What to do if a nail is broken, including on the side under gel polish: how to fix it at home, repair it in a salon, how to restore it, how to save it?

How to treat nails after injury?

Treatment depends on the type and severity of the damage. Before surgical treatment of the nail, local anesthesia is used so that the victim does not experience pain.

In case of a hematoma, a puncture is made in the nail plate to freely drain accumulated blood, eliminate throbbing pain and alleviate the condition.

The parts of the nail that are torn and peeled off after injury are removed; they do not grow back. If necessary, the skin around the nail and the nail bed are sutured, and a therapeutic protective bandage is applied.

For open wounds and a large area of damage, the doctor may prescribe antibiotic ointments.

If a bone is fractured, they are referred to a traumatologist to install a splint, fix the fragments with wire or other methods.

After treatment, you must strictly follow all of its recommendations at home, take prescribed medications and come for follow-up examinations on the appointed days.

Complete recovery of a nail after an injury takes from 2 to 6 months until a new nail grows.

With correct and timely assistance, the prognosis for treating nail injuries is generally good. The most common complication is deformation of the growing nail plate. But over time it goes away. Failure to follow proper care instructions can lead to onychomycosis or bacterial infection due to pathogenic fungi or bacteria entering the skin. With severe damage, there are cases when the nail does not grow after the injury.

To keep your nails intact and healthy, be careful and follow safety rules. Keep them trimmed short so they can't get caught on anything.

If you cannot avoid trouble, seek help immediately to reduce the risk of complications.

At the Eva Korneeva Podology Center, you can quickly get help with varying degrees of severity of injuries to your fingernails or toenails. And also learn how to grow your nails faster or temporarily disguise an existing cosmetic defect.

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Causes

Most injuries occur accidentally.

They are caused by the following reasons:

Blows, bruises. They occur most often. These are blows with a hammer or other heavy objects, pinching by a car door, an entrance or interior door, or a drawer;
Cuts. Occurs when handled carelessly with scissors, a knife, or sharp instruments for manicure or pedicure;
Tears. Formed when a long nail catches on objects and then turns or bends the nail plate;
Getting wood chips, splinters or other sharp foreign bodies under the nail;
Habit of biting nails. Often causes chronic nail injuries in children.

Toenail injuries, usually to the big toe, are often caused by shoes. Wearing uncomfortable and tight shoes, sandals, boots, or boots puts pressure on the toes and nail plates of the foot, causing them to bend and become ingrown.

Reasons why nails break

Even if you carefully care for your nails, they can break; this phenomenon can be caused by several factors individually or in combination:

Lack of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. The condition of your nails directly depends on the quality of your diet and the completeness of your diet. To keep your nails strong and not constantly have to deal with the need to fix one of them, be sure to consume fruits and vegetables, freshly squeezed juices, dairy products, cereals and lean meats.
Insufficient consumption of clean water. Dehydration, which occurs if you drink less than 1.5-2 liters of water per day, leads to increased dryness and fragility of tissues.
Insufficient physical activity. This is an indirect cause of nail breakage, but nevertheless, it needs to be mentioned. The fact is that in people who move little, metabolic processes slow down and the quality of blood circulation deteriorates. As a result, tissues and organs suffer, including nail plates, which lack oxygen and nutrients.
Mistakes when performing a manicure. If you deliberately file the edges so that they have right angles, the nails may cling to objects around you or clothing. In this case, the need to fix a broken nail may arise quite often.
Constant mechanical impact on the nails. If you often work with your hands, such as gardening, your nails may become worse from contact with hard objects.
Regular exposure to chemicals. If nails are often in contact with household chemicals and detergents, their structure may deteriorate, causing increased dryness, brittleness, and splitting.
Excessive exposure to moisture. If your hands are constantly in contact with water, they become weak and brittle.
Bad habits. If you smoke or often drink alcohol, this greatly affects the condition of various tissues of the body. A broken nail that needs fixing is a constant problem for people who cannot give up the habit of biting their nail plates.
Diseases, including diseases of internal organs (thyroid, liver, kidneys), skin infections, psoriasis, lead to deterioration in the health of marigolds.
The use of low-quality care or decorative cosmetics is one of the main reasons for frequent nail breakage. If the drugs you use regularly contain harmful components, your nails weaken and their resistance to various negative factors, both external and internal, decreases. For example, if a woman regularly gets a manicure with gel polish or shellac, in between procedures she repeatedly encounters such a nuisance as a broken nail. After all, to remove durable polymer decorative coatings, acetone or other products that are no less harmful to nails are often used.

