The new strength-boosting formula, infused with biotin, helps reinforce for less weak and brittle feeling nails. The result is a beautiful manicure due to strong nails that are more resistant to peeling, chipping and breakage.
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The new strength-boosting formula, infused with biotin, helps reinforce for less weak and brittle feeling nails. The result is a beautiful manicure due to strong nails that are more resistant to peeling, chipping and breakage.
SKU
4-9479696
Brand
Essie
Category
beauty / makeup / nails
Variants
1
Customer reviews
5.0
Excellent!
To start, I always have trouble getting my polish to stick. Usually within 1-3 days I consistently get chips no matter what prep method I use, polish I use, or top coat I use. But this base coat changed that. With one swipe + a quick dry polish and NO top coat my manicure lasted a full 6 days before chipping. Not to mention - I put it through the TEST. Between harsh chemicals on my hands, lots of activities, and the fact that I got in a serious car accident, my polish stuck on. Im amazed! If your looking for a good base coat, this is the one.
9/5/2026
5.0
Hands down the best top coats!
Hands down Essie makes the best base coats! Between Strong Start to Here To Stay! Leave my nails feeling strong and does not damage my nails!
3/20/2026
2.0
It's making my nails peel and split.
Since using this base coat, my nails are peeling away! I have had the same reaction to UPI base and polish, so I do not use that brand. Essie has been my sole nail care for several years. I loved, loved Essie Smooth-e base. Why has it been discontinued??? Can you advise regarding finding an Essie base formula that won't damage my nails?
12/29/2025
1.0
Damaged Packaging and Used Items Received
I received the nail polishes with one carton box torn and the other one without any packaging at all. In addition to that, the nail polishes appear to have already been used. I am very disappointed with the service and the packaging quality.
12/10/2025
5.0
No risky additives
Nice shine ,not too strong odors and free of risky additives.
12/1/2025
5.0
Amazing product, excellent price
Amazing product
5/13/2025
3.0
Nail polish
It’s was a okay deal
2/3/2025
5.0
This base coat changed my life!!
This is the best thing ever. I started using it a few years ago when my nails were insanely chippy and constantly chipping, and my nails are so SOLID! I could cut glass with how hard my nails are now. I recommend this to everyone.
12/8/2024
5.0
Great product!
My nails are soft and they peel. I have never been able to get them grow. Since using this product, I am stunned to see actual growth for literally the first time in my life! I use this as a basecoat, then add the usual 2 layers of polish and a topcoat. Works very well!
3/22/2023
5.0
Beautiful Nails
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been using the Essie Strong Start + Us for a couple of months and I have definitely noticed my nails are not peeling or chipping as a result of using this product. I like that when I used the strong start as my base coat my top coat of color lasted longer and didn't chip or peel off. Definitely has helped my nails become stronger.
