Product Description
Protein Formula for Nails 4, I strengthen, substitute for nailtiques Protein Formula 2 plus.
May 2024, the product name is changing, the numbers are going, the description and colours are staying.
I Strengthen. Nails are extremely damaged through the use of Gel and Acrylic, poor health of the demands of life. Nails can be badly damaged or in poor condition especially following incorrect artificial nail removal. Nails may have built up sensitivity due to medication, poor health or the demands of life. These nails need strengthening and conditioning. Nails need the ultimate and powerful blend of strengthening ingredients.
With added Panthenol Pro-Vitamin B5 and AHA’s (Alpha Hydroxy Acids). Panthenol Pro Vitamin B5 is a humectant – it has the ability to pull moisture into the nail plate from the environment to aid flexibility and growth. AHA’s provide a dose of natural moisture to the nail.
Which nail type is it for?
Damaged, Sensitive Nails.
Why you need it
Intensely active Protein Formula 4 contains a powerful combination of Biotin, AHA’s and Hexanal. This specific formula can help to restructure and strengthen damaged nails, whilst the deeply nourishing blend of ingredients, including Pantenol and Glycerin, promotes moisturised, hydrated, healthy nails. The breathable formulation allows oxygen and hydration to pass through the Protein Formula and condition the nails. Nails also need moisture and conditioning from nail oil or cream, click here for nail oil category.
How to use
Apply one coat of Protein Formula 4 every other day. Remove after 7 days with non-acetone remover and repeat. Continue this until nail condition improves, then move onto Protein Formula 1.
Key Ingredients
Protein – to leave nails healthy and conditioned (Corn, Wheat and Soy proteins)
AHA’s – to promote cell turnover and strengthen
Increased PHA’s – to reduce the appearance of damage
Glycerin – to moisturise and brighten
Biotin – to improve nail strength and length
Panthenol – to aid hydration and antioxidant
Hexanal – to increase flexibility
INGREDIENTS: ingredients: Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/ Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Glycolic Acid, N-Butyl Alcohol, Water, Etocrylene, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Hexanal, Alcohol Denat, Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate, Gluconolactone, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Glyercrine, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Biotin, Polybinyl Butyral, Violet 2, Tocopherol.
PF now have Crystal nail files, please follow this link to view.
PF have introduced enriched hand creams, please follow this link to view.
Nails also need moisture and conditioning from nail oil or cream, click here for nail oil category.
Hands and feet also benefit from good quality moisturisers, find the lovely hands range of hand creams and lotions from beauty salons here.
For more intensive skin care treatments for hands and feet please find the lovely hands range here.
A selection of products can be chosen and put together in a gift box to create a personalised gift for someone special. £2.
Jane Oldfield (verified owner) –
I have eagerly been awaiting a replacement product for Nailtiques Formula 2. And was very pleased when Clare emailed about this new product. I have been using it for about a week or so and am very, very happy with the results. My nails are much stronger and growing really long! The coat stays on very well and doesn’t wear off easily. I still have the sheen of the coat a good few days later (I am terrible at remembering to wear rubber gloves) even though my hands are exposed to plenty of water etc throughout the day.
I am just about to order a complimentary Protein Formula product (either 1 or 3) to work alongside this one.
Do try this product if you have soft nails that won’t grow – you won’t be disappointed and you will be amazed at the results. *****
Judi Easton (verified owner) –
I have been using formula 4 for two weeks now and I can hardly believe the difference in my nails already. I have been having gel nail applications every three weeks for about 6 months and although I have always had the polish removed professionally, my nails had gradually become weaker and were just not growing. Previously I had used Nailtiques products which had worked quite well and better than anything else on the market. However, this Protein Formula for Nails No 4 has far exceeded those products and I am thrilled with the progress that my nails have made. Once they are fully healthy I shall switch to formula 1 and only use gel nail polish for special occasions. Thank you so much Claire for introducing me to this amazing nail traetment.
Elaine Martland –
Just a quick email to say thank you for letting me know about this new product which replaces the obsolete Nailtiques….it’s brilliant!My nails have improved massively since using it,I’m really impressed…credit where credit due.
I will carry on using it for a while then order the maintenance version once my nails look better
Karyn Frost (verified owner) –
I had used Nailtiques for many years but since it became unavailable the condition of my nails deteriorated badly.
They became very dehydrated,splitting ,breaking, not growing past the end of my fingers & the white tip just disappeared, they were really awful.
I tried so many other products with little or no improvement.
Clare said she would let me know when there was a replacement for Nailtiques, I was so excited to get that email, although a little concerned as it was another product to buy that may not work.
However I am so impressed with the Protein Formula product ,
I started with number 4 (strengthen) as my nails were in such a bad condition, I was amazed at the improvement in only 2 weeks. I have used it for the full 8 weeks & have now replaced it with number 3 (hydrate) my nails look fantastic. I have started to use nail varnish for occasions too, something I could not do for the last few years as they looked so awful .
Following Clare’s instruction I also use Cutical oil & Hand cream 2-3 times a day, plus always gloves when washing up.
It has taken so long to have nice nails again I am committed to looking after them.
If you have badly damaged nails try Protein formula I’m certain you won’t be disappointed.
Also a shout out to Clare for your service, you promised to keep in touch & did just that, I was so excited to get your email after so long, to say there was a replacement for Nailtiques, excellent service !
I think this product is the best on the market for damaged nails.
Thank you Clare & Lovely hands.
Tracey Jenkins (verified owner) –
Sorry for the late review. I always used to use the nailtiques protein formula 2 or 2 plus, but since not being able to get any I had tried so many different strengtheners to no avail. Clare emailed me earlier in the year so I purchased the Formula 4 immediately! I only used it for a couple of weeks because I then had tips & gel on for my Sons wedding. It is only now that the damage to my nails has grown out and I’m most definitely seeing a big difference. I will certainly order again. Excellent service from Clare. Thank you!! 🙂