The main reasons for the fragility of the nail plate

The structure of the nail plate can be damaged for several reasons:

prolonged contact with water;
exposure to high and low temperatures;
negative effects of ultraviolet radiation;
frequent contact with chemicals: nail polish remover, household chemicals, decorative paints and gels, etc.;
use of low-quality nail care products;
improper implementation of cosmetic procedures: design, manicure;
mechanical damage.

All these circumstances lead to excessive drying of the plate, as a result of which it becomes brittle and brittle.

In addition, the condition of the nails can be associated with several factors:

insufficient intake of vitamins and minerals due to aggressive diets or poor nutrition;
chronic stress;
regular overwork;
fungal diseases;
hormonal disorders;
psoriasis;
bad habits.

Important! Despite the fact that cuticles look ugly and spoil the aesthetic appearance of your nails, cutting them is not recommended.

How to fix a broken nail?

Breakage of the nail plate causes a lot of inconvenience and discomfort. However, there are several ways to restore its original appearance.

Natural

Clinging to various surfaces, a cracked nail on the hand can come off at any time, which will lead to bleeding and severe pain. If for some reason it is impossible to visit the salon, you need to fix the broken nail yourself.

Important! The procedures for restoring natural and extended nails are completely different. First of all, you need to remove the varnish coating from the broken nail.

To do this you will need the following tools:

First of all, you need to remove the varnish coating from the broken nail. To do this you will need the following tools:

file;
foil or similar material;
orange stick for manicure;
fat cream;
nail polish remover;
cotton pads.

Restoring a broken nail is carried out in several stages:

The top layer of the coating is cut off and the top section of the nail is lightly ground down.
Cream is applied to the finger (up to the 2nd phalanx inclusive), a cotton pad is moistened in the liquid and wrapped around the finger, and wrapped with foil on top so that alcohol or acetone vapors cannot quickly evaporate. After 15 minutes, the foil, disc and gel polish coating are removed using an orange stick. All steps can be repeated again if the first attempt does not bring the desired result.
Thoroughly polish the damaged area.
Place foil under the nail plate, having previously folded it into 4 layers or a form specially designed for nail repair. Then secure with adhesive tape.
Degrease the nail.
Apply primer and dry using a UF lamp.
Apply a rubber-based base to the treated area, then apply a strip of foil to the desired length of the nail, join the sectors and also apply a layer of base on it with a thickness exceeding the thickness of the nail layer.
Dry thoroughly under an ultraviolet lamp.
Paint the artificial nail with gel polish in 2 layers.
Dry under a lamp.
Straighten the nail using a nail file and nail scissors.

You can repair a nail using a special manicure glue; if you don’t have it on hand, use its industrial analogue. The algorithm of actions is as follows:

wash and dry your hands thoroughly;
place the finger with the damaged nail in warm water and hold for 5-7 minutes to soften;
dry your finger and apply a drop of glue to the nail, distributing it evenly over the nail plate;
press for 2-3 minutes;
eliminate excess adhesive;
sand with a file;
apply decorative varnish.

Extended

Restoration of extended nails is carried out in several ways, which can be used:

special silk;
acrylic Powder;
tea bag;
medical plaster;
biogel;
acrylic.

Important! If the damage under the shellac (natural resin) is not too severe, then filing off the nail and growing a new one is not at all necessary. Repairing a broken nail is carried out in several stages:

Repairing a broken nail is carried out in several stages:

cut out a patch of a suitable size from a tea bag, plaster or other available material;
glue the patch to the damaged area using glue with strong fixation;
Apply an adhesive layer to the glued material, and after it dries, repeat the procedure several times;
polish the restored part using a file;
degrease, apply base, top and gel polish;
dry in a UF lamp.

Crack on the side under the gel polish

The resulting defect can be eliminated using special glue and acrylic powder. Repairs should proceed as follows:

remove shellac;
degrease and disinfect;
perform polishing;
coat the crack and the area around it with adhesive;
dip the finger with the cracked nail into a container of acrylic powder and leave for 2-3 minutes;
remove excess powder and dry using a UF lamp;
After sanding and degreasing, apply primer, base, top and gel polish.

Before applying each material, dry the previous layer well in a UF lamp.

The video clearly shows how to repair a crack on an extended nail:

What will happen next to the nail?

