a strengthening treatment to care for and protect weak, damaged nails. formulated with MSM technology, this clear tint formula strengthens soft, damaged nails while making nails visibly healthier after 3 days
- clinically tested, clear tint formula for weak, damaged nails
- strengthens soft, damaged nails using MSM technology
- makes nails visibly healthier after 3 days
- nails resist weakness & dryness
- how to use: apply two coats to clean, bare nails and allow to dry
- 90% agree nails feel conditioned* * in a consumer study
essie
hard to resist advanced nail strengthener
a strengthening treatment to care for and protect weak, damaged nails. formulated with MSM technology, this clear tint formula strengthens soft, damaged nails while making nails visibly healthier after 3 days
- clinically tested, clear tint formula for weak, damaged nails
- strengthens soft, damaged nails using MSM technology
- makes nails visibly healthier after 3 days
- nails resist weakness & dryness
- how to use: apply two coats to clean, bare nails and allow to dry
- 90% agree nails feel conditioned* * in a consumer study
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3 out of 5 stars.
Hit and miss
0077
19 days ago
I followed the instructions although l redid the process 5 days later...not sure if l should have reapplied every 3 days....after l removed nail polish my nails were still soft weak and split.
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response from essie.com:
17 days ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there 0077, thank you for taking the time to share your honest review. We are so sorry to hear that your nails are still feeling soft and split after your first round of use—we know how discouraging that can be when you're hoping for a quick fix! Depending on how damaged your nails were to begin with, it can sometimes take a little extra time for the strengthening to build up. Applying a fresh coat every 3 days is a wonderful habit, as it constantly shields your nails from water and daily wear while they recover. We truly appreciate you giving our product a try, and we hope that with a little more time and TLC, your nails get back to their happiest, healthiest state.
5 out of 5 stars.
Love it
Reilly
2 months ago
So far so good. I have noticed a change in my nails quite quickly. So here goes. I've read the reviews on this site and they seem to be all over the place at times. I read the directions... I believe that it show be in bold letters START WITH CLEAN BARE NAILS. AND REPEAT EVERY THREE DAYS WITH BARE NAILS. That's the only thing I seemed to miss.
I own a janitorial company and deal with chemicals and use gloves. I actually put lotion on my hands while wearing gloves.
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Stronger nails
4 months ago
After a few weeks I have noticed a positive difference in my nail growth and am pleased with my results so far.
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
New Favorite
MissAyeshaa8
a year ago
Really Happy I Took The Chance And Made A Purchase On Something New ...
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
This product will get you thru an "over dremell "
EMME22
a year ago
my nails were over-dremeled after removing a dip mani. This product was like a liquid bandage on my nails a day afterward. Thanks Essie.
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5 out of 5 stars.
AMAZING X10000
Michellelynn716
a year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Perimenopause has done a number on the strength of my nails! I can't say enough on how this treatment changed my nails. It has taken them from nubs to strong, medium-length nails. I have been using this for about 2 weeks now, and I will NEVER stop. Try it! You won't be sorry!
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love it
Samira
a year ago
I love it!! Works really well. I’m happy with it….
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love it
lucyypalace
a year ago
Very good love it the best buy it my nails were never better
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1 out of 5 stars.
Making Matters Worse
DavidG
a year ago
I had been using this product for about 6 months and my nails only got worse. It made my nails look nice, but I found this stuff doesn't chip off, instead it flakes off taking the top portion of the surrounding nail with it, leaving me with what looks like the top of an oyster shell. They never did that before. It seems like this stuff actually made my nails more brittle, because I hadn’t made any other changes to my routine. I stopped applying this or anything else to my nails for the last 6 or 9 months and the problem has definitely improved. It seems like this stuff soaks halfway into the nail, and when you do break a nail, it rips of a portion of the top half of the surrounding nail with it.
Originally posted on essie.com
response from essie.com:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello DavidG, thank you for sharing your experience with the Hard To Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener. We want to understand what happened just as much as you do. This clear tint nail strengthener strengthens soft, damaged nails and should leave the nails healthier. We want to speak with you directly about it. Please give us a call at @ 866-313-7845 M-F 9:00 am – 5:00 pm ET for assistance and provide reference #37229849
1 out of 5 stars.
Disappointing
Dnail12
a year ago
Did nothing to help strengthen my nails. I’ll stick to rejuvacoat it’s a better product.
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response from essie.com:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello Dnail12. Thank you for giving the Hard To Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener a try. We wish you were seeing the results you were hoping for. Formulated with MSM technology, this clear tint nail strengthener strengthens soft, damaged nails while making nails visibly healthier after 3 days. Wear alone for 3 days. After that, remove and reapply or start using your favorite essie nail color. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845 M-F 9 am-5:30 pm ET
1 out of 5 stars.
