{"product_id":"beetles-gel-polish-tipex-instant-apex-nail-tips-long-square-192pcs-16-sizes-with-built-in-apex-pre-etched-underside","title":"beetles Gel Polish Tipex Instant Apex Nail Tips — Long Square 192pcs (16 Sizes) with Built-In Apex \u0026 Pre-Etched Underside","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeetles Tipex Instant Apex Nail Tips are pre-shaped, salon-style long square extensions with a structured built-in apex for quick gel-application and a firm, acrylic-like finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for at-home nail artists and salon professionals who want predictable results, these Beetles tips arrive pre-curved and pre-etched to speed up adhesion and reduce shaping time. The set contains 192 tips across 16 sizes (00–14), giving you plenty of spare pieces to fit a wide range of nail beds and practice runs. Built thicker than flexible tips, the Tipex Instant Apex tips create a substantial, glossy extension ready for gel polish or further sculpting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do these tips simplify my application process?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Beetles tips come pre-shaped with a C-curve and an integrated apex so you skip building height manually. Their underside is pre-etched to accept gel adhesives, making press-and-cure steps straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePre-etched bottom for stronger gel glue bond\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in apex reduces filing and layering\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePre-shaped C-curve fits natural nail contours\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePress, cure, file — minimal shaping required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of finish and feel should I expect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese long square nails deliver a bold, structured look similar to acrylic extensions but without heavy sculpting. The thicker construction gives a firm, substantial feel beneath gel polish for a durable, high-gloss result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThicker material for an acrylic-like strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGloss-ready surface for even polish application\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLong square silhouette for modern manicures\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConsistent apex for symmetrical profiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill these fit different nail sizes and shapes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set includes sixteen distinct sizes (00–14) with multiple tips per size to help you match and customize. Sizes can be swapped or filed at the sidewalls for a closer fit to narrow or wider nail beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e192 tips total — multiple bits per size\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e16 sizes to cover most natural nail dimensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSidewall filing adjusts width without losing apex\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLong length enables shaping down to shorter styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I use them safely with gel products?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart by prepping the natural nail: clean, buff, and remove oils for best adhesion. Apply a thin layer of gel glue to the pre-etched underside, press the tip in place, and cure per your gel system's instructions before refining edges or applying polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrep nails: dehydrate and buff before application\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse compatible gel glue and follow cure times\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFile and refine after cure for seamless joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvoid excessive force when removing to protect natural nails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for? These Beetles Tipex Instant Apex Nail Tips suit home users who want a salon-standard, long square extension without complicated sculpting, and nail techs needing a reliable stock of thick, pre-shaped tips for fast full-set services. They are ideal for anyone preferring a firmer, acrylic-like extension rather than super-flexible tips, and for creators who value consistent apex height and multiple sizes for accurate fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How many tips come in this Beetles set?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The pack contains 192 tips across 16 sizes (00–14), enough for multiple full sets and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can I use these tips with gel glue and gel polish?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes — the underside is pre-etched for gel glue, and the surface accepts gel polish after curing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"beetles Gel Polish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67548425453738,"sku":"B0CW94FK2S","price":54.77,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/8989\/6874\/files\/beetles-packaging-front-long-square.jpg?v=1790801796","url":"https:\/\/opulora.ca\/products\/beetles-gel-polish-tipex-instant-apex-nail-tips-long-square-192pcs-16-sizes-with-built-in-apex-pre-etched-underside","provider":"OPULORA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}