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    12 Jan 2018 4:00 PM | Posted by
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    Do you have weak, brittle nails? Whether it’s from months of gel nail appointments or your nails are naturally on the feeble side, nails that are constantly peeling are not cute.  

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    Here are three of the best nail hardeners to restore your nails and get them in great shape, fast.

    Mavala Scientifique Penetrating Nail Hardener

    When brushed sparingly onto the nail tip, the Mavala Scientifique Penetrating Nail Hardener absorbs into the nail and hardens immediately to combat splitting or flaking. If you struggle to grow your nails then this might be the answer to your prayers.

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    Revitanail Nail Strengthener

    Are your nails damaged from too many shellac appointments? Or maybe from those acrylic nails that you were obsessed with for a few weeks? The Revitanail Nail Strengthener is a multi-award winning treatment that’s fortified with calcium gel and restores damaged nails and eliminates peeling, flaking and chipping.

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    OPI Nail Envy Original

    Formulated with hydrolyzed protein and calcium, the OPI Nail Envy Original is your ticket to harder, longer and stronger nails. The maximum strength formula resists peeling, cracking and splitting, leaving you with long, lengthy nails.

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    Mavala Switzerland Scientifique Penetrating Nail Hardener
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    Revitanail Nail Strengthener
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    OPI Nail Envy Original
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    43 Member Comments

    Rose_P 3 Dec 2019 5:09 PM
    Revitanail is really good, I’ve used it lots of times and had great success. But I absolutely swear by OPI Nail Envy. I love that it comes in coloured versions too. I’ve got Bubble Bath and Hawaiian Orchid.
    Ameena0805 4 Oct 2019 11:36 AM
    never heard of nail hardeners but my nails are weak so would want to try them out to see if they work.
    Lucy16 4 Jul 2019 2:20 AM
    I do love Mavala though!
    Lucy16 4 Jul 2019 2:19 AM
    I've never heard if nail hardeners...
    mua_sualeha 2 Jul 2018 6:47 PM
    want them
    aoperez 1 Jul 2018 8:42 PM
    I have very weak nails and need all of these! Will try to take a nail supplement soon to improve my nails - as I have quite nice hands tho!
    Rpear 3 Mar 2018 8:44 PM
    My toenails are strong even tho I get the occasional gel polish!

    My fingernails tho are much weaker. When I keep them short they seem stronger haha I need to invest in a hardener I think! I like all mentioned above. Maybie the revitanail ! I have seen that at the chemist actually
    Shop A Everyday 12 Feb 2018 1:45 AM
    I am waiting to do the second month of the Revitanail one, it is really nice. Mavala is awesome too
    Rabi 24 Jan 2018 5:13 AM
    I did try the OPI and it really helped my nails but I combined it with biotin pills and hair and nails pills as well. As my nails were very very weak. I started to notice the difference after the second weak. The only problem is when I stopped using it my nails went back to being thin
    ErinLady 22 Jan 2018 3:39 PM
    I keep my nails free of polish and falsies but still they crack and peel, I'll definitely be investing in one of these in the near future!
    Sweety7 22 Jan 2018 11:37 AM
    I never needed to use nail hardners. I trim my nails regularly and apply some olive oil. This has worked for me.
    MrsRobinson 16 Jan 2018 5:35 PM
    I use the OPI and my nails are strong, but they keep peeling, so maybe need to move over to their specialist Nail Envy Peeling. Only just have a new bottle of the normal one though :(
    Steph Sweets 16 Jan 2018 3:07 PM
    I'm currently using Sally Hansen Diamond strength nail hardener, and it works great.
    Temporary Princess 15 Jan 2018 9:35 PM
    I like the Revitanail one, but I want to try the one by OPI!
    Jenniqua 15 Jan 2018 11:28 AM
    I get acrylics so my nails are completely ruined. :(
    misfortune8 15 Jan 2018 7:08 AM
    I'm using a brilliant Sally Hansen one which has now been discontinued. My niece swears by one of the SinfulColors strengthening base coats.
    Meedee 15 Jan 2018 6:51 AM
    I have always had long and strong nails and never really had to worry about using products like this. Although as I had a bottle of the revitanail here I did give it a try once but oddly I found that it worked in reverse for me and my nails became brittle and broke :(
    Tee631 14 Jan 2018 9:02 PM
    ill need some
    BlueBite 14 Jan 2018 8:22 PM
    I haven't tried any of the listed ones. I've tried a Cutex one and a Revlon one and they were so good!
    AndreaJW 14 Jan 2018 6:37 PM
    I need to use the Revitanail as my cuticles split and i end up with hang cuticles.
    Beautybabe140194 14 Jan 2018 4:12 PM
    Great products, revitanail and opi do great products. Have not tried Mavala yet.
    Isabelbolton 14 Jan 2018 2:42 PM
    I'm going to try one of these, acrylic nails have had really long term affects on my nails.
    cityglenda 13 Jan 2018 8:30 PM
    I must be luck because I don't have weak nails. It is either because of the minerals in my local water supply or because I put on hand cream a few times per day.
    Or maybe it is a combination of the two.
    chloe_mitch 13 Jan 2018 8:30 PM
    I swear by the OPI Nail strengthener- bubble bath colour. It is shiny pastel pink and looks like shellac once on. I loveee it!
    Ellelily 13 Jan 2018 8:09 PM
    I have found that my nails have improved since I started taking hair skin and nails.
    Chicklet 13 Jan 2018 7:58 PM
    I haven't needed to use nail hardeners yet.
    Mayy 13 Jan 2018 7:35 PM
    I've never used them as my nails are pretty strong (for now!)
    Sam91 13 Jan 2018 7:11 PM
    Used quite a few and they work, but you cannot stop using them so I always fall of the bandwagon and go back to my thin crappy nails :(
    Elunia 13 Jan 2018 4:53 PM
    I have never used any of these.

