I wore acrylic nails for years and then decided they were too damaging to my natural nails; therefore, I decided to take them off. After taking them off my natural nails were very damaged. They were very soft and brittle and constantly breaking. I was in CVS pharmacy looking for nail hardener and saw Sally Hansen Maximum Growth. I tried this product and my nail began to grow. I now have medimum length nails and they are strong and beautiful. I am often asked if my nails are artifical nails and I quickly recommend the Sally Hansen product. I am so glad I gave this product a try......very pleased....