Gradually, the broken area will grow back. On average, a nail renews itself in 6–12 months. Problems can only arise when the plate breaks at the root or falls off completely. Then there is a possibility of damage to the nail base (bed) - you need to consult a podiatrist.

In other cases, it is recommended to think about strengthening the plate. The best option is biogel coating. You can apply shellac on top of the nail. The artificial coating will protect the delicate skin under the nail from injury and infection.

Nails break for various reasons: injury, blow, improperly performed manicure, too long nail. If the problem has become permanent, most likely the body lacks nutrients. Soft nail plates indicate a lack of calcium, while peeling ones indicate a lack of sulfur.

How to fix a broken nail

Before you start nail repair, you need to evaluate how possible it is. If the fracture is too large or the soft tissues are damaged, then there is no point in doing restoration. It is better to cut all the plates to the same length.

Nail repair at home is carried out if the damage is minor. In addition, you need to understand that this is a temporary fix to the situation.

We recommend watching the video instructions:

Natural nail repair

If a natural nail is broken, then to fix it you will need the following:

degreaser, alcohol may be used;
special fabric for restoring nail coverings, tea bag;
special glue or medical glue (in extreme cases, superglue);
gel polish;
gel polish base;
polishing file;
acrylic powder, for hiding glued fabric.

Stages of natural nail repair

A one-time repair of a broken nail with superglue is possible, but it should not be done systematically. If your nails are constantly susceptible to breaking, then it is better to stock up on special glue.

Recovery steps using superglue and a tea bag:

cut the bag slightly larger than the size of the scrap;
sand the damaged area;
degrease it;
apply glue directly to the crack;
attach a bag;
cover the material with glue for better impregnation and gluing;
wait until completely dry;
sand the coating.

Restoration stages when using special glue and acrylic powder:

the scrap is treated with an adhesive mixture on all sides;
Dip your finger into the powder for a couple of seconds;
wait a minute for drying;
remove excess powder;
sand the repaired layer.

Restoration stages when using acrylic powder and base gel polish:

clean the surface of the plate;
apply a base coat to fill the crack;
dry until completely dry;
cover a second time and dip your finger in the powder for a second;
dry;
remove excess powder;
apply another coating;
dry;
open with gel polish.

Repair steps when using gel polish and a tea bag:

prepare the surface;
fill the crack with a base layer;
attach the bag, smooth it out;
if it is poorly impregnated, then apply another impregnation base on top;
dry;
another base layer;
then gel polish.

If your nails break under gel polish, the repair process is as follows:

remove the coating from the damaged finger (with a special product for shellac or biogels);
then you can apply the procedures described above.

If the nail covering is broken quite badly, then such damage cannot be repaired on your own. It is better to contact a manicurist.

False nail repair

False tips have an acrylic structure, so when restoring, you can use glue for false nails; also, if not available, use superglue or instant. For repairs, the same materials are used as for natural surfaces.

Repairing a broken false nail:

cover the crack with glue;
apply material;
cover with glue 2 more times;
dry thoroughly;
polish;
varnish.

We recommend watching the video:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=jctIa15c9yQ

You can also make your work easier by replacing the damaged tip with a new one.

How to fix a nail plate using a nail tip

A tip is a special nail-shaped overlay that is used to repair a damaged element if the break goes deep inside. All tips have a large reserve of length, so you can easily adjust it to the shape of your natural nails using a nail file.

The process of restoring the nail plate using tips:

Cleaning the surface of old varnish, polishing all sharp corners and irregularities.
Degreasing the nail and the inside of the tip.
Applying glue to the surface of the nail plate and the inside of the tip.
Fixing the tips on the surface of the damaged element. At this stage, you need to wait a little so that the glue dries well.
Forming the correct contour of the outer edge of the tip - it should match the shape of the rest of the nails.
Making a decorative coating.

How to repair at home?

If the nail plate is damaged, do not rush to trim the broken area and align all other nails to its remaining length. There are many proven ways to correct this situation using the most common means.

To repair nails you will need the following tools:

disinfectant;
special fabrics (linen, silk, artificial fiberglass);
glue for nail restoration;
buffs;
nailfile.

How to seal using a tea bag?

