Haha, I never thought breaking a nail would make me so sad, or so discouraged. But yesterday, it did. However, before just ripping it off (which is what I usually WOULD have done) I did some research on how to fix broken nails on YouTube and found some great methods. The most common one I saw was using a tea bag, nail glue, and a buffer, another video used the same method but instead of a tea bag she used a small piece of white cloth.
Since we aren't tea drinkers and don't have tea bags readily accessible I opted the white cloth method.
Yes, this is the same finger I smashed in the door a while back. It no longer hurts, but the nail is kinda squishy and looks pretty yucky with that bruise.
There are several videos on YouTube to watch so I don't want to do a tutorial but basically buff your nail where it is broken, just so the glue adheres better, place a small amount of nail glue, then place a small piece of white cloth (or small tea bag piece) that covers the area of the tear, and place another dab of glue to cover the cloth. Wait until dry then buff it down. Buff, buff, and more buff. Until the edges of the fabric are smooth with the nail. It will be slightly raised in the middle, but the edges should be seamless.
Looks weird but the edges really were seamless with my nail bed and the middle of the cloth was slightly raised. I was surprised with just how smooth you could get it. I even pointed it out to Mark and had him feel it and even he was impressed.
I also, admittedly, used too much nail glue. I kinda over compensated and just plastered it on. Live and learn.
I applied my polish to test it out and I have to say that I was impressed.
