20 Best Nail Polish Strengthener (2024 Update)

I received this product complimentary for testing purposes. I’m really picky when it comes to mascara just because of my small short Asian lash hair. I had seen many great reviews and was excited when I got pick for this voxbox. I love the bristle of this mascara. It gives a big glamorous vibes. It can get a little clumpy if you overdo it. If you love big chunky lashes, this is the one; especially if you have small Asian lashes like meana delia.s

I love this product. Initially I went back and forth on purchasing this or a few competitor products, but went in to Ulta and this was available, so I grabbed it based on the reviews and I'm so glad that I did. My hands are nothing special, but my nails have been soft and break off for as long as I can remember. It makes painting them or even getting acrylics done useless because within 48 hours it will be gone entirely. My nails just can't keep anything on them. For several years I've looked high and low, buying products that I hoped would help, but nothing ever made a dent. Until NailTek #2. I can't stop raving about it. Now, based on my photo one might think, "this stuff does nothing," but let me tell you-the last time I had my nails grow out past my fingertips, I was pregnant (taking prenatals), and even then they were splitting. The length I have going now is TRANSFORMATIVE. I've been staring at my hands for days waiting for them to break off as I open a door, or load the dishwasher, but nope. They're still there.Meredith

I have used Nail Tek products for about 20 years, as their nail treatment/therapy products have worked wonders for me. My nail used to never grow. I began using Nail Tek, #2 with the cuticle/nail oil when preparing for my wedding in hopes to grow my own nails. They grew, and became stronger than ever before, less brittle and less prone to breakage. I’ve used nearly all of the Nail Tek treatment line and recommended to many! Only downside is you should apply it almost daily, which makes the clear treatment thicker and harder to apply. Although I no longer paint my nails, I get dip done at the salon now as my nails are extremely long and dipping adds protection to prevent breakage.shannon.l

I got the pink tinted nail strengthener and at first really liked it. I decided to wear it on its own, and that was a mistake. In less than a day the polish would chip and flake off. It has absolutely not durability. I’ve removed it, tried prepping my nails, and reapplied it but still had the same problem. I wonder if this would be better under another nail polish, which is why I’m giving it three stars instead of two. I assume those who give this product 5 stars are wearing this underneath another polish and maybe that’s why it works for them. However it does say it could be worn on its own, and yet on its own it’s really subpar. Kinda disappointed but maybe I’ll find a way to use the rest of it so it doesn’t go to wasteGabby

I was pleasantly surprised with how well this product works. I couldn’t believe the amount of growth my nails had made within just 3 days…not to mention they strengthened up a lot. My nails have been a little more brittle lately and this has helped tremendously! Plus, you get the added benefits of a smooth, shiny, pink-tinted nail while they are becoming stronger. It says to take the stuff off after 3 days but you can leave it with no consequences. You can instantly feel the protection added and see a pretty shine. I don’t know that I’d say you can instantly feel them becoming stronger, but you can definitely tell it’s doing it’s job and will be more resistant to stuff within the 3-day period. It doesn’t take much either (just two coats per nail), so one bottle will last you a good amount of time. You get a good amount for your money. Well worth it! Would definitely recommend. I will continue to purchase and use this product myself!Jazmyne

In the bottle this has a purple tint which is not noticeable once applied, it goes on completely clear. Instructions say to apply two layers and that's it. The product is a lot thinner than regular nail polish, so you need to make sure you are not picking up too much product! If you do accidentally apply too much it runs quick since it is so thin, and you need to remove it with the brush o make sure it does not spill over onto your skin. Other than that small issue it seems to work, my nails do look better and feel a little tougher. Best part is it just looks like a nice clear polish that gives your nails a lovely shine!Janaa

I received Essie Smooth-E basecoat as a #freeproduct to try for my honest review from #topboxcircle #trytopbox. I had never heard of this basecoat so I was intrigued as it stated it was a ridge filler and would give my nails a smooth finish to apply polish. I use a lot of dark colours especially blue that has a tendency to stain my nails. I did find that with the initial application it gave my nails a matte finish with an almost grippy feel and then I applied my Essie polish in a nice deep blue. It did dry quickly before I applied the polish. I have had the blue nail polish on for a few days and did find my nails chipped almost the next day so that was a little disappointing. The finish was nice and clean looking like a mani should be. I am not overly impressed though. I feel that there are better products on the market.CeeZee39

