Nail glue is sometimes avoidable with filing
A broken nail is not only disappointing, but painful as well.
Sometimes, you may even be able to disguise the broken nail.
Below are four simple ways to repair your nail with everyday items.
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File Snags
Sometimes nail breakage is minor, like snagging at the tip of the nail.
Be patient and gentle with your nails.
Chipped Nail vs. Detached Nail
A broken nail can vary in severity and pain level.
A chipped nail, for example, is minor and generally painless.
Small nicks at the tip of the nail can be smoothed out with a nail file or clippers.
Fixing an Acrylic Broken Nail
Acrylic nails, or fake nails, can break, too.
Summary
A broken nail can be disappointing at best and painful at worst.
Bandaging your nail is also an option to keep it from breaking more.
Taking extra good care of your nails will help them regrow naturally.
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