Key ingredients
4.6/5
Hardener + retinol is the main active in this nail strengthener.
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Advanced Hard as Nails Clear
$3.38
Sally Hansen Advanced Hard as Nails is the drugstore hardener, clear protection when you want strength without a salon price.
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The Edyt Score
4.6 / 5.0
Targets
4.3/5
This is a drugstore nail strengthener.
Formula standards
4.6/5
The formula follows a standard build for this nail strengthener.
The verdict
Sally Hansen Advanced Hard as Nails is the drugstore hardener, clear protection when you want strength without a salon price.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (OPI, essie, CND, duri, Nail Tek, and Orly) — best for, finish, wear, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Drugstore hardener | Salon-style strength | Tinted everyday strength | Keratin repair | Growth support | Normal nail system | Weak nail growth support |
| Finish | Clear hardener | Clear treatment | Sheer tint | Treatment serum | Treatment coat | Clear treatment | Treatment |
| Wear / system | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Notes | Drugstore · Clear | Nail Envy · Clear | Vegan · Tinted | Keratin · Daily | Rejuvacote · Growth system | Formula 1 · System | Nailtrition · Growth |
| $ / size | $3.38 | $19.95 | $10.00 | $22.25 | $15.99 | $12.99 | $9.30 |
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FAQ
Who is Advanced Hard as Nails Clear best for?
Sally Hansen Advanced Hard as Nails is the drugstore hardener, clear protection when you want strength without a salon price.
How did Edyt Beauty score this nail strengthener?
Edyt Beauty rates Advanced Hard as Nails Clear 4.6 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Advanced Hard as Nails Clear against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from OPI, essie, CND, duri, Nail Tek, and Orly. For more from the same brand, see More from Sally Hansen below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Advanced Hard as Nails Clear with the Buy button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it in our guide to Best Nail Strengtheners.
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