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About this item
At a glance
Vegan
Highlights
- ESSIE HARD TO RESIST NAIL STRENGTHENER GLOW AND SHINE: Clear nail strengthening treatment with a natural tint that provides instant nail strength and improves brittle nails.
- NAIL BONDING TECHNOLOGY: Bonds weakened nail surface to provide instant nail strength and improve fragile, brittle nails. Creates a protective barrier against daily wear and tear.
- STRONGER, PROTECTED, LESS BRITTLE NAILS: Apply 2 coats to clean, bare nails and allow to dry. Wear for 3 days for optimal results. Nails are less brittle and appear healthy, smooth with natural shine. Wear alone in-between color. Use as often as needed. Remove with any nail polish remover.
- THE ART OF THE MANICURE, PERFECTED: high performance essie top coats, base coats and treatments, for every detail of your manicure. the perfect compliment to any essie nail polish color.
- 8-FREE VEGAN FORMULA: without formaldehyde, toluene, dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde resin, camphor, ethyl tosylamide, xylene, triphenyl phosphate and animal derived ingredients.
- ESSIE, AMERICA’S NAIL SALON EXPERT: essie is the go-to nail brand for celebrities, beauty professionals, fashion icons and the color obsessed.
Specifications
Health Facts: Formaldehyde-Free, Toluene-Free, Animal By-Product-Free, DBP-Free, Formaldehyde Resin-Free, Camphor-Free, Vegan
Color Finish: Satin
Color Palette: Medium Tones
Beauty Purpose: Nail Care
Net weight: .46 fl oz (US)
TCIN: 83267995
UPC: 095008053462
Item Number (DPCI): 052-06-4847
Origin: Assem USA w/foreign/dom. parts
Description
Hard to Resist Strengthener by Essie, a nail strengthening treatment with nail bonding technology for instant nail strength and less brittle, more protected nails after just 3 days. This treatment creates a protective barrier against daily wear and tear for nails that appear healthy, smooth with natural shine.
apply two coats to clean, bare nails and allow to dry. wear for 3 days before removal, for optimal results.
apply two coats to clean, bare nails and allow to dry. wear for 3 days before removal, for optimal results.
Vegan
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Ingredients:
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, hydroxyethyl urea, citric acid, cannabis sativa seed oil, acetyl tributyl citrate, silica, tributyl citrate, triethoxysilylethyl polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, isopropyl titanium triisostearate, propyl acetate, colophonium / rosin, 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], f.i.l.t278822/4
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 1.187 inches length x 1.85 inches width x 3.465 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.132 pounds
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Return details
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Nope. Doesnt work
1 out of 5 stars
Would not recommend
Seahawkgirlie - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
Doesn’t help my nails whatsoever. Didn’t strengthen them. The red and purple (I bought both) are very off putting and look ugly. It also peels very next day which is pointless (although I applied two coats like directions stated). I have a picture to that I added to this review where the very tips are peeling off. Not worth the money. It does dry fast though. Bye bye it goes.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 2 months ago
Hi there. We want to understand what happened just as much as you do. Hard to Resist Nail Strengtheners create a protective barrier against daily wear, providing instant nail strength and resistance. Nail bonding technology bonds the weakened nail surface to improve fragile, brittle nails. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845 M-F 9 am-5:30 pm ET
big nope
1 out of 5 stars
Would not recommend
LB - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
immediately made my beautiful long nails week as heck. do not buy.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 2 months ago
Hi LB! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Hard to Resist Nail Strengthener Treatment. We can understand how frustrating it is to look forward to a new product and not get the expected results. We're sorry to hear that this made your nails weak. We will share your comments with our teams.
Makes my nails look so nice and strong!
5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Danielle - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
I bought this primarily for the strengthening properties but WOW! My nails look so nice when I have this on! The pink tint is so, so good and it makes me look and feel more put together than I actually am. It does chip off relatively easily, but it's not too much of a problem. I've only been using this for a week but my nails feel much stronger already. As always, the Essie brush is unmatched.
Buy it!
5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Amyh007 - 4 months ago
Looking to have a gel like top coat? I loved it. It was perfect.
Peels Easily
2 out of 5 stars
Would not recommend
kk - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
I cant comment on this product because it peeled off as soon as it dried. Big bummer. Sallys Hard as Nails is a much better value and product.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 4 months ago
Hi KK- We are sorry to hear this is not your new go-to product. We make every effort to provide the highest quality products for our consumers and want to know whenever a product does not meet your expectations. We hope you continue using our products!
DISAPPOINTED!!
1 out of 5 stars
Would not recommend
cozyhome - 4 months ago
This polish started peeling off by morning after application. Very disappointed. There are so many other great nail strengtheners that last.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 4 months ago
Hi cozyhome! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Hard to Resist Nail Strengthener Treatment. We can understand how frustrating it is to look forward to a new product and not be happy with the results. We're sorry to hear that it peeled off so quickly. We want to help. Please call us at: 1.866.813.7845, M-F.9A-5PM, ET. Give Ref# 25841910 when calling. We look forward to hearing from you.
