Nail Envy Nail Strengthener | Clear & Opaque Nail Polish Treatment

The first thing you need to know is that Nail Envy does not apply like regular OPI nail lacquer. So, if you're trying to use it that way, it won't work. Here are the most important things to know: 1) This stuff works. After having acrylic nails for years, my nails were destroyed. I quit the acrylics and gel applications and the only thing that helped my nails grow back out was Nail Envy. 2) Before you apply this polish, you need to use nail polish remover to ensure your nails are completely clean. Any type of residue will keep it from staying on your nails - even more so than with other nail polish. 3) This is thicker than the OPI nail lacquer, so you apply it differently. You can't make several swipes with the brush, you need to only apply it once down the middle, or once down the middle and then one time on each side. If you brush on more polish than that, you will end up with a gloppy mess. Make sure there's enough on the brush to cover the nail, but no extra. It might take a couple of times to get this part right. 4) It dries VERY quickly. I love this because I can put two coats on and be ready to go in less than ten minutes - start to finish. It only takes a few minutes between coats. But that also means you can't go over the nail repeatedly - it just dries too quickly. 5) In my opinion, you should NOT put on a new coat every day. That's unnecessary and can build up so much that it peels. I normally do my nails one day and a few days later, I use one more coat. This way it lasts a full week for me. BE SURE to wipe your nails with alcohol before applying the new coat days later. The same as when you apply it to bare nails, it won't apply well if there is any residue on your nails. 6) I have only used a few colors, but in my experience, one coat of the light colors is transparent. I use the Pink to Envy and it doesn't really add any color to my nails. Even if I apply multiple coats, it's hard to tell it isn't clear. If I want color on my nails, I use two coats of the Nail Envy and a third coat of OPI Nail Lacquer. If you use multiple coats of the Nail Envy, it has a tendency to get too thick and peel (as I said earlier). I have never tried any of the darker colors, but I imagine if you use two coats of the darker shades, you will get the opaque look you want. 6) Because this lasts a full week (if applied correctly) and how quickly it dries, this is the least amount of time I have ever spent on my nails. Last but not least, it works to strengthen your nails. It's more expensive than normal nail polish, but the results are well worth the few extra dollars.

Nail Envy polish works wonders with time! Picuture shows the Powerful Pink color (one coat). It reminds me of a beautiful red onion, and it has a pearlescent effect. My fingernails have always been very thin and peel easily, so it was impossible to let them grow without getting a little split that would then rip the whole nail tip into the skin fold. I tried wearing acrylics for a few months last year, but that didn't really work out or improve my nail strength the way I'd hoped, so I took them off 6 months ago. The salon tech that did the acrylic removal overfiled my nails and left them ridiculously thin and flexible; I was so nervous that they were ruined and would be painful. I bought the OPI Nail Envy as well as the Orly Nailtrition and alternated between both for several weeks to try and strengthen my natural nail. I did not see any huge improvement in my nails after 2 months of following the treatment instructions, but they were "stabilized" and I just kept them filed really short. Here's where the magic happens: because I liked the formula and color so much, I just used the Nail Envy as regular ol' nail polish. I know that the instructions are to add a coat every day for a week, but this stuff is so good and durable even without doing that! I paint 2 coats of nail envy and then add a top coat, and I swear it lasts just as long as any other lacquer. I can wear it for a week without chips and it looks great. Another huge win: it dries super fast! So, I can do that nail envy quick manicure (2 coats plus rapidry top coat) and it'll be ready to go in about 45 minutes. Sometimes i would add blue glitter polish over the pink, and it would have a cool holographic effect. Because it was so easy, quick to use, and durable, I ended up using the nail envy about every-other time I would paint my nails. Just regular color lacquer in between. So I've been doing that for 4 months or so, and I just realized that for the first time EVER I have strong, healthy nails that don't require a ton of maintenance and I can grow a little bit of length without fear of cracks or peeling. They are noticeably thicker and do not bend as much. I can apply a bit of pressure at the side or tip and my nail will not split or peel like before. (Note- I'm keeping them filed in a round shape, which I did not do before.) Nail Envy seems to have put an end to a 10+ year struggle with awful, painful fingernails and I'm most grateful. I also have nail envy in clear, and I've used 2 coats of it as a base coat under color lacquer and it seems to hold up pretty well. I can get 5-7 days of wear out of it which is not bad at all for regular polish.

My sister recommended this to strengthen my nails. It worked for her nails. Maybe I might be allergic to an ingredient but my nails became weak and it started, chipping and my nails became painful to touch. When I did use it, it had a great shine. It may work for someone else.

Does what it's supposed to. Keeps nails healthy and strong. I have suffered breakage and cracking since my teenage years and it's nice to have something to fight against that. Dries very quickly and lasts long. Makes nails look polished and shiny. My only grip is that if you leave it on too long, the nail beds underneath weaken. It will push my nail line way up the nail and it takes a long time to grow back, not to mention it's quite painful. Definitely follow instructions and don't leave on longer than a week.

