Sally Hansen Advanced Hard as Nails®

Hardens nails & smoothes ridges.

Advanced Hard As Nails

Want stronger, smoother nails? Level up with Advanced Hard as Nails® with Nylon from Sally Hansen!

This advanced nail hardener helps protect and strengthen your nails while filling in ridges. Our Nylon formula fortifies fragile nails and helps prevent peeling, while natural Omega 3 and Soy help diminish the look of ridges. When you want stronger, smoother nails that shine, you want Advanced Hard as Nails®. Apply 2-3 coats on bare nails. Let each coat dry completely before applying the next. Get Advanced Hard as Nails® with Nylon from Sally Hansen, and up your nail game! Step into your always-on salon. No menu. No rules. America’s #1 nail brand, Sally Hansen puts the power of self-made beauty in your hands, with salon-tested solutions and on-trend colors.

HOW TO APPLY

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Apply 2-3 coats on bare nails. Let each coat dry completely before applying the next.

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Review 1
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5 out of 5 stars.

So good

a year ago
It strengthened my nails and helped them grow. It is a very affordable and high-quality product for its price. It is also long-lasting! There is no unpleasant smell.
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Review 1
Votes 0
5 out of 5 stars.

Sally Hansen

a year ago
Very nice nail polish. It strengthens them and leaves a beautiful shine. Dries quickly. I highly recommend it to anyone who has problems with brittle and splitting nails
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Review 1
Votes 0
5 out of 5 stars.

Great for the top coat

a year ago
I always use this as my top coat! It adds the perfect shine to my nails. It also extends the life of my nail polish by protecting it from chipping and peeling.
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Review 1
Votes 0
5 out of 5 stars.

Best

a year ago
Durability exceeds. The effectiveness is second to none. Packaging is ok so far. Scent is as always can’t take that away. Value for your money. Love it. Nails form and hard and strong and back to as they use to be.
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Detroit, MI
Review 1
Votes 0
Age35-44
Skin ToneLight
Type of Nail Polish UserRegular/Daily
5 out of 5 stars.

If you have soft, brittle nails, this is a MUST.

a year ago
I bought this quite some time ago, and I love it. My nails are soft, brittle, peel, and split. I have iron-deficiency anemia, and I have tired EVERYTHING! I have even tried every nail hardener and nail strengthener on the market, and I'm so glad I bought this stuff. It has helped my nails become harder and stronger. If I paint my nails, I use this as the basecoat.
  • Great to Wear forEveryday
  • Yes,
  • I recommend this product.
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Review 1
Votes 0
5 out of 5 stars.

Strong nails

a year ago
Sally Hansen Advanced Hard as Nails helps keep my nails strong. At work I am continuously washing my hands and this protects my nails. It also leaves them looking shiny and pretty. It is my go to and it always will be.
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Review 1
Votes 0
5 out of 5 stars.

Having Stong Nails

a year ago
Sally Hansen Advanced Hard As Nails works great. I have thin brittle nails an Sally Hansen is the best for my nails. I love how it makes my nails strong an hard an stays on without chipping my nails.
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Review 1
Votes 0
5 out of 5 stars.

It Works

a year ago
I had the unfortunate habit of biting my nails ever since I was a child, was never able to stop and hated the look of them all the time. 3 months ago, I had them done at a nail bar and they looked so nice, not too long but long enough to look real and natural. I decided it was time I did something about it, it was an awful habit for a girl to have and it needed to stop even at my age. There were so many products on the shelve, I wasn't sure where to start, then I saw this product. I had heard about this and seen it advertised but, never tried, even though I knew it was a recommended brand. So I bought some, in preperation for when my salon nails came off, I had this ready, and sure enough after a few weeks the nails were off and I was ready to grow my own. I've been using this every day now, applying 2 or 3 coats each day for a few weeks. At the moment, my nails are the longest I've ever had them, but still very short, not surprising really, they are taking a long time to grow. But they are slowly getting there. They feel quite hard and strong and I haven't had any breaking or splitting so far. When they are a decent length, I will post an update with, hopefully, a picture of my own, new nails, fingers crossed.
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Review 1
Votes 0
5 out of 5 stars.