Dangerous for the health of your nails
2 years ago
This is the worst product I ever put on my nails.
I bought this because my natural nails were a bit too flexible and I wanted to wear them a little bit longer. This product started to chip almost immediatly and was taking off thick LAYERS of my nails with it. I took it off after 3 days, but too much damage was done. I had to file the top of my nail to even the chunks out, they are now about a third of my initial thickness. It will take WEEKS before I can restore their initial condition. They are even worse than when acrylic gel peels off.
I am completely disgusted with this. Do not buy.
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
2 years ago
Essie Consumer Care Centre
Hi there! We are sorry about your experience with your hard to resist advanced nail strengthener. We want to help in the best way we can. Therefore, we have forwarded your comments to the appropriate department for further assistance. A member from our team will get in touch with you shortly.
4 out of 5 stars.
Poor Durability
EAL1
2 years ago
My nails are :((
This helps but it doesn’t have a good staying power.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Impressed with Dramatic Improvement
AngieD72
2 years ago
My nail were both splitting and breaking. I have been topping Hard to Resist with Essie nail polish and the Essie Gel Setter. Occasionally I will just put on two coats of Essie Hard to Resist alone. I have seen a dramatic improvement in my nails. They have grow out and they have stopped splitting. I'm am very impressed. I should have taken photos.
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5 out of 5 stars.
literally the best!
swagmami
2 years ago
the only thing that helps my thin, bendy nails! the only nail product I’ve bought more than once
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great nail strengthener!
Busybee
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I started using it 2 months ago and I already feel that my nails are so much stronger! It is very easy to apply too.
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Rate this a ten out of ten!
MinkyG
2 years ago
Never have I used a product expecting nothing…but getting everything. Never in my life could I grow nails really long. With Essie Advanced it works better than I have ever seen! My nails are really long AND strong. Even to file them it is hard to do. I have to cut them. I am not exaggerating either! Just put a coat on before my polish and it stays strong until I take off and switch colors.
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1 out of 5 stars.
Made my nails worse
leslief1968
2 years ago
Purchased this to replace my previous Essie nail strengthener that has been discontinued. This strengthener actually made my nails very dry, peel and break worse than before. The nail polish actually peels of in big chunks very quickly after application. Very disappointing and a waste of money.
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie.com:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello leslief1968. Thank you for sharing your experience with the 'hard to resist advanced nail strengthener' nail treatment. We can see this wouldn’t be the result you were hoping for…. This treatment creates a protective barrier against daily wear and provides instant nail strength and resistance. With nail bonding technology it bonds the weakened nail surface to improve fragile, brittle nails. After a few days the nails are less brittle and appear healthy, smooth with natural shine. Its worn alone for 3 days. After 3 days, re apply or start using your favorite nail color. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845 M-F 9 am-5:30 pm ET
5 out of 5 stars.
It does exactly what it says it does.
Kyoshi
2 years ago
Kinda magical. This somehow turned my sns ravaged brittle nails into respectable firm nails with one use. The polish doesn’t easily peel off either which is a bonus.
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4 out of 5 stars.
It's great! Needs to last longer...
lnicks
2 years ago
It definitely works but it really struggles to last. I find it peels up and eventually off after a couple hours of wear. I find I end up using more product than necessary because of the need to reapply.
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Essie
Paigeb
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love Essie nail polish products. I used this nail polish stregthener and I did see improvement after a week!
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Nails Feels Stronger!
Anushka
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Writing it after using it for about a month. I have experienced noticeable difference in the thickness of my nail. There is less breakage and my nail continue to grow longer. I love it!
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
1 out of 5 stars.
Displeased with the short length of time stayed on
RNMomma
2 years ago
I purchased this product to help repair my nails that have become weak and have been splitting after using another color strip product. I applied the two coats as advised. My nails looked great-shiny and healthy looking. When I woke up the next morning, I noticed the clear coat was peeling off in whole pieces and after washing my dishes, most of my nails were no longer protected. I’m not sure why it doesn’t stay on my nails, but I spent quite a bit of money on this product as I bought 2 bottles. I’m very disappointed that it isn’t staying applied.
no, I do not recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
response from essie.com:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello there RNMomma customer! Thank you for sharing your experience with the 'hard to resist glow & shine nail strengthener'. We're so sorry to hear the results were not what you had hoped for. This nail strengthener bonds weakened nail surface to improve fragile, brittle nails. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845 M-F 9 am-5:30 pm ET
1 out of 5 stars.
disappointing
Turtle lady
2 years ago
So very disappointed. Essie makes great products but this one was a dud.
