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Essie Strong Start Nail Treatment Strengthening Base Coat #1
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Essie Strong Start Nail Treatment Strengthening Base Coat

Item 2539721

$11.00
Size:0.46 oz
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Summary

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Essie Strong Start Nail Treatment, a strengthening nail polish base coat that strengthens, reinforces and hardens nails.

Details

Benefits

  • Strength boosting formula
  • Infused with biotin

How To Use

For the perfect manicure, apply one coat of strong start base coat on nails. Follow with two coats of essie original nail color. Finish with any essie top coats. Use with essie apricot cuticle oil.

Caution: Keep from heat or flame.

Ingredients

2023656 3: Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Phthalic Anhydride/Glycerin/Glycidyl Decanoate Copolymer, Nitrocellulose, Isopropyl Alcohol, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Dimethyl Sulfone, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Biotin [+/- May Contain: Ci 60725 / Violet 2]. Fil D221742/1.

Shipping & Coupon Restrictions

Shipping Restrictions : This item cannot be shipped via air.

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Review Snapshot

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72 ReviewsWrite a Review
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Ratings Distribution
Pros
2Dries Quickly
1Wears well
1Protects and strengthens
1Easy To Use
1Gentle
Cons
1Stripping of nails
1Weak nails
Best Uses
1Weekly
Describe Yourself
124, natural nails
1Essie lover!
1Trendy Style
Most Helpful Positive Review
Love it

This product is awesome where has it been and why have I never heard about it I tried it the 1st time when I 1st opened ithe 1st opened it and it was amazing it dried really quick it didn't you know my namy nails seem to be a little stronger Again I drive very quickly I didn't have to wait you know ...

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Most Helpful Critical Review
Essie - strong start + us

I received this Essie - strong start + us for my honest review. First off, it goes on easily, and I followed it with the nail polish that was provided. It looks very nice, but the ingredients are questionable. It only lasted 2 days before it started chipping off, with just everyday activities. but t...

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Love this product

Submitted 1 month ago

By Katrina

From MD

I love this product!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Destroyed my nails

Submitted 4 months ago

By Dawn

From Ann Arbor, MI

I've used many base coats over the years with no issues. My nails were in good shape, no issues. I used this, as directed, for two weeks and my nails have never been in worse shape. All of my nails have broke, become brittle and hurt. Will be attempting to return and never use again.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend

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Great polish!

Submitted 7 months ago

By Deborah

From Rochester, NY

Have been looking for a clear that I can wear alone sometimes. All the others I've tried peel off, this doesn't and gives nice coverage and shine when you don't want a color. Love it!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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My Go-To!

Submitted 2 years ago

By SD

From Rochester, MI

I have used Essie Strong Start consistently for over a year each time I do my nails. My nails are noticeably much stronger than they were. They don't split at the edges or across the top like they used to. I always swim my nails with rubbing alcohol prior to the base; that helps it adhere. I don't use anything else anymore.

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Doesn't last

Submitted 2 years ago

By L

From Tampa, FL

Easy to apply but doesn't last, my nail polish is chipping off after 2-3 days and I've tried this multiple times

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