The tea bag is made of thin fiber paper. By applying this material to the damaged nail plate, you can hide all the resulting defects. The result is not inferior to salon techniques that use silk coating. To repair a nail you will need:

tea bag;
high-quality base coat;
nail file;
device for grinding and polishing;
scissors;
colored varnish;
top

Gluing procedure:

remove nail polish;
cut out a rectangle from the bag with a shape corresponding to the nail;
apply a base coat to the plate and let it dry;
attach the cut piece and smooth it, eliminating bubbles and unevenness;
put the next layer of base on the nail;
remove excess cellulose from the edge of the nail using a file;
apply decorative colored varnish.

The video demonstrates how to repair a nail using a tea bag:

How to save using special glue?

You can restore your nail yourself using special glue as follows:

wash and dry your hands well;
put your hands in warm water to soften the plate;
apply special glue to the nail and spread evenly over the surface using an orange stick (you can also use a toothpick);
attach the broken part and press gently;
after the segment is fixed, remove excess adhesive;
perform polishing using a special file, performing the procedure in only one direction;
apply protective varnish.

How to restore in the salon?

If your nail breaks, it is best to consult a specialist. There are several methods for salon restoration of damaged nail plates.

Sealing

Procedure with the following steps:

plate design and grinding;
removal of contaminants;
waxing;
treatment with nourishing oils.

It is permissible to apply decorative varnish to the nails no earlier than 20 minutes after the end of the procedure.

Sealing is not only a restorative process after nail damage, but also a revitalizing process after nail extensions or contact with chemicals.

The video shows the procedure for sealing nails:

Reinforcement with fabric and paper

It is carried out in several steps. The procedure is necessary to fix an already broken nail or to strengthen it. To strengthen the nail plate, you will need several steps:

polishing;
applying transparent varnish or adhesive;
gluing a piece of fabric;
application of a fixing agent.

Important! When strengthening with paper, applying varnish is not recommended.

How to seal a broken nail under gel polish. How to “fix” a broken nail? 4 ways

Broken nail? No problem! We share several options for “repair”

Text: Veronika Gnezdilova

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Method No. 1

You will need: tea bag and glue

The easiest and most affordable way to solve the problem of a broken nail at home. And even if a nail breaks not at home, but at work, a tea bag and superglue are always at hand. A one-time use of glue will not have a strong negative impact, and the nail will be saved. But still, this method should be used only as a last resort, so if you often break your nails, it is better to buy several bottles of specialized nail glue at once - for home and for work. We tell you how to proceed:

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Cut a square piece from the tea bag of a size that will completely cover the crack
Sand the damaged area and degrease the nail (we have already talked about what you can use to replace the degreaser)
Apply glue to the crack and the area around it
Press the tea bag onto your nail
Apply another layer of glue until the piece of the bag is completely saturated
Let dry and then sand the edges to smooth out the transitions.

Method No. 2

You will need: nail glue and acrylic powder

This method of “fixing” a broken nail is good because it allows you to fix the crack on the free edge on both sides at once, and not just on top.

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Apply glue to the crack, including the underside of the free edge

Dip your finger into clear acrylic powder for a few seconds

Let the layer dry for a minute

Brush off excess powder and sand the “repair” area.

Method No. 3

You will need: acrylic powder and gel polish base

If you use gel polish, then you can repair a crack on your nail at the stage of applying the base without using any third-party products. In addition, this method allows you to further strengthen your nails and create a reliable frame that will keep the gel polish in good condition for much longer. Therefore, feel free to use this method, working with all nails at once, and not just the damaged one.

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Prepare the nail plate for applying gel polish
Apply the first layer of base, carefully filling the crack area with it, and dry in a lamp
Apply a second coat of base and dust it with clear acrylic powder before drying in the lamp.
Dry in a lamp and remove excess
Apply another layer of base and dry in a lamp
Next, you can follow the usual sequence of applying gel polish.

Method No. 4

You will need: gel polish base and tea bag

If the crack is deep, then additional reinforcement with a tea bag will not be superfluous. If you combine this method with the previous option, you will get the best protection for your damaged nail.

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Prepare the nail plate for applying gel polish
Apply the first layer of base, carefully filling the crack area with it.
Attach a tea bag to the damaged area, smooth the edges and wait until it is completely saturated with the base.
Dry the first layer of base with a bag in a lamp
Apply a second coat of base and dry in a lamp
Then proceed in the usual sequence.

