Makartt Solid Nail Glue Gel for Press On Nails & Clear Tips, Hema-Free,15ML

I was using uv nail glue. By the end of the day or next day the nails were already coming off. Was very skeptical about this based on the reviews, but I took a chance and am very glad I did. Like others have stated it was quite solid when I received. But I placed the jar in a small bowl of microwaved water and it softened. I did have to do that a couple of times to keep it soft but even when it harden up I still had not issues using, was just easier when soft. Being my first time using this type of product it did take a little bit of trial and error but after doing 2 nails I figured it out. You don't want it to be too soft as it is a solid nail glue. Following the product directions, I first filed the underside of the artificial nail and my own nails. What worked for me was to scoop a little bit out (little goes a long way) and worked onto the artificial nail...just a thin layer. I spread it out a little bit to make it a thin even layer. Not nearly the amount they show in the ad. Then starting at the cuticle, laid it onto my nail then pressed down firmly (was more like squeezed the crap out of my finger tips). Didn't get a single air bubble. If it was a little crooked I just slowing slid to where it needed to be. Any excess glue that came out around the nail I just cleaned it away with nail scissors and cuticle scraper. Then cured for 90secs. An extra perk is with this glue you do not need to hold it down before curing. Once I pressed it firmly onto my nail it stayed put. Enough so I was even able to cut them before curing. Stayed so well i almost forgot they weren't cured. I work in a warehouse and my hands and nails go through hell between loading an unloads pallets 40hrs a week. I've tried letting my natural nails grow, but with my rough job they keep breaking. With this glue my nails have lasted almost 2 weeks and still going strong. And not a single one is close to being loose. I evening tested on opening a couple soda cans and not even a wiggle. Will update with how long they last and how easy they are to remove in the future. Sorry for the lengthy review but hope this helps. I would highly recommend and will definitely purchase again. *Update* My nails lasted about a month but even then they were not loose or falling off. I did find a better way of keeping the glue soft. I placed the tub that the glue comes in onto my wax warmer. That kept it at a good soft consistency. Did not get so hot as to melt the container or make the glue runny. I have included a photo of the type of warmer that I used. It is one that uses a light bulb to create heat. As for removal, I just file the top as thin as I can go before getting to my actual nails and then use gel nail glue remover.

I use press-on nails, so the most important thing for me is finding a glue that holds them securely and does not start failing after only a few days. This solid nail glue gel was easy to apply and worked very well with my press-ons. My nails stayed firmly in place for more than two weeks, which honestly impressed me. I did not expect such a strong hold from a product that was so simple to use. For me, it delivered exactly what I needed, and I would definitely use it again for my next set.

I really wanted this to work because I hate having to hold my soft gel nail tips while curing. I read a bunch of reviews of the 4-5 most popular gels and decided to go with this one. I always PREP my nails really well every time it’s nail day (takes me at least 2 hours for removal of the old tips and fresh nail prep alone). Also all of my new tips prepped and etched and primer on, etc. and then put them on with this hard gel, not too much and not too little, then cured for 3 minutes which is more than recommended. It was cool how much easier it seemed to be, I went to sleep when I was done and the next morning I was fidgeting with my nails as I often do and I barely pushed on one of them and it peeled right off. The solid gel stayed stuck to my natural nail really well, but in no way was it stuck to my tip any better than the sticky stuff that you get from store bought press ons. I had to use my e-file to buff this glue off and even then it was really difficult to remove and acetone was hardly helping. I eventually grabbed part of it with my cuticle nippers and slowly peeled off the layer-which I shouldn’t be able to do either but it was easier than trying to buff it off. I made sure the gel was warm. I made sure there were no air bubbles. I made sure to not touch it and used a metal spatula. I personally wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. I’ve been doing my nails for a year now and so far the best adhesive I’ve used is the Gelish tip adhesive which is also super super thick but my nails easily last a month with that stuff. Bummed.

It’s hard for me to do the Aprés gel-x system on myself bc the original extend gel in the gold bottle is so runny. I can do it on clients but it’s so much easier to use this solid gel, especially doing your non dominant hand. I’ve used the Aprés extend gel novice, and this is the same thing but almost over half the price. It also comes off way more easily when soaking off than the Aprés original extend gel. That being said, the VITAL step in getting this to last, after prepping the natural nail, etching the underside of the gel x tips with an e-file, dehydrating twice, Young Nails protein bond twice until tacky, then a thin layer of the original extend gel in the gold bottle. THIS PRODUCT WILL NOT STAY ON UNLESS YOU FIRST DO A COAT OF THE ORIGINAL EXTEND GEL. I made this mistake the first time I tried this and didn’t put a coat down first, just went in with the Makartt solid nail glue gel and they just popped off very easily in a week one by one. Putting down the extend gel first ensures they fuse together and stay put. This is the longest lasting combo that I have come to find work for me and the wear and tear I put on my nails.

