Revitanail 2 Step Revival Kit

I wear nail polish every day, hardly ever giving my nails a rest. Going into the trial, my nails were flaking, peeling, and brittle. My cuticles were torn, and my nails were brittle. I really wanted an amazing duo to make it worth me forgoing my polish for 4 ish weeks. Going out of the trial, my nails do feel stronger, however my cuticles feel mostly unchanged.

I followed the instructions as religiously as I could. I love that the Strengthener dried pretty quickly, especially on the days I only had to apply one coat. Plus since it was clear, even if it did smudge, it was invisible to the naked eye. It also made it easy to rub the cuticle oil in without worrying about dislodging the Strengthener.

As far as I can tell, the Strengthener did the job. One of my nails was peeling slightly going into the trial, and in the end I had to chop the nail as it just got progressively worse despite the strengthener being applied on it. I guess this is forgivable as the damage was already there, but I also found on another nail, I got some weird ridge going on? I do like that there’s no new peeling, but maybe the ridge is from the nail getting ‘stronger’? It’s hard to tell at this point, and I do have a ridge filler for when I’m wearing polish - I just hope it hasn’t made my nails more ‘ridgey’ in exchange for the new found strength. The Strengthener gave a slight gloss which was nice, but it was slightly tricky to remove since (obviously) it is clear, so it’s hard to see what you’ve removed and what’s remaining on the nail.

The Oil felt nice going on, and it made my cuticles shiny however wasn’t overly greasy which was nice. It was easy to apply, and I love that a little goes a long way so it will last a super long time. I found the brush wasn’t too stiff or anything, so it was easy enough to apply. At $17 RRP though? No, I definitely wouldn’t repurchase. It felt and looked nourishing going on, but my cuticles look like they are in exactly the same condition they were at the beginning of the trial - they are still torn on some of my nails, and quite rough. I was applying the oil almost everyday, so it is quite disappointing to not see a noticeable result. Maybe I needed to apply a lot more?

I think the Strengthener has improved my nail condition, and I will continue to use the cuticle oil and I hope there is a change in my cuticles. I feel like for both products, there is probably a better alternative out there that probably comes at a better price point. No where on the instructions did it say I could use it under nail polish. I assume I couldn’t since I had to add a new layer each day, but I think a product where I can use it under nail polish would suit me best, since although the results of the Strengthener are great, I can’t fully appreciate them since my nails are still stained. I am definitely happy with how the Strengthener has made my nails stronger and I am very impressed that I can’t see any new peeling or splits.

I was stoked to be selected for the Revitanail trial. I work with water so my nails get very brittle and weak. They break very easily and had been looking a little worse for wear lately. I followed the instructions which were 2 coats the first day then 1 coat for the next 5 days, remove on day 7 then repeat. It is pretty simple and I didn't mind having to do this daily as it literally takes a minute to do. First the nail strengthener, the brush is great and makes applying a breeze. It goes on like clear polish and dries super fast which I love. I didn't find it had a strong smell, just smelt like regular nail polish. It makes your nails look beautiful and shiny and instantly makes them look better. It wasn't until week 2-3 that I noticed how much stronger my nails were. I had no breaking or snapping at all. I really feel like it helped so much. They are starting to get a good length on them too. I have used this for 4 weeks and barely made a dent in the bottle so I know this will last for ages. I will definitely continue to use it. Now the nourishing oil. I love the subtle smell of this! I simply did one swipe on my nails then massaged it into the nail and cuticle. I loved how relaxing this was and really enjoyed this part. It left a bit of a greasy residue but I just massaged it into my hands and it went away. I had dryness around my cuticles and this has gone totally now so I am quite impressed with this oil and feel it was very effective. Once again I have used this for 4 weeks and the bottle is still very full so I will get a lot of use from this. Overall I loved using the Revitanail duo and feel it has given me fantastic results.

I was super excited when I was picked to trial these two products, so thank you BR! I had recently decided to start growing out my nails following having acrylic nails once, I loved the length however they completely ruined my nails leaving them very thin and peeling because they were so dry. I do naturally have quite strong nails, they are flexible but I sometimes have issues with peeling, and when I took off the acrylic nails they were certainly the worst they have ever been. I was hoping that this pack would help me grow my nails, long strong and very importantly fast, and I wasn't disappointed. This pack comes with Revitanail's famous Nail Strengthener and Nourishing Oil. You can find this pack at Farmers and some pharmacies nation wide, but I'm not quite sure of the price.