Nail repair kit

Many people do manicures on their own, without the help of professionals. But there are situations when you can get confused. For example, a woman broke her nail under the meat. What if she is on vacation in another country and does not plan to spend money on a beauty salon? Stores that sell varnishes always have glue for tips on sale. The composition contains cyanoacrylate. It glues cracks formed on the free edge of the nail well. If the nail is so broken that there is no longer a free edge, you can try sticking a piece of tea bag on top. For the convenience of nail repair, a kit is available, which includes fiberglass (silk for repair), glue and degreaser.

Repair instructions:

Degrease the nail.
Cut out a piece of material for repair.
Apply a drop of glue to the nail.
Place the cut piece and smooth it out.
Glue the patch again.

If desired, you can repeat the procedure. If you glue several layers, gluing each one, you will get an improvised papier-mâché, replacing a natural nail. You can varnish it, and no one will guess that the nail is disabled.

What else is useful to know

By the way, they not only talk about why the nail broke, but also signs. On the left hand (as well as on the right, in fact), white spots are often visible on the nail plates. They also sometimes find a certain meaning. If they are observed on the thumb, this is a good sign: you should expect a salary increase. Noticing them on the index finger is a sign of sadness and sadness. If spots are visible on the nail of the middle finger, this means a long-awaited and very pleasant purchase. But on the nameless one - to trouble. But spots on the nail of the little finger promise travel, strong and long-lasting love, as well as a lot of pleasant impressions.

Many people who have become familiar with certain meanings of signs have a logical question: why exactly do they symbolize this? Well, everything has its explanation.

The thumb, for example, is a symbol of thought, willpower, intention. Therefore, if a nail breaks on it, it means that something will interfere with your plans. This explanation is given regarding why the nail broke, signs.

Is your index finger plate damaged on your right hand? This means that you will have to fight for your authority. After all, the index finger is responsible for power. And a person will have to take serious actions to ensure that nothing gets out of control.

The middle finger usually symbolizes the road and the path, while the ring finger is associated with matters of the heart. Little fingers are responsible for surprises and unexpected situations. In general, if you study all these meanings, you can understand what is what.

However, opinions regarding the interpretation of signs differ. So, for example, many esotericists claim that a broken nail on the index finger does not mean that a person’s advice will finally begin to be taken into account. This, supposedly, on the contrary, is a warning - you should not insist too stubbornly on your own: in some situations this is inappropriate. And the middle finger symbolizes not the road and the path, but oneself. Did his nail break? The sign assures that it’s time to take care of your nervous system. Perhaps the person is torturing himself too much mentally. He needs to get rid of the false feeling of guilt, if any, forgive himself for everything and move on. In this case, the broken nail symbolizes its owner. He is also on the verge of breaking.

In general, there are different opinions on this matter.

But even if a person believes in omens, one should not focus too much attention on this. After all, most often these are just coincidences. Long healthy nails have always been considered a sign of well-being and prosperity

And this is not surprising, because it is inconvenient to do household chores with them. Scientists and wealthy people could afford a neat manicure

Long, healthy nails have always been considered a sign of well-being and prosperity. And this is not surprising, because it is inconvenient to do household chores with them. Scientists and wealthy people could afford a neat manicure

If a nail broke, special attention was paid to it; This is how signs appeared. Let's find out together why a nail breaks on a particular finger. A damaged nail on the left hand promises good luck, and on the right - trouble

A damaged nail on the left hand promises good luck, and on the right - trouble

Signs associated with the fragility of plates

Nails can also indirectly indicate the direction of future development. A small child should learn to care for his hands from early childhood. Parents make sure that he does not gnaw the plates and does not scatter their cut fragments anywhere.

In the first years of the baby’s life, the mother closely monitors such actions, then the person himself learns to care for the hands and feet. Their condition is of great importance in its aesthetic and general appearance.

Especially true signs are associated with a broken nail. Everyone faces this. Therefore, they are strengthened and subjected to cosmetic procedures. And yet the plates often crumble and peel off.

Losing a nail on the index finger means failure in a planned business, and on the middle finger it means difficult and depressing changes for the worse. If the plate on the nameless one is broken, then you shouldn’t be upset. Failure will happen, but it will be short-lived. In cases where such an incident befalls the little finger, a person should prepare for lack of money.

Another explanation for a broken nail is the desire to take a closer look at yourself in order to avoid harmful consequences:

The fact that the nail will soon break is often a sign of its curvature. Doctors are sure that the fragility and fragility of horny formations is a reason to be wary.