    My toe nails are hard but my finger nails are soft and I harly touch nail polish unless I want something on top to give me some more strenght.
    onlyoni 13 Jan 2018 10:27 AM
    I have strong, healthy nails. All I do is cut, file and buff them each fortnight, and hardly ever wear nail polish.
    bebeautiful34 13 Jan 2018 10:18 AM
    Revitanail worked wonders for me! Luckily I haven't had weak brittle nails after that
    Hayley644 13 Jan 2018 10:10 AM
    I have used the revitanail one which does work, my Mum used to use Mavala years ago I didn't realise it was still available. I might try it.
    thelifeoflaura 13 Jan 2018 9:06 AM
    I'm loving the Mavala Scientifique! It's fantastic!!!
    ktkoo 13 Jan 2018 6:30 AM
    I neeed to try the mavala one I think, my nails bend they’re so thin and weak. They always peel and break so this could be a life saver!
    ThisIsMe 12 Jan 2018 8:49 PM
    I've used the Dr Lewins ages ago but never heard of the others? The Mavala one sounds like it might be brilliant!
    Karen_Bubbles 12 Jan 2018 7:54 PM
    I've just started using the Revitanail strengthener after having my holiday nail polish off and am so far loving the improvement in my nails!!
    Miss19 12 Jan 2018 6:33 PM
    I use Revitanail all the time!
    jatz 12 Jan 2018 6:25 PM
    I find the Sally Hansen 7 in one works great for me but always looks at other products to compare. For me the Revitanail didn't make my nails harder at all.

    I've not heard of the Mavala Scientifique - will have to have a look at that one when Sally is finished.
    Snailor 12 Jan 2018 5:57 PM
    Once I changed my diet for the better my nail flaking and weakness issues cleared up!
    Gilded 12 Jan 2018 5:02 PM
    My nails are already hard, but I wanted to see if the Revitanail one would make it even better (which I received for free anyway). It made my nails start splitting and peeling. So basically for me, don't mess with a good thing.
    Princess Perfume 12 Jan 2018 4:42 PM
    I actually have pretty strong nails but one of my daughters has slightly weak nails so I might show this to her
    Yohanna 12 Jan 2018 4:41 PM
    My sister used some nail hardeners, but they did not work. I never needed them (so far, touch wood)
    clearcrystalwater 12 Jan 2018 4:25 PM
    Yes Mavala Scientifique is a product that delivers!!!
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