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essie Nailcare Hard To Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener Treatment - 0.46 fl oz

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essie Nailcare Hard To Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener Treatment - 0.46 fl oz - 1 of 4
$10.99 when purchased online
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About this item

Highlights

  • Essie hard to resist advanced nail strengthener: clear nail strengthening treatment provides instant nail strength and improves resistance for less brittle nails.
  • Msm technology: clinically tested clear tint formula that strengthens weak, damaged nails. apply 2 coats to clean bare nails and wear alone for 3 days in between manicures before removal. not designed for use under polish.
  • Stronger protected, less brittle nails: after 3 days: nails are stronger, less damaged and healthier looking with natural shine.
  • The art of the manicure perfected: high performance essie treatments, base coats & top coats, for every detail of your manicure. the perfect compliment to any essie nail polish color.
  • Essie, america’s nail salon expert: essie is the go-to nail brand for celebrities, beauty professionals, fashion icons and the color obsessed

Description

essie hard to resist advanced nail strengthener is a clinically tested clear tint formula for weak, damaged nails. the art of the manicure perfected, from america's nail salon expert: high performance essie top coats, base coats and treatments, for every detail of your manicure, the perfect compliment to any essie nail polish color.

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.
Health Facts: Vegan, Formaldehyde-Free, Formaldehyde Resin-Free, Animal By-Product-Free
Color Finish: Natural
Color Palette: Translucent
Beauty Purpose: Nail Care, Shine Enhancing
Net weight: .46 fl oz (US)
Awards: Allure Best of Beauty Awards
Features: Strengthens Nails, High Shine
TCIN: 86749460
UPC: 095008057101
Item Number (DPCI): 052-06-0378
Origin: Assem USA w/foreign/dom. parts
If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.

Ingredients:

ethylacetate, 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, dimethylsulfone, 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, phthalicanhydride/glycerin/glycidyl decanoate copolymer, acetone, ci 77002/aluminum hydroxide [+/-may contain: ci 77891/titanium dioxide, mica, ci 77491, ci 77499/iron oxides, ci 15880/red 34 lake ci 19140/yellow 5 lake, ci 15850/red 6 lake, ci 77400/bronze powder, ci 15850/red 7 lake, ci 77288/chromium oxide greens, ci 42090/blue1lake, ci 77510/ferricammonium ferrocyanide, ci 77000/aluminum powder, ci 77163/bismuth oxychloride, ci 77266/black 2, ci 60725/violet 2]

Allergens & Warnings:

CAUTION: KEEP FROM HEAT OR FLAME.

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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Q: What is the difference between the 3 shown?

submitted by Curious - 22 days ago
  • A: Hi there Curious! Thank you for reaching out to us about the 3 types of the the Hard To Resist Treatment. The 3 shown, 1 is a clear natural to Glow & Shine, the other is a clear Violet to neutralize and brighten, and the new Hard To Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener Treatment. All three of these nail strengtheners are clinically tested to help strengthen and improves resistance for less brittle nails. If you need further assistance please call us directly at 1-866-313-7845, Monday - Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

    submitted byEssie Team - 22 days ago
    Brand expert

Q: Will this help peeling nails also?

submitted by Tracy - 5 months ago
  • A: Hi there Tracy! Thank you for reaching out to us about the Hard-To-Resist-Advanced-Nail-Strengthener, his clear tint nail strengthener strengthens soft, damaged nails while making nails visibly healthier after 3 days. We hope you give it a try and love the results!

    submitted byEssie Team - 5 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Can product be used for more then 3 days?

submitted by Luci - 1 year ago
  • A: Hi there Luci! Thank you for reaching out to us about the essie nailcare, strengthener treatment, 8-free vegan, Hard To Resist Advanced Nail Treatment. For best results we recommend 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. We hope this helps and if you have further questions please feel free to reach out to us directly at 1-866-313-7845 monday - friday, 9 am to 5 pm est.

    submitted byEssie Team - 1 year ago
    Brand expert

Q: Does this product contain Keratin?

submitted by Angel - 1 year ago
  • A: HI there Angel, good question! The Hard To Resist Advanced nail strengthener does not contain Keartin. Below is the list of ingredients in this nail strengthener. 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, ACETYLE TRIBUTYL CITRATE, BARIUM SULFATE, ALUMINA, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, COLOPHONIUM/ROSIN/COLOPHANE, SILICA, AQUA/WATER/EAU, TIN OXIDE, MAGNESIUM SILICATE, CALCIUM PATOTHENATE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE/GLYCERIN/GLYCIDYL DECANOATE COPOLYMER, ACETONE, CI 77002 / ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, [+/- MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MICA, CI 77491, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES, CI 15880 / RED 34 LAKE, CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE, CI 15850 / RED 6 LAKE, CI 77400 / BRONZE POWDER, CI 15850 / RED 7 LAKE, CI 77288 / CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, CI 42090 / BLUE 1 LAKE, CI 77510 / FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, CI 77000 / ALUMINUM POWDER, CI 77163 / BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, CI 77266 / BLACK 2.