I absolutely love the entire Essie line, they always have high quality products. It’s my go to for my mani/pedis. The only issues I’ve come across is that my nail polish never lasted a week. It would constantly chip off, but since trying out this base coat that Essie brilliantly thought of, I no longer have that issue. Since using this, now my nail polish says on for a week before it starts to chip. I’m extremely pleased and happy with this product. It provides you with the best quality manicures and pedicures. I highly recommend it!Maclover

Initially I was a bit skeptical about this product claiming to smooth the ridges in my nails. I recently had acrylic nails taken off and the removal process wrecked havoc on my nails. The surface of my nails were uneven and they were peeling. When I applied the base coat, I noticed that it filled in the weak spots in my nails. When I applied the nail polish on top, my nails felt so smooth. You would not be able to tell that my nails were damaged. I run my fingers on the nail surface and it’s like the ridges and dips in my finger nails disappeared. My nails feel so much better after my mini manicure.van52

It took me weeks to finally get it in the mail, but I really like this product. My nails are badly damaged from gels and acrylics. The pink color is ok but would not be my choice. It does let me see where it has worn off on the edges more easily though. My nails are easily broken and thin to begin with, so damaged they are very fragile. This is good for growing them out, and having some color helps hide the damage. I would like a shimmery nude color better, but that is personal preference.Merry B.

This is the Orly Nailtrition treatment polish and it retails for $15 at Ulta. This is suppose to be a nail strengthener for peeling and splitting nails. The formula is thick, shiny, and pink. I was hoping for something more clear. Not a deal breaker. It makes the nails appear bright and shiny. I recently wanted to take a break from getting my nails done and had the acrylic removed. My nails were peeling and thin underneath. I thought I would give this product a try and after a month, I’m really not impressed. It did not make my nails any stronger, nor did it help them grow. The only thing I did notice was that it helped with the peeling. I would not repurchasejolie.d

I really did not have any expectations of this product when I first started using it but figured it was worth a shot. I had acrylics for over a decade and then had to stop during the pandemic. My natural nails were so damaged, brittle and peeling, I had given up the idea of having nice nails again. I thought the Nailtrition at best would bind the peeling nails and prevent them from splitting but my nails are growing so well and (knock on wood) haven’t broken or split since I’ve started using this. I follow the instructions and put it on daily. It dries fairly quickly and the color is very faint and neutral. I got my first compliment on my nails in over a year and a half this past week and I owe it all to this product.Lisa C.

This nail strengthener has done the unthinkable: salvaged my thin, peeling, damaged nails that I was on the brink of accepting would be stubby forever. I was caught in a cycle of chewing them in times of stress, getting acrylics to cover up the issue, removing them and starting all over. My nails were put through the ringer. I honestly am not sure how I finally stopped biting them, as I’ve been trying for years. However, a combo of at home manicures and a daily coat of this stuff has them looking spectacular. It dries super fast and leaves a clear glossy finish. Yep, I will even go so far as to add a very embarrassing before photo, just so you get the idea.liv.p

My nails have always been filled with ridges and discoloration and peeling off. (I don’t help the matter with peeling myself) but as I age it gets even worse . I always use this before I put on my nail concealer to try and fill the ridges and give my nails some more strength. It’s something I like to do on Sunday’s to give myself a little bit of meditation time. However it stiiiiinks so don’t do it in your room just like I did it’s like huffing gluekatie.m

My goodness, what this has done for my nails is unreal! As soon as we went in “lockdown” mode, I needed my Dip mani ASAP. I bought the @home kit by Kiss and it lasted about a week…if you’ve done dip for a while you know that when you stop, your bare nails are LONGGGGGGG but brittle…at least mine were paper thin and literally broke anytime I passed my fingers through my hair. 😩😩 I had bought this nail repair polish a while ago and decided that now was the best time to try it. I have been applying it every other day, consistently over 6-7 weeks and my nails are STRONG, and much longer than when I clipped my nails. I file them slightly 1x a week just to avoid them from breaking. Not sure if I’ll go back to dip after finally getting my nails to a healthy state but I HIGHLY recommend this nail repair polish! This #4 is for the most brittle and weak nails. (I have horrible quality pics but you can see the progress)maria.l

i cant say enough good things about opi. i use so many of their products. this product is a 3 in 1. it works as a base coat, a top coat, and a strengthening formula. it’s clear, but it looks so good on the nail. it’s strengthens my nails really well. and it’s easy to apply other coats to it if you want. or stickers. would definitely recommend!jennifer.f

