Strong Start Base Coat

4.6 (68)
$11.00

Product details

Web ID: 9479696
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.

  • Product Features

    • WHAT IT DOES:
    • Strengthens, reinforces and hardens nails, so they are more resistant to peeling, chipping and breakage
    • Formula is infused with biotin
    • This product will be delivered by Standard Ground Shipping and is not eligible for Premium or Overnight Shipping.

  • Shipping & Returns

    • This item qualifies for Free Shipping with minimum purchase! exclusions & details
    • This item may only be shipped using Standard.
    • This item may not be shipped to P.O.Box, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Armed Forces Pacific, U.S. Virgin Islands, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Armed Forces Americas, Hawaii, Guam, Palau, Northern Mariana, Armed Forces Europe
    • Item may not ship to Marshall Islands, Armed Forces Europe, District of Columbia, Alaska, Federated States of Micronesia, U.S. Virgin Islands, Armed Forces Americas, American Samoa, Northern Mariana, Palau, Hawaii, Armed Forces Pacific, Guam, Puerto Rico
    • This product will be delivered by Standard Ground Shipping and is not eligible for Premium or Overnight Shipping.
    • This product will be delivered by Standard Ground Shipping and is not eligible for Premium or Overnight shipping.
    • Cannot ship to Northern Mariana Islands, Marshall Islands, Armed Forces Europe, Federated States of Micronesia, Hawaii, Alaska, Armed Forces Pacific, Armed Forces Americas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, Palau, US Virgin Islands, Philippine Islands.
    • Enjoy a longer window to return most of your holiday purchases. See our Extended Holiday Return Policy to see if this item qualifies.
    • California and Minnesota customers call 1-800-289-6229 for Free Shipping information.
    • For complete details, see our Shipping and Returns policies.
    • Please call customer service for returns.

Ratings & Reviews

4.6/5

68 star ratings, 65 reviews

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On average, customers rate the Oil-absorbing/moisturizing of this item as Neutral.

On average, customers rate the Natural wear/long lasting of this item as Neutral.

On average, customers rate the Sheer/bold of this item as Neutral.

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  • Seriously helps nail flaking
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65 reviews
Ribka
14 days ago

On average, customers rate the Oil-absorbing/moisturizing of this item as Moisturizing.

On average, customers rate the Natural wear/long lasting of this item as Long lasting.

On average, customers rate the Sheer/bold of this item as Bold.

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.

On average, customers rate the Oil-absorbing/moisturizing of this item as Moisturizing.

On average, customers rate the Natural wear/long lasting of this item as Long lasting.

On average, customers rate the Sheer/bold of this item as Bold.

72
23 days ago
from DMV

On average, customers rate the Natural wear/long lasting of this item as Long lasting.

On average, customers rate the Sheer/bold of this item as Bold.

No risky additives

Nice shine ,not too strong odors and free of risky additives.

On average, customers rate the Natural wear/long lasting of this item as Long lasting.

On average, customers rate the Sheer/bold of this item as Bold.

Recommends this product

Nice
8 months ago
from Miami, Fl

Amazing product, excellent price

Amazing product

Recommends this product

Rob
11 months ago
from Queens, New York

On average, customers rate the Oil-absorbing/moisturizing of this item as Moisturizing.

On average, customers rate the Natural wear/long lasting of this item as Long lasting.

On average, customers rate the Sheer/bold of this item as Bold.

Nail polish

It’s was a okay deal

On average, customers rate the Oil-absorbing/moisturizing of this item as Moisturizing.

On average, customers rate the Natural wear/long lasting of this item as Long lasting.

On average, customers rate the Sheer/bold of this item as Bold.

Recommends this product

Response from Macy's

Essie Team11 months ago

Hi Rob! Thanks for reaching out. We appreciate the time you have taken to contact us with your feedback. Your comments will be shared with our teams. essie

Angelica0980
1 year ago
from Idaho

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.

Recommends this product

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Kelly
3 years ago
from Boston, MA

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!

Recommends this product

M1ch3113lee
4 years ago
from Van Buren, Arkansas
Incentivized review

Beautiful Nails

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.

Recommends this product

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jcz26
4 years ago
Incentivized review

Necessary step!

I love painting my nails but sometimes that leaves my nails feeling a bit brittle. This base coat is amazing and I love that it is infused with biotin to make my nails stronger. Definitely recommend!!

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