Essie Hard to Resist Strengthener

I have weak and brittle nails, so I was very excited to try this. My nails were weak from constantly washing my hands all day . I tried this polish and I noticed how stronger my nails felt and brighter. It's clear coat with a mild pink tone so it makes it easier for me to apply without making a mess and I can apply another color over it.

So far, it hasn't lived up to my hopes and expectations. My nails have weakened significantly with age (I guess) so I was excited to try it. With the first application (as per directions) scraping off after a day. Granted, I was putting it to the test with handwashing dishes; but I would expect it to last longer than that. Sadly, it doesn't seem to have made any difference to my fingernails or made them stronger at all. Based on my experience, I wouldn't recommend.

I've always like Essie as a brand and this product is another great addition to the range.

I chose the pink version to try - I don't wear nail polish often so don't have issues with staining. My natural nails lack a bit of oomph to make them look nice, and they are prone to peeling.

I've been using this as instructed for about 2 weeks and I think its really good. My nails aren't peeling and feel very, very strong.

The natural glow part is a winner, the pink tint is subtle and barely there really, but it does make the nail look more healthy and less corpse hand like!

All up - great product, can't really fault it!

I received the violet product to try and have been using it with great results!

I've used an essie strengthener before, so that aspect of the formula is nothing new - it does strengthen the nails and I feel confident it would strengthen anyone's weak nails!

The violet tone on the otherhand is a revelation! I'm a bit gothy in my polish choices - deep blood reds, dark almost black shades, so my nails are a bit stained and tend to look a little yellow. This products really does neautralise that yellow staining, making the bare nail look healthy and clean.

Not much else to say here really - brilliant product!!

When I was learning about the colour wheel at school I had no idea how useful it would be to my beauty routine!

The Essie Hard to Resist Neautralise and Brighten is an amazing nail strengthener that really works well.

My nails are stronger, and therefore longer than before and all of that yellowness from too many dark lacquers really has been neautralised.

Once applied my nails look bright and healthy.

I like the essie bottle and the packaging has all of the info you need.

Thanks BR!!

When I received the product, I liked the package and the look of the product and the packaging over all.

The product was easy to apply and what I also liked is when you opened the bottle it did not have a strong smell as you would normally expect from nail polish.

I signed up for this trial as I usually wear SNS, and sometimes want to give my nails a bit of a breather and when I received the product I just took off my SNS nails. I found within the first day that my nails were a lot brighter and whiter. I had the polish on for about 4 days and thought mmmm it is not really strengthening my nails and took the old polish off and put on a new coat, and I have to say the second time round my nails are a lot stronger, brighter and whiter. Due to I think the damage my nails had, it would in this instances take a 3rd coat to make my nails even better.

The instructions states to put on 2 coats, but I would say on personal choice you could even do 3 coats.

I have found that the products dries quickly, and it is also a nice consistency and not too thick and not too thin that it is extremely runny.

Just LOVED this brand and to have been a part of this trial.

I wasn’t really sure what to expect when I started using this product but I’m really happy with the results. It goes on like a clear nail polish but not as thick although you still get the polished glossy look of a varnish. After two weeks my nails are definitely peeling less and look really healthy. Every other strengthener I’ve tried has left my nail with a slight yellow tinge but this one hasn’t at all. It does tend to flake off quite easily but I literally went over the top of what was left with another coat and my nails are looking great. I work with children so am washing my hands constantly and nail polish always chips on me so this could be my new favourite to keep my nails looking healthy and feeling strong. I will definitely be recommending this to others even if it’s just to help neutralise yellow on their nails. A fantastic product, thanks for giving me the opportunity to try it .

My nails were in average shape after taking off shellac. I was hopeful that this nail strengthening polish would help make them stronger, especially with all the hand washing and sanitising i do with my job. However after only one shift the essie Hard to resist had already chipped off almost half of my nails. Tried reapplying, but the same thing happened the next day. Pros: Easy to apply, don’t need to be precise. Clear coated with pleasant slight pink tint. Cheap price. Cute packaging. Cons: Chipped easily after one day of work. Smelt quite strong on application. Moderate dry time.

I love this product it really has helped with strengthening my nails. It is great as it drys so fast so can carry on with daily activities and it has helped ensure my nails don’t break as easily. I would recommend this. I would purchase.

I’ve trialled this product shortly after removing gel polish from my damaged nails, and it felt like this product really helped to keep them strong and protected while they grew out. I did get a few chips and breaks but given the state of my nails, I think it would’ve been worse without the product on. Easy to apply and made my nails look clean and healthy with a slight pink tinge. Would definitely buy this product!