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Summary
Highlights
Essie hard to resist advanced nail strengthener is a clinically tested, clear tint formula for weak, damaged nails.
Benefits
- MSM technology - clinically tested formula that strengthens and hydrates even the most damaged nails
- 8-free
Formulated Without
- DBP
- Formaldehyde
- Toluene
Item 2603813
Apply two coats to clean, bare nails and allow to dry. Wear for 3 days in between manicures before removal, for optimal results. Not designed to wear under polish.
Caution: Keep away from heat or flame
Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Propyl Acetate, Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Acrylates Copolymer, Benzophenone-1, Dimethyl Sulfone, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hydrogenated Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer, Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Oxidized Polyethylene, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Barium Sulfate, Alumina, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Colophonium / Rosin / Colophane, Silica, Aqua / Water / Eau, Tin Oxide, Magnesium Silicate, Calcium Pantothenate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phthalic Anhydride/Glycerin/Glycidyl Decanoate Copolymer, Acetone, Ci 77002 / Aluminum Hydroxide
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So are you saying you can't use this product under the nail polish
- Asked by Michelle
- Official Answer By essie - BEHi there! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener. Yes, this can be used under nail polish.Was this answer helpful to you
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How do you remove after 3 days?
- Asked by Cynthia A
- Official Answer By essie - BEHi there! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Essie Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener. To remove this product soak a cotton ball in acetone nail polish remover.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
can I just remove and reapply every three days? is that the most days it should be worn or is it the least?
- Asked by Sharon
- Official Answer By essie - BEHi there! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Essie Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener. You can remove and reapply every 3 days if that works for you.Was this answer helpful to you
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Great
I got this product a couple weeks back, and I feel like it has some potential. My nails would easily break before and bend so easily. Ever since I started applying this polish, I felt like it has helped strengthen them a bit. I feel like if you keep applying them it will do the job all the way.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Displeased with the short length of time stayed on
I purchased this product to help repair my nails that have become weak and have been splitting after using another color strip product. I applied the two coats as advised. My nails looked great-shiny and healthy looking. When I woke up the next morning, I noticed the clear coat was peeling off in wh...
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Essie Nail Strengthener
Used it for a week. Noticed no difference.
Love this product
I apply two coats and love the way it makes my nails feel and look. Nails appear to feel stronger . I've used other nail strengtheners but this is the best.
Works great
Verified Buyer
This hardener works great, but as other reviewers have said it takes forever to dry. When it does it makes your nails nice and strong
Impressed with Dramatic Improvement
Verified Buyer
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My nail were both splitting and breaking. I have been topping Hard to Resist with Essie nail polish and the Essie Gel Setter. Occasionally I will just put on two coats of Essie Hard to Resist alone. I have seen a dramatic improvement in my nails. They have grow out and they have stopped splitting. I'm am very impressed. I should have taken photos.
literally the best!
Verified Buyer
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the only thing that helps my thin, bendy nails! the only nail product I've bought more than once