A broken nail is always a huge upset.
Urgent salon visit? Or cut out all other nails? Do not rush!
We talked with a manicurist and learned how to quickly solve this problem at home.
Spoiler: an ordinary tea bag will help!
Who would have even thought that a broken nail could be repaired with … a tea bag!
It sounds incredible, but this is true.
The fact is that the tea bag is made of thin fibrous paper, which in its composition is similar to a special silk coating used by nail masters to repair nails.
Of course, this is not a panacea, but this way you can save the nail until your next visit to the salon.
You will need
- nail polish remover (a special gel remover if you wear a “long-playing” manicure),
- medical glue or glue for nails,
- buff for polishing nails and,
- a tea bag
The instruction is simple
1. Remove the varnish from the damaged nail and clean the nail surface of the nail with a cleanser (an antibacterial hand gel is quite suitable);
2. Sand the damaged area with buff and clean the surface of the nail again;
3. Cut a small square piece from the tea bag so that it completely covers the crack;
4. Apply a little medical or special nail glue to and around the crack. Use a transparent nail base. Of course, it is less persistent, but it’ll definitely save your nail;
5. Squeeze a piece of tea bag properly to the fingernail with your finger or tweezers so that there are no air bubbles between them;
6. Apply a little more glue or base on top and let it soak;
7. When the glue dries, again sand the surface of the nail with a buff to smooth finish;
8. Apply 2 layers of nail polish on top. Apply 2 layers of high-quality nail polish on top, you can choose some unusual colors depending on your current mood.
How long will a tea bag nail repair last? I’ve never used this method, so if you know anything, please share with me! Thanks!
Hi! Typically, when you fix a broken nail with a teabag and glue, this fix will last 1-2 weeks while your nail grows out.
Does anyone know whether it’s possible to use a tea bag nail repair without nail glue?
Well, as far as I can remember, there is an option of not using glue. I don’t remember the details of this method, but I’m pretty sure it uses a teabag or a coffee filter.
Hello ladies! I need your advice! Do you know how to fix a broken nail with gel polish on? I broke one of my nails yesterday while cooking and I nearly sliced it off with the knife. Is it possible to fix it somehow?
Hi! Well, I guess there is no point in cutting the broken nail off since the “damaged” finger will stand out too much compared to others! In my opinion, you’d better go to the salon and have your nails redone completely. But if you need a quick fix, you can try applying several layers of a clear coat to your broken nail and hope it will hold it together.
Hi! Could you please explain how to fix a broken halfway down nail quickly? Thanks!
Hello! You can soak the damaged nail in warm water to soften it, and then squeeze a small amount of nail glue onto the area where the nail broke off. Spread the glue out so that it forms a thin layer and press the broken piece of nail gently and firmly onto the place where it broke off. You need to keep the nail pressed for 30 to 60 seconds until it stays attached.
Will tea bag nail repair work on a broken nail with gel polish?
I’ve never tried this method on a nail with nail polish or gel on, but I guess it might work.
Hi! Does anyone know whether it’s possible to use a tea bag method to fix broken nail extensions?
Hi! I’m not a nail specialist, but I’m pretty sure you can’t use this method on nail extensions. If your nail extension is broken, you should visit a salon and get it professionally fixed.
Does anyone know how to remove tea bag from a broken nail?
I guess you should just wait until your nails grows off and then cut it.