Hating how fast the weekends fly?
Yes me too!
But I have a little tip to share here, maybe it’s very common to all of you, but having gone through years of experience with almost broken nails occasionally, I have finally came across something that works better than anything in the past!
Presenting to you my almost broken nail. I couldn’t clip it yet because it’s still deep down there, and if I trim my nails at this stage, broken piece will be thinner and it will become easier to break.
The black bit is leftover nail polish that I am too afraid to remove for the fear of breaking nail further.
My recent favorite base coat – OPI Nail Envy for dry and brittle nail.
It is quite thick and takes a little longer to dry. However, it doesn’t bother me because I like that it really helps to protect my nails from turning yellow even with the regular coloring.
After applying Nail Envy in attempt to ‘seal’ the gap, it did help, and it took a few days for the coat to be washed off. I just reapplied weekly until I have enough room to trim off the broken bit. I have tried various polishes but so far this sticks the best.
I have tried other methods like bandaging the finger but it’s too irritating.
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Thanks for the tip! My nails are quite strong and hard so i don’t usually have this problem but i think it’s good to protect the nails nonetheless. I just don’t do much for my poor nails…
Lily recently posted..Sunday Sharing: Eye Brushes I Use Most Frequently
my nails are quite strong too, but sometimes they do crack when i do some hard labour work =/
xin recently posted..Monday’s Life-Saving Tips: Reparing (Almost) Broken Nails
Great tip! I would usually go ballistic too if I saw a chip on my nail or getting almost broken! I would go crazy piling on various strengthening nail stuff etc..! lol I’ll keep this in mind!
Nikki recently posted..AMW Reviews: Avon ExtraLasting Dual Powder Foundation
i know! i used to reapply everyday but if the coat is too thick it’s harder to stick
xin recently posted..Monday’s Life-Saving Tips: Reparing (Almost) Broken Nails
I saw that nail of yours on Sat, forgot to ask you about it! great tip though, sounds easier than the cellophane tape some others recommended. 😀
beetrice recently posted..August Bellabox – Happy Birthday, Singapore…
WHAT? U saw my broken nail from afar? 😉 good eye! cellophane tape is dangerous, might peel off the entire piece when you want to peel the tape off
xin recently posted..Monday’s Life-Saving Tips: Reparing (Almost) Broken Nails
What a great tip! I hate it when that happens to me, it’s so annoying! Now I know what to do, thanks!
gio recently posted..Sunday Random Ramblings, Vol.40
hope it helps you when it happens! 😉
xin recently posted..Monday’s Life-Saving Tips: Reparing (Almost) Broken Nails
I always facing this problem & will directly cut it off! *HATE*Hate*hate*
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