Broken nails...what to do?

[RebeccaRYoung]

My thumb nail has broken below the pink. It's really painful, but I'm not quite sure what to do. This has happened once before and I started to clip it, but the end kept getting caught on things and eventually the nail broke off below the pink all the way across the nail (horizontally).

I've read about gel overlay, but I'm not sure if this would be helpful or not. It's supposed to add a hardener to the nail so that it prevents breakage. I'm curious if this will be helpful or not.

[janetta]

If the the top and bottom parts are still attached, this is what I do...

Grab a piece of facial tissue or tissue paper. put it into little bits.
Take some clear nail polish or super glue/nail glue and put a little on the nail where it tore and cover it up with tissue.
Let dry. Layer until it's pretty darn sturdy and then file so it's not so bumpy.

This usually works until it grows out.

[roseofblack25]

I usually just wrap a bandaid around where it is broken to keep the nail still attached.

[RMurp007]

I have gone to the manicurist and had it glued back together.

[Kelzor]

I also agree with the bandaid, even put ice on it if its hurting. Go invest in some Sally Hansen nail hardner. I suggest the triple strong, nail fortifier. I have super thin nails and with this stuff I can open pop cans and everything with my nails. And I only apply about once a week.

[Mia001]

glue for fake nails....this is what i take....when it's hard dry, i use a nail buffer to even it....you might need to glue it again untill it reach a confortable size

[jessep13]

try using a soft nail buffer, to gently remove the piece thats getting caught. Or if thats too painful, a band-aid would be the way to go.

[sonia45]

Rub garlic clove in a day...
You will see results very quickly...

[backstroke]

Bandaid until it grows out
Breaking nails like that is the worst, and so painful.

[Lynn49]

If the the top and bottom parts are still attached, this is what I do...

Grab a piece of facial tissue or tissue paper. put it into little bits.
Take some clear nail polish or super glue/nail glue and put a little on the nail where it tore and cover it up with tissue.
Let dry. Layer until it's pretty darn sturdy and then file so it's not so bumpy.
.

Exactly what I do, except I clip apart a tea-bag and use a bit of it to fit over the break, only one layer, then nail-glue, dry, more glue, dry, then buff. It's never failed to do the trick and stays until it grows out.

[French Lady]

I started taking calcium and vitamin D about 6 months ago and have noticed that my nails are stronger.

[Sunshyne1]

Exactly what I do, except I clip apart a tea-bag and use a bit of it to fit over the break, only one layer, then nail-glue, dry, more glue, dry, then buff. It's never failed to do the trick and stays until it grows out.

x2..thats what I do also. i am NOTORIOUS for splitting my thumbnails below the quick...now I do this method the second I see or feel the split.

[anisa]

i used the tissue paper method last night. i had never done this before, and am impressed!

i didn't have glue, just used clear polish, but it feels sturdy with 2 layers of tissue.

[Darth Penguin]

retire to the sofa with the vapours and have the family wait on you day and night until you are recovered..