lamp |
| Item Form | Medium Almond Nail Tips |
| Item Shape | Ballerina |
| Item Weight | 0.22 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Gelab cosmetics LLC |
| Material | Gel |
| Material Type | Gel |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 500 |
| Pattern | 1-5 Medium Almond 500pcs (Etch-X Kit) |
| Product Style | French |
| Size | 503 Piece Set |
| Style | French |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Fluid Ounces |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** beetles Gel Polish
- **Color:** 0-Medium Almond 500pcs(etch-x kit)
- **Material:** Gel
- **Size:** 503 Piece Set
- **Style:** French

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is there an ingredient list for the glue?**
A: Dear,
Ingredients:
Aliphatic Urethane Acrylates，Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate，Cellulose Acetate Butyrate，Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate (HEMA)，Isobornyl Acrylate，Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide
Kind regards

**Q: I had an allergic reaction to this product, is there an alternative I can use?**
A: I had an allergic reaction to the glue as well. It's a shame because one it lasted a long time with no lifting and there is barely a heat spike. The Gelish brand works great too. I want to try the Apres sensitive to see if that makes a difference. Gel-like that's in a thinner bottle gave me a reaction too so I will not be using that one as well. Good luck!

**Q: Will this work with colored press on nails or do the full cover tips need to be clear in order to cure it under the light?**
A: No they do not. I bought a few colored press on and attempted to use the glue and they did not stick. I found that clear nail tips are best for this glue.

**Q: can you use these to adhere full nail covers?**
A: Yes, you can. I only use full cover nails.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I am a former nail professional and cosmetologist
*by C***E on June 29, 2024*

UPDATE: The last two pictures were taken 2 weeks later and almost time for a fill. No lifting. No problems. No kidding. This review is from a professional cosmetologist with more than 45 years nail experience. I have experience with just about every type of nail treatment there is. I’m proficient in acrylic, hard gel, poly gel, etc. sculpting from scratch, using overlay or tips. You name it and I’ve used it on a client or myself. After years of also working in an office behind a computer & a keyboard, my hands are toast. I need to have surgery as my carpal tunnel is so bad. So, I can no longer take clients. I also cannot do my own nails. It’s just too painful. Even with an E-drill. It’s just too much fine work. I recently discovered the soft gel system. This is a game changer. I did both hands in under an hour with salon quality results at home. There is a bit of a learning curve, but just keep practicing. The biggest hurdle is making sure you don’t have any air bubbles so you have to press the nail down hard during the flash cure. I started with my regular nail prep. Push back your cuticles and remove any excess. Next, a gentle buff to remove the shine. Clean your nail bed with alcohol on a lint free wipe, or I prefer to use a soft bristle toothbrush for this. Make sure you have the correct nail sizes picked out beforehand. I also have a special tip primer that I use (underneath where the tip adheres to your nail bed only). Next double prime your nail beds (one hand at a time). A side note about the little UV light that’s included, this is only supposed to be used as a flash cure, it’s not meant to do your final cure. You should have a full size UV light for your finished treatment (Not included. But there are several cost efficient options available on Amazon). My final cure Under a full-size lamp is 60-90 seconds. After your double prime, use the Beetles nail glue gel and do a thin coat on your nail bed and do a quick flash cure for about 10 to 15 seconds. Then get your tip ready, apply the gel to the tip over your primer. This is the part that takes a little practice, but you will get used to it. Don’t use too much gel. Apply the tip back at your cuticle area first, pressing/rocking forward (use a lot of pressure to get rid of any air pockets). Flash cure under the light for 10 seconds. Once you feel the gel grab, let go and finish flash curing. My light turned off automatically at about 60 seconds or so. During the learning curve, I ended up with a little bit of excess gel on my side walls and/or underneath. But this is easily taken care of. With practice it will become less and less. That’s it. Then follow the directions included by the manufacturer. I always put another layer of gel over the top for increased strength as I’m very hard on my nails. You can either wear them natural or polish. Make sure you use a good cuticle oil to keep your nails and cuticles healthy. Then you can polish and do any nail art you would like. I’m very impressed with this little kit and I will keep using it at home. For a longer lasting treatment, make sure to use gloves when doing the dishes, etc. Anytime you get your nails wet, they expand and contract, and it puts stress on your manicure. Also, remember every time you use a UV light, the gel just keep getting harder. Even on a previously cured set. If you over cure, they can get brittle. These can also be filled like a full set of sculpted acrylic, or gel nails. If they haven’t lifted, you don’t need to take them off and re-apply from scratch. Just use the Beetles gel to fill them after using the same prep, as mentioned above. Happy manicuring everybody. I’m truly happy with this product and I will continue to use this as it is an extremely affordable and easy option for me.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very good product
*by A***R on January 1, 2026*

The Beetles Gel Nail Extension Kit is perfect for at-home manicures. Easy to use, strong adhesion, and long-lasting results. The gels apply smoothly and look professional. Great value for beginners and nail lovers.”