Durable and firm nails

a year ago
Have always enjoyed painting my nails at home, but sadly every time I do one or two of my nails always seem to chip. I recently received sally Hanson hard as nails treatment and must say I am impressed. It leaves a shiny coat immediately, like if I had had a manicure. Also, my nails have been quite strong for the little time I have used this. It’s only been a few weeks and my nails are quite strong.
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Review 1
Votes 0
5 out of 5 stars.

pretty good

a year ago
I mean it kept me from biting my nails cause there were polish on them so I guess that's a good start lol but honestly they do feel stronger because I do nails all the time they tend to get weak so it has been something good to use on my nails when I'm letting them chill from the tips. so would recommend.
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Review 1
Votes 0
5 out of 5 stars.

Simple

a year ago
My nails don't like nail polish much. It feels like they never full dry. but that wasn't a problem with this clear coat. it not only made my nails feel stronger after 1 wear, it lasted about 10 days before chipping off. it's a great product and I'd definitely buy again.
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Melbourne, VIC
Review 1
Vote 1
Age25-34
Skin ToneLight
Type of Nail Polish UserRegular/Daily
5 out of 5 stars.

THE ONLY ONE ILL EVER USE!

a year ago
My nails are quite thin and went from splitting, bending and breaking to being super tough and long. I apply a couple of layers and it stays on for a long time and my nails are unbendable, it’s amazing. I’m very cynical when it comes to any product, but I fully endorse this one!
  • Great to Wear forEveryday
  • Yes,
  • I recommend this product.
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Review 1
Votes 0
5 out of 5 stars.

Really works

a year ago
My nails have become stronger and less bendable and less flaky since ive started using this. I always use it as a base coat and occasionally as a top coat. My nail polish lasts with this as well
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Review 1
Votes 0
5 out of 5 stars.

Perfect!

a year ago
This product is everything you need! I do my own acrylic and if I’m not using gel polish, I will use this! It makes my natural nails feel so much stronger and it makes my false nails shine and last longer! Definitely a must try!
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Review 1
Votes 0
5 out of 5 stars.

A great nail strengthener!

2 years ago
This is a great, clear, easy to apply nail strengthener. I have weak nails and this definitely makes them stronger, giving them chance to grow back quicker.
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London
Review 1
Votes 0
Age25-34
Skin ToneLight
Type of Nail Polish UserRegular/Daily
5 out of 5 stars.

2 years ago
Amazing!! Healthy and shiny nails I highly recommend this one
  • Great to Wear forEveryday
  • Yes,
  • I recommend this product.
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Review 1
Votes 2
Age55-64
Skin ToneLight
Type of Nail Polish UserRegular/Daily
5 out of 5 stars.

A guy whose profession relies on tuff nails

2 years ago
I’ve been a Classical Style guitar player for 55 years and this clear Hard as Nails is the only product that has worked in these 55 years ( aside from super gluing ping pong ball shells UNDER the front overhang which works very well for two weeks no longer. This product has allowed me to avoid the ping pong ball solution for months now. I’ll keep my emergency ping ball kit in case of a break but this dozen balls will see out my days I think and I wear steel playing banjo lol
  • Great to Wear forWork
  • Yes,
  • I recommend this product.
Helpful?
Review 1
Votes 0
5 out of 5 stars.

Great for strong nails

2 years ago
I really trust Sally Hansen when it comes to taking care of my nails. I've used this before, but I've recently begun using it again after a chunk my nail polish peeled and pulled a small piece of the top layer of my nail off. I quickly reached for this because I know it'll strengthen my nails to prevent any more chips from happening. I feel like it protects my nails from any more damage and it adds a protective layer to help them as they grow stronger thanks to the nylon and retinol in the formula.
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North West
Review 1
Votes 0
Age55-64
Skin ToneLight
Type of Nail Polish UserRegular/Daily
5 out of 5 stars.

Does what it promises.

2 years ago
I bought this product a few weeks ago for the first time and what a fabulous buy! I apply three coats and it leaves my nails with a highly glossy finish, plus my nails are super resistant to splits, chips and breaks. Previously I had one nail that used to split horizontally, but since using this product, the split is now non-existent. I would definitely purchase a second bottle of this so I'll have one in the nude shade and one in the neutral.
  • Great to Wear forEveryday
  • Yes,
  • I recommend this product.
Helpful?
Review 1
Votes 0
5 out of 5 stars.

