Essie Hard to Resist Advanced Strengthener

I was so impressed with this polish, it took my brittle soft nails and gave them the oomph to get some length going. I am so used to my nails snapping or peeling as soon as any they get any length on them but this strengthening polish really helped with this. I found it to be quick drying and not too strong smell wise (though I would still recommend ensuring ventilation). Prior to testing this on my natural nails, I had BIAB on my nails, one of which cracked, my painting this on it held the BIAB together long enough to get them removed. The RRP is reasonable considering the results in such a short time. I’d love to trial this longer to see just how effective it can be when used in a prolonged setting.

After painting on my nails feel a thicker, I think the review period is perhaps to short but I liked the way my nails felt, less likely to have wee chips/splinters that i may bite and definitely no nail biting with it on. With swimming daily my nails tend to be softer, i do think this helps with that.

This has a subtle as the tint/shine which is nice, I will keep using and seeing what happens I think for the price its worth trying

I wish I had longer to review the Essie Hard to Resist Advanced Strengthener but on the face of it, it does what it says on the tin/bottle!

I do a lot of swimming and I work in a gym, so my nails haven't been "normal" for some time. They tend to be soft and peel frequently. I miss the lovely pink and white natural nails I normally have.

I used the Essie Hard to Resist Advanced Strengthener and it has lasted nearly 2 weeks, despite a few swims. My nails are growing but as yet I can't determine if that is simply because they have the strengthener on them or if they really are stronger. Only time will tell.

Still, the pink nails with white tips are back for now. And that's a good enough reason for me to keep using it!

I can not explain in words how much this product has helped my nails. I have used this product multiple times on my nails which usually tend to chip easily and now they hardly do. This product also gave my nails a glossy shiny glow, and they feel a lot more thicker than my nails typically do. Absolutely love this product, most definitely recommend it especially if you do have thin nails like me. Xox

My nails felt stronger after one use! I have had a lot of breakage lately and using this strengthener helped straight away and after a few days my nails were looking nice and healthy.

I was excited to try this as I love my naturally long nails so like to take care of them. However, the instructions and such on the box was so small it was mainly unreadable, I managed with a lot of straining of the eyes to make out the one sentence instructions, apply to nails and leave for three days. My mind was full of questions, then what? Do I take it off? Can I put polish over it? Etc so I googled it. Leave on for three days then remove and use between polish. So I did that. Within hours I could tell my nails were hardening. They didn’t bend as normal. By the next day they wouldn’t bend at all. After three days I removed with polish remover. I decided to wait to write this to see how long it would last, it’s been nearly a week and my nails are still hardened. Those with weak nails or nails damaged by acrylics etc would definitely benefit from the product and it is the best one I have tried. I did read in an article that you should be wary using gardeners as nails should bend otherwise they can snap off. So use only if needed.

This product is great - as soon as it's dry you can feel the difference - nails do feel stronger. The product is truly clear, so no discolouring like other products I've used in the past. I put on 2 coats with a little time in between to dry and within about 5 minutes it was good to go. No chipping or breaking during the week, apart from my thumb nail which has a damaged nail bed, and I sometimes have to buff it down. I put an extra 2 coats on that nail after a couple of days, to fix it & it is protecting that also. I like the slight shine that makes you feel more finished. Next time I'll put a bit of colour on them & use this as a topcoat. This will definitely be my go-to, to keep my nails looking their best every day. Quick and easy.

I have using Essie Hard To Resist Nail Strengthener for two weeks now and my nails are amazing . It certainly strengthens them to the point they have now got to a length that I can file them into a great shape and start to be proud of my hands. Would definitely recommend to anyone who has nail problems. Will continue to use on a weekly basis.