I have used this product for years and my nails do not break as easily when not using. Needless to say I like OPI products. You start with 2 coats which is easily applied like nail polish. I allow the first coat to dry before applying the second but the product dries quickly. Then you apply a coat every day thereafter. I remove the polish after 5 days otherwise it starts to chip. Product is shiny like wearing a clear coat of nail polish which works for me and is a look that I like. Unfortunately the price has skyrocketed and I only buy Nail Envy when it’s on sale.

This product helped save my nails! I had been using no glue mani nails for a long time then took a job that only allowed clear polish. I started using Nail Envy clear polish over OPI Repair Mode and now 1 month later my natural nails are nearly ridge free, not peeling, and are growing well. Highly recommend!!!

I bought this on June 30 and started using it right away. I have the clear version and was excited for some color! It has been a life saver for my chemo nails! I have used this weekly and all of a sudden it’s starting to be goopy and weird. Thankfully I don’t really need it anymore as my nails have grown out and look better. It’s just disappointing that it’s $20 and after two months it needs to be thrown away.

I was working with Gemini to find a way to speed up the healing of my thin nails after 11 straight years of gel manicures with virtually no breaks. I got into a brief period of Dips, Press-ons, and a recent run of semi-solid-gel strips, and realized my nails were a complete wreck. Peeling, splitting, thin, mushy. I thought they were forever ruined. But Gemini recommended Repair Mode + Nail Envy. I completed my cycle with Repair Mode, and feel it did help a lot and I didn't have any negative side effects. But my experience with Nail Envy was a complete disaster. It could be because I am not used to painting my nails with anything other than self-leveling gels, or it could be because this is just a terrible user experience. The Good: nails do seem a bit stronger to the touch after 4 days. It dries in a reasonable timeframe when your nails are properly bare. It slides around like a summer water park if you have any oils or serums on your nails. Also, the attention I'm giving my nails every day is helping me focus on the skin and cuticle health. The Bad: Who has time to paint their nails every day? This polish is very clumpy, streaky, and miserable to apply without just putting a whole glob on there and praying it levels out. You get one shot, and more touches with the brush and it looks terrible. It chips easily. By day 4 with 5 layers, it dents with the most simple of tasks. Need to reach into your purse? Dent or chip. Need to wash your hair? Chip! I can't even make it to day 5 or 6, I have to take this off because I look like a 3 year old who got into Mommy's nail polish and had a go at it. I'm a professional businesswoman, I can't go into public looking like this! The Double Nude-y color is kind of gross, like wet ceramic clay. Maybe this alone is why I don't like the polish. The ugly: My nails. My nails are the ugly, just look at my photos. OPI needs to update their user instructions to stop recommending daily application. 3 coats were ok, 4 and beyond a disaster. Some advice: if you are going to go through with this, make sure you swipe your nails first with acetone first. It won't bond to your nail if there is any hint of anything on it, including Repair Mode. I also swiped with alcohol daily before the next layer, and that helped some with adhesion. I'm going to try the pink clear version and see if I can tolerate the nonsense better. For a polish that is so well recommended, I am just not sure about it. It does appear to help nails get stronger, so for that function it deserves 2 stars, but don't expect to win any hand-modeling contracts with this one.

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Llevo años buscando un tratamiento que realmente fortalezca mis uñas y este OPI Nail Envy ha sido un descubrimiento maravilloso. Tengo uñas naturalmente débiles que se rompen con facilidad, pero desde que uso este producto he notado una mejora increíble en apenas tres semanas. El color es precioso - me encanta este tono rosado tan favorecedor que aporta un aspecto natural y cuidado. Se puede usar solo como esmalte o como base antes del color, y en ambos casos funciona de maravilla. La fórmula con proteína de trigo y calcio realmente se nota, no es un producto más. Mis uñas ahora son mucho más resistentes, crecen mejor y ya no se descaman ni se parten como antes. La aplicación es fácil, el pincel es de buena calidad y se seca rápido. Una botella dura bastante tiempo porque con una capa fina es suficiente. Lo uso como base antes de aplicar otros esmaltes y he notado que el color dura mucho más sin descascarillarse. También lo he usado solo durante semanas y mis uñas se ven sanas, con brillo natural y ese color tan bonito que me encanta. Es un producto profesional que realmente cumple lo que promete. Si tienes uñas débiles, quebradizas o simplemente quieres mejorar su salud y apariencia, este tratamiento es una inversión que vale muchísimo la pena. OPI es una marca en la que confío plenamente y este Nail Envy es uno de mis productos favoritos de belleza.

Chips easily as mentioned in other comments

Great product that works. Have used the clear for years, but this colour is great whether nails are long or short. Love it!