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MAVALA Scientifique Nail Hardener
A true penetrating hardener that works in seconds. Ends splitting, flaking, and breaking.
$20.00
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Jack G.UK
Warning On FormaldehydeThis product contains formaldehyde that is a known caustic and toxic agent. It burns and drys up your nail surface, providing a false nail hardening feeling, while the nail is in fact damaged and burnt.posted Jul 7, 2011Link to this post -
Valerie M.United States
Nail Hardener Performs35 years ago I used a similar product and it was amazing. Then I had acrylic nails for 20 years (professional requirement) and was recently able to return to my natural nails. In one week's time I see a significant difference and look forward to the great results I expect. It is so very similar to the original product (name escapes me), but I know already it will provide the same great results.
I searched for several months until I found this product online, and we don't have a local vendor so I ordered it from Folica.com. It arrived in mere days which was another plus.
Thanks, Folica.com !!posted Jul 5, 2011Link to this post -
Andrea J.United StatesHairDark BrownNormal Hair
Amazing!I had this product for such a long time. I didn't even know what it was, it was just always mixed in with my nail polish. I finally decided to use it & I got such wonderful results! I will be purchasing a second one. Some people say it works at the beginning and then it messes up your nails, well I've been using it for over a year & my nails are the healthiest they've ever been. Best nail hardener ever!posted May 29, 2011Link to this post -
TeresaMississippi
Best Nail Products Ever!!!!I used Mavala back in the 70s. Had the most beautiful nails I have ever had and the product was pulled from my local retailer because it contains formaldahyde. My nails were long and strong now they are short and brittle and ugly. Now that I have located somewhere to buy this product, I will use it again and I am sure that I will have the same results. You really must use the products as directed in conjunction one with the other to get the desired results. The again everybody's chemistry is different and you might not be able to tolerate the formaldahyde. This could be the problem if you are not acheiving the results you hoped for. Please use all of the products for the best results.posted Dec 9, 2010Link to this post
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Ellie
Didn't Get The Results You'd Hope, Please Read This!Scientifique DOES WORK! It is a nail hardener, not a nutrient. It contains FORMALDEHYDE and likely other drying agents. Therefore, you cannot apply without extreme caution. You must follow the directions! If you didn't obtain results or benefit from using this product, then chuck it up as user impatience and lack of knowledge. Did you misapply it, protect your cuticles, accurately diagnose nail issue(s), massage or cut your cuticle, have a nail moon? Why do I pose these questions? The cuticle contains the root of our live nail. If the live nail or cuticle is damaged and unhealthy the nail will lack the proper nutrient to support growth, be flexible and strong, you must use a combination of Mavala products until the problem(s) is/are corrected. Using the cuticle oil (it's orange and is not nail polish) and the Nutritive nail cream before applying Scientifique and having some patience will eliminate your feelings of you've wasted your money. Afterall, the problem didn't start overnight. First accurately diagnose your nail issues, which oftentimes are multifold before you begin the product selection / bashing. I used Mavala products back in the 90's before it disappeared from the USA retail market with much success. Finally, I made the online purchase because I was tired of having unattractive nails. Additionally, I'm allergic to the adhesive used with acrylics. I have six nails with thick, hard, dry, brittle cuticles; other cuticles normal; 5 nails that are soft, crack, split and peel easily; 4 nails that are seemingly healthy; 1 nail which is hard, brttle and breaks deep into the cuticle. I used to cut and file away my cuticles to make for a perfect manicure, but that would only last a few days at the most. I purchased the Mavala manicure set because it contained Scientifique and products I was running low on. And I thought it offered more bang for buck too--I knew a little Scientifique goes a long way. Week one I tried short cuts, i.e., not using a cuticle oil and applying Scientifique very generously, which resulted in a worsening of my nail conditions, e.g., breaks. Week two, no short cuts. I'm using the aforementioned combination of products and Houston, we have positive results. My nail conditions are changing for the good! I will attempt to upload photos, but I'm not tech savvy.posted Apr 19, 2010Link to this post
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CatheyTulsa, OK
It Works, Until It Ruins Your Nails! Beware Of FormaldehydeWarning! Warning! Warning! Warning! This product contains 4% formaldehyde. The maximum in cosmetics is usually .2% which does not require a warning label and anything over .2% with up to 3% requireing a warning label, but this doesnt have a warning label. This stuff worked great for me for about 2 months, i got amazing results, and then BAM BAM BAM peeling non stop, peeling and splitting like crazy. My long nails reverted to the shortest they have been my entire life. That is the amazing power of formaldehyde. It works by making the keratin bonds in your nails have more threads which makes the bonds harder, however there is no max to how many threads formaldehyde helps the keratin create. It can make the keratin bonds in your nails so strong that your nail will actually lift off from the nail bed. Use this at your own risk and be careful.posted Mar 14, 2010Link to this post -
CarlyFlorida
Best Thing Out Thereonly thing to ever make my nails grown long!!!!!!!!! (but i use it everyday and i just read only to do it once a week so idk) in any case product works great for me.. and the advice i would give to people who have just recently got out of fake nails.. keep cutting them and cutting them till all that old damaged nail grows off then start fresh with this stuff..posted Jun 13, 2009Link to this post
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Pat Gibbons
Dave GibbonsThis product probably worked better than any other product I have used to harden my nails, but technology still has a long way to go in this area. Give it a try....posted Oct 14, 2008Link to this post
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AnonymousThe USA
For $16.99, I Was Hoping For MoreI spend a lot of time in the water and as a result have peeling, weak nails. I tried MAVALA on a relatives recommendation and while it did stop a lot of the breakage, it didnt help the peeling (apparently another reviewer had the opposite problem). I kept up with it for a little less than a month but it didnt make much of a difference. Ive switched to Nail Aid Peeling Repair Gel, which works great and costs $10 less.posted Aug 22, 2008Link to this post -
JcMa
Try It! It Really Works.I have tried many products on the market, but nothing worked as MAVALA Scientifique Nail Hardener. At first I was not trusting the product, since is a liquid instead of a real nail polish, but after just A WEEK my nails gained strength and length. The bottle is small, but it will last you for a long time. I would definitely recommend it and but it again. The price is more than other products but is worth it since it pays off.posted Jun 21, 2008Link to this post
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