I absolutely love OPI polishes especially the brush they come with. But I have to say it, this product IS TERRIBLE! I rarely write negative reviews, but this one gets an exception. It never fully sets, so it smudges and I wake up with sheet marks. I have given this topcoat 5 different tries, thinking it must've been user error. The last time I tried it was an experiment to make sure it's the topcoat and not my polish. One hand was painted with 3 coats of polish with no topcoat, the other hand was 2 coats polish, one very thin coat of topcoat. Both sides used the OPI drying drops, then I sat still without touching anything for 4 hours before bed. I woke up the next morning to find the no topcoat side perfect, the topcoat side was smudged on every finger. It's unequivocally this topcoat. I'm disappointed and surprised that OPI would make and distribute such a sub-par product. Probably going to switch to a gel topcoat from here.aleksandra.s

I'm only on week 3 of the process, which is a month long, but so far I've absolutely loved this nail strengthener! I've tried tons of other nail strengtheners, including a $25 one, and this is the best one I've used so far. It doesn't tint the tips of your nails or turn them yellow, and it has a very natural sheen–not too glossy. My nails are stronger than they've ever been. I have only chipped a nail once, and that was at my job during the first week of using this strengthener (I work a pretty hands on, physical job). Since then, I haven't broken or chipped a single nail. I plan on continuing to wear this as a base coat or just naturally on my nails once I'm done with the month. I strongly recommend this product, but I will warn people to look into the entire process and what it entails, because these last two weeks of the month will take a bit of commitment.Claire

I'm 29 and I've chewed on my nails for as long as I can remember. I'm talking like bitten them down, bleeding nails, stubby fingers. Between this and No More Biting, I've been able to spend almost two years without biting. So, I figured it was time for a review. While I credit the No More Bitting polish for helping me kick the habit, the health of my nails I attribute to oiling my cuticles and First Aid Kiss. Naturally, when the first grew out they were thin and wonky. I did my best to keep them short and shaped, though I've gone stretches without grooming my nails, and First Aid Kiss saves me every time. My nails are now strong, beautiful, and I'm always so happy I can wear rings without having to be self-conscious of people seeing my nails. Wonderful product, I highly recommend!Nelly

Long ago I gave up on my nails, trying to just handle them short to curtail their peeling and splitting tendencies. Last march I had a shellac mani to be fancy for a wedding and it ruined my already quite pathetic nails. After several months of trying to grow out a vertical split that had resulted I searched for something that would strengthen them enough to at least get back to normal shorties. Well, I saw this product and the reviews and thought i would give it a try. I did follow directions to the letter, which helped and it was at a vacation time for me so I could stay on track. After the first two weeks I had never seen my nails so 'non splitty' , and something in this is definitely fortifying them. After the initial two weeks I went into the 2 week every other day schedule, and I went ahead and purchased the soy remover as well. Pros: much 'cleaner' product line than any I see. Virtually no odor or strong smell, makes application pleasant. Products work better than any I ever used on my mid 50's nails! Cons: none yet, and I just ordered from the Labor day sale. I am tossing my collection of prior types of nail polishes I've accumulated. I just think these are better for me and work better.Margoflyer

I have used Nailtiques Formula 2 for many years. It absolutely improves the strength and look of my nails. The trick is to use it consistently and follow the directions to apply one coat daily. I make one to three applications a week to maintain the results and make sure I always have this on my nails. I don't wear color polish often but Nailtiques works great as a first coat with color polish as the second. If you are just starting out with Nailtiques I would suggest not using colored polish for the first few weeks and just use Nailtiques to give your nails a good start. The first coat gives your nails a nice shine, the second coat the next day hides any nail ridges and gives a thick glossy salon look.les7424

This Needs SIX Stars! Seriously, the best strengthening and growth enhancing product I’ve ever tried. Since COVID I stopped going to the nail salon so I was using press ons which I glued on! My poor nails! Always used Nail Envy but sadly just not a big result – then tried this. My nails have never looked better or felt stronger! No need for salon nails anymore!Mehmay

i have nails that wouldn't grow and when they finally start to grow breaks so easy. But i put my every word on this product. I have used about every nail strengtheners and growth on the market. But this one is everything in one it grows your nails on 3 days they are strong and all stay the same size. i really LOVE this product and recommends it to anyone that has trouble growing your real nails out. When i go back to Wal-Mart i plan to buy the rest of them because they never have over 2 maybe 3 at the most. It's that GREAT.Antonio

