$10.99 when purchased online
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About this item
Highlights
- Essie hard to resist nail strengthener glow and shine: clear nail strengthening treatment with a natural tint that provides instant nail strength and improves brittle nails.
- Nail bonding technology: bonds weakened nail surface to provide instant nail strength and improve fragile brittle nails. creates a protective barrier against daily wear and tear.
- Stronger protected, less brittle nails: apply 2 coats to clean, bare nails and allow to dry. wear for 3 days for optimal results. nails are less brittle and appear healthy, smooth with natural shine. wear alone in-between color. use as often as needed. remove with any nail polish remover.
- The art of the manicure perfected: high performance essie top coats, base coats and treatments, for every detail of your manicure. the perfect compliment to any essie nail polish color.
- Vegan nail polish formula: zero animal derived ingredients and no animal testing
- Essie, america’s nail salon expert: essie is the go-to nail brand for celebrities, beauty professionals, fashion icons and the color obsessed
Description
hard to resist strengthener by essie a nail strengthening treatment with nail bonding technology for instant nail strength and less brittle, more protected nails after just 3 days. this treatment creates a protective barrier against daily wear and tear for nails that appear healthy, smooth with natural shine.
apply two coats to clean, bare nails and allow to dry. wear for 3 days before removal, for optimal results.
apply two coats to clean, bare nails and allow to dry. wear for 3 days before removal, for optimal results.
Health Facts: Formaldehyde-Free, Animal By-Product-Free, Formaldehyde Resin-Free, Vegan
Color Finish: Satin
Color Palette: Medium Tones
Beauty Purpose: Shine Enhancing, Nail Care
Net weight: .46 fl oz (US)
Features: Strengthens Nails, High Shine
TCIN: 83267995
UPC: 095008053462
Item Number (DPCI): 052-06-4847
Origin: Assem USA w/foreign/dom. parts
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Ingredients:
butyl acetate, ethyl acetate, phthalic anhydride/glycerin/glycidyl decanoate copolymer, nitrocellulose, isopropyl alcohol, diisopropyl sebacate, dimethyl sulfone, adipic acid/neopentyl glycol/trimellitic anhydride copolymer, aqua / water, hydroxyethyl urea, citric acid, cannabis sativa seed oil, acetyl tributyl citrate, silica, tributyl citrate, triethoxysilylethyl polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, isopropyl titanium triisostearate, propyl acetate, colophonium / rosin, alumina, tosylamide/epoxy resin, hydrogenated acetophenone/oxymethylene copolymer, stearalkonium hectorite, acrylates copolymer, benzophenone-1, [+/- may contain ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499 / iron oxides, ci 15880 / red 34 lake, ci 77007 / ultramarines, ci 42090 / blue 1 lake, ci 15850 / red 7, ci 15985 / yellow 6 lake, ci 19140 / yellow 5 lake, ci 45380 / red 22 lake, ci 45410 / red 28 lake, ci 60725 / violet 2, ci 15850 / red 7 lake, ci 15850 / red 6 lake], f.i.l.t278822/4
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 1.187 inches length x 1.85 inches width x 3.465 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.132 pounds
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Return details
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Summary of reviews
This nail strengthener has garnered mixed feedback from guests, with many praising its ability to enhance nail strength and provide a beautiful pink tint. Guests appreciate the glossy finish and the way it helps restore damaged nails, especially after gel or acrylic use. However, some have experienced issues with chipping and peeling shortly after application. Overall, it seems to work well for some while others find it less effective, making it a product worth trying for those seeking nail improvement.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.3 out of 5 stars with 368 reviews
easy to apply: 4.82 out of 5
easy to remove: 4.72 out of 5
long lasting: 3.29 out of 5
quality: 3.56 out of 5
value: 3.65 out of 5
67% would recommend
58 recommendations
Essie price for $ Store quality
1 out of 5 stars
OSuz - 21 days ago
originally posted on essie.com
Though I love the shine, that’s all this product can offer. After less than 24 hours of having it on the polish peels off. I used the product for a week, reapplying every time it would peel off. I did not see any improvement to my nails fragile condition. What a waste of time and money.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 21 days ago
Hi OSuz! Thank you for giving the Glow & Shine a try. We wish you saw the results you were hoping for. This nail strengthener creates a protective barrier against daily wear. The nail bonding technology bonds the weakened nail surface to improve fragile, brittle nails. After 3 days: nails are less brittle and appear healthy, smooth with natural shine.
Question
5 out of 5 stars
Palemel - 25 days ago
originally posted on essie.com
My nails are paper thin and they are feeling stronger now with this polish. Can i use it as a base coat?
Allergic Reaction/ Buyer Beware
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
jschmidt - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
I had a severe allergic reaction to this. It made all of the skin around my fingernails peel off. 0/10. Do not recommend if you have any sort of sensitive skin.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 3 months ago
Hi there! We are sorry to hear about the experience you had with Hard To Resist Nail Strengthener Treatment. We would like to speak with you directly about it. Please give us a call 1-866-313-7845, M-F 9am to 5pm and let us know you contacted us through a review. It would be helpful if you could have the product available when you call, as well as providing the agent with your username. Looking forward to speaking with you.
Beautiful Polish, Terrible Hardener
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Hailey - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
I have very flexible nails that I was really trying to grow out. I love the clear pink tint because it adds a nice healthy wash of natural looking color. However, I tried this polish and reapplied every week with acetone and alcohol free prep on my nails and they began to start flaking and splitting after a few weeks of use. I hadn't changed my diet or my habits in a way that would explain more brittle, dry nails. The only thing I added was this Essie strengthener. I'm really sad this didn't work out because it really is so beautiful and natural, but I bought it to make my nails stronger and it did not deliver for me.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 4 months ago
Hi there Hailey, 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. 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
Dupe
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Summer - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
Decent dupe for luxury nail glow.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 4 months ago
Hi there Summer, thanks for sharing your experience with the Hard To Resist Nail Strengthener- Glow and Shine. Not just a pretty sheer pink, this nail strengthener creates a protective barrier against daily wear and provides instant nail strength and resistance.
