I use this product as a base coat when applying colour and find my nails are a lot stronger then they would be without. On its own I dont find that it does too much for my nails in terms of strengthening, but I love it as a base coat. For the price, I would probably find something else to strengthen my nails.
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OPI Nail Envy Treatment
Strength is beauty and OPI delivers strength with the Original Nail Envy nail strengthener.
Apply two coats to your bare nail and then apply one coat every other day to maintain your treatment.
You can also use Nail Envy over lacquer so there are no excuses for not getting nails to envy!
Provides a clear, glossy finish.
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Reviews
I have splitting nails and have used the original nail envy and the one specifically for split nails. The original far outperforms the split nails formula. My nails grew long (a first), strong and there was no peeling.
Tips: Use regularly as per instructions. Will not work as a one go wonder. This is a treatment to build on your nails over three days. Keep your cuticles hydrated with olive oil or a cuticle oil for long term success.
I have quite strong nails naturally but after getting a shellac nail treatment, my nails became quite damaged and brittle. I bought OPI Nail Envy and it's worked wonders to restore my nails back to their normally healthy and strong condition. They leave my nails looking really glossy as well.
I tried this about a year back on my nails that split and peel very easily. They are also really weak and they bend lots. I had heard really good things about this and I love the OPI polishes so thought it would be a winner. However, unfortunatley it did not work. I followed the instructions to a T and perservered. After a couple of months I hadnt noticed much of a difference at all so gave up.
Tips: I have since found that the Dr Lewins nail hardener has worked! Recommend this rather than the OPI nail envy.
As far as treatments go, this did very little for my damaged nails. I have nails that peel very easily, so I was hoping this would strengthen them so I could grow them out a bit. On recommendation from a staff member at the pharmacy, I bought a mini bottle to try out. I followed all instructions perfectly and there was no noticeable difference. OPI's mini bottles are so small it only lasted two full two-week applications so there is a possibility a more extended treatment would have worked better. It was good to use as a basecoat though, smoothed my nails out and held up well.
Tips: Don't waste money on the mini bottle!
Tried this a couple years ago when my nails started peeling but I really didn't see a difference at all. If I wore polish I still used a base coat but felt it was too thick and the polish would peel off which I wasn't very impressed with. I didn't end up using the whole bottle as it started become really thick and gloppy. I am a huge fan of OPI polish and will just to that
I was hugely disappointed with OPI with the Nail Envy as it really hasn't improved the condition of my nails at all. Which is very weird as I LOVE all OPI colours and names but this isn't really worth it. I think I will stick to my vitamin E oil for keeping my nails in tip top condition. The plus as always when it comes to OPI is that the mixture isn't sticky, the brush is perfect shape and width to paint the treatment onto your nail in 1-2 swipes.
My nails don't generally break too easily, but they are fairly weak if I don't have polish on them. This keeps them strong and looking healthy
I already have quite strong nails however I found this prevented splitting as my nails always split down the side. It also did make my nails a bit harder
Tips: Good to use as a base coat especially on toenail (I have weak toenails)
I didn't like this personally. I found it didn't work very well. My nails were still long and flaky. I wouldn't spend $25 on it. For nothing