Who Has the Best Full Cover Tips? | Apres, ENC, Daily Charme, iGel, KS, Painted Desert, Makartt, NCE

You've heard of America's Next Top Model, well get ready for North America's Next Top Tip.
I'll be comparing several styles from EIGHT of the most popular brands to see who makes the BEST full cover tips on the market. Featuring:
Apres Gel X, Daily Charme, Enailcouture 123 Go, iGel Beauty Pro Gel Tips, Kiara Sky Gelly Tips, Painted Desert Quick Gel Tips, Makartt Pump Ups, & Nail Career Education's (NCE) Quick Tips!
0:00 Intro
2:28 Bend Test
4:45 Pinch Test
6:18 Failed Durability Test
7:56 Thickness Display
9:22 Sizing Overview
9:51 Apres Sizing
10:37 Daily Charme Sizing
11:41 ENC Sizing
12:18 iGel Sizing
13:06 Medium Almond Comparison
13:46 Kiara Sky Sizing
14:10 Makartt Sizing
14:38 NCE Sizing
15:02 Painted Desert Sizing
15:57 Best for Wide Nails
16:01 Best for Small Nails
16:12 Options
16:30 Apres Side View/C Curves
16:46 Daily Charme Side View/C Curves
17:04 ENC Side View/C Curves
17:36 iGel Side View/C Curves
17:56 Kiara Sky Side View/C Curves
18:18 Makartt Side View/C Curves
18:36 NCE Side View/C Curves
18:52 Painted Desert Side View/C Curves
19:35 Best for Flat Nails
20:02 Best for Curved Nails
20:19 Cost of 25 Full Sets
20:53 iGel Cost
21:10 Apres Cost
21:22 NCE Cost
21:40 Painted Desert Cost
21:51 Makartt Cost
21:57 Kiara Sky Cost
22:15 ENC Cost
22:31 Daily Charme Cost
22:37 Is Apres Worth the $?
23:16 Packaging
22:30 Painted Desert Packaging
23:51 ENC Packaging
24:26 NCE Packaging
25:02 iGel Packaging
25:30 Kiara Sky Packaging
25:52 Daily Charme Packaging
26:03 Makartt Packaging
26:13 Apres Packaging
26:34 WINNER!
26:45 Final Comments
26:48 Why ENC is bad... but good
27:30 Best Short Nails
28:10 Best for Overlays
28:31 What Makartt does RIGHT
28:49 Best Medium Almond
29:00 Hating on iGel
I'll test their strength.
Review their sizing to see which are best for flat nails, curved nails, large nails, and small nails.
See if it's worth the money for "higher end" brands, or are they all the same?
Roast some packaging.
Then crown a winner!

[@nikolaknows]

You’re silly & I appreciate that! Also love a detail oriented and honest gal, definitely helping us DIYers save money. Thank Youuu 🎉

[@catpride1323]

What a great Video!! You did a fantastic job! It must have taken a long time, to put all of this together. Your sense of humor is like my own, and I just loved it... Personally I don't know why you don't have more views and higher subscriptions, you have the information so many are asking for right now! And your funny... You should be an internet sensation!! You should expand the series to include tips from Amazon or Aliexpress as thats where a lot of people are going for tips. This is the 1st video of yours I've watched, but I am about to go look for more... Thank you for posting this, it was the information I was looking for, and found by accident. 😊

[@prettypurplepolishes]

I LOVED this video. This is exactly as thorough and detailed as I was trying to find!

[@tybeaniebabies1]

So glad it helped you! That’s my goal and these types of videos are very fun to make. Next comparison will be top coats 😄💜

[@yolyrom7233]

Exactly

[@yolyrom7233]

Best video on this topic on KZbin or any other social media platforms!

[@videokidz007]

Excellent video!! Thank you sooo much for taking the time to out all this great info together!!!!! Really helpful.