These are my real nails. I used to wear fake nails and my nails were so Damaged, I needed a change. My nails are strong, long, and better than ever. 10/10 would recommend using this. The only downfall is you do have to apply it as directed so like every other day. I apply under my nail too!samantha .r

I currently have the following Nail-Aid products: Biotin Ultimate Strength, 10 Quick Salon Nail Hacks, 1 Minute Artificials, and Iron Shiel Top Coat. I have used all of them on my nails, most recently I used all of them as my manicure.

These products are inexpensive, and you can find them at Walmart and Amazon (amongst others). These products make your nails very strong, and protect them successfully from breaking. I have not had any breakage since I started using them. Previously I used a different nail hardener, but had breakage with that one.

I highly recommend this product to everyone, but especially those who have weaker nails and breakage. Try these out. You will be pleasantly surprised at the strength of your nails, even after just one use.Kim Sanchez

In my quest for healthier nails and cuticles, I purchased this to use under my base coat and nail polish as a strengthening treatment. This definitely worked. My nails have been so strong since I started using this regularly. I change my manicure about once a week and I apply the Nail Tek Moisturizing Strengthener underneath every other manicure because too much protein can cause nails to harden and therefore snap off when hitting something instead of bending like a healthy nail does.sandra.l

I received this product complimentary for testing purposes. I’m really picky when it comes to mascara just because of my small short Asian lash hair. I had seen many great reviews and was excited when I got pick for this voxbox. I love the bristle of this mascara. It gives a big glamorous vibes. It can get a little clumpy if you overdo it. If you love big chunky lashes, this is the one; especially if you have small Asian lashes like meana delia.s

The whites of my nail tips started growing back within 48 hours! I’ve slaughtered my nails after using press-on nails with nail glue and salon gel manicures, but it was a stupid habit to get into because I have lovely, long, strong, and white-tipped nails naturally. After the damage, they definitely needed a little help being pushed in the right direction, and Nail Tek’s #2 has been a lifesaver! I’ve only used it for about a week and a half, but my nails are eons healthier than they were before using this product.briana .k

This is an awesome product. I have always had soft peeling nails. I have tried so many products over the years including supplements for nails. Nothing helped. I was apprehensive about trying for fear of another dissappointment. Was I ever wrong. Within just a few days using I have seen huge improvement. My nails are no longer soft & peeling. They look so healthy for the first time in ages. I am so happy I found this product.Connie N.

I have purchased multiple products by other brands to help me deal with my splitting nails. I'd try one product, then move on to the next because I would either see no improvement, or it made my nails worse. Butter London's Horse Power Nail Rescue Basecoat is amazing! It is the one product that actually seemed to make a difference. Minimally it doesn't exacerbate the problem, but I think it is actually making my nails healthier! I really love this product and plan to try colors next.Sherri T.

Have been using it for just about 2 weeks now. I can’t really say it makes my nails any harder but I do like it and it does seem to stay on my nails well with no real peeling . Also for a base coat it does have a nice shine to it which I like. The reason 4 stars is because I was hoping my nails would be a stronger, but maybe with more continued use..Pauline S.

I bought this nail polish because it is plant base, which is something I have really been trying to look for in my beauty products lately. It was about $10 a bottle at CVS, so it’s comparable to Essie and OPI. I have to say, I really love this polish! I’ve had it on for 5 days now and it’s only starting to chip a little at my tips! I am rough with my hands. I’m really shocked by it! I already bought another color! Since it’s a newer formula there isn’t too many colors to choose from but the ones they have out are all so pretty!! I have on the Laven-Dear color! Definitely recommend this polish!!lauren .h

It took 3 layers to apply a smooth and finished look. I will say it dried fast and I was rather surprised by that for liquid or polish. I however was not a fan of this color. It really just didn’t look good with my skin tone. Maybe in the summer when I’m tan? But it’s a no for me right now. The actual polish itself held up as to be expected for any nail polish. 2-3 days before I had noticeable chipping. Smell was still the same as typical polish smell, I’m not sure if I thought it would be different because it’s Vegan? All around the polish isn’t terrible. It’s getting a 3 because it took so many layers to achieve a smooth look.cydney.j