I’d give this gel nail glue a solid 3 stars. The adhesive quality itself is fairly strong once it cures under a UV lamp, and the clear color looks clean and natural on the nails. However, the smell is pretty strong and a bit unpleasant when you first open the jar. The size is decent, but for the price I expected a little more product. The quality feels okay, but it’s not the easiest to work with—it’s quite thick, which makes application a bit tricky. The cure time is longer than I’d like; you really need to make sure it’s fully hardened under the lamp, otherwise the nails will pop off. Overall, it works, but between the smell, cure time, and smaller size, it’s not perfect.

Really thick and difficult to scoop out when it is cold. Once you get it on the nail however it works very well. It also looks good on the nail and doesn’t get bubbles hardly at all. Cleanup under the nail where it oozes out at the fingertip is a real hassle. If you have an e-file then you are good but if you don’t you better make sure you don’t apply too much. As for durability this glue is just okay. I had pop offs within a couple of days after application where with other glues I do not. I like the convenience of this glue but dislike the cleanup when you use too much and the durability is not the best.

Under a light it gets hard quick. Very malleable, easy to work with. Does get stuck to the lid if you leave it the wrong side up. Basically a putty you can cure into nails, designs, or just use as glue. However not as strong as actual glue. Can be flimsy when cured. The size is around the size of a golf ball. Very portable. It’s very thick as I mentioned. It’s a clear color which is nice but can get air bubbles if you mess with it too much. I recommend this product.

I seriously feel like I cracked the code to salon-quality nails at home. These BTARTBOX XCOAT Press-On Nails look like I just walked out of the nail salon, and I'm *not* someone who's usually good at applying press-ons. I have very flat nail beds, so most press-on nails either pop off quickly or leave gaps on the sides. But I paired these with the MAKARTT Solid Nail Gel, and they fit and stayed on so much better. The finish is gorgeous, they feel secure, and they honestly look like professionally done gel nails. At this point, you'll never catch me spending $100+ on a full set at the salon again. If you've struggled with press-ons because of flat nail beds, definitely give this combo a try. It completely changed the game for me!

Don’t buy it

This product works well and is definitely easy to use. The only caveat I have is that the glue goes a little bit and I do mean a tiny bit yellow after exposure to the light. You will not notice it when you apply colour.

I’ve been doing my own gel X nails for quite some time. I’ve been using the regular liquid gel glue but I wanted to try something different. I seen this and read plenty of reviews & YouTube videos on it and was so excited to try. Application was pretty easy. Buffed my nails with a drill and a buffer, used base coat and cured just like I’ve always done. Took 2 hours to do my beautiful nails. All for them to pop off the next day. I was so upset. The prep work was correct so I was surprised the glue failed this badly. I wouldn’t spend another penny on it & im just going back to my regular liquid gel glue. This is what I get for trying something new😅 wasted money. 👎🏼 at this point I want a refund. I did another set after those fell off and 30mins later my thumb nail came off. Bull crap.

This review was written for the nail kit, but includes this product and processes. WORKS WITH FULL COVER NAIL TIPS! If you haven't applied too much gel glue, cures with uv light in 60 secs. *** Amazing value for price of kit, the tools, uv lamp and 60 bottles of polish within. 5 bottles of top (2), base (2), and matte (1) coats. 55 bottles of color polish. Easy to follow instructions and I used multiple products together with the kit, so I'll offer my process for anyone interested, especially if you're a beginner at nails at home like myself. I was patient, since it was my first time, but it wasn't a long or complicated process really, and I watched tv in my family room while doing my nails. Included in photos is the finished result (I am not a nail tech, nor a person who applies nail polish well), the color pictured: B37. Jodsone gel nail polish kit with uv light $50 CAD. Tomicca soft gel no file nail tips $10 CAD (they're amazing, as you choose length and nail shape you want to order, and they don't require any cutting or filing) and Makartt solid nail glue gel $15 CAD. All 3 products are 10/10 recommend. My process, first time use: I have thin, weak nails so I put Vitry nail repair care on first (purchased separately). NO DRILLING OR FILING nail beds required. The kit's basecoat over that once it was dry, and then cured with the uv light for 60 secs. I put the glue pictured (purchased separately) on the nail tips (purchased separately) using the metal tool from this kit which has a nice slightly curved flat end. It was perfect. Once whole hand was done, I made sure they were straight (the glue is still pliable until cured) and cured with the uv light 120 secs (two 60 sec cycles). File little plastic tag from edge of tip where it was detached from the mold. 1 coat of the basecoat, cure for 60 secs. 2 coats color (cure each coat 60 secs; 120 secs if you applied thick coats) and then top coat. Last cure 180 secs. Might have been extra, but I wanted to be sure. I then did the next hand and done. Put cuticle oil and living my best life. 3 products = $75 CAD (excluding tax), luckily had next day delivery available with Prime. The money I'm going to save not paying someone else to do my nails is CRAZY. I don't have to do a trip to the nail salon every 2 weeks. I wanted a process that was easy, effective, and wouldn't involve excessive nail damage like drilling or acrylic/gel powders. I am very pleased I found exactly what I was looking for.

Tried it once. It's very thick and hard to get out of jar onto nail. It didn't come with instructions on how to use... so had to try to find instructions online. It worked super well for about a day or two and then product let go and nails fell off. Unsure if there's a learning curve or if I applied incorrectly, but so far fairly disappointed.