Want To Fix A Broken Nail? Try These Super Easy DIYs At Home

Growing, maintaining, and beautifying nails with different tricks and remedies is something most of us love to do. It takes time to file them, clean the cuticles, and applying nail paint on them. And if after all this effort the nail breaks, it almost leaves us heart-broken. The only option that most of us think will be suitable is cutting them all. Not anymore! We are here with a few DIYs that you can try at home using some of the items that you already have. These super easy hacks will fix your broken nail in no time. 

Use Tea Bag To Fix A Broken Nail 

Be it a green tea or any herbal tea, most of us love to start our day with this wholesome beverage. If your nail has broken just save a teabag of your favourite tea and try this hack.

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Steps

• Cut a tiny piece of a teabag. It should be the size of a small patch that will be used as a cover for the broken nail.
• Apply a coat of clear nail polish. Let it become half dry and then gently place the trimmed teabag piece over the broken part of the nail. It’s best to use a tweezer to attain perfection.
• Let it dry naturally. Lastly, apply one or two more coats of clear polish.
• Once it's dry, decorate your nail perfect nude nail paints. 

Use Glue To Fix A Broken Nail 

It is possible that most of you have tried fixing your nail with store-bought or homemade glue at home. But, only the right technique can solve the problem. Also, do remember that this DIY is only effective if your nail has split and not broken off completely.

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Steps 

• You don’t want to break the split nail, so be very gentle. Start by buffing the surface of the nail.
• Use a fast-drying glue and apply one or two coats evenly.
• Once it is dry, apply a thin coat of any nail paint to help hold the crack in place. This will fix your nail temporarily. 

Use Fake Nail To Fix A Broken Nail 

Fake nails are available in all the beauty stores nowadays. This is the best and the most hassle-free hack to make your nail look beautiful again. 

Steps

• Clean your nails and cut the cuticles gently.
• Your fake nail set must have come with nail glue, use that, or try quick drying that you already have at home.
• Fully apply a thin coat of glue on the surface of your broken nail.
• Press the fake nail over your natural nail, covering the entire surface and let it dry.
• It’s ready. Just polish and paint as usual.

Use Clear Nail Polish To Fix a Broken Nail 

If you love enhancing the beauty of your nails, there’s no way you don’t have a clear nail polish in your drawer. Not only can it give extra shine to your nails, but is also capable of fixing cracks. 

Steps 

• Begin by gently removing the cuticles. Now use a good quality clear nail polish and apply the top coat over the entire nail evenly.
• Don’t overdo the cracked portion. Allow drying naturally.
• Reapply 3-4 times to give extra strength to the broken nail.

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