I received the shades 345 Smokey Quartz and 410 Black Stone which are beautiful colors. The purple is light but has a grayish tint to it and shines really pretty and the black is a deep black and gives off a beautiful shine. The polish itself gives off a great color and smooth look but with one coat is just too thin, I did at least two coats to create a good layer and look. This polish is a very runny formula in my opinion so took some patience not to make a mess with it and drying time isn’t too long but the the turn out is pretty good and last a good few days before it starts to chip off. I overall think it’s a great polish and love that it’s vegan. I did receive the new vegan formulas but is giving me a list of the old ones so my shades aren’t there to put in my review.brittany .h

This brand is my go-to nail polish. I love that the bottles aren't obnoxiously huge and I can travel with them. They are also made of thick glass and I have dropped them on numerous occasions and no catastrophe of nail polish on my floors. Could you imagine? Anyways, the formula goes on not too thin and not too thick. Easily dispersed on my fingernails. I can easily blaze through my coats and it wear well into many days without chipping. I highly recommend this brand, especially if you travel.elizabeth.s

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this nail hardener. It keeps my nails super protected – they're prone to break and they haven't broken since I started using it. It adds a shine that makes my nails look like gel nails, which I love because gel manicures just destroy my nails. However, the shine is not very long lasting but I usually apply a coat whenever my polish is looking dull and it dries in 1 minute, which is so much more time-conscious than going to a salon to get a high-shine finish or just redoing my nails entirely. It also keeps the polish from chipping, and it's not one of those hardeners that cracks after 2 or 3 days. I seriously love this product. I'm also constantly washing dishes and the polish holds up perfectly. I can't say enough good words about this product. It's a life-saver for me!sofialengua

I do like the way this looks on my nails. It looks thicker on the nail than other top coats. However, you have to be like Goldilocks with application and use an amount that’s just right. If you use too much- your nails will never dry! Or you’ll think they are dry and then end up with a “dent” in one of them the next day. You must follow the instructions! I thought I knew how to paint my nails, already… but this is a bit different. I gave it 3 stars because of the price. You pay a lot of money for such a tiny bottle. I knew that before I bought it, but I just had to have it! Although it looked nice on, I’m in no hurry to make a second purchase because it takes so long to get it just right on my nails. Time is money… and this takes too much time.dianne.p

Before the COVID situation I would get a gel manicure every two weeks. And now, I do not see myself going back to the nail salon. This mega formula lasts! My nails stay unchipped for 6 days straight! And when they started chipping it was only at the very tip of the nail! I typically only ever need two coats and I dont use a clear top coat. The colors are so pretty! The brush is super skinny I was worried at first, but it's super good, coverge and application is easy! I take off with regular acetone and comes right off – not sure about the glitter ones because I dont have any glitter colors yet, but I imagine it would take a little more effort to remove as with all glitter polishes. Not sure why people buy the $10+ nail polishes like Essie and OPI, when you can get two of these instead!! I would get all the colors if i could! Don't hesitate, get this polish!rissy808

I would definitely recommend this nail product if you also struggle with brittle nails prone to breakage. I use the clear as a base coat (although I wouldn’t wear it alone because it can look a little yellow, which seems to be common with clear coats, but figured I would mention it) and I do notice a difference – almost if my nails feel as if they’ve been more fortified. I would be curious to see if using one of the Mega Strength hardener pigmented shades on top of the clear coat would amplify its effect. Sally Hansen has long been a company I can trust in terms of quality and performance, and this product further solidifies my perception of their (well-deserved) place in the nail game.danielle.m

I always struggle with painting my own nails in the first place, and I'm always looking for a top coat to make my nails look shiny and smooth like a gel polish but also dries fast. This top coat does just that. Sometimes I even use it alone to give my nails a nice shine. It doesn't stay tacky for very long and covers/smooths out any small imperfections in my base coat of color. The brush is big and wide which allows the whole nail to be covered in two swipes. It makes my nails feel very striong as well. Very nice polish! My only complaint is that the top coat peels off easily, especially around the cuticles. It doesn't take much to get a chip in it which also takes the underneath color off as well. It works well if you're the type to change the color of your nails every week but I like to get as long as possible out of my polishes so it is kind of frustrating. But the speed of drying makes up for the peeling.natalie.e

