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!
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.
Tips: Let the strengthener dry for at least 5 mins before you rub the oil in. Don't paint the oil on like nail polish. You don't need much. Use 1-2 drops