Nail armor
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
H - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
This really works! My knife slipped onto my finger while chopping vegetables, but I was wearing this nail polish and my nails were so hard that they protected my finger and I didn’t hurt myself. Great for hardening nails without making them brittle.
Turned yellow
1 out of 5 stars
Lilly5 - 7 months ago
originally posted on essie.com
Turned yellow.. I used it twice, kept it properly stored in my drawer.. Not gonna buy again
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 7 months ago
Hello Lilly5,thank you for sharing your experience with Glow & Shine. We want to understand what happened just as much as you do. This nail strenghtener should provide a natural glow and a universal sheer, pink tint. We would love 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 #37325978
Dry dry dry
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
KC - 8 months ago, Verified purchaser
Completely dried out my nails and caused brittleness. I do not recommend!
1 reply from Essie Team team - 8 months ago
Hi there KC! Thank you for your feedback on the Hard To Resist Nail Strengthener Treatment. We are sad to hear that you did not see the results you expected. We will share this information with our production and development teams, and we hope that you will continue to try and use our products in the future with satisfaction.
No change in nails
2 out of 5 stars
Jlothian - 8 months ago
originally posted on essie.com
All seemed ok with it but I didn’t notice any difference in my nails after using it, and only it, for weeks. After leaving it on my desk (well out of sunlight) for a few weeks I went to try it again and noticed it had changed colors. Like other reviewers have noted it turned to an orange/yellow color. I’ll toss this bottle, not worth the money or chancing it now that it’s changed colors.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 8 months ago
Hello Jlothian! Thank you for sharing your experience with Glow & Shine. While we wish you could see the results you were hoping for, this product should not change color. We want to understand what happened just as much as you do. 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. Please have the bottle and your reference #37100682 if you call
Turns yellow
1 out of 5 stars
Nikkie - 10 months ago
originally posted on essie.com
I only used this nail strengthener a few times and this is my second bottle this happened with. After a few weeks of using this just a few times I wanted to use it again and got the bottle and I noticed the product had turned from pink to yellow. Very strange and of course I am not going to use it again. I think the product went off only after a few uses.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 10 months ago
Hello Nikkie. there Nikkie customer! Thank you for sharing your experience with the hard to resist glow & shine nail strengthener. We want to understand what happened just as much as you do.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
Active Glow Dupe ??
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
SamG - 10 months ago
I like it so far! Love the natural pink glow it gives to nails, making them smooth and shiny. I originally bought this as a dupe to the Manucurist Active Glow and I’d say it gets the job done! This is a reasonable price point, but definitely curious about the even cheaper options out there, like Nail Inc. So far My nails feel stronger with the polish applied, but too soon to say if it will make a difference once it comes off.
Love the natural look!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
MMMama - 10 months ago
Perfect sight pink tint to give me the natural look I love!
Ok product
2 out of 5 stars
Jocy15 - 11 months ago
originally posted on essie.com
The nail polish does provide a nice natural pink finish to the nails but after a day in or two the nail polish starts to peel off and crack.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 11 months ago
Hello Jocy15. there. Thank you for sharing your experience with the 'glow & shine strengthening treatment. We wish you were seeing all the results you should with this nail strengthener. The new nail bonding technology helps bond weakened nail surfaces to improve fragile, brittle nails. We wish we knew why its not bonding as it should to your nails. Apply 2 thin coats to clean, dry nails. After 3 days remove the strengthener with your polish remover. After 3 days, you can re apply 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
Waste of Money
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Jackson - 11 months ago, Verified purchaser
This product is just like the other nail strengtheners and harder that don’t work. It’s a waste of money, especially for this price point. It just peels off and has to constantly be applied.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 11 months ago
Hi Jackson! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Hard to Resist Nail Strengthener Glow & Shine. We're sorry to hear that the product peeled off. We value consumer feedback and will share your comments with our teams.
So far so good
4 out of 5 stars
2Moomoo - 11 months ago
originally posted on essie.com
I like the color, we will see if it works. Looking forward to its results
Not great
2 out of 5 stars
Aloahgrl - 11 months ago
originally posted on essie.com
I applied two coats as recommended, still feels sticky after 1 hour. The polish in the bottle also changed its color to an orange tint.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 11 months ago
Hello Aloahgrl. We are sorry to hear about your experience with the 'glow & shine nail strengthener and want to understand what happened just as much as you do. This strengthening treatment goes on bare nails in 2 coats and should be dry in minutes. And the color should certainly not change if stored in a cool spot away from heat and sunlight. 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
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5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
AS - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Definitely made a difference in the strength of my nails!
Hard To Resist
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Stevens1258 - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
This product absolutely saved my damaged nails. I had a bad habit of pealing off gel nail polish and ruined my nails. This product has given me my nails back. Highly recommend!
For a pink tint - do 2 coats per instructions!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
lexsea12 - 1 year ago
This really does give you a slight pink, very healthy-looking tint. I read a lot of reviews that said there is no tint, however if you don’t see a pink tint then you’re probably not doing 2 coats like the directions call for. I did two coats and the tint is very apparent. My nails feel protected and strong as well.
Was excited to try this and love the color
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Angelle - 1 year ago
Ruined my strong healthy nails
1 reply from Essie Team team - 1 year ago
Hi Angelle. We want to understand what happened just as much as you do. Please call us @ 866-313-7845 M-F 9 am-5:30 pm ET