Therefore, it is not surprising that most signs are associated with failure and adversity due to broken plates. Indeed, a person who is not in good health is not able to create strong relationships, fully engage in challenging work, or take an interesting trip.

What to do if the nail breaks off to the meat

To restore a nail that has been broken off to the point of bleeding, it is better to consult a specialist.

If the nail breaks off very badly, you must immediately treat it with any antiseptic: hydrogen peroxide, chlorhexidine, miramistin and others. It is very difficult to glue such a crack yourself. It is better to contact a competent and experienced specialist at the salon.

The repair procedure is done after the inflammatory symptoms have resolved and the open wounds of the nail plate have completely healed.

Professional restoration of such damage involves the use of special biogels. They contain proteins to restore the nail structure and also protect the chipped area from infection.

Some biogels dissolve when exposed to detergents and acetone. Therefore, after such treatment, when washing the floor and dishes, you must wear rubber gloves.

A broken nail is a big nuisance. However, you can return it to its original appearance: seal the crack and cover it with varnish. If you cannot perform the repair yourself, then seek help from a professional nail technician.

What if the marigolds disintegrate into flesh?

If the nail plate is severely broken, you should immediately wet your finger with a disinfectant. Suitable for this:

miramistin;
chlorhexidine;
or hydrogen peroxide.

Recovery is possible only after the wound under the nail has healed; in this case, it is advisable to go to the salon, but you can carry out the procedure at home.

You will need:

nail cleaner;
antiseptic;
textile;
special glue (industrial analogues are prohibited in this case);
in the shape of;
nail file.

The procedure is carried out in several stages:

surface preparation, elimination of unevenness;
degreasing;
preparing fabric to cover a gap of 2-4 mm;
apply glue to the damaged area (it is important that it does not get on the wound);
apply the patch to the nail and then polish it;
applying a second bandage and applying paint to it.

We recommend:

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Descriptions of diseases

Simultaneous diseases of the fingernails and toenails are quite rare; usually the nails of the upper extremities are affected.

Hippocrates nails

The extreme phalanges of the fingers thicken, the nails become convex and round. Hippocrates was the first to describe this phenomenon affecting the hands, which is why it got its name. It is not an independent disease, but may appear as a symptom when:

emphysema;
pulmonary tuberculosis;
long-term endogenous intoxication;
disorders of the cardiovascular system;
cancer, especially in the lungs.

Sometimes Hippocratic nails can be a hereditary or congenital pathology. In cancer, it develops rapidly over months or weeks; in other cases, the process of change can last for years.

Scleronychia

Hypertrophic changes occur in both the arms and legs. Nails harden, become transparent, taking on a yellowish-gray tint, and over time may separate from the nail bed. This is considered a manifestation of endocrine diseases, although the main causes of scleronychia are still not known.

Onychogryphosis

Another name is “bird's claw”. It can develop as a result of frostbite or severe bruising.

The nail becomes dense and uneven, taking on an unnatural color from gray-yellow and brown to almost black. In addition, its free edge is bent, like a bird's, or twisted into a spiral.

Treatment consists of softening the surface of the nail with a salicylic patch or ointment; in advanced cases, it can be scraped off or surgically removed.

First aid: how to treat, what to apply?

The following describes what you need to do first if you tear off a nail from the root or partially on an arm or leg, how to treat the wound, what to apply and what to smear. First of all, don't panic.

Assess the extent of damage.
Do not try to press the nail or tear it off all the way , as you risk damaging the soft tissue.

Run cold running water on your injured arm or leg to relieve pain and stop bleeding.
Then cut or file the part that has come off, moving a few millimeters away from the skin. It is important that manicure accessories are sterilely clean.
Then start processing.

Cleansing

First, stop the bleeding:

Soak a piece of gauze with hydrogen peroxide and press it onto the wound. For convenience, place your hand on the table with your palm facing up. If your toenail is damaged, lie down and place a pillow or blanket under your foot. If the bleeding is excessive and does not stop for more than 10 minutes, call an ambulance. There is a high chance that you have a damaged blood vessel.
Clean the wound of any dried blood or dirt. Fill a bowl with hot water and gently rinse your finger using a soft sponge or cloth. Take a dry, clean, lint-free towel and blot the wound with gentle movements. Do not rub or press too hard to prevent bleeding from reoccurring.

