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Summary
Essie Hard to Resist Strengthener, a nail strengthening treatment with nail bonding technology for instant nail strength and less brittle, more protected nails.
Benefits
- Clear nail strengthener with a natural purple tint to neutralize yellow in nails
- Nail bonding technology provides instant nail strength and improves resistance for less fragile, brittle nails
- The result - after 3 days nails are less brittle and appear healthy and smooth
- From America's nail salon expert, the art of the manicure perfected
Item 2590365
Apply two coats to clean, bare nails and allow to dry.
Caution: Keep away from heat or flame.
Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Phthalic Anhydride/Glycerin/Glycidyl Decanoate Copolymer, Nitrocellulose, Isopropyl Alcohol, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Dimethyl Sulfone, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Aqua / Water / Eau, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Citric Acid, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Silica, Tributyl Citrate, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Propyl Acetate, Alumina, Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin, Hydrogenated Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Acrylates Copolymer, Benzophenone-1 [+/- May Contain: Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 / Iron Oxides, Ci 15880 / Red 34 Lake, Ci 77007 / Ultramarines, Ci 42090 / Blue 1 Lake, Ci 15850 / Red 7, Ci 15985 / Yellow 6 Lake, Ci 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, Ci 45380 / Red 22 Lake, Ci 45410 / Red 28 Lake, Ci 60725 / Violet 2, Ci 15850 / Red 7 Lake, Ci 15850 / Red 6 Lake]. Fil T278822/3
Shipping Restrictions : This item cannot be shipped via air.
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Reviews
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Long last
I like how the nail polishes from essie are all long last. I put it on for a week or so, still no chips. Also, I like the idea of 8-free formula. However, different colors have different levels of difficulty to apply. For example, I had no problem with "designer debut", a light pink-ish color, very ...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Don't decide based on the star rating
I bought this after quickly scanning reviews of the nail strengtheners that were in stock while I was in the store. My nails are peeling a lot at the tips and I needed something that would really protect them because going bare and using cuticle oil and hand masks wasn't enough. My experience with t...
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Adds moisture to my dry nails. Love it
Verified Buyer
Tried many polishes but this cleared up my dry nails pretty quickly
Actually strengthens nails!
WOW. I have used many pink-tinted polishes over the years (including Essie's discontinued 'pink glove service' and a particular very high-end brand) and this is by far the BEST I've tried. I've worn it consistently for about 3 weeks and already notice a difference in my nail strength. It takes about 2 coats to get the color to really show (I have pink). It does flake a bit if you use your hands a lot, which I don't mind because the color is subtle, but with a top coat I'm sure it would last longer. Like chapstick for your nails: neutral and nourishing! Will definitely repurchase.
4 stars
The pink color is very pretty but the polish flaked on the second day. I will still use it all and it's a great product. I usually just touch it up every night.
Pretty but peels quick and peeled layers of my nails off
I already have fairly healthy nails. I can grow tjem long enough people think they are fake due to my very c curved shape on most of my nails, but they are super flexible and I am clumsy. I was looking for something to just add a layer of protection that did something similar to the semi cured gel strips I use(the only issue with those is much like fake nails my hair gets caught underneath the gel at the base). Im happy I took this polish off after the second day as it started to peel and honestly it pulled layers of my nail off right with it. Had to trim them down. Provaly will have the best luck with a plain old gel polish or using the gel strips but putting gel polish at the base to prevent hair pulling. Bummed this didnt work out. I love the sheer pink color.
No pink glow
Verified Buyer
I bought this because I was looking for a natural pink glow like when you get a French mani, but this is not it. I will have to use more before I know if it has any hardening qualities, but don't look for any coloring whatsoever with this.
Questions
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- Q
Can you apply Essie nail polish over this treatment?
- Asked by Spa Girl
- Official Answer By Essie - Brand EngageHi there! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Hard to Resist Nail Strengthener. Yes, you can apply Essie polish over this product.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can it be used as a Base coat
- Asked by Este
- Official Answer By Essie - Brand EngageHi there! Thank you for reaching out to us bout the Hard To Resist Nail Nail Strengthener Treatment. When using this treatment, you can simply apply two coats of hard to resist advanced nail strengthener directly to the nail. You do not need a base or top coat when using this treatment. We hope you give it a try and love your results!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Does this absorb into nails or is it necessary to use polish remover every few days and then reapply?
- Asked by squirrelpants
- Official Answer By Essie - Brand EngageHi there! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Essie Hard to Resist Nail Strengthener. This is not absorbed into the nails.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Do you leave the two coats on and then remove after 3 days and reapply?
- Asked by Kgee
- Official Answer By Essie - Brand EngageHi there! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Hard to Resist Nail Strengthener Treatment. It is not necessary to remove and re-apply. You can re-apply whenever you do your nails again.Was this answer helpful to you