Choose the exact Beetles system by its contents, tip construction, and documented attachment process. Resolve missing instructions before application.
Match the listing to the job you want to do
Beetles separates false-nail kits and individual tip packs in its catalog. A large piece count describes the assortment, not the completeness of the application system. Use these documented examples to recognize the differences, then check the exact version you are considering.
| Official example | What to distinguish |
|---|---|
| Nail Glue Kit, FN034-2 | An extension bundle listing tips, adhesive, a UV/LED lamp, and a cable |
| Tipex Coffin Long Kit, BT-BK023US | A structured-tip range with specific experience guidance |
| Medium Stiletto Tipex Tips, BT-BN030US | A 192-piece, 16-size tip assortment; check accessories separately |
| Crimson French, BT-DT061US | Predesigned tips; a finished design does not establish a complete application kit |
Read the contents list as a boundary
The FN034-2 Nail Glue Kit page lists 500 coffin tips in 10 sizes, 7.5 mL of nail glue, a UV/LED lamp, and a USB cable. It describes the adhesive as also usable as base gel. Those are details of this particular kit, not a specification for all Beetles bundles.
Color polish, top coat, and removal products are not listed in that package list. If your planned finish requires them, confirm the additional supplies before deciding the kit meets your needs. Do not assume a photograph of a decorated manicure means the pictured color is included.
Tipex describes the tip construction
Beetles describes Tipex tips as having a built-in apex and shaped curve. Its Coffin Long 224-piece kit page specifically says the thicker, structured tips are intended for professionals or experienced users familiar with that range, rather than beginners seeking thin, flexible tips.
Treat that as a meaningful selection detail. Compare the profile as well as the shape name and size count. A numbered assortment still needs fitting to each finger. A larger selection does not prove that any particular width or curve will fit you comfortably.
A predesigned tip still needs its own instructions
Crimson French illustrates another distinction: Beetles describes a design already on the tips and explicitly says builder gel and top coat are not included. Decide whether you want to create artwork or attach an existing design, then establish the compatible attachment method separately.
Read the instructions for the exact tip and adhesive together. Some reviewed Beetles product pages show a general base-color-top-coat procedure without explaining tip attachment. That sequence is not enough to establish an extension application method. If the package and page do not resolve the combination, obtain the product-specific directions from Beetles before using it.
Save the details you will need later
Record the code, tip range, shape, length, and sizes you use. Keep the adhesive label, supplied directions, ingredient warnings, and removal instructions with that record. This makes a replacement purchase easier to compare and reduces the chance of applying another product's directions to a similar-looking pack.
The reviewed Beetles pages include cautions about previous nail-product or ingredient reactions. Read those cautions before application. Product claims about speed or long wear do not replace fitting, complete instructions, or your own experience.
A few common questions
Does every Beetles tip pack contain glue and a lamp?
No inclusion should be assumed from the brand or piece count. FN034-2 expressly lists them; verify the contents of any other product separately.
Are Tipex and predesigned press-ons the same thing?
They describe different features. Tipex refers to a structured tip range; a predesigned set refers to its appearance. Check the exact product's construction and attachment instructions.
Sources & reading notes
This guide explains general considerations. Product labels and instructions vary, so check the specific kit and adhesive you use.
