Cracked Acrylic Nail

In short acrylic nails are not good for healthy toenails let alone cracked ones.

Cracked acrylic nail. When she came in for her regular manicure after returning from her holiday I recommended that the acrylic nail should be infilled as her nails grow really quickly and this would maintain a great shape and balance. Suzie explains why a nail sometimes can crack and also shows the correct procedure to repair the. Glue it down with strong nail glue.

About three weeks ago a client who comes to me for manicures was going on holiday and had broken one nail. Apply gel bonder to any area where natural nail is exposed. If it bleeds with ache then thats an indication the nail mattress is broken.

In both cases there are issues to know earlier than you try to repair or take away the acrylic nail. Cut and file it down to match your other nails apply a coat of brush-on gel then dip your nail into the acrylic. Cure for 30 seconds.

Quickly file the acrylic nail down to the natural nail to avoid too much heat buildup around the nail. If you are a man do not feel intimidated by going to a nail salon. One removed they can put a fibreglass overlay to help your natural nail.

If there may be ache then thats an indication that the acrylic nail has eliminated a part of the pure nail with it. This could result in a chip crack or break in the nail. However if the nail is gone completely a professional can fit you with an acrylic prosthetic nail until a new one grows back.

Before going forward with any other steps make sure that your nail is healthy has no redness or irritation and is not in any pain. Applying an acrylic nail to a broken natural nail can lead to infection. Youve cracked your nail enhancement - now what do you do.