After I had acrylics on, my nails very super thin and brittle and wouldn’t grow! I’ve had strong nails my whole life and hadn’t experienced this before with acrylics so I was willing to try anything! This was recommended to me and after a few weeks my nails stopped breaking down and felt revitalized. Highly recommend this product for a cheaper alternative to higher end products that do similar things. Lucked out and found it at Marshall’s for under $5angela.a

Just go with the 3.88 Nail Aid brand instead of this outrageously priced top coat. It's not on sale so it's $10 and the first coat is very bumpy. Second coat smoothes it out but 2 days later and it's chipping. Honestly it's a total waste of money and I'll be buying Nail Aid from now on.Katie

Russian Navy is such an OPI classic colour. The sapphire blue is perfect for Autumn/Winter seasons. It isn’t a garish blue that we wore when we were 12, but a sophisticated colour to wear daily. When used in conjunction with the Infinite Base Coat and Top Coat, this product lasts and lasts. The shine is non stop and the durability is almost rival to a professional gel nail manicure!courtney.k

In my quest for healthier nails and cuticles, I purchased this to use under my base coat and nail polish as a strengthening treatment. This definitely worked. My nails have been so strong since I started using this regularly. I change my manicure about once a week and I apply the Nail Tek Moisturizing Strengthener underneath every other manicure because too much protein can cause nails to harden and therefore snap off when hitting something instead of bending like a healthy nail does.sandra.l

I received this product complimentary for testing purposes. I’m really picky when it comes to mascara just because of my small short Asian lash hair. I had seen many great reviews and was excited when I got pick for this voxbox. I love the bristle of this mascara. It gives a big glamorous vibes. It can get a little clumpy if you overdo it. If you love big chunky lashes, this is the one; especially if you have small Asian lashes like meana delia.s

The whites of my nail tips started growing back within 48 hours! I’ve slaughtered my nails after using press-on nails with nail glue and salon gel manicures, but it was a stupid habit to get into because I have lovely, long, strong, and white-tipped nails naturally. After the damage, they definitely needed a little help being pushed in the right direction, and Nail Tek’s #2 has been a lifesaver! I’ve only used it for about a week and a half, but my nails are eons healthier than they were before using this product.briana .k

I'm not a "fuss over my nails" person, but I like them to look nice. I tried Zoya because it was less toxic. I thought it wouldn't be as tough as other polishes, but boy was I wrong. The colors are gorgeous and strong. I don't get inflammation around my nails from chemicals. Wonderful product, worth every penny!Eliz G.

I used this nail polish for the first time three days ago and I couldn't be happier with the result! For years I have had acrylic nails and have recently stopped because I don't have time to go and get them done with my new baby, so I decided to invest in some new nail polish and boy am I glad I did! I used the JINsoon Power Coat Strengthening Base Coat, followed by 2 coats of the Essie Light Lilac, then the JINsoon Top Gloss Quick Dry Top Coat, and finished off with the Essie Quick-e Drying Drops Nail Polish Treatment and my nail look AMAZING! They actually look like I've got shellac on. And what's even more amazing, they dried SUPER fast! It took me maybe 10-15 minutes to do the application, and then I let dry for maybe 20-30 minutes and they were completely set. I was able to get dinner ready and do the dishes straight away with no denting or smudging! This is a game changer! I'm now on day three and they still look as good as day 1! Couldn't recommend this more!Heiny

I was sick of the colours you would get from OPI or the drugstore that just felt a bit too childish – I love pink and purple but I don’t need my nails to look like a kids bedroom wall. This nail polish is what I’ve been looking for! Subtle and creamy this just looks expensive on and is definitely for that ballerina off duty aesthetic everyone’s into atm. I usually redo my nails weekly – this nail polish last for that time. It does chip after that but I don’t use a base or top coat. It’s better than an OPI in terms of chipping for me! 100% recommend.JL2022

I do a lot in my life, I'm a mom, I do dishes, laundry, gardening, crafts, etc. My hands get VERY dirty, so I have to wash them probably 20+ times a day, and it makes my my nails get so weak and brittle and they've always been prone to chipping, breaking, etc. but this stuff is so good at sealing the nail with a nice shiny coat! It glides on easily, and dries pretty fast. I've done multiple thin layers and one thick layer and both have worked well. My nails have been bothering me so much that I've had nail hardener on my shopping list for a while now since my nails kept breaking and chipping, but then this came in my mailbox! I mean, it really makes a difference when you see how flexible your nail was before vs. after applying. After having this on for a week, I went to do the dishes and jammed my thumb on the sink handle, and already was reaching for the nail file because I thought my nail broke for SURE! But nope! it held up with this stuff on! I also notice my nails don't get as thin and weak when they sit in water for a while with this stuff, but of course it wears the coat down when you swim or have wet hands for long periods of time. I'm planning on getting another bottle to use on my feet after showers because my toe nails could use some help with cracking too! I definitely recommend this if you've never tried a Sally Hansen strengthener!jamie.r