Firstly, the Nourishing Oil comes packaged in a typical nail polish bottle with a brush applicator. It contains a whole bunch of nourishing oils including jojoba oil, which is really great for nails because it is the only oil that can actually penetrate the layers. I found the oil made my nails feel really nourished and strong yet flexible, and my cuticles were much less dry and had a lot less hangnails. It has a slightly herbal smell, which I didn't mind but may be an issue for some people. However, I do think it is a very high quality oil and I would probably repurchase.

The Nail Strengthener comes in the same sort of packaging as the Nourishing Oil, and looks like a translucent off-white in the bottle but applies as clear. I found it hard to stick to the instructions for applying the Nail Strengthener - when you use more than a couple coats it takes longer to dry, and I didn't always have the time to wait, so in the end I only was able to apply a coat every couple days. It had quite a strong smell but it was still bearable. This strengthener made my nails feel very strong but not brittle - they were still flexible, and I think this is one of the most important aspects a nail strengthener should have, you need your nails to still be able to bend and not break. I have had no breaks so far during this trial (touch wood)! My nails also grew a large amount, seemingly more than usual and I was pretty stoked with the results. I haven't even finished the full 4 week course yet!

I would definitely recommend purchasing this pack, I'm sure it is great value and the products worked great for me. My nails feel stronger, but not brittle thanks to the oil and I have much less hangnails. The strengthener's instructions were hard to follow, and I still had excellent results without following them to a T, so I'm not sure they're completely necessary. But absolutely give these two products a go if you're looking to grow out damaged, dry or weak nails!

I love this little duo! They are great on their own but even better together

The strengthener definitely hardens the nail, especially if you stick to the regime as documented on the packaging. I definitely had a noticeble improvement in my nails. Not to mention a glossy effect on the nails.

After using the strengthener the oil was perfect for nourishing the cuticles and fingers and definitely made up for the smell of the strengthener.

Will reccomend this to friends and even start on my toes to see what it will do there!

I was very excited to use these. I have nails that start to grow ok but then snap. The regime for these was very easy, 2 coats of the strengthener on the first day, then 1 coat for 6 days. Each day you use the oil and rub it into the cuticles and nail after you have put the strengthener. After 7 days use nail polish remover to take it off then start again from the beginning. On the first 4 days, the strengthener gave my nails a pearlish look, sort of like a French manicure, they looked amazing as the days went on they started to look slightly dirty. It made my nails very hard from the first week. They looked really good an felt great after the first week of doing the regime. The oil is put on everyday, not too much. Rub it into the nail and the cuticles. I would definitely buy the two again as I think after the whole time using it, my nails were in better condition.

I have really weak nails that I can't let it grow like others do because it chips off before growing, that's the reason why I joined the 4-week Revitanail challenge. I wasn't expecting anything from using this but I was hoping for it to lessen the weakness of my nails.

So what are my thoughts after the challenge?

Honestly, first day from using this I noticed that my nails still chips off and that is definitely not a good sign but I decided to go on and continue with the challenge. After a week, I noticed that I didn't have to cut my nails off because it's getting better results (but I needed to cut it because of our scheduled spring cleaning). I continuously used it and I saw the effect of the oil to my cuticle, it was amazing that my nails are so much better than before.

After the 4-week challenge, I can see that my nails got a bit yellowish but can feel that it definitely got stronger. That's the only downside but I have decided to continuously use it even after the challenge to make my nails more stronger than today.

I hope after another month I can grow my nails and varnish it with pretty colors!

I have been using these two products together every day for the past three weeks. The first day of applying the strengthener, two coats are needed, then one coat every day after that for a week - remove after a week to give nails a break for a day, then repeat. After each coat of strengthener, the oil is applied to condition the cuticles.

My nails have become noticeably stronger after using the strengthener, which is great, as they usually break after a certain length or certain period of time. The oil gives it a great shine after applying, so it is a great combo. I have not seen too much difference in the health of my cuticles from the oil though unfortunately.

