A broken nail is always an irritating thing to happen—particularly when you have labored to grow your nails or have newly had your nails done. Nevertheless, nothing to worry about! It could be a small crack or a complete break, but at home you can treat a broken nail with simple tools and methods. This is what you can do to preserve your nail and make it beautiful.
What You’ll Need:
- Nail file/buffer
- Nail glue (or clear polish) as a temporary solution
- A tiny bit of a tea bag or wrap of silk
- Cuticle push or tweezers
- Top coat and base coat
- Opt: Nail polish (optional)
An Instructional Manual on How to Quickly Mend a Broken Nail
1. Evaluate the harm
Is it a nail that is a little bit cracked, torn, or entirely split? In case it bleeds or it hurts, it is advisable to leave it alone and let it heal on its own or take it to the doctor.
2. Nail Area Cleaning
Wash your hands and softly get the nail clean via soap and water to get rid of any filth or bacteria. Wait until the nail is totally dry.
3. Cut Down As Needed
Cut or clip off the end equally using clean nail scissors in case there is a break that is dangling or might hook on something. Be gentle!
4. Tea Bag Method (cracks or splits)
- Take a small notch of a tea bag (which would be able to cover the crack).
- Apply some nail glue over the crack.
- Put the piece of the tea bag on top when the glue is still wet.
- Press it lightly with a cuticle inside or tweezers.
- And when it is dry, have it filed and burnished smooth.
5. Base Coat & Polish
After making it smooth, apply one layer of base coat to seal off the repair and put off a color and a top coat in case needed. Your nail will be as new.
Bonus Tip: Go Natural to Improve Your Nails
- Moisturize nails with cuticle oil or hand cream.
- Do not use it as a tool (e.g., opening cans using your nails).
- When cleaning or doing dishes, use gloves.
- Apply a nail strengthener on your nails in case you break your nails recurrently.
Do not make the following mistakes:
Never tear or bite away a broken nail; there will be infection.
Do not glue it back unless it is wiped off—anything that is not wiped out and is trapped can develop fungus.
Pain and redness should not be ignored, as this might indicate infection.
Final Thoughts
Yet having one nail that is broken does not necessarily have to result in a ruined manicure! By being a bit patient and treating it right, you will be able to fix it yourself and avoid breaking it in the future. All you need to do is to be nice to them, take care of your nails, and never forget about having a tea bag available, and your nails will not complain!