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(#1) The Tea Bag Method
This broken nail fix is life-changing. The next time you snag or rip a nail, just grab a file, a tea bag, nail glue, and clear polish.
File your nail just a bit to even out the area around the tear. Then, trim your tea bag (a coffee filter could work here, too) into a small patch. Apply a dot of nail glue to the tear, and cover the broken nail with the tea bag patch. Let the area dry, and cover it with a coat of clear polish. That's it!
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(#2) The Silk Wrap Method
Want to fix your nail the right way? Then you'll need a silk nail wrap. Simply wrap the broken nail (it's a good idea to buff it first) with a silk wrap, and cover it in a clear coat of polish.
Pro tip: Invest in silk nail wraps that have adhesive glue on one side to make the repair process that much easier!
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(#3) The Silk And Resin Method
If your nail is less broken and more completely torn off, then this is the nail hack for you. You'll need resin, a roll of nail silk, a pair of tweezers, and the broken piece of your nail, of course!
Cut a piece of silk, and place it on your nail. Then, brush it with a coat of resin before using tweezers to carefully and quickly place the broken portion of your nail onto the silk (the resin dries super-fast). Ta-da!
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(#4) The Nail Glue Method
You don't need to go crazy repairing a ripped nail. All you really need to get the job done is a bit of nail glue, especially if the tear isn't too bad. After buffing the torn area and creating a smooth canvas, dip a bit of nail glue on the break and hold the torn pieces of your nail in place until the glue dries. Then, buff the area once more to even out any rough edges.
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(#5) The Silk-Reinforced Gel Overlay Method
You can always repair your broken nails with a tea bag, coffee filter, or silk patch if you need a quick fix, but those methods are not without their faults. None of those materials are resistant to acetone, so when you remove your nail polish, your nail will break all over again. Want an easy way to counteract that? Set your silk wrap with a coat of UV gel polish, which is acetone-resistant.
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(#6) The Gel Method
You can actually do a lot with just a few coats of nail gel, like Light-Less Gel. If the tip of your nail has completely separated, first coat the tip of your existing nail with nail gel, then place the broken portion back on top. Coat the entire nail with gel; flip your hand; and coat the inside with gel, too. Once everything dries, your hands will be in tip-top shape!
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(#7) The Corner Reconstruction Method
Just because you snagged the corner of your nail doesn't mean you have to clip the rest of your nail down to match!
Instead, swab your broken nail with alcohol and cover the tip with a silk wrap that extends to your desired length. Apply Light-Less Gel to the top and underside of the silk wrap; allow that to dry; and then shape the nail a little with nail clippers. Add another coat or two of nail gel, and file into your desired shape once everything is totally dry. Your nails will look as good as new!
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(#8) The File And Buff Method
Depending on how attached you are to your nails, you might just want to file and buff your broken nail down and let it grow out naturally. This is definitely the easiest way to go!
Use a nail buffer to smooth out the area around the break and make sure everything is even. Then, file down the existing nail so it's in line with the break. Finally, buff the nail again so that it's smooth and ready to grow.
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(#9) The Nail Powder Method
Take a trick from your local nail salon, and repair a broken acrylic nail with powder. Apply a thin layer of nail glue to your entire nail. Then, dip the nail in powder, like IBD 5 Second Nail Filler Powder. Let the powder absorb, and buff the surface of your nail once it's dry. Finally, apply a clear coat of nail polish to set everything in place.
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(#10) The Don't Break Them In The First Place Method
Of course, you won't need any nail tips or tricks if your nails don't break in the first place. Generally, broken nails occur when fingertips are brittle and dry. However, if you apply cuticle oil three times a day, you can hydrate nails so that they're flexible instead of brittle. Opt for a jojoba-based oil for the best results.
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Many people have experienced the pain of broken nails. There are many reasons for broken nails. When repairing, you need to carefully cut off the cracked parts with nail clippers. Fiber paper is a relatively strong way to repair broken nails. There is no fiber paper for the time being, and teabag paper or coffee filter paper can be used instead.
Before repairing, make sure your hands are clean and oil-free, and nails must have a certain thickness and hardness. The random tool lists 10 ways to fix broken nails that you can do at home.
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