How To Fix A Broken Nail With Gel Polish On

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How To Fix A Broken Nail With Gel Polish On

How to Fix a Broken Nail With Gel Polish On

Today, I’m going to share with you my experience on how I fixed my broken nail with gel polish on. I had guests coming over the next day so I was kind of in a panic. I didn’t have time to go to my nail salon and get them professionally fixed.

So, I had to take matters into my own hands. I did some research online and found a few different ways to fix a broken nail with gel polish on. I decided to try the method that used a tea bag. I’ll take you step by step on how I did it! Let’s get started!

Materials You’ll Need

Here are the materials you’ll need to fix a broken nail with gel polish on:

  • A tea bag
  • Scissors
  • A nail file
  • Gel nail polish
  • A UV lamp

Instructions

Here are the instructions on how to fix a broken nail with gel polish on:

  1. Cut a small piece of the tea bag. The piece should be big enough to cover the broken area of the nail.
  2. Apply a thin layer of gel nail polish to the broken area of the nail.
  3. Place the piece of tea bag over the broken area of the nail.
  4. Apply another thin layer of gel nail polish over the tea bag.
  5. Cure the nail under a UV lamp for 30 seconds.
  6. File the nail to smooth out the surface.
  7. Apply a top coat of gel nail polish.
  8. Cure the nail under a UV lamp for 30 seconds.
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Tips

Here are a few tips for fixing a broken nail with gel polish on:

  • Make sure the nail is clean and dry before you start.
  • Use a thin layer of gel nail polish.
  • Cure the nail under a UV lamp for the full 30 seconds.
  • File the nail to smooth out the surface.
  • Apply a top coat of gel nail polish.

FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions about fixing a broken nail with gel polish on:

  • Can I use regular nail polish to fix a broken nail with gel polish on?
  • No, you cannot use regular nail polish to fix a broken nail with gel polish on. Regular nail polish will not adhere to gel nail polish.
  • How long will the fix last?
  • The fix will last for as long as your gel nail polish lasts. Gel nail polish typically lasts for 2-3 weeks.
  • What if the break is too big to fix with a tea bag?
  • If the break is too big to fix with a tea bag, you can try using a nail tip or a silk wrap.

Conclusion

Fixing a broken nail with gel polish on is a relatively easy process. With a few simple materials, you can have your nail looking good as new in no time. I hope this article has been helpful. If you have any other questions, please feel free to leave a comment below.

Would you like to know more about gel nails? If yes, let me know in the comment section.

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