Review- Barielle Clearly Noticeable Nail Thickener

"For Thin, Weak Nails
A clear, quick-drying nail builder that instantly thickens nails up to 50% of their natural thickness in just one coat. Helps heal cracked, split, or peeling nails with vitamins and proteins. Formulated for use over bare or polished nails to thicken and encourage growth.

Dibutyl-Phthalate, Toluene and Formaldehyde Free

Against Animal Testing

Made in the U.S.A." $16

I didn't initially think it was possible for a paint on product to make nails noticeably thicker, but once again, my skeptics view was overturned. This product has made my nails considerably harder; even my softest nail won't budge. I've been using this over a nail fortifying base coat (although the instructions say you can use it alone) and it has really protected my nails. You can also use it over polish, but I have a knack for getting my polish in my topcoat (some of you know what I'm talking about), so I'm using this on bare nails only for now because this one is a keeper.

Joyce says: I agree with Hillary about this product. I felt the difference the first time I used it. Barielle has been around for a long time with a good reputation. For those who don’t know the history, it started as a product used on horse hooves. Women, especially, took note of how their nails improved when they used it to condition hooves and make them strong. The rest, as is said, is history. If you want strong nails, the price of this compared to fake nails and fill-ins is something to consider.