[@jillyfae4895]

Just found your channel tonight, great videos! I've heard such horror stories about ENC, I wouldn't even consider the brand. When I first started gel nails, Painted Desert and NCE (I so love Suzie!) wasn't yet available. Of all the brands you've shown here, I have tried the Apres and KS systems. I wasn't impressed with either because I wear shorter nails and neither were short enough for my liking. Enter my pick: Kokoist. A Japanese brand. They are pre-etched and don't require anything except alcohol to prep the natural nails as well as the inside of the tips. They do recommend their own gel base, but any gel base would work, I think. I do use their mega stick though. I wear the short almond and file down the tip to be a short coffin. They also sell individual refill sizes and since my index and ring finger duplicate sizes, I was able to double up. The majority of gel polish they sell is potted and a dream to work with.

[@tybeaniebabies1]

Thank you! 💜 I had heard the same stories and would definitely not purchase anymore from them, just for the video I did 😅 I was looking into Kokoist because I finally found a Canadian site to order from, thanks for the review of them, I’ll keep them in mind because I’ve heard their short almonds are identical to the ENC active almonds and I love the shape of those but… well, they’re ENC haha

[@brendimilla]

Omg where was this video 2 years ago 🤣😭 love this video 🥰

[@Hadassador]

keep doing these.. a very great video..i needed this so bad! (& youre entertaining yet concise)

[@tybeaniebabies1]

Thank you for watching, so glad you found it helpful 🥹💜

[@eileenmorlan2017]

One of the BEST videos EVER! Tyvm! I love your humor and you presented this in such an intelligent, concise manner. You are awesome!

[@tybeaniebabies1]

Thank you so much, so sweet! 💜

[@loridougherty6606]

Wow nice job Brooke I mean Jen. Great sense of humor. Well you have another subscriber. I'm sure you will have a bunch more in no time. Good Luck!

[@o1Laydee]

Girl thank you so much for this comparison video! You have covered all the ones I am considering for my press on nail business. And I am Canadian too so I really appreciated the pricing in CAD. Thank you💕💕

[@tybeaniebabies1]

I do press on nails as well and I have to say that refill bags are necessary! I started with Makartt because they were cheaper but I was wasting so much product (you should see how many extra thumb nails I have lol) and as you can see ended up spending so much more over time. Best of luck in your business!

[@PK-zj6ll]

Aprés nails wear really well. I am at day 12 after deep cleaning house, meal prep, yard work, car seats, bath time, and a kid accidentally slamming the door into my hand these nails are still here.

[@tybeaniebabies1]

I’m impressed by the door slam 😂 I love me some Apres, and they hold their shape well for me too

[@BeInspiredByPrettyThings]

Fantastic video! Wish you did more. What’s your favorite for creating press ones? I’ve noticed my daily charme shrink a good bit. I also love the additude shop nails.

[@polished_and_ready]

Loved this video! You are funny and I like it ❤️ keep it going lovely

[@tybeaniebabies1]

thanks so much 😄💜

[@linden5576]

Pretty good! Lots of great information about nails tips! I would like to see you, do a video about the different methods and products that work best to apply and hold on your nail tip to your nail beds!

[@yolyrom7233]

Exactly

[@christinaleubert9611]

OMG I wish I'd seen this video before I bought nails from many of these companies myself. Keep making videos!!!

[@tybeaniebabies1]

Thanks so much for watching 💜💜 Glad it helped you!

[@MinFerreiras]

Thank you so much for the video! So helpful I use Apres for my press on business, I was unsure where to go for xs-XXS lengths, so I’ll give a try to Painted Desert The edition in this video is fabulous too ❤

[@tybeaniebabies1]

I always keep my fingers crossed that Apres will release super shorties like that but in the meantime Painted Desert is for sure my go to!

[@elsah3339]

I can’t thank you enough for doing this video. I would have thought the Daily Charme would come close to the Apres but was way off. I’ve been getting acrylic on my nails for over 10 years up until last April and made the switch to gel. What I discovered that works the best for me is I put a layer or two of builder gel on top of the tip and it makes it very stiff like acrylic. It works really well and is my goto. I’ve been looking into the Apres and judging from this, it really looks like a promising alternative.

[@tybeaniebabies1]

Thank you so much for watching 💜 I thought the same thing about Daily Charme given their usual level of quality! Apres is a good alternative for sure, and even if you are REALLY rough on your hands a quick coat of builder in a bottle will make them stiffer and more acrylic like (though in my experience I’ve never needed it!).

