I started using Nailtiques Formula 2 about a year ago. My nails were so thin and if I were lucky enough for them to grow at all, the tips would peel off. I tried many "nail hardener" products with no success. Nailtiques is the most amazing product and so easy to use. I don't use any remover - after a few coats are applied, it is so easy just to lift the whole coat off, and start over. I don't try to remove it off all my nails at once - just the ones that appear to need lifting off at the moment. Agreed you must be consistent with the application instructions but it only takes about 3 minutes to apply and dries pretty fast, like 10 minutes or so. This product is much cheaper ordering from amazon.com than buying locally even with shipping and handling. One review writer mentioned the bottle brush separating from the top - just reclose bottle until it catches on and start over.It finally stops this nuisance.