Quimica Alemana Nail Hardener

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4.2

42 reviews
79%
would repurchase
4.0/5
package quality
price range

ingredients

Tosylamide, Formaldehyde Resin, Formaldehyde, Camphor, Nitrocellulose, Castor oil, N-Butyl Alcohol, MEK, Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Amyl acetate

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2.0
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magpiesparkle

5 years ago

REVISED 1/23/2020: This stuff bubbles like mad even if my nails are clean as a whistle. I tried everything to make sure the nail plate was clean, from simple alcohol, to pure acetone to a primer you ...Read more

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Age44-55

SkinCombination, Other, Cool

HairRed, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

2.0
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aspenbooboo

6 years ago

I tried this based on the recommendation of a friend as well as the positive reviews on it. My nails are natural and aren't bad, I just wish they were a bit harder. Sadly, this was no miracle prod...Read more

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Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesHazel

5.0
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Ghostyshoes

6 years ago

I see people saying that it uses formaldehyde and i am just here to clarify this mis understanding, Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin is used in nail polishes to make them tough and resilient, shiny and l...Read more

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Age25-29

SkinDry, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBlack

5.0
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Sosone

7 years ago

This product is undeniably PURE MAGIC! I am a nail biter and have been ever since I eyed that cute Italian boy in grade two biting his nails, so it’s been a while to say the least. I have had short ...Read more

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Age36-43

SkinDry, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBlack

1.0
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HayN

8 years ago

I used this product a lot in the past, I used to love it because it does make your nails harder. However I have stopped using it because it contains Formaldahyde... "In view of its widespread use, tox...Read more

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About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Deep Dark

HairBlond

EyesBlue

4.0
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Nydia8

8 years ago

I usually don't write reviews, but i decided to do it because i think this stuff is really amazing. As many people have said, i as well have tried basically every nail hardener out there, from high en...Read more

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Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown

5.0
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NoirAngelx

9 years ago

This is HOLY GRAIL status for me. It cost me $8 at my local beauty supply store which is pennies compared to the $40 plus tip I was paying every couple weeks to get my acrylic nails filled in. I love ...Read more

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About reviewer (61 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0
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kbalames

9 years ago

Okay, so let me start by saying I've tried A LOT of nail hardeners on the market. Nail Envy, Nailtiques, Hard As Nails, Orly, you name it. I have very weak nails that tend to split at the sides or pee...Read more

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About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

2.0
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ForesterGreen

10 years ago

My Aunt gave me this one day and I took it, hoping it would help my nails grow. First time it was fine and everything was perfect. Then I started suffering from the (I recently discovered) infamous b...Read more

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AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesOther

4.0
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RavenStar

10 years ago

I would say my rating is more 3.5 stars, but that isn't an option. If I had written this review after my first bottle, it would have been a 5, but more on that later. This is one of my favorite nail...Read more

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About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Other

EyesHazel

5.0
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pencilgirl

10 years ago

I agree with the 5-star reviews here. I've used it for years; this is the ONLY nail hardener that has ever worked for me. A real plus, though, it that it does not yellow my nails at all. Every othe...Read more

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About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue

5.0
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ricki3b

11 years ago

I ran across this product at a Cuban coworker's house. She was using it & said it works great... so, I tried it. [Btw, she is always able to get a regular salon manicure for her natural nails, when I...Read more

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Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesGreen

5.0
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sisi01

11 years ago

I have had terrible peeling nails all my life. Tried everything. Nail envy, nailteks , nailtiques you name it. I saw a review of this looked it up. Ordered it and applied it as directed. It says t...Read more

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About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown

3.0
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chri5tin3

11 years ago

I'm so disappointed to say that after finishing a bottle of this, there was no real difference in my nails at all. They didn't harden much or grow significantly as everyone is saying. The only thing I...Read more

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About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

3.0
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Rgonzalez15

11 years ago

So I've heard that his product is awesome for weak nails, which is the problem I currently have right now. My sister bought this product about a year and a half ago, and when she applied this on her n...Read more

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AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

5.0
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Laurieladybug5

11 years ago

After searching for a nail hardener that actually works and reading all the reviews I purchased the quimica alameda on eBay for 6$. Great value! I am amazed at how awesome this stuff works! I used it ...Read more

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Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown

5.0
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GardenValleyGirl

11 years ago

This stuff is HG for peeling nails! I have tried everything...and I mean everything...out there for years. I have always been ashamed of my weak, never-all-the-same-length nails for years. Not to ment...Read more

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About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesHazel

4.0
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lauraluv099

11 years ago

My nails are very thin; my first manicure I had to ask her to stop filing my nail beds so hard because they were burning! My nails also bend easily, peel constantly, chip, have ridges, you name it...Read more

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Age44-55

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairRed, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0
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TopNote

11 years ago

Actually does what it claims to do. After 3 weeks of use my weak peeling nails are hard! I stopped after the 3rd week to make sure I didn't end up with brittle nails. Works well as a base coat and its...Read more

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About reviewer (921 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Oily, Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Kinky, Coarse

EyesBrown

5.0
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jennc91

11 years ago

This is the best nail hardner I've ever used. And for the price tag of 10 $ its pretty cheap for the great results you will get!

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Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

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