Nailtiques Formula 2 Plus.25 Ounce, 1 Count

Update May 31 2025: This is still the best nail strengthener I've ever found. It doesn't just coat the nails with a strong layer of polish, it actually improves the nails themselves. My weak, brittle, dry nails are SO much stronger after using this for the past several months, even without the polish on. They're thicker, too, which is amazing. I am so impressed!! I gotta say, though, I recently tried Nailtiques Formula 2 - the one without the "Plus" - and wasn't as happy with the results as I am with the Plus version. I just wish I could get this in the .5 oz size as well. Previous review: I have had extremely dry skin my entire life, and dry nails and cuticles along with it. The impact of this on my nails has been no surprise: dry, brittle, peeling nails that split and break if you so much at look at them funny. After years of trying many other (much cheaper) options to strengthen my brittle, peeling nails, I finally gave in and ordered my first bottle of this about 4 months ago. I followed the instructions and started with 2 coats, adding 1-2 more coats every other day or two (or three). I noticed a huge difference right away and have continued to be very, very impressed with how much stronger my nails are. I've had very little problem with breaking or tearing despite the fact that winter in Maine usually leaves my nails, and hands in general, in complete tatters. I'm also terrible about remembering to moisturize my hands and never think to moisturize my cuticles, and yet I've had *maybe* 1 nail tear since I started using this stuff. Literally nothing else that I've tried has helped me nearly this much. There are a few drawbacks, however. For one, once the bottle has been opened, the polish in the bottle starts to thicken really, really quickly, until it's difficult to apply a thin enough layer that it will dry within a reasonable amount of time. I've been playing with a nail polish thinner that seems to help, but I feel like it also reduces the amount of time before the polish starts to chip off of the tips of my nails. Maybe the thickening problem is worse because of the smaller (0.25 oz) bottle size, but it makes me hesitant to buy the full size, especially with how expensive this stuff is. (Plus, I can't find this formula in the 0.5 oz size anyway.) The second thing is that the brush is too small - narrow - and requires multiple passes to completely cover the nail. This sometimes results in visible raised lines in between "stripes" of polish. Hopefully the brushes in the full sized bottles are better in this regard. The brush is also too short, making it difficult to access the last ⅓ of polish in the bottle. When I reach that point I always end up having to play around with tipping and inverting the bottle in order to pick up enough polish for each nail (with the lid securely screwed on of course). Despite all of that, I'm still very impressed with how much longer and stronger my nails have been with this polish. I've gone through two and a half of the 0.25 oz bottles since I started using it and plan to buy more when this one runs out.

I really like this product. Ever since I've been using it my nails have quit breaking so easily. And growing good.

My nails are stronger and looking much healthier. I’ve tried so many things over the years, but my dermatology recommended this for my weak and brittle nails. I’m so happy I tried it and it will be my go-to.

Excellent for strengthening Nails

This actually works!! I put two coats on then I apply gel as normal. Stays on just fine and protects the natural nail.

i have used this product for many years. It really improves the nails. However, it has decreased substantially in size over the years. I wish it was less expensive or the quantity would increase.

have never written a review but omg. I have been a nail biter for a long time then quit by getting gel manicures. I decided to stop the gel and get my natural nails healthy, strong and long but as you would expect my nails were in horrible shape. i’m 2 and a half months into trying to grow them out and it is going well except when my nails would grow past my finger tip the were soft and bendy, not strong at all. I ended up having to cut them to see if they would grow out thicker and stronger but honestly same thing. I quite literally just opened this nail gardener up and put it on like 5 minutes ago. my nails were INSTANTLY harder after applying. i’m confused how it’s even possible but i’m so happy. I’ve tried so many nail growth polishes and this is the first to actually live up or maybe even past expectations

The Best product to keep your natural nails!