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:
- Cut a small piece of the tea bag. The piece should be big enough to cover the broken area of the nail.
- Apply a thin layer of gel nail polish to the broken area of the nail.
- Place the piece of tea bag over the broken area of the nail.
- Apply another thin layer of gel nail polish over the tea bag.
- Cure the nail under a UV lamp for 30 seconds.
- File the nail to smooth out the surface.
- Apply a top coat of gel nail polish.
- Cure the nail under a UV lamp for 30 seconds.
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.
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