Hardener

A nail hardener enriched with pistacia lentiscus resin for stronger, more beautiful nails in only 21 days.

Hardener for more beautiful and resistant nails

The SEPHORA COLLECTION nail hardener takes care of soft and breakable nails. It leaves stronger and more beautiful nails with each application. For a treatment, apply a coat on bare nails on the first day and a second coat the following day. The next day, remove and reapply a coat, etc., for 21 days. Once the treatment is complete, your nails will be 40% harder (1), smoother and have 35% fewer ridges. They will also be less breakable and splitting is reduced by 29% (1).

The hardener can also be used as a manicure base to prolong the nail polish’s hold.

The hardener is available in a transparent or pink version to instantly enhance the nails. The added bonus: its ergonomic brush makes it easy to apply by delivering the perfect amount in one swipe.

A hardener enriched with ingredients from natural origin

This hardener polish is enhanced with pistacia lentiscus resin. It makes the nails more resistant and less breakable. Day after day, they split less and are visibly more attractive.

The added bonus?

- Vegan hardening polish (free from animal-derived ingredients).

- 81% of ingredients from natural origin.

(1) Measured scientifically on 22 volunteers after 21 days’ use.

CLEAR HARDENER - INGREDIENTS : ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, ALCOHOL, TRIETHYL CITRATE, STEARALKONIUM BENTONITE, DIACETONE ALCOHOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), PISTACIA LENTISCUS (MASTIC) GUM, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE, CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE), CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES).

PINK HARDENER - INGREDIENTS : ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, ALCOHOL, TRIETHYL CITRATE, STEARALKONIUM BENTONITE, DIACETONE ALCOHOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), PISTACIA LENTISCUS (MASTIC) GUM, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE, BARIUM SULFATE, CI 15850 (RED 6), CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE).

What’s the best way to use the SEPHORA COLLECTION nail hardener?

For optimal results, the hardening nail polish should be used as a 21-day treatment. Apply a coat of hardener on bare nails on the first day and a second coat the following day. On the third day, remove the 2 coats with nail polish remover then reapply a first coat. Repeat this treatment for 21 days.

The hardener can be worn alone or as a base under colored nail polish.

Yes to strengthened nails and more supple cuticles

For a flawless manicure, use the SEPHORA COLLECTION cuticle care. It is enriched with sweet almond oil to soften the skin around the nail.

FAQ

What is nail hardener for?

It’s a hardener treatment for fragile, broken or split nails. It fortifies soft nails or nails damaged by repeated manicures and gel manicures. Applied as a treatment, it helps make the nails more attractive, stronger and more resistant.

Should I apply a nail hardener before or after the polish?

A hardening polish must be in direct contact with the nail surface. So it’s always applied on bare nails.

Which nail hardener should I choose?

The transparent hardener is very discreet. It strengthens the nails without adding color or shine. The pink hardener adds a natural, rosy nuance. Its milky pink shade is ideal for a French manicure effect.