Before using this, my nails were very thin and weak - hence why they would always split on the side causing the tips to break. I have had only ONE small nail break - YAY! The length has not grown dramatically but I am hoping that is all in good time. They are getting there though!

Recommend this to anyone that has damaged and thin nails from having fake acrylic nails. I think after using this continuously, nails could grow to a fake acrylic nail length which I am hoping. So good so far!

My nails and cuticles are very neglected. Nails constantly rip, flake and bend. My cuticles are a dry horrible mess.

This two step system is easy to use and yields great results.

Both products paint on like regular nail polish - the oil is massaged in after applying. It's a very simple process of applying a coat of strengthener every day, followed with the oil and then after a week removing it and starting again.

After the first use my nails looked nicer - they had a bit of a glow about them, maybe just because of the clear coat making them nice and shiny but I liked it. The strengthener is easy to apply and dries quite quickly. Followed with a quick massage in of oil and the whole process takes but a few minutes.

This did not make my nails grow quicker-but I don't think that's what it's meant to do. It did make my nails very strong. I have a few scratches on my knuckles from doing stuff-cleaning/making dinner where I have accidentally scraped a thumb nail over a knuckle and taken a chunk of skin off - my nails have indeed strengthened.

The only down side were my nails went slightly yellow which is never a good look. I just say I do think my nails are more prone to going yellow from nail polish more than other people so this may or may not affect you the same way. I also found when you did break a nail it was a big break, probably because before my nails would flex and bend more with impacts where as now they are a lot harder. This affects the 'longer' claim as I'd then have to trim all nails to make them even. I don't think either of those things has changed my opinion that i really like these products. I'm going to try doing the process over 4 days and then removing it to try and stop the yellowness.

I was so excited to receive this duo in the mail and see if it would actually help my nails, because they certainly needed all the help they could get!!! My nails have been so weak, peeling, splitting etc. All I wanted was for them to grow so I could do some cute nail art on them :P

I like the concept of this system, I found it quite therapeutic/relaxing to apply this everyday and then remove it at the end of the week and start again fresh. It was easy to use the Nail Strengthener, it's not too runny or too thick, and it dries down pretty quickly.

I was concerned that the Nourishing Oil would be too oily and mess with the application of the Strengthener, but I didn't find that to be the case at all. It too was easy to apply as it has a nail polish type applicator, and it sinks into the skin fairly quickly. It doesn't have an unpleasant smell either, it's almost like BioOil in it's fragrance. The Nail Strengthener does smell quite strong, but it's just like applying nail polish, do it in a ventilated area and you're fine.

I was quite excited to see this product working on my nails. From the second week of application I noticed my nails were no longer splitting, and they weren't peeling either. I have been wary in the past to use nail strengtheners/hardners as I was told that it can be counterproductive, your nails can break more easily as they become too hard. I think the combination with the Nourishing Oil creates the perfect balance of hydrated nails, whilst still keeping them strong.

My nails lasted well for my birthday and a university ball, but I have now had to cut and file them down for kickboxing :( I will definitely continue to use the duo, as instructed (it's not recommended for long term, I guess think of it as that extra TLC).

My nails are a mess! They're very bendy, ridged, break easily and my cuticles look dry and ragged. I'd heard great things about this duo so I was quick to volunteer my nails for the cause for this trial.

I liked the ease of use of these products. You apply two coats of the strengthener which looks and smells like a thin, almost clear nail polish. It dries really quickly - the first coat is already dried by the time you get to the second coat. You then apply the oil and massage in for a minute This instantly makes your nails look better by giving them a nice shine. You then apply another coat each day for a week, then remove all the strengthener then start again. This is quick and easy to do whilst watching tv so I found it was a routine I could easily stick to.

The results during the first two weeks of using this were great as I didn't have any breakages at all! Sadly my nails began to snag and break in the following two weeks. By the end of the four week trial, my nails looked worse than before I started. My cuticles did look much better but they did start to look a bit ragged again after a few weeks.

On the plus side, I used hardly any product during the 4 weeks so this duo will last for months. It seems to work well for other reviewers so I will give it another go after the suggested two week break from application. Hopefully I'll have better results with prolonged use. I will definitely keep using the oil as this was the better product out of the two for me.