This works pretty well!

2 years ago
I dont have a huge problem with soft nails. My nails grow pretty fast and are sufficiently durable. But like most I do numerous this throughout the day that may get my hands wet or put my nails through less ideal situations. So I occasionally I get a broken nail or it catches on something and rips part way. I noticed with this product that happens less often. It seems to strengthen the nail enough that those instances do not happen as often. Now this not prevent all together but it does help.
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Review 1
Votes 0
5 out of 5 stars.

Go to for clear nail polish

3 years ago
 I really enjoyed this nail polish, and how it made my nails feel. It lasted for over a week and gave my nails a very good shine
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Derbyshire
Review 1
Vote 1
Age25-34
GenderFemale
5 out of 5 stars.

Good.

3 years ago
I found this was really good, it was nice and easy to apply, and didn't take a relatively long time to dry. I'd did a good job of hardening my nails they weren't as flexible as they are without it applied
    • Yes,
    • I recommend this product.
    Helpful?
    Review 1
    Votes 0
    5 out of 5 stars.

    Very good nail product

    3 years ago
    I really love this sally Hansen advanced nail formula. If you have brittle flimsy nails I highly recommend this product. I use 2 sometimes 3 coats and it really gives my nail that thick coat that it needs. I had no more nail breakage or chipping .
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    Review 1
    Votes 2
    Age55-64
    GenderFemale
    EthnicityWhite (Non-Hispanic or Latino)
    Sally Hansen Usage10+ years
    5 out of 5 stars.

    Superior results!

    3 years ago
    Over the years I have used many different nail strengtheners. Some Sally Hansen and other name brands. This particular formulation is incredible! Very little odor. Does not dry out my cuticles. Does not easily chip. And last but not least, my nails are really strong. I can't say enough good things about this product.
      • Yes,
      • I recommend this product.
      Helpful?
      Review 1
      Votes 0
      5 out of 5 stars.

      Works great!

      3 years ago
      I used this in the past and it worked great! It helped my nails from breaking in the winter time. Definitely recommend for those who are trying to grow longer nails that keep breaking.
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      Longmont, CO
      Review 1
      Votes 2
      Age45-54
      GenderFemale
      EthnicityWhite (Non-Hispanic or Latino)
      Sally Hansen Usage<1 years
      5 out of 5 stars.

      Great Product

      3 years ago
      This is the best strengthener I have found. I use it as a base coat and topcoat. I apply3 coats for a base and 1-2 coats for top. My last pedi lasted for ~6 weeks. Granted, they looked pretty bad by the time I gave myself a new pedi. But that was due more to nail growth than anything else.
        • Yes,
        • I recommend this product.
        Helpful?
        Review 1
        Votes 0
        5 out of 5 stars.

        Repair your nails

        3 years ago
        I have always loved Sally Hansen nail health products so I was excited to try this one. I received this a little bit before I was getting months of dip powder polish removed. This help my weak nails heal and made them looks more presentable in their damaged state.
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        Review 1
        Votes 0
        5 out of 5 stars.

        Works

        3 years ago
        I've tried many different brands of top coats and nail treatments and always have a hard time getting my nails to last more than 2 days but this works
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        Review 1
        Votes 0
        5 out of 5 stars.

        Nice Clear Polish To Keep One’s Nails Looking Gorg

        3 years ago
        I received this product complimentary of Influenster for my honest review. This product works as a clear polish to keep my nails looking shiny and fabulous. You do have to eventually remove it with a nail polish remover, just like any clear polish. In regards to it helping to accelerate nail growth, it takes time for that to happen. So, this is not a product that works overnight. But, with continued use it will provide some help. Overall, I do consider it to be worth picking up for sure. #incentivized
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        Review 1
        Votes 0
        5 out of 5 stars.

        Long & Strong

        3 years ago
        I swear I have never been able to keep my nails this long without it reading from the sides ugh. When I tried Salley Hanson Advanced Hard as nails, it really does straighten them as it claims it does and I’m being serious. This is really the stuff that works. It exceeded my expectations. I would say the gloss lasted about 2 weeks and my nails grew like a weed and staid strong.
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