Move Over Londontown, This $8 Nail Concealer Is A 'Whisper Of Fairy Dust For Your Nails'

If you have naturally thin, brittle nails or if acrylics and gel manicures have been taking a serious toll, you may be looking for something to help your claws look good and feel strong. For years now, HuffPost readers have loved Londontown’s Kur nail concealer for fortifying their nails, but at $20 a bottle — it’s certainly not fortifying your bank account.

Thankfully, today we spotted a similar, milky nail strengthener for under $8. From the brand Modelones, it’s a buildable nail concealer designed to repair your existing nails and help new nails grow long and strong. The price usually hovers around $10, but it’s currently 20% off, the lowest price it’s been in weeks.

This 3-in-1 concealer can be used in place of your normal nail polish, as a priming base coat or as a shiny top coat. Fans say it’s not just saving their nails; it’s saving them money and time.

Unlike traditional, clear nail strengtheners, the Modelones nail concealer hardens nails while offering a buildable, glossy, pearly white color. This means you can wear it on its own without your nails looking totally bare, or use it alongside your favorite polish colors. (You can actually now find the concealer in a selection of hues, but the pearl white is the best deal.)

Made with keratin to strengthen and protect, jojoba oil for conditioning and repair and evening primrose oil for hydration, many users say the concealer keeps their nails looking “healthy and beautiful” — without harsh smells. The brand recommends applying it in thin coats, as you would with a traditional polish, waiting two minutes between coats. You’ll add more coats for a deeper color, waiting five minutes when you’re done, for it to all dry. Reviewers say the product makes their nails look clean and cared for, “but not too flashy,” giving you that just-stepped-out-the-salon look, without the price tag.

It’s loved by users with naturally “paper thin” nails, damage from acrylics or whose nails are becoming more textured and fragile with age, for being a one-and-done fix, with lasting power.

“This strengthener works perfectly for me because it is like a treatment and polish in one,” a self-described “older” reviewer who doesn’t like to spend a lot of time doing their nails wrote. “It makes my nails smooth, glossy and gives them a nice, clean, natural color. Best of all, I’m good to go after two quick coats.”

One reviewer calls the product “the best thing since sliced bread,” noting they like it more than Londontown’s conealer.

“I was blown away by how smooth this was applied, they wrote. “This was way more luxurious than expensive nail polish brands.” Another jokes the product was “love at first coat,” saying it makes their nails look, “like I went to a salon to get them done!” Many say this concealer is the only thing that’s ever worked to get their nails to grow, saying the results beat professional manicures. Reviewer PieTOgo compares it to “a whisper of fairy dust for your nails,” which covers up yellowing, cracks, and roughness, making hands look “elegant.”

Fans love this strengthener for keeping their nails smooth and strong. Check out more 5-star reviews and grab some for under $8.

“My fingernails are actually growing and nothing else has ever worked. This is lovely milky color and lasts pretty long considering I’m in a chlorinated pool almost every single day for hours exercising. Most success I’ve ever had even when I lived in NYC and got weekly manicures. My nails just never felt this strong or held up to doing housework or dishes by hand, etc. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Easy to apply. Dries Quick. Very Smooth. Very Pretty.” — Stephanie Acierno

“I bought this because I was looking for an alternative to londontown’s nail concealer, 20 dollars a bottle is just too steep for me. This works wonderfully. It’s milky and beautiful, it applies evenly without streaks and it doesn’t take forever to dry. I can easily get a weeks worth of wear with a good base and top coat. I definitely recommend this product.” — Christen

“Love at first coat. These look like I went to a salon to get them done! I like my nails to look clean, and cared for but not too flashy. If that’s you, then this polish is what you need! I buffed my nail with a block, painted a clear base, let that dry down over night, and painted this color on top of it. I believe that you really need to let each layer dry to have a good long lasting manicure. The shine makes it look like gel with out the hassle.” — Kaylee Stevens

“This product exceeded my expectations! I was searching for a nail polish that not only looked cute but also helped my nails recover after back-to-back gel manicures. This polish delivered on both fronts. The neutral shimmer is absolutely stunning—I received so many compliments! What truly amazed me, though, was how healthy my nails looked after I removed the polish. My sisters were so impressed after trying it that they each bought their own bottle. I can’t recommend this product enough!” — HLK

“Love the product . Save so much money & supper easy to use … Helps me grow out my nails since it helps thicken them! Nice colors.” — Bictoria

Looking for more products to give you salon-level nails without salon-like prices? Check out tthree other favorites, all under $10, by HuffPost contributor Emily Laurence.

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