[@mialong8750]

Great info!!! I think you should do a video adding builder gel/acrylic as they’re really not meant to be worn with gel polish alone.

[@tybeaniebabies1]

Thanks so much for watching 💜 full cover tips like these actually are meant to be worn alone (though definitely can be reinforced). I went through all manufacturer’s instructions/tutorials and none say you need anything more than gel polish, though some companies suggest you do if you want more strength. That’s another reason I love some of these brands, they’re strong right out the gate and don’t need any help!

[@chayabracha]

Thank you so much for your research! I've been kind of half assedly trying to figure this out for months, measuring nails of different brands, talking notes, etc. but lack the follow through lol. You are my hero!

[@tybeaniebabies1]

So glad you found it useful! If you ever want any measurements, I can send you mine :)

[@chayabracha]

@@tybeaniebabies1 That would be wonderful! Thank you so much! ! I'd love any measurements you've got for Apres and Enailcouture styles. I won't be getting any more Enail but I've already got a bunch and as you know their sizes all over the map!

[@tybeaniebabies1]

Let me know if this link works ok! These are Apres Natural Style, a few Kiara Sky, and a couple Painted Desert measurements. Sorry for my late reply, was figuring out how to get this to you hahah I'll be editing it as I get more, but the first chunk until the break in the chart is all Apres :) docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSQKFgG7l70b6DVJdO1th640KN_Po7eH_jVtol0dAcGBWRJQze6LzcX0k4zjVyWiEGnzWP3Wz5Zwk2g/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true

[@chayabracha]

@@tybeaniebabies1 It worked! Thank you so much!!

[@amandacooper635]

Wow this is a life saver 😭👏 thank you. Ive been putting off sizing them all and making a chart 😅 so glad I came across this very specific video and comment, what are the chances

[@jaquelin1887]

I just ordered Painted Desert for the first time, I’m a tried and true Kiara Sky user so I’m excited to try something different.

[@tybeaniebabies1]

I like Painted Desert more with each new shape I try. In my opinion, Painted Desert is KS 2.0! If you like KS, PD will be right up your alley 💜 Hope you enjoy!

[@tunnasch]

Short tips that are actually … short? I’m excited to try these. People who make these need to understand that short is not just a length preference, some of us have short nail beds, so even short is usually way too long for me. Thanks for your work on this!

[@tammycoco209]

I love Après nails

[@rnrliving5723]

Crap! I wish I had watched this video a few weeks ago! I just ordered IGel tips to try my first gelly tips. Oh well ! Thank you!

[@tybeaniebabies1]

Hey, for the price they could be a good place to start! 😄 Or at least some tips to practice nail art lol. If you have any builder gel they could be fine if reinforced 🙂

[@nails2toes]

I get 2 weeks of wear with my I gel tips. Not to mention best customer service I’ve ever dealt with. I prefer they are thin cause they flex to fit more of my clients nail bed shapes. I’ve had enc and to say I hate those is a huge understatement. And by far worst customer service. Not to mention an owner who slams anyone who disagrees with him. But my point is just cause someone apparently hates a company doesn’t mean you won’t like it. 😀

[@ihaveissuses]

I emailed ENC on the XXL square bc I got them and they definitely weren't XXL in length and thought i got a mislabeled batch. The XXL comes in width 🤦 He could definitely help by adding sizing in his site.

[@tybeaniebabies1]

That is so odd to label tips in width not length and not mention it anywhere… I agree with the sizing, and DEFINITELY some better photos/descriptions.

[@lisab.8847]

1st just wanna say i like the video, ty it's def been helpful thus far.. I'd just like to add though that the sound is quite low and I have the volume up as high as it goes on my phone but it's still been difficult to hear this one lol.. nothing bad or negative by anymeans just very low volume ...

[@tybeaniebabies1]

Thanks so much for mentioning that! I will test the audio on some different headphones to make sure it’s better from now on. Appreciate it 💜

[@sexynatasha60]

Please review Nailz KatKat.

[@tybeaniebabies1]

They’re on my black friday shopping list… hopefully I can snag some, they often seem out of stock!

[@darkeyedfran]

I swear by Apres but they didn’t have almond so I took a chance on the Painted Dessert extra short almond! I’m applying them later this week but I was SO close to buying igel and I’m glad I didn’t!