    submitted byEssie Team - 1 year ago
    Brand expert

Q: I just had the Essee nail strengther applied, how soon can I have another treatment before I have a colord polish applied?

submitted by gloria - 2 years ago
  • A: Hey Gloria, Great question! We recommend to wear for 3 days in between manicures before removal, for optimal results. Not designed to wear under polish. For real-time answers to all your beauty questions, use the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on any beauty product page.

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 2 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: What should be done the fourth day after application?

submitted by Jazmin - 2 years ago
  • A: Hey Jazmin, Great question! The Essie Nailcare Strengthener is designed to be applied onto clean bare nails and wear alone for 3 days in between manicures before removal. Not designed for use under polish! We recommend to remove the strengthener, and apply your next manicure nail color! Don't forget to prep with a nail base coat and seal it with your favorite clear polish! For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 2 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: can this be put over dip powder?

submitted by - 2 years ago
  • A: Hey Lo Smith, The Essie Strengthener treatment is not designed to wear under polish or other nail products. For optimal results: Apply two coats to clean, bare nails and allow to dry. wear for 3 days in between manicures before removal. For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 2 years ago
    Brand expert

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Guests are saying

The Essie Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener has received mixed reviews from guests. While many have praised its ability to strengthen and grow nails, others have experienced issues with peeling and brittleness. The product is appreciated for its easy application and quick drying time, making it a convenient addition to any nail care routine. However, consistency in application is key to achieving the best results.
    Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
    4.5 out of 5 stars with 227 reviews
    easy to apply: 4.67 out of 5
    easy to remove: 4.57 out of 5
    long lasting: 3.95 out of 5
    quality: 3.7 out of 5
    value: 3.61 out of 5
    72% would recommend
    33 recommendations

    New Favorite

    5 out of 5 stars
    MissAyeshaa8 - 1 month ago
    originally posted on essie.com
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    Really Happy I Took The Chance And Made A Purchase On Something New ...
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    Not great!

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Cassandra - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
    This product does nothing for the nails girls. Do not buy. I felt it made my nails weaker. I liked that my nails looked clean and glossy, but this product did not strengthen them at all. It was a complete waste of money for sure!
    1 reply from Essie Team team - 3 months ago
    Hi there Cassandra! Thank you for your feedback on the Nailcare Hard To Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener Treatment. We are sad to hear that this did not meet your expectations and you did not see a difference in your nails. We will share this information with the rest of our teams and we hope that you will continue to explore our products in the future.
    easy to apply: 1 out of 5
    easy to remove: 1 out of 5
    long lasting: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Works well

    5 out of 5 stars
    targetLOVER - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Helped strengthen and protect my nails that were tearing apart after multiple rounds of poor gel removal. I like that is clear but has a bit of shine, concealing the broken bits of my nails.
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    This product will get you thru an "over dremell "

    5 out of 5 stars
    EMME22 - 5 months ago
    originally posted on essie.com
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    my nails were over-dremeled after removing a dip mani. This product was like a liquid bandage on my nails a day afterward. Thanks Essie.
    3 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

    AMAZING X10000

    5 out of 5 stars
    Michellelynn716 - 6 months ago
    originally posted on essie.com
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    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Perimenopause has done a number on the strength of my nails! I can't say enough on how this treatment changed my nails. It has taken them from nubs to strong, medium-length nails. I have been using this for about 2 weeks now, and I will NEVER stop. Try it! You won't be sorry!
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    Love it

    5 out of 5 stars
    Samira - 7 months ago
    originally posted on essie.com
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    I love it!! Works really well. I’m happy with it….
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    Love it

    5 out of 5 stars
    lucyypalace - 7 months ago
    originally posted on essie.com
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    Very good love it the best buy it my nails were never better
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    Best nailcare

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    sabedi - 8 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Best product for strengthening my nails before applying nail polish.
    value: 5 out of 5
    easy to apply: 5 out of 5
    easy to remove: 5 out of 5
    long lasting: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
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    Making Matters Worse

