What To Do When Your Acrylic Nail Breaks Off

Acetone isnt usually an option for people who are struggling with long nails or cracked acrylics.

What to do when your acrylic nail breaks off. Revlon Love by Leah Goren File and Peel Nail File 5 Target. I suggest buying a coarse file and file down the acrylic to thin it out a little and then also buy pure acetone. I would take the acrylic off but it still attached to the real nail which is pulled off from the nail bed area.

It took about 10 minutes. Keep away from ripping the acrylic nail off with the clipper. Heat speeds up the formation of the oils causing the nails to quickly adhere together especially at the cuticle level.

For many of my customers who want to take a break from acrylic nails I always recommend a gel manicure that involves cleaning the cuticles then adding a strong and durable gel polish application. Now youre ready to do your broken nail. Cut down any length of the nail if you can file the acrylic nail as thinly as possible not reaching your natural nail and then soak it in acetone.

Acrylics can be used to lengthen the nails so your nails can still match with the rest. If the acrylic is not clipping off because it may be too thick then start to file it. Using the WipesManicure Brush once you have filed and prepped the nail in the steps above dust off the nail.

It took about 10 minutes. Then use nail glue to seal the real nail then the acrylic. Offering nail removal as part of the application price might also help encourage them to come to you.

This is a temporary fix if the break is causing pain. 2 If the acrylic or gel nail has split at the top cover it with a band-aid until you can get to a nail salon. How to repair your nails after acrylics.