[@tybeaniebabies1]

That’s the same reason I tried another brand the first time. The more I wear the Painted Desert the more I like them, I think you made the right choice! Plus the Pained Desert ones have a nicer shape in my opinion

[@darkeyedfran]

@@tybeaniebabies1 I’m so excited! I measured them all up to my nails today and they look like they’ll be such a beautiful fit! I prefer the sturdier tips so they last through the gym abuse 😂 This video was amazing: the humor, the editing, the information. It’s the best tip video I’ve seen. I went ham on the enailcoture sale they had earlier this year and bought 4 boxes of different tips but they’re not my favorites at all. Then I went with Apres and I knew what a good tip was after that! I use the enail ones to practice nail art on now 💀Thanks again for this!

[@tybeaniebabies1]

@@darkeyedfran Yeah Apres just has it DOWN. I’ve come across a couple iGel tip lovers out there, but from my experience once they try another higher tier brand they realize they really aren’t that good 😅 They were bending on me and I am so easy on my hands. Thank you so much for watching & the kind words 🥹 I appreciate you! Made my night.

[@robinkimmel9222]

ENC could do much better especially with customer service. Didn't receive an item and they blamed the company that delivered. Their nails for me.. 2 weeks with ballerina nails, applied with the ENC DIY gel.. painted with a2 color gel coats and ENC shiny top goat. They are sturdy!

[@tybeaniebabies1]

I agree 100%! I’d often just rather shop elsewhere and avoid the hassle, but when their products are good they’re GOOD

[@serenityheadley7065]

You look so much like Tina Belcher, minus the hair colour, that it’s uncanny, you should consider doing a cosplay as her. Thank you so much for the video! I very much appreciate the time it took, it definitely solidified for me that my first choice despite the cost is the correct one. If possible, could you do a video on nail curvature please? I have been watching videos and looking at so many photos and I still can’t figure out how to judge if nails are flat or curved and I’d like to know if to purchase natural or sculpted nails. You def have a new subbie.

[@tybeaniebabies1]

Hahah that’s so funny I love Tina! Glad the video helped 💜 They are worth it, pay for themselves in the long run. I can definitely do a vid, I can probably get a quick KZbin Short up relatively soon!

[@serenityheadley7065]

@@tybeaniebabies1 That would be great! Thank you so much for taking my request seriously 😊.

[@tybeaniebabies1]

I apologize that it’s been a little while, but I did manage to get a short video up about natural/sculpted nails!

[@margerykirner5604]

I can't hear on my phone

[@tybeaniebabies1]

Sorry about the audio on this one! Hopefully it can be heard with headphones or on a computer. Thanks for letting me know, audio is something I’ve been working on! 💜

[@marileejohnson348]

I have ordered from Enailcouture like 4 times. In my last order I didn't receive a product. I emailed them and they emailed me right back. They asked for a picture of my products and the package slip. I sent them the photos and they got back to me very quickly. They apologized and sent me a code for 15 percent off. They also said they shipped my missing product out. I love their products and Madam Glams products because I have allergies. I have personally never had a problem with the company.

[@tybeaniebabies1]

Good to know! I was skeptical and honestly still am because that hasn’t been the usual experience for most, but I hope that they’ve turned things around because they do have some nice products 🙂 Glad to hear

[@SideHuslePro]

CT

[@marlenezzz]

You’re funny like ur recording style

[@tybeaniebabies1]

thank you 🥹💜

[@terrythomas7035]

I won’t ever buy from enail couture again

[@erinberndt2472]

SO far- your videos have stuck with me the most-. Scrub like you spilled koolaid on a carpet and your mom is havin a dinner party....you made me laugh .. But i hear you every time i put acetone in my tip-... I am one of the few people Who have an issue... My nails are almost concave....ive tried natural apres... una gella.. i make them °work° but bubbles always find a way... i ordered some orly builder gel... do you think id have better luck doing tips and building a nail..? . its taking me so damned long to do these extensions.... to the point of crying. lol ive tried almost every glue or builder gel... so anyway maybe nobody will see this. but finding anything about flat nails is almost impossible. youtube always shows me videos for Wide instead of flat no matter how i word it.