    1 out of 5 stars
    DavidG - 9 months ago
    originally posted on essie.com
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    I had been using this product for about 6 months and my nails only got worse. It made my nails look nice, but I found this stuff doesn't chip off, instead it flakes off taking the top portion of the surrounding nail with it, leaving me with what looks like the top of an oyster shell. They never did that before. It seems like this stuff actually made my nails more brittle, because I hadn’t made any other changes to my routine. I stopped applying this or anything else to my nails for the last 6 or 9 months and the problem has definitely improved. It seems like this stuff soaks halfway into the nail, and when you do break a nail, it rips of a portion of the top half of the surrounding nail with it.
    1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 9 months ago
    Hello DavidG, thank you for sharing your experience with the Hard To Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener. We want to understand what happened just as much as you do. This clear tint nail strengthener strengthens soft, damaged nails and should leave the nails healthier. We want to speak with you directly about it. Please give us a call at @ 866-313-7845 M-F 9:00 am – 5:00 pm ET for assistance and provide reference #37229849
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    Disappointing

    1 out of 5 stars
    Dnail12 - 10 months ago
    originally posted on essie.com
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    Did nothing to help strengthen my nails. I’ll stick to rejuvacoat it’s a better product.
    1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 10 months ago
    Hello Dnail12. Thank you for giving the Hard To Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener a try. We wish you were seeing the results you were hoping for. Formulated with MSM technology, this clear tint nail strengthener strengthens soft, damaged nails while making nails visibly healthier after 3 days. Wear alone for 3 days. After that, remove and reapply or start using your favorite essie nail color. 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
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    Get something else

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    elle - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Terrible. Doesn't help strengthen nor does it even last long, chips after a day.
    1 reply from Essie Team team - 10 months ago
    Hi there elle! Thank you for your feedback on the Hard To Resist Advanced Nail Treatment. We are sad to hear that you did not see the results you expected and it chipped. We will share this information with our production and development teams, and we hope that you will continue to try and use our products in the future with satisfaction.
    easy to apply: 4 out of 5
    easy to remove: 4 out of 5
    long lasting: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
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    Poor Durability

    4 out of 5 stars
    EAL1 - 1 year ago
    originally posted on essie.com
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    My nails are :(( This helps but it doesn’t have a good staying power.
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    Best Nail Strengthener

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    hannerthyme__ - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
    I have tried a lot of nail strengtheners and none of them have noticeably improved my nails in such a short amount of time like this stuff!! My nails went from cracking to strong and long in a month.
    long lasting: 5 out of 5
    easy to apply: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    easy to remove: 5 out of 5
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    Impressed with Dramatic Improvement

    5 out of 5 stars
    AngieD72 - 1 year ago
    originally posted on essie.com
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    My nail were both splitting and breaking. I have been topping Hard to Resist with Essie nail polish and the Essie Gel Setter. Occasionally I will just put on two coats of Essie Hard to Resist alone. I have seen a dramatic improvement in my nails. They have grow out and they have stopped splitting. I'm am very impressed. I should have taken photos.
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    literally the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    swagmami - 1 year ago
    originally posted on essie.com
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    the only thing that helps my thin, bendy nails! the only nail product I’ve bought more than once
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    Essie's next winner - great nail strengthener

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    DecoLads - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
    Essie’s the best. I use alot of their polishes and nail treatment items and you can’t go wrong with a salon standard. My nails seem to hold up well with it, and I garden, scrub, etc. I’m hard on my hands.
    easy to apply: 5 out of 5
    easy to remove: 5 out of 5
    long lasting: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Great nail strengthener!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Busybee - 1 year ago
    originally posted on essie.com
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    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I started using it 2 months ago and I already feel that my nails are so much stronger! It is very easy to apply too.
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    Use consistently for best results!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Ali Jay - 1 year ago
    You must use it consistently! This hardens my nails, adds shine & strengthens them. However if I don’t redo it in a few weeks, they will start to chip & become weak again. Definitely works! Just use every couple weeks.
    quality: 5 out of 5
    long lasting: 5 out of 5
    easy to apply: 5 out of 5
    easy to remove: 3 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Hate

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Love - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
    This absolutely destroyed my nails. The top layers chipped up horribly. I had to cut them short to try to save them
    1 reply from Essie Team team - 1 year ago
    Hi there, we understand how disappointing this must be and we want to understand what happened just as much as you do. 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
    easy to remove: 4 out of 5
    long lasting: 4 out of 5
    quality: 4 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
    easy to apply: 4 out of 5
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    Nice clear coat

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Amy - 1 year ago
    Works well. I usually repaint my nails weekly and it looks good the whole week. Dries quickly
    easy to apply: 5 out of 5
    long lasting: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    easy to remove: 5 out of 5
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