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Highlights
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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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
The ONLY strengthener that has worked for me
My nails are very thin, tend to break, and easily bend all the way backwards when caught on things. I recently quit biting my nails and started using this. I now use it exclusively, no other polish or anything. I put on one coat (it says to do two, but that causes it to peel for me and sometimes gets chunky). I take it off and reapply every 3-4 days. I've been using it for 5 months, and from the first couple uses I saw a difference but now a couple months in, they're truly stronger then ever. My nails are so much stronger, healthier, and better. I've never had them in this good of shape. They never bend backwards when they catch on things. I'm really impressed and will continue to use/ repurchase.
FINALLY
After trying supplements, oils, and probably a dozen other treatments of varying proce levels, I had given up on my flaky, peeling nails. Then after 5 days of struggling with press-ons, i tried this product. I just removed it from the 1st 3 days (per instructions) and put on a new coat. The polish itself doesn't flake or chip, and I use a LOT of hand sanitizer. I truly cannot remember the last time my nails looked this good and felt this strong. I'm beyond thrilled!!
It works wonders!!! I cannot recommend enough!
I have a bottle of this product halfway, and my nails are experiencing a very helthy grow! I am so happy with the results! But I've been applying it religiously to all my manis, as a base coat; and sometimes topcoat. I also started using the essie apricot cuticle oil and my nails are so refreshed every time!!! I use this combo as continued care routine after a year post gel nail allergy and it works wonders!!!!!
Great treatment polish
Long lasting wear from this polish, considering I use glue solvents at work. And wash frequently.
Love this
Verified Buyer
My nails never looked so good! Looks professionally done. Made my nails nard I haven't chipped a nail in over a month.
Questions
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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 - 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