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ LIFE CHANGING TRICKS
*by T***T on March 8, 2023*

The are my favorite nails by far. If you want to read about why, skip to the end. If you care about the glue and making these last way longer, like crazy super forever long, that’s first. MAJOR TIPS SO THEY CAN LAST 2 weeks - a month: 1. The Beetle’s glue is the best, hands down. I’ve tried all the major ones, even super glue, and the UV/LED Beetle’s is Queen. Lasts 2 weeksish for me, but with the occasional pop off. I’ve never used a glue that didn’t have that issue. That said… 2. All nail glue sucks. There’s no way around it. Sorry. My issue is how hard it is to not get the stuff all over my fingers, nail beds, and the nail itself. It’s impossible for me to get the nail on straight without adjusting, especially if you don’t use mega long nails. SO, there’s ALWAYS bubbles for me with any glue, making me the years long mayor of Popoff City. Maybe it’s me, but since all glue is liquidy, I can never hold the nails in straight in place, at the right angle and pressure until they’re cured enough to stick on their own. MEGA MESS EVERY TIME. The devil always wins. 3. …UNTIL I FOUND THE MIRACLE. Works every time. How did I not know about this??? Ok, so if you have to get glue, bet Beetle’s. If you want your nails to last pretty much forever… like, long enough to require an infill, easily 2, 3, 4 weeks with NO POPOFFS, chipping, or breaking, I’m about to rock your world. Baby, POLYGEL is the new glue. 4. Ever heard of the Lazy Girl Method? That’s cool, I’m down, but it still requires meticulous drilling and filing underneath the nail extension so it isn’t unnaturally thick an blobby. Sometimes psh who’s for time for even that? Thus, I present to you… 5. ⭐️THE SUUUPER LAZY LAZY GIRL METHOD⭐️ Like the OG LGM, this requires clear full cover press on false nail tips so the lamp can cure the adhesive. So my adaptation is this- use polygel as glue. That’s enough, but don’t worry, there’s more. For me, a Major Game Changer.. Just a lil 1 - 1.5 carat blob scooped from the tube with the base of the nail you’re applying. Or, you can use a polygel brush and isopropyl alcohol as slip to do an even hearty coat to either nail. Either way, the natural nail should be fully coated once the nail is on. Apply the same principles you’d use for nail glue. Not no much, apply the nail at an angle and roll the nail on to evenly distribute the polygel without bubbles. My favorite part? The nail STICKS WHERE YOU PUT IT, so adjustments are NO PROBLEM and you basically don’t even have to hold the nail in place with your other hand under the lamp. As long as you don’t pick the nail up off your finger and instead gently rock it for bubble control, you’re golden. If you apply too much polygel or too much pressure, it’ll ooze out the sides and under the fingertip, just like glue. So don’t. But with the thick, sticky polygel, you have WAY more control and can easily scrape off oozing excess with a cuticle pushed or whatever, and a wipe with isopropyl alcohol will remove the residue from your nail or skin. ✨BONUS TIPS✨ *I find the BY FAR the easiest way to apply the nail with this method is to simply place the nail on, no pressure AT ALL, and wait a minute with your hand still. This lets the nail gently settle itself onto the gelled nail bed without oozing out the sides. *if you still have problems with spillage at the fingertip under the nail: dude, less gel and less pressure. If it’s too late for that, you can flash cure the nail while COVERING your fingertip from the light so that part doesn’t cure. Then, when the nail stays on, scrape out and clean up the underside of nail before you finish curing. *You can encapsulate glitter this way! May want to do a thin layer on the other nail too, so it adheres just as strong without glitter gaps. *USE BUILDER IN A BOTTLE ON TOP and that thing will never chip and be rock solid and GLASSY.. A thin layer is all you need. If you painted the nails and the surface isn’t perfectly smooth, use a second thicker layer and hold your hand flat upside down for 20 seconds before curing. It SELF LEVELS, so any wonkiness disappears. Magic. You can also apply gems ‘n stuff with it. * You can paint a French tip or whatever UNDERNEATH the nail before applying (just not the base). That way the surface stays perfectly smooth and you don’t need to struggle for greatness worth left-handed painting. *Wherever there’s wet alcohol, the nail will slip around and not adhere properly. So try to be sparing, and let it dry for 30 seconds or whatever before curing if you used any with the poly gel. If you use alcohol to clean up any extra around the applied nail before curing, try not to let it drip around the edges or *gasp* underneath the nail. ‘Twill fork up adhesion and the nail won’t last as long. *The polygel surface will stay sticky after it’s cured, that’s normal. Just wipe with isopropyl alcohol 70-99% and it’ll remove the tacky residue. This is NOT the same as nail polish remover!!! Make sure you do that before filing or drilling if you are shaping the nail or removing wayward polygel on the surface of the nail. It’ll gunk up your file is you let it stay sticky. *You can use any color poly gel, but my go tos are clear and natural pinky nude, like you’d use for a French tip. Opaques do take longer to cure. *If it grows out super long, you can easily infill with the same polygel. ABOUT THE NAILS THEMSELVES I got medium almond, and Grrl, they’re looong. But I’m not mad, for a few reasons. 1st, of all the nails I’ve bought on Amazon (Una Gella, Gootrades, Sally H, etc) these are the best, imo. They’re most similar to Markhartt’s press on full coverage nail tips. Thick and STRONG, but still a bit flexiblish unless you crease them down the middle. To compare, Markhartt’s short “ballerina/coffin” nails are basically as long as the Beetle’s medium “almond,” just with the coffin tip cut out. Markhartt’s have this funny fluted shape thing going on that just makes my nails look… well, kinda fat (not phat). It may be my own fault for having an unfortunate nail shape- spatulate/triangular with like 2x wider nail tip than base. Theirs make me look like the nails are too big and bubbled sideways where my finger ends- even if the size is too small🤷🏼‍♀️. Beetle’s are flatter, and Markhartt’s have more of an apex built in. I *thought that would be great because nail techs are ALL about that apex, but for me, it was problematic. I find Markhartt’s REALLY difficult to shape or trim, I guess because of the weird fluted shape and apex. I’ve tried a million times, but if I try to narrow the sides into a shorter stilettos or whatev, they’re always too convex and fat looking, or too concave and cat claw looking, but never straight. Basically, they look weird unless I trim Markhartt’s straight across to top horizontally, effectively just making them square, not my fave. I guess the apex makes it that way? 🤔

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*Last updated: 2026-02-27*