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Summary
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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Reviews
Review Snapshot
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Ratings Distribution
Most Helpful Positive Review
Finally A Nail Product That Works
I don't submit product reviews, but Essie's Advanced product has been a nail saver for me for 3 years. Because my hands take a daily beating (and they look it too), my nails chip, peel, and break at the nail bed (ouch). Since using this product regularly, my nails rarely have these problems, if at a...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Not my fav…
I usually LOVE everything Essie, but this nail hardener was a huge disappointment. I've tried everything I can think of to get this to work and nothing works. The polish doesn't go on smooth unless you use a thick coat, but if you use a thick coat it doesnt dry & when it does it peels off. When us...
25 results
Doesn't seem to be doing anything
I purchased this nail strengthener July 13th and I still have yet to see any of the results advertised. The polish dries so slow, leaves small bubbles and tends to peel up at the cuticle after a day or so. My weak nails still bend, leaving me completely disappointed in this purchase.
Problem nails
Allure listed this specifically for ridges and flimsy nails. They look and feel stronger already!
Great
It helped to grow my nails and made them less flimsy but it takes FOREVER to completely dry.
Recommend
Ive been using it for about three weeks and can definitely tell a difference my nails have grown and they dont break anymore
Essie Nail Strengthener
Used it for a week. Noticed no difference.
Questions
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- Q
So are you saying you can't use this product under the nail polish
- Asked by Michelle
- Official Answer By Essie - Brand EngageHi 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
- Q
How do you remove after 3 days?
- Asked by Cynthia A
- Official Answer By Essie - Brand EngageHi 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 - Brand EngageHi 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