Disinfection

Now let's move on to the stage of tissue disinfection:

Treat the wound again with hydrogen peroxide and apply antibiotic ointment. Levomekol or Solcoseryl are best suited for this purpose.
Cover the damaged area with a breathable adhesive bandage - this will minimize the likelihood of a bacterial infection.

If you have completely torn off a nail plate, focus your efforts on ensuring healthy growth of new tissue. Even if the nail is only partially separated from the nail bed, it will not return to its original state, but will grow back from the cuticle.

Important! A torn nail will not be able to grow back - you should not press it down or try to glue it with medical glue. This can negatively affect the growth of the new nail plate, cause inflammation or an allergic reaction.

Do I need to bandage?

In order for the injured nail bed to heal faster, you need to fix the medicinal ointment on it. This can be done with a bandage, but if the toenail is damaged, it is better to use a sterile bandage wrapped around the toe. This way you can create a kind of air cushion that protects the damaged area from excessive friction from the shoes. In addition, it comes off quite easily from the skin, which makes subsequent care easier.

Choosing an option to help a broken nail

To solve the problem of a broken nail you will need the following materials:

Disinfectant, or fresh scrub. If the nail has a deep crack and a bleeding wound appears, this area must be treated with a disinfectant. This will remove germs and degrease the plate.
Buff, nail file. Will be needed for filing and making it smooth.
Tweezers.
Materials for plate repair. We will look at them in more detail below.

Repairing a nail with a fabric patch
Materials for repair:

1. Fabric. First of all, we are talking about two natural fabrics - silk and linen, and one artificial one - fiberglass.

Linen is a difficult and rough material, so working with it without experience is difficult. Silk and fiberglass are more convenient to use. They can be purchased pre-cut or in strips. Outwardly, they are very similar to a regular patch, only a little thinner. It is not difficult to seal a broken nail with silk or fiberglass. The fabric is placed over the crack and acts as a patch.

If you don’t have such materials on hand, you can use a paper napkin or even a tea bag.

2.Glue. Of course, the glue must be special for working with nails. Today you can also purchase formulations with healing and strengthening properties. They are very convenient to use. The glue is sold in a tube with a brush. It is enough to apply it to the fracture site and polish the nail with a polishing file.

3. Base coat for gel polish. Performs the same functions as glue. The base is applied to the damaged area and polymerized under a UV lamp.

4. Tips. If the nail is broken in the middle and it is not possible to cut off the damaged plate, extension tips will come to the rescue. The essence of the repair is simple - the tips are glued to the plate so as to fix the damaged area, preventing the nail from cracking further.

5. Clear varnish. Regular varnish can help for a while and stop the breakdown. It's best to combine it with a sticker. First you need to apply a layer of varnish, then glue the sticker and fix it with another layer of varnish.

6.Acrylic or gel. Extension specialists often restore damaged nails, and these two materials are perfect for this. With their help, you can not only fix the crack, but also give the nail the desired shape if it breaks off.

7.Quick-hardening gel. It is used in salons in extreme cases, when a breakdown has exposed the soft part and bleeding has begun. To prevent the crack from going further, the master fills the crack with a special biogel with proteins that will speed up the healing of the nail. After such repairs, contact with detergents and acetone is excluded, otherwise the gel will quickly lose its properties.

Under no circumstances should you use adhesives such as “Moment” or “Superglue” to repair a nail - they are not intended for contact with the skin and can cause serious harm to health.

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The most practical method is to cover the nail with a tea bag.

This method of sealing a cracked nail is the simplest and most accessible, if only because you can probably find a tea bag in every home. It has very tenacious properties, while being translucent and thin.

For repairs you will need the following tools and materials:

a small piece of tea bag for a patch to seal a crack on the nail,
clear nail polish,
nail scissors.

Operating procedure:

If the nail is covered with varnish, remove it and disinfect the plate.
We slightly file the surface of the nail at the crack to make it smooth and degrease the nail. Apply a small drop of transparent varnish to the damaged area and apply a piece of the bag. We level it over the surface and apply another layer of varnish.
If desired, when the transparent varnish is dry, apply a colored coating.

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Useful tips

Restoration at home is possible only if the nail is broken no more than 1/3.
Self-repair will last about 2-3 days. During this time, while the wound is healing and the nail grows a little, try to be more careful.
If you used clear varnish, do not remove it with an acetone-containing product - just touch it up periodically.
To speed up the growth of a broken nail, make salt baths daily using 2 tablespoons of sea salt and a glass of hot water.

