Sally Hansen

 Repair + Rescue Insta-Smooth Ridge Filler

I had used this about 20 years ago when I was using tips on & off. Then I totally went natural and short. So once my nails grew out I had no need for it. About a year ago I noticed I started to get ridges. Just kinda random I thought, nope, another side effect of menopause. Anyway, while I still do a LIGHT buffing I am back to using this. I do think the old formula was better but all in all it def helps especially once polish is applied. Also this formula now has a pink tint, prior it was almost clear. If I come across another brand I would be open to trying it so undecided if I will repurchase.

Almost every single person that has been unhappy with this product did not understand what it was or how it was to be used. It is a basecoat to fill in pits and ridges prior to the application of a color polish, shellac, etc.... It is not a polish in itself, and is not designed in formulation or color to be used alone or with just a clear topcoat. However, if you have ridges/pits in your nails that don't easily buff out, this product will produce a much more even looking surface for your polish.

Every single one of the low reviews are from people that do not understand what ridge filler is and attempted to use it as a polish. It is designed solely as a basecoat to create an even finish on ridged or pitted nails for polish to go over. I am scoring this 1 star - not because of the quality, but so that those that read the 1-star reviews will understand what has happened.

I have tried several of the top-rated ridge fillers over the years. None of them compare to the Sally Hansen Repair + Rescue Insta-Smooth Ridge Filler! I'm not typically someone who writes reviews, but the performance of this product bowled me over. Due to psoriasis, I have many shallow pits in my nails. This causes nail polish to not only have a bumpy finish on me, but really creates a ton of tiny air bubbles once the polish dries. I love doing my own nails at home, but there was always a sacrifice in the end result because of low performing base coats. This base coat dries quickly and is the only one that works for my bumpy psoriasis nails! It ended my 25 year search, and I'm so thrilled!

I have an autoimmune condition, which leaves my nails with ridges. Even buffing away the ridges doesn't leave my nails as smooth as I would like. The Sally Hansen ridge filler works as well as--and even better than--some of the more expensive brands, and the price is right. i like the wider brush as well.