Pretty Pro Gel Tips Starter Kit: Coffin Long Application Guide

What this kit gives you before you start

The Pretty Pro Professional Gel Tips Starter Kit in Coffin Long is a 4 x 12ml set built for creating long coffin-shaped extensions. Pretty Pro describes the range as designed and created by a nail expert, with formulas curated to be as friendly as possible. The nail and gel polish in the range are 10 free, vegan and cruelty friendly, and the brand states up to 14 days of wear.

The supplied product information confirms the kit format and those brand claims, but it does not list the individual components inside the box or provide a step-by-step manufacturer protocol. That matters for how you plan the application: treat the steps below as a practical framework, and follow any leaflet or instructions that come with your kit where they differ.

Kit details worth knowing before you open it

• Professional Gel Tips Starter Kit - Coffin Long (4 x 12ml): Professional Gel Tips Starter Kit - Coffin Long, 4 x 12ml, from Pretty Pro. Confirms the format and shape you are working with so you can check you have the right kit before starting.

  

• Professional Gel Tips Starter Kit - Coffin Long (4 x 12ml): Pretty Pro nail and gel polish are 10 free, vegan and cruelty friendly. Useful if ingredient and animal-testing standards are part of why you chose this kit.
• Professional Gel Tips Starter Kit - Coffin Long (4 x 12ml): The brand states up to 14 days of wear. Sets a realistic expectation for how long a well-applied set may last, rather than promising indefinite wear.

How to apply coffin long gel tips, step by step

The kit does not supply a detailed application protocol in the product information, so use these as general preparation and placement steps. Where your kit includes its own instructions, those take priority.

1. 1. Check the kit contents: Open the box and identify the tips, gel and any tools included. Because the supplied information does not list the contents, confirm you have everything you need before starting rather than mid-application.
2. 2. Prepare your natural nails: Clean, dry nails give gel something to grip. Push back the cuticles and lightly buff the nail surface so it is not glossy. Wipe away dust before moving on.
3. 3. Size each tip before you glue: Coffin long tips are wide at the free edge and taper toward the cuticle. Match each tip to the width of the natural nail, checking that the sides sit comfortably and the tip does not overhang. If a tip feels tight or presses into the sidewalls, try a different size.
4. 4. Apply the gel and place the tip: Follow the quantities and curing guidance in your kit's instructions. Place the tip at a slight angle and press from the cuticle toward the free edge to avoid trapping air. Hold until it stays in place.
5. 5. Cure as directed: The supplied information does not specify a cure time or lamp type. Use the instructions included with the kit or the gel product, and do not guess a cure time.
6. 6. Shape and finish: Once cured, refine the coffin shape with a file if needed. Keep the file moving in one direction along each side to avoid a ragged edge, and check that the length feels balanced across all ten nails.

Fit and wear checkpoints for a long coffin set

• Sidewall comfort: Long tips put more leverage on the natural nail. If any tip pulls or feels tight at the sides, resize before curing rather than after.
• Cuticle gap: Leave a small margin between the tip and the cuticle. Gel that touches the skin can lift early and look messy as the nail grows.
• Even length: Check the set from the side as well as the top. Coffin long tips are less forgiving of uneven placement than shorter shapes.
• The 14-day claim: Pretty Pro states up to 14 days of wear. Treat that as a best-case result that depends on your preparation, application and how you use your hands.

What the kit does not tell you, and how to handle it

The supplied product record does not include a cure time, lamp specification, removal method or ingredient list beyond the 10 free, vegan and cruelty friendly claims. It also does not confirm a recommended nail length or a maximum wear period beyond the 14-day brand statement.

That is not a reason to avoid the kit, but it is a reason to read the packaging. If you are unsure about curing or removal, follow the instructions that come with the product rather than relying on general online routines. For a long coffin set, a cautious approach to cure and removal protects both the tips and your natural nails.

Who this coffin long kit suits

This kit is aimed at anyone who wants to build long coffin extensions at home or in a salon setting, and Pretty Pro describes its starter kits as suitable for both professional and consumer use. The 4 x 12ml format suggests a kit intended for more than a single set, though the supplied information does not state how many full sets one kit makes.

If you prefer a shorter, more natural shape, coffin long is a deliberate choice rather than a neutral default. If you are new to gel tips, practise placement and curing on one nail before committing to all ten.