I was looking for a new top coat for my nails and generally have good results with Sally Hansen products but this stuff drives me insane. It doesn't matter how dry my polish is before I put this on or how long I let it sit before I move on with my life, this stuff never ever seems to fully dry. I could paint my nails at noon and go to bed at 11pm and I'll wake up with imprints in my nails from my sheets. I thought I wasn't giving my polish enough time to dry (I usually use the Sally Hansen quick drying polishes) so I timed it and waited about 30 minutes between coats. I let the top coat sit for an hour, then dunked my hands in ice water and made sure I was super extra careful when preparing food that evening. After cooking, I looked at my nails and had a huge divot in the polish on my pinky nail. My other nails all have bunching at the top where the polish was pushed back from doing who knows what (literally just living life as normal). I forgot to put this on when I painted my nails last week with the same polish and had no issues until I did a deep clean of my house at the end of the week (using chemicals without gloves). I don't think I'm going to ever use this top coat again.J

Okay, this color is the CUTEST color of them all. This polish is thick and very pigmented rather than the regular essie nail polishes. This one strengthens your nails super well too! I had acrylics for 2 weeks then took them off and my nail beds were thin and very bad (dry/brittle) but after I used this nail polish for a week and after taking the polish off my nails were thicker and also hydrated!! I definitely LOVE this polish and recommend it for anyone who wears acrylics/gel nails a lot!! It's a great treatment to get your nails back in shape. Also I had gotten so many compliments from people when I wore this shade! 10000/10 reccomendelle.g

When I took my old nail polish off this week my nails were peeling, which has never happened to me before. I sought out this product after trying 2 different brands “repairing” polish that were pretty terrible. At the store, there were two bottles labeled Minimally Modest but they were noticeably different, even after I shook them. I chose the one that was more pink vs. peach. I applied two coats and it looked pretty at first, but in daylight it’s really streaky. I think the streaks would be filled with three coats but the color would have been too light and opaque for a sheer polish. The formula seems smooth, feels good on my nails, and is long wearing, so I came here looking for another color. I’ll give it one more try and hope for better results.EvaE1izabeth

I had been curious about this product for a while, and when I found it marked down from it's original $10 price tag, I figured I'd give it a go. It's supposed to help dry, brittle nails in a week's time. I'm not sure about that. Essie has never been a brand that performs like a champ for me. It's okay, but I've always had better results from cheaper brands like Sinful Colors or comparable brands (price-wise) like Orly or OPI. Essie has come to be a brand that will get my attention, but I'll be looking at Sinful Colors, Orly and OPI first, and then I'll see what Essie has to offer. I like that this is a base coat that can be worn alone and it's supposed to have brightening pigments, kind of like a BB cream, but for nails. As something akin to a BB cream, it's pretty good. Just one coat and my nails look brighter and a bit healthier. Two coats, and even more so. With the second coat, the pearliness comes out and in some lighting my nails look a bit like the inside of a seashell, for what that's worth. It's subtle, though, so I like it for low-key polish.The contents are faintly lavender with a tiny hint of pearl to them, doing a nice job of concealing yellowing due to wearing nail polish most of the time. It actually makes a better difference on my nails than some other pale/sheer/pearl nail polishes, and it is a much nicer result than some other brands' sheer tinted polishes which I've tried in years past. This is basically what I was hoping for in a sheer, tinted product, so I'm very pleased with it. I don't even care if it strengthens my nails or makes them less brittle (it would be a nice occurrence, however, if it did) but I like that this makes my naked nails look nicer and I can easily apply one coat in a hurry for prettier nails on the fly. (Dry time is okay; it's pretty speedy for a single coat, but a second coat stays a bit tacky for slightly longer than I'd like.) Since it's a basecoat, I know it will at least make my nails somewhat less likely to chip. But for the prettier, brighter nails I get after applying this, I love it enough that I'd consider repurchasing. At full price, no less.darling87