Typically, plate failure is associated with frequent contact with detergents, as well as a lack of vitamins.

To avoid an unpleasant situation in the future, be sure to use protective gloves when cleaning and washing dishes, review your diet, and also take care of strengthening with caring creams and medicinal varnishes.

The appearance of white spots on the nails

Sometimes dots appear. They can be of different colors, large or small, and present in any quantity.

The most common are white, but formations of other colors also occur.

If black dots appear on the nails, then the signs clearly indicate failure in life or even an upcoming difficult event. Therefore, it is recommended to cut them off as soon as possible.

Yellow was considered a sign foreshadowing imminent death. But nowadays, when medicine and living standards are quite high, such a prophecy has lost its relevance. Therefore, their appearance more often means that the fingers are speckled with nicotine stains in chronic smokers. Liver diseases also often manifest themselves in a similar way.

The appearance of dots of different colors most likely foreshadows health problems. You should not ignore them, but rush to see a doctor.

The formation of white spots on nails is also of considerable importance. Such an event, on the contrary, foreshadows joyful changes in life. You cannot try to fight their appearance, otherwise happiness will leave the house.

A number of signs are also associated with white spots on nails. They are quite numerous.

Their education means:

If such a formation appears in the center of the nail, then it may portend a meeting with an old friend or an acquaintance with a person who will bring benefit or love.

If the speck is located closer to the edge, then a favorable chance will soon arise, which you should definitely take advantage of. Therefore, you should not let anything pass you by, since every situation can turn out for the better. Most often, their appearance means successful changes in life.

Strengthening nails at home

1. Violation of the integrity of the nail plate is a sign of the presence of any diseases. Problems with immunity, pathologies of the endocrine system and much more. It is necessary to consult a doctor to eliminate any health problems that may arise.

2. A common cause of breakdown is a deficiency of microelements in the body. It is necessary to take retinol and a group of B vitamins, which strengthen nails, hair and promote the appearance of new cells.

3. Eat fresh vegetables, they are rich in vitamins. Eat potatoes, whole grain bread, onions, and seafood. They contain calcium, which helps strengthen bone tissue.

4. To maintain healthy nails, take a closer look at folk remedies. Moisturize the periungual fold using various cuticle oils. To soften the skin and speed up blood circulation, use baths.

5. If you follow practical recommendations and eat right, you will no longer have to think about how to fix a broken nail.

It is important to balance your diet; exercise at home will also not be superfluous.

6. A bath with oils is considered very effective and useful. To do this, you need to add a little ether to warm water and hold your nails for 10-15 minutes. After this, be sure to moisturize your hands with everyday cream. By performing this procedure every week, you can improve the condition of your skin and nails.

To cope with such a nuisance, you do not need to have special skills. Of course, it all depends on the complexity of the situation. Try to fix the problem yourself. If you are not confident in your abilities, seek help from a specialist.

Tips to Prevent Brittle Nails

Nails can deteriorate from the use of low-quality tools and products for creating a manicure, with frequent exposure to aggressive agents, and mechanical damage. Also, poor nail condition can be caused by a lack of vitamins, fungal diseases, and bad habits.

Here are tips to help prevent brittle nails:

Always file your nails in the same direction.
Don't cut them very short, otherwise you will face the problem of ingrown hairs.
It is recommended to steam your nails before cutting them.
Watch your diet, add fish, herbs, fruits and vegetables to your food.
Use only high-quality tools to create a manicure.
Dry your hands thoroughly after washing.

Applications of paraffin or wax, biogel, sealing, and various spa treatments will help improve the condition of your nails.

Is it necessary to remove gel polish if the original nail underneath is cracked?

The formation of cracks and breakage under gel polish can be dangerous for a girl, as this implies the formation of an air gap between the decorative coating and the natural nail, into which water can enter. High humidity in a confined space quickly leads to the formation of a favorable environment for the development of bacteria, which is why fungus appears.

And the presence of fungus negatively affects the condition of the entire plate, including the health of the matrix (base), so future manicure corrections will not be possible until the nail is restored.

In addition, damage to the plate leads to its severe weakening, due to which a large load on it in the form of gel polish leads to a decrease in the strength of the plate, and detachments and breakages begin to form.

However, if the surface is slightly damaged in the free edge area, you do not need to remove the coating yourself. Typically, the formation of cracks in the regrown part does not lead to pain and does not bring the risk of infection in the body.