essie Hard To Resist Nail Strengthener- Glow and Shine - 0.46 fl oz: Vegan, Formaldehyde-Free, Formaldehyde Resin-Free

this WRECKED my nails. they're soft and splitting and I've had to cut them down as low as they'll go because they keep breaking. Will NEVER use again.

This is the ugliest nail polish I’ve ever used. It looks I’ve been eating flamin hot Cheetos for days and never washed my hands. I wanted a polish to strengthen my natural nails between manicures but I wish it were clear instead of this weird pinkish color that would not look good on any nails ever.

I normally don't leave reviews, but I had to write one for this nail strengthener. For context, I have been a chronic nail biter my entire life, and this year I finally decided to change that. I bought this product a few months ago, but was not constant in using it. However, I decided to try it again and this time made sure to follow a consistent pattern: two coats every three days (+ cuticle butter every night). And after almost two weeks, I was shocked to see that it did make my nails look healthier. The first picture was taken April 2nd and the second was April 14th, same camera in the same lighting (although idk if the camera readjusts to your surroundings, I do think my fingers look a little pinker) but still, I could notice how much smoother my nails looked. I only painted my nails once in between this time which lasted 5 days, but every other day was just my bare nails + the strengthener. So I would say that if your nails are in rough shape, this definitely helps in restoring them! (also the slight stain on my nails was from nail polish, not the strengthener)

This smooths the surface under polish beautifully. My polish lasts much longer. My nails are stronger,not peeling or splitting. The tint is lovely too, if you're going without polish. A nice,healthy looking flush of color. I will definitely repurchase this nail strengthener.

I was in love with this the first time I tried it a few weeks ago. It felt like it really hardened and protected my nails and I managed to get them to a longer length than u usually do without any breaks or tears. It would only last a few days, but I'd clean my nails and reapply. But now, my nails are peeling! I have never had this issue in my life before, and nothing else in my routine has changed. I'm going polish free and taking extra care of them for the next wee while. So disappointing for a product that showed such promise but clearly has something wrong with its formula.

Overall a fine product, my nails were pretty damaged so I wasn't expecting this to magically fix them, but it did help cover my peeling nail tips. Nothing to write home about. The only unfortunate thing was that after maybe a year it turned orange, hence turning my nails orange when I used it. Don't know if it was just too old or what, but it's just something to note. Wouldn't buy it again but wouldn't advise people against it.

One star because the pink color is nice, but the product itself is not good. It’s extremely brittle so even with more than the two coats they recommend it chips off in a day. I tried doing a coat a day for 7 days, it still flakes off within a day, and also hasn’t made my nails any stronger. Won’t be finishing the bottle!

I LOVEEE this nail treatment. It makes my nails look so fresh and healthy. I love the rosy tint I can achieve. It makes me feel so good wearing it. 10/10

This did nothing to strengthen my nails. They were still peeling after 2 weeks of use and the clear colored one actually makes my nails YELLOW.

Terrible nail strengthener, it’s caused almost all of my nails to crack or break in just a few weeks of use. Terrible nail polish too. The color is nice, but it chips in a day or two. Waste of money.

THIS I THOUGHT WAS GOING TO NOURISH AND MOISTURIZE NAILS, BUT ALL IT IS, IS A TRANSLUCENT ROSE PINK CLEAR NAIL POLISH , LOOKS GOOD AT FIRST, BUT PEELS OFF WITH IN 1 WEEK, LOOKS AWFUL, SO TO REMOVE FROM NAIL YOU HAVE TO USE NAIL POLISH REMOVER. SO WHAT'S THE TREATMENT HERE ? THEY NEED TO SAY THAT IN THE DIRECTIONS, BECAUSE THEN I WOULD HAVE NEVER BOUGHT THIS AT ALL.I'M RETURNING THIS ITEM.

I love the pink hue it gives with 2 coats and the luxurious shine with 1 coat. Dries super quick, a very clean looking shiny tint.

I just use it as a base without nail polish. i like the natural pink colour that it gives. however nails turn almost yellowy after weaing it. Alos i cannot get it off my nails..

My first bottle of this was great! Used it to the last drop. I brought a second bottle (which was stored in my dresser drawer away from heat, humidity, and sunlight and the whole bottle has turned a yellow-orange color! Not sure if this is safe to use. Disappointed that I wasted my hard earned money on this!

I've been using this product for about 2 months now. I was really impressed the first several times I used it. My nails seemed stronger and I like the subtle pink glow it provided. But my last few uses have left my nails thicker but also more likely to peel off in layers and with more ridges. I'm wondering if, on my three off days, it's recommended to lightly buff my nails to eliminate the ridges and hopefully some of the peeling.

My nails still break...and I've tried other hardeners that help me retain great lengths!

RECOMMEND! I’ve had trouble with my nails breaking and tearing while recovering from getting them done a lot. This has turned that around for me completely. Tonight I had one tiny chip that would’ve normally been a huge tear. Will continue to purchase.

Though I love the shine, that’s all this product can offer. After less than 24 hours of having it on the polish peels off. I used the product for a week, reapplying every time it would peel off. I did not see any improvement to my nails fragile condition. What a waste of time and money.

My nails are paper thin and they are feeling stronger now with this polish. Can i use it as a base coat?

I had a severe allergic reaction to this. It made all of the skin around my fingernails peel off. 0/10. Do not recommend if you have any sort of sensitive skin.