Review (5/5): Love it BUT patience is Important!
Long story short: IM OBSESSED and LOVE this purchase.
Okay so let's talk on this! First of all everything was included, functioning, and as expected. Yes the tubes are smaller but this is a starter kit and each tube can do a few sets of nails depending on length.
Next, THERE ARE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE BOX. Did I read them? No. Did I look at the little pictures and then wing it? Yes.
It is noteworthy that there isn't a lot of slip solution but isopropyl alcohol will work just fine if you find you need a little more to work the gel. Also the forms are pretty curved so for longer nails or a specific shape your u may want to invest in more forms.
Overall I would get this gel again and I would get this kit as a starter gift for friends or family. The photos are of my very first set before and after decorating which took maybe 2 hours start to finish. They're a little messy around the cuticle but after a few nails I got much better at applying the gel.
My job is very hard on my hands and have had them on with no bending, breaking, or popped off nails for several days. They're holding up better than acrylics!!!!