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I have always had pretty weak nails. I used for last few months Nailtiques Formula 2 and it really made my nails stronger and longer and I was pretty happy with it but then my bottle got empty and I (foolishly) decided to try something else. Nutra Nail hard as wraps had (when I placed my order ) single 5 star review so I thought it must be good. I should have done more research. After I already placed my order I did review search on a drugstore webpage and there star numbers were very different. Two and a half stars from 16 people total. So before you buy it do some more research then just what this webpage offers.
Here are my pros and cons.
pros
it works! It doesn't let your nail break that easy.
But..
cons
My Nailtiques Formula 2 was in the same price range and had 0.5 fl oz. NutraNail hard as wraps only has 0.17 fl oz. and with just 4 layers 1/3 of the bottle is gone.
It doesn't really do anything for the nail itself like other strengthers do. You put a layer on your nail, then add activator layer and between the two of them it hardens and becomes like a milder version of artifical nail.
You cant remove it with regular polish remover. You have to have artificial nail remover. Which I had to buy thank you very much.
it is very difficult to apply. You have to clean the brush with brush cleanser liquid they give you and that alone is not enough. I kept dipping my brush in it and it didnt cleanse it well enogh, it became very hard and unusable. I had to use another brush and dipped it into cleanser and then rubbed it on the back of my hand to make sure everything comes off. How stupid was that? two minutes later the back of my hand was covered with hard layer I couldnt get off any other way but using metal footscrubber. So you better make sure you have a sheet of paper at hand when you start applying it.
-it smells very much like one of those superglues that can glue your fingers together if you are not careful. In fact I wouldnt be surprised if thats the base of it. This and the fact you have to use fake nail remover to get it off makes me worried what will happen with your nails if you use it long term.
it doesn't apply on evenly. I feel the bumps and ridges on almost every nail.
-some of my nails dried very fast while others were sticky for hours. Tho I did tried to apply the activator as fast as possible. Go figure.
it started chipping pretty fast.
All in all I think Im gonna go back to Formula 2. I want my OWN nail to be healthy and long not just to be under protective shell. And when some people say that indeed Hard as wraps can make your nail grow longer with just few weeks then of course, if you have a glue or fake nails over your own nails, of course they will grow long but what shape are they in? Ive heard enough cases when people who use fake nails end up with their own nails looking yellow and soft as porridge. No thank you.
The bottom line is with other strenghtners (those that work) your nails will be strong even if you remove strengtner for a week or so. But when you remove hard as wraps in the best case scenario, it stays the same as it was before you put it on (meaning-weak) and in worst case scenario it will be worse then it was before (artifical nail effect).
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I was constantly frustrated by my nail growth. I was never able to achieve growth past my finger tip due to brittleness from typing, cleaning and general mishaps. Almost every nail would inevitably start to crack, chip or split. I'm not one to get constant manicures and they only seemed to weaken my nails further.The first time I tried Nutra Nail, I was amazed. This product is fantastic and one of the very few that actually does what they advertise. Your nails really will be "hard as wraps". After just one week of using this product I noticed substantial nail growth. Now after only 3 weeks, my nails are longer than they have ever been in my life! I have reapplied the product once a week since I started as I really do abuse my nails. However, if you are more careful with your nails, you probably won't need to reapply as often. The product also says you can reapply another coat without removing the original. I have always completely removed the product before reapplying. I definitely recommend using two coats every time. It is much stronger.
The only thing you need to remember is to follow the directions cautiously. Basically, you need to apply the gel, then apply an activator. However, you must remember to constantly clean the activator brush (with the included brush cleaner) before you put it back into the activator bottle. I sped my way through the process the first time and on the fifth nail accidentally put the used brush directly back into the activator. That pretty much ruined the product. Nevertheless, the directions are very explicit and even include troubleshooting tips.
They say you can also apply polish underneath Nutra Nail or on top of it. I have not tried this yet, but the product is thin enough that I don't see that being a problem...as long as you first let it dry thoroughly.
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This was an impulse buy from Rite Aid so I didn't have the benefit of reading any reviews before purchasing. This is just like a DIY gel nails kit minus the fake tips. It was nigh on impossible to get this stuff to go on smooth without bumps or ridges, and I found that even with three coats on they cracked after just one and a half days. I'm not that active a person and certainly wasn't doing anything rough enough to warrant them cracking so soon after applying. All in all a waste of ten bucks. I won't bother with it again.Honest reviews on Nutra Nail Power Gel Nail Hardening System -- 3 ct.
This product doesn't deserve to be on the shelf. Make a mess and my nails were lumpy and I followed directions perfectly!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Nutra Nail Power Gel Nail Hardening System -- 3 ct.
I have very hard nails but they are extremely bumpy and have ridges. With polish on it was very noticeable.I had gels for years and stopped a couple of years ago for financial reasons. Gels totally hid any nail imperfection.
I thought I would try this as an at home gel kit. It really does work! I love my nails now. You do have to make sure to clean the brush between each activator application.
I accidentally put the brush from the activator in the gel bottle and it ruined the whole bottle so I was back at the store buying a new kit.
I also had problems with it not being smooth after the nails dried. I took an emory board and smoothed the nails with that and it worked perfectly. Now my nails look totally natural and smooth! That was my goal.
I only gave it 4 stars because of how bumpy your nail gets after each application. But I do love this product and will keep using it.
