Is there anything worse than *clutches pearls* breaking a nail? As someone with weak, fragile and bendy nails, it’s almost a weekly annoyance for me. And there is nothing more frustrating if you’re trying to grow or strengthen your nails than being set back with breakages, even when you’re using the very best nail care and nail polishes.
After putting up with my nails breaking for so long, I wanted to find out how to fix a broken nail once and for all. And it turns out that it is possible to save your manicure if you’re met with a broken nail. For expert guidance, I reached out to Ella Vivii, manicurist in residence at 180 Health Club, for all the expert intel and how to fix a broken nail.
What Causes a Nail to Break?
“Normally, it’s always our own fault using our nails as tools and doing something we shouldn’t be,” says Vivii. Think opening parcels with our nails, or not wearing gloves when doing household chores. If your lifestyle requires you to use your hands a lot, you may be prone to more breakages.
However, if you get manicures in the salon, your nails can be more prone to breakage when they have grown out. “It could also be that your manicure is unbalanced, which is why regular appointments are essential,” says Vivvi.
She notes that brittle, un-oiled nails can also be prone to breakage, especially during the winter when our nails are more exposed. Investing in a good cuticle oil or nail growth serum will help prevent your nails from breaking in the first place.
