essie nail care, strengthener treatment, vegan, Hard To Resist Advanced, 0.46 fl oz

This really works for me. I had ridges and nails that would literally ache if I didn't have polish on them. It probably has taken a few months, but I noticed my ridges are gone and my nails are getting stronger. The first nail product that really worked for me.

Great nail strengthener- highly recommend. I use it after gel polish to help repair the damage.

I have been using this for over a year in combination with 2 more products posted on the photos. I put a first coat of the Essie one and then another coat of the Keratin one. I let them dry before applying 2 coats of my natural nail polish. I have extremely brittle nails. The chipped and break from the corner of the nail bed. But using these 2 products together has helped them tremendously. Context: I used to be a nails bitter since childhood. I have never used gel manicure or UV, only once and it didn’t go well. I did use a handful of times press on with regular nail glue. The reason why I give it 4, is because the product advertises it hardens the nail, and this did not happen with me. It helps them grow and I can have them a bit longer, but not strong and not as long as I want them to be before the chipped right from the corners. You can see in the photos a couple of nails that were shorter and with 2 applications for the last 14 days, it has from from zero to where you see them. (Nail in question is my index finger).

I've always had thin/flaky nails which never grow more than a millimeter or so past my nail bed. I've tried many different growth serums etc but this has been the best so far. It stays on for a long time without chipping and noticeably helps with growth and strength after a week or so.

Seems to be helping my splitting, dry nails. I use two coats.

Muy bien 👍

I have been a big fan of Essie nail care products for over thirty years. I have tried many other nail strentheners, but none work as quickly or as well as Essie's Hard To Resist line. This product does exactly what is promises. I have lots of allergies and sensitivities, and I never have any problems with Essie products. When I go without Hard to Resist for a while my nails become very brittle. As soon as I apply this nail strengthener, and let it dry my nails get healthier. The result is immediate. And I love that Essie products are vegan, and do not contain formaldehyde, which is a kniwn carcinogen. Plus it's free of other harmful ingredients. I love this product, and no other product can compare.

This is fantastic. I’ve always been a nervous nail brighter and when I focus on stopping, the other nail strengtheners chipped and didn’t hold up. My nails are stronger and this coating is thick and durable. After 5 days, my nails look healthier and feel amazing.

Second time I'm buying this. I work at the hospital & use hand sanitizer all day long so my nails are very brittle. This is a life saver. It dries quickly, I did notice the difference after about a week of using it. However, I do apply 2-3 layers. You need to let it dry fully between layers otherwise the polish forms little bubbles. And yes it does peel if you play with it, like other strengthers I used, but it is the best one I had by far.

My favourite nail care product I’ve ever used so far. Dries very quickly and nails look instantly more hydrated and leaves a clean looking finish. I’ve enjoyed different nail strengtheners, but none have given me the overall results this product has. I would definitely recommend trying and I plan to switch and began to use this as a go to!

I ended up being stubborn and the last set of acrylic professionally done nails, I let them just grow out naturally. By the time there was about a half way point between my natural nail bed and the remaining acrylic nail tip, I started applying this polish. Not only did it keep those raggedy side pieces from catching against clothes and hair (aka brushing and washing hair) it helped nourish my incoming new nail bed. Once I was able to safely pry the last bit of the fake nail tips off, I continued to just coat my whole nails and it felt, and grew back healthy. The only reason I give it four stars vs five is because the polish chips easily, it comes off when you wash dishes, its not the most permanent. But I just reapply one little coat again and again and I cant wait for the rest of the brittle tips of my nail to grow out. But I cant say I wont keep using it because it just feels so silky and smooth and looks shiny. Highly recommend it regardless.

Works well and lasts a while. About a week until I have to reapply.

I’m a nail biter, especially because my nails chip as they grow and I start picking at it. Found this product and gave it a shot. Glad I did. My nails have grown without chilling or cracking, and they are stronger. Definitely would recommend it! I have nail polish on in the picture, yet my nails haven’t been this long in a very very long time.