Would recommend
5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Wendy - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
I love it and I see a difference in my nails they’re getting stronger after a week of using it.
Disappointed
1 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Sd - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
I really wanted to love this. It looked so good on my nails initially, but it somewhat came off whenever I was taking a bath and then later lap swimming. Sure I’d recommend it again if you weren’t going to be doing anything that would take it off easily.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 4 months ago
Hi there! We wish you could see the results you were hoping for with the Hard to Resist glow & shine nail strengthener. This nail strengthener creates a protective barrier against daily wear and provides instant nail strength and resistance. The nail bonding technology bonds weakened nail surface to improve fragile, brittle nails. It should be applied to clean, dry nails and worn alone for up to 3 days. After 3 days, remove and reapply or use your regular nail color instead.
Thin Formula That Chips
1 out of 5 stars
Would not recommend
Jac - 5 months ago
I’ve been on the hunt for a good nail strengthener, if it has a hint of pink it’s a bonus. I’ve used Essie on and off for years. I was shocked by how disappointing this was. My nails are short, but they are prone to bending and being thin. After one day of wear, the strengthener was chipping from the tips up. Big chunks gone. I am gentle with my hands, there was no way I was causing the polish to chip off. I removed it and reapplied, I did two coats. Same thing happened a day later. For some reason this formula didn’t work for me, it was more of a hassle than anything. Back to the drawing board to find a good thick nail strengthener.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 5 months ago
Hi there Jac! We wish you could see the results you were hoping for with the Hard To Resist Nail Strengthener Treatment in the pink ‘glow & shine’. This nail strengthener creates a protective barrier against daily wear and provides instant nail strength and resistance. The nail bonding technology bonds the weakened nail surface to improve fragile, brittle nails. Wear alone for 3 days, remove and reapply or go ahead and wear your favorite nail color instead. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845 M-F 9 am-5:30 pm ET
Dainty hue
4 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Kristine - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
Has a nice tint to it and looks best after two coats however it tends to peel after your hands are exposed to warm or hot water.
Amazing product!
5 out of 5 stars
Paspire - 5 months ago
originally posted on essie.com
I tried this after deciding to remove my acrylics after 30+ years of wearing them! My nails feel strong and healthy and I am so glad that I found this product. I even told my new nail tech about it and she has recommended it to her clients (she only does natural nails, no gel or acrylic!) Please keep making this!!
Very good
5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Mozas - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
Makes my nails stronger after prolonged use
Recommend.
5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Marcella - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
The color is pretty ones it goes on and you’ve done two coats of it. Except it starts to peel after a bit..maybe I’m doing something wrong?
Chips Quickly
3 out of 5 stars
TTC - 5 months ago
Definitely does it’s job of neutralizing and brightening, however, disappointing that it began to chip after one day. Especially for the price….
1 reply from Essie Team team - 5 months ago
Hi There! Thank you so much for trying our essie Hard to Resist Nail Strengthener- Neutralize & Brighten. Check out our Speed Setter. for a perfect high-shine finish in record time, essie speed.setter is top coat and quick dry top coat in one cutting-edge formula. This high performance top coat dries in under a minute, and works with any essie enamel polish for an ultra-shiny finish!
Shiney nails
5 out of 5 stars
Cass5667888 - 5 months ago
originally posted on essie.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love this product my nails where pretty beat up flacky and dull but this little magic potion definitely brought my nails back to life My nails are nice and healthy looking very smooth and must I save shiny they definitely have my hands looking great with a new glow two thumbs up five star all day highly recommend
Love this strengthener!
5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Stephanie - 6 months ago
I was a little worried about it being too purple but it’s so sheer you can barely tell. I love it.
Color faded to a gross orange
1 out of 5 stars
Jodiannw - 6 months ago
originally posted on essie.com
I purchased this about 8 months ago. It is no longer a pretty pink color: it faded to a weird orange.
1 reply from consumer care center team - 6 months ago
Hi there Jodiannw. We would be upset too if our nail treatment or color changed over time. Avoid Light. The pigments in nail polish—especially sheer and pastel colors—can shift over time when exposed to light. Be sure to keep your polish stored away from light (natural and artificial). If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845 M-F 9 am-5:30 pm ET
Nope
1 out of 5 stars
Would not recommend
MoMa - 6 months ago
Chips off almost immediately.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 6 months ago
Hi There! Thanks for reaching out and sharing your experience with our essie Hard To Resist Nail Strengthener Treatment Feedback from our consumers is very important to us and helps us improve all our products. We are sorry to hear that this product is not your new favorite. We thank you for giving this product a try and hope you continue to explore our other products with confidence!
Helping!
4 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Raegan - 6 months ago
My nails are super brittle and I did the two coats of this and they seem to be stiffer! Excited to see what happens because it’s supposed to get better over the next three days
It Works.
5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Mr E - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
I tried many nail products for my dry and brittle nails. This work immediately to stop my nails from breaking and maintain its shine.