My nails were so hard they would chip & break and started peeling. I've been trying to get them back in shape for a few weeks.
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response from essie.com:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hey there Turtle lady, we can see this wouldn’t be the result you were hoping for…We want to understand what happened just as much as you do. The hard to resist advanced nail strengthener is a strengthening treatment to care for and protect weak, damaged nails. formulated with MSM technology, this clear tint formula strengthens soft, damaged nails while making nails visibly healthier after 3 days. Be sure to apply to clean, dry nails and wear it alone for 3 days before removing. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845 M-F 9 am-5:30 pm ET
5 out of 5 stars.
Great
Mely10
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Essie hard advance nail strengthener it awesome ! My nails feel a lot harder and healthier. No more breakage.
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
5 out of 5 stars.
Great Strength
LynnLan
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Used this nail strengthener after giving birth, in fear of my long nails becoming weak and breaking. It did the job! My nails remained strong and now I need to refill. The thing with nail strengtheners is the need to be consistent. I would recommend if you can keep up the maintenance
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Noticed a difference
broccolirob
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've always had the classic peeling nails and never knew what to do about it. Started using this with each weekly polish change, and noticed a big difference by the third week. I now use this every week and will continue to repurchase.
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Nails recovering from months of powder dip
Catnap64
2 years ago
Nails are currently like wet paper towels after months of powder dip. Wanted to take a break -from time at salon and to save money, lol! Hoped to find something to help reinforce to prevent hands looking less battle scarred. Keeping them short, reapplying the Essie and frequent hand cream. So far, so good!
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4 out of 5 stars.
Easy peasy
Mespi420
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently tried Essie's "Hard To Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener," and it left me impressed. This clear, advanced nail strengthening treatment is an excellent addition to any nail care routine.
What immediately caught my attention was its clear formula. It's perfect for those who prefer a natural look or want to strengthen their nails without adding color. The package clearly states that it's not suitable for acrylic nails, so it's best used on natural nails.
The application was simple and straightforward. I applied two coats to clean, bare nails as recommended, and I was pleased to see how quickly it dried. This allowed me to continue with my day without any significant downtime. After wearing it for three days as instructed, I genuinely noticed a difference in my nails. They felt stronger and more resilient.
One of the highlights of this product is its formulation. It's formulated without DBP, formaldehyde, and toluene, which is fantastic for those who are conscious of the ingredients in their nail products. The clear tint formula also makes it suitable for weak, damaged nails, and it doesn't interfere with your preferred nail polish colors when you decide to add some.
no, I do not recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
Quality of Product, 4.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 4.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
In love
Pergoddess
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My natural nails not only were strong and sturdy but I noticed growth. It could just be because they broke less either way I love it and highly recommend.
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect!
Anonymous
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] If you are looking for a tough nail strengthen to help you strengthen your nails this is what you should buy as soon as possible. This nail strengthener helped my nails become stronger just after 3 days I swear by it. If your still on the fence hopefully this review helps go ahead and buy it!
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent Product
Anonymous
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the absolute best nail Strengthener I have ever used. My nails are stronger than they have ever been. No strong odor easy to apply. I highly recommend this superb product
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Nail strengthener
Sweetpea14
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got the Essie - hard to resist advanced nail strengthener and does an amazing job. I does a wonderful job keeping my nails strong and helps them grow. It is easy to use and apply. This is probably one of the best nail strengtheners ever used.
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Great Nail Strengther
Kenzieann2010
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This nail strengthener has become a staple in my nail routine from using press ons or just painting them. It has made my nails so much stronger and does not leave a residue at all.
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
The best
Metalmom
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been needing something to help my nails. They are brittle from doing the gel all the time. this has helped get my nails strong and I absolutely love it. I would recommend this to anyone.
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
amazing
vm299
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I suffer from brittle nails, and i've been looking for something to utilize at home instead of going to the salon. this works great, and has really made a difference
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
4 out of 5 stars.
Pretty but needs time to set
Hails89
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This looks very pretty on nails, leaves a very pretty shiny finish that looks very healthy and polished. I did however find that it tends to peel off in one layer if it's not completely set and gets lifted at all. I wish it set faster and was harder to remove on accident.
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
Quality of Product, 4.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Love this!
Tvukovic
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m so happy with the product! I struggle with thin and flakey nails so I’ve been trying forever to find somthing that helps my nails stay stronger and grow longer!
Originally posted on essie.com
5 out of 5 stars.
Great
Lizpalomino
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this Essie hard to resist nail polish, normally my nails break really easy even with nail polish, but with this new nail polish my nail are growing larger that I have never had. I really recommend.
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
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