‘My nails were soft and splitting and after a week using this product there was a noticeable improvement’
Many people don’t have the time or budget for continuous nail salon visits. And even these, over time, can wreak havoc on nail health, with dry, brittle nails often the result of long-term use of fake talons.
OPI, a well-established nail product brand, sells a Repair Mode Bond Building Nail Serum that penetrates the nail surface to build new bonds from within. OPI says it’s the first-ever bond-building nail serum with Patented Ulti-Plex Technology.
Typically £29, using the code ‘treat20’ reduces the Repair Mode Bond Building Nail Serum to £18.56. The brand says nails look improved after the first application, and after six days of use, you can expect smoother, stronger nails that are resistant to breakage and show reduced ridging.
To use, apply the Repair Mode Bond Building Nail Serum twice a day on bare nails for six days. It’s recommended that consumers then apply two coats of OPI’s Nail Envy and finish by moisturising nails and cuticles.
OPI’s Nail Envy is a sheer coloured nail strengthener that features Tri-Flex Technology to strengthen and protect nails against chipping, peeling, and splitting. Usually £23, again using ‘treat20’ gets it for £14.72 and comes in a range of colours, including classic Bubble Bath, as well as All Night, Big Red Apple, Powerful Pink, Tough Luv and more.
OPI Repair Mode Bond Building Nail Serum
£29
£18.56
OPI
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It’s the first-ever bond-building nail serum with Patented Ulti-Plex Technology that penetrates the nail surface to build new bonds from within.
The new and improved Nail Envy formula provides advanced strengthening for 95% stronger nails in just one week. The formula also includes biotin, vitamins A, C, E, and calcium to nourish nails.
For other options, Boots sells Sally Hansen’s Miracle Cure Nail Strengthener (£11). It’s made with a micro-mineral formula that fills in cracks to instantly strengthen and reinforce nails.
Similarly, Amazon lists the Mylee Double Bond Nail Treatment at £14.99. This keratin repair treatment contains Biotin, AHA and PHA to strengthen, build and restore nail health.
OPI’s Repair Mode Bond Building Nail Serum has racked up almost 600 customer reviews, as one user penned: “I was looking forward to trying Bond Building Nail Serum, as due to my job as a domestic cleaner, my nails really suffer. It was easy to apply and the Serum dried really quickly and it made such a difference.”
Another buyer added: “Because of my job (I’m a gardener) even wearing gloves my nails suffered. Broken, weak and peeling nails making my hands look unsightly. I used OPI Repair Mode™ Bond Building Nail Serum and this has really made a difference. My nails are now strong and healthy. I will certainly continue to use this and would highly recommend this to anyone.”
Not all reviews were glowing, as one person pointed out they “haven’t seen much of an improvement yet.”
Someone else reported a much better experience, writing: “I needed something to rescue my nails following illness and this did the trick. My nails were soft and splitting and after a week using this product there was a noticeable improvement.”
Similarly, another user remarked: “It’s hardening my nails that were previously very soft, bendy and tear easily.”
