My Acrylic Nail Broke Off With My Real Nail

You could use an electric nail file.

My acrylic nail broke off with my real nail. With acrylic nails there is a chance of lifting from the base. The best thing you can do is soak off on Monday and assess what is there - is the nail saveable with another overlay or will you have to cut off the free edge and redo with either a tip or sculpt. Clean it with peroxide and apply antibacterial ointment but DO NOT tear the nail off.

Clean the nail with fresh acetone and wash with soap and water. I dont know if I should try and take off the fake nail or leave it on until my real nail starts growing back. You do not want to use a bandaid as they do not breathe like gauze does.

Cut off as much of the fake nail as you can. If there may be ache then thats an indication that the acrylic nail has eliminated a part of the pure nail with it. How to deal with a broken acrylic nail.

Should I let it grow out or should I go and get the acrylic removed. I believe that if you love getting your nails done long with acrylic chances are very good that youll experience this dreaded occurrence at least once in your life. If it bleeds with ache then thats an indication the nail mattress is broken.

Ive never done this before so Im not sure what to do. The guy filed and buffed way too hard causing pain. Dun dun dunn Every acrylic nail enthusiasts worst nightmare.

After about 20 minutes the nails will become loose and you can then remove them. The best way is to soak it in acetone that is kept warm by an extra hot water bowl. Even thinking about it makes me cringe into my soul.