Don't you hate it when you get a deep tear in just one nail? We've got an easy DIY trick to repair your cracked nail with a tea bag and super glue!
What You'll Need:
- 1 Paper tea bag
- Super glue
- Nail file
- Top coat
Step 1
CUT TEA BAG
Empty out the contents of your tea bag and cut a rectangular strip large enough to fit over the broken area of your nail.
Step 2
PREPARE NAILS
Create a smooth surface to work by filing the damaged area smooth. Lightly buff the nail bed if it feels uneven or rough.
Step 3
LAYER GLUE AND PAPER
Apply a thin layer of super glue then lay your tea bag paper on the torn area. Press down lightly with your finger to stick the tea bag to the nail, then layer a second coat of glue for extra hold. Wait for the super glue to dry, then apply a final a third thin layer of glue. Trim the excess tea bag paper with scissors.
Step 3
BUFF AND POLISH
Continue filing the excess paper until your nail bed and edges are completely smooth. Take a cotton pad with nail polish remover and take off any excess super glue residue. Seal your damage disguise with a nourishing top coat.
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Feb 10, 2013
Anna L.
My nail broke almost half way down and this helped SO much! THANK YOU!
Sep 05, 2012
Barbara R.
i have discoverebesd brush on super glue much better than the tubes.
Jun 14, 2012
MsHennyWhite A.
I just did this but still cut the nail down a but. My nails are long and stiletto shaped so I'm pretty upset.
Jun 27, 2011
Jacqueline L.
Would it have the same effect if you used a coffee filter or would that be too thick? Just a thought.
Jun 26, 2011
Mariana M.
My nails brake every time and I'm tired of doing this trick. They look good if I use a 3D polish, my with plain it sticks out too much, it kinda bothers me. But for a quick fix for a big party, it is great.
And yes, I use nail glue (but don't put too much, or else it will take really long to come off.
Jun 26, 2011
Krystal C.
I never think to mend a break - I just chop down my nail haha :)
Jun 25, 2011
Lisa V.
wish i read this earlier a couple of my nails had a deep tear
Jun 25, 2011
Jennifer S.
omg that's so handy! I always love growing out my nails but then eventually just one of them breaks and it looks weird. so this helps a lot!
Jun 25, 2011
Romee H.
You can use any kind of glue as long as you be careful not to put on your skin and avoid eyes. Usually crazy glue dry out fast and always available in house hold... Remember this is just quick fix to save nail, whenever nail tear part grow out, trim the nail out or soak off with nail polish remover!
Jun 25, 2011
Kaylee R.
Wouldn't nail glue work the same?
Jun 25, 2011
Anika N.