Nail Art: Lovely Nails Fix a Broken

Lovely Nails Fix a Broken

A broken fingernail does not need to ruin your lovely nails. You can fix it without having to completely file your nail down. If your fingernails are a lovely length and you have a broken nail, have a fingernail repair plan in place to help the broken fingernail grow out.

Lovely Nails Fix a Broken

First of all, you need to remove any nail polish from your broken fingernail, always use a non acetone nail polish remover, as acetone will dry out your fingernails. Using an acetone remover is ok if you only use it at least once a week.

Lovely Nails Fix a Broken

Once the polish is removed, gently wash your fingernails in warm soapy water and dry completely.

Lovely Nails Fix a Broken

The quickest way to fix broken fingernails is with glue, and it is usually a good idea to carry one around in your handbag so you are always prepared for such an emergency until you get home. You will find this type of glue in any nail section of stores.

Lovely Nails Fix a Broken

When using the glue to repair your split fingernail, be careful not to get to much glue on your nails or fingers. Apply a very thin amount of glue along the tear and gently press the fingernail and tear together. Using a toothpick to apply pressure for a minute will help the broken nail bond into place.

Lovely Nails Fix a Broken

You probably wont have a toothpick in your handbag if you are out, so just apply a small amount of glue and gently press with your finger. Most glue is quite strong, but you will be able to remove it with nail polish remover.

Lovely Nails Fix a Broken

Gently smooth the fingernail you have just repaired with a nail buffer and then apply a coat of nail strengthener. When dry you can apply your favourite nail polish color.

Lovely Nails Fix a Broken

If you don't have any glue on hand, put a tiny piece of tissue paper over the broken fingernail and cover using a top coat or clear nail polish. If the broken nail is quite severe, you can fix with a trusty teabag, which you probably have in the kitchen pantry.

Lovely Nails Fix a Broken

Cut the teabag open and let out all the loose tea.

Lovely Nails Fix a Broken

Cut a small piece of the tea bag and position it over your broken nail, cut the teabag to fit your fingernail. Making sure you cover the entire nail and not just where the break is. Cover the entire patch with glue and spread over evenly with a toothpick, allow to dry.

Lovely Nails Fix a Broken

Trim any excess of teabag that may be hanging over your fingernail.

Lovely Nails Fix a Broken

File your fingernails and gently buff the nail until it is smooth. You will now be able to paint with your favourite nail polish, nail strengthener or clear varnish. As your fingernail grows, keep filing the nail until the break has grown out leaving you once again with beautiful fingernails.

Lovely Nails Fix a Broken

Don't use nail polish remover on the fingernail with the teabag patch. Using fibreglass is another option for fixing broken fingernails. Fiberglass is mainly used for fake nails but it is also handy to help repair cracked, damaged or split fingernails.

Lovely Nails Fix a Broken

Cut a piece of fibreglass to cover over the split; do not cover the entire fingernail.

Lovely Nails Fix a Broken

Apply glue over the fibreglass, be careful not to put too much glue on, just a little at a time. If you have not got it right, you can easily remover with polish remover and start again. Once the fibreglass is on and the glue has dried completely, gently buff your fingernail until smooth.

Lovely Nails Fix a Broken

Apply nail base coat, nail polish or clear polish.

Lovely Nails Fix a Broken

Having a broken, split fingernail on occasion is ok, but if it happens too often, try including a supplement such as biotin. Biotin will help to thicken your nails so they are stronger, and you will have less broken nails. Using one of the above remedies for broken fingernails will help keep your broken nails intact until the break grows out.