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Splitting Nail

shamalamadingdong4 — Sat, 10 May 2014 01:56:35 GMT

I have a finger nail that that insists on splitting vertically into the quick. I've never had this problem before and was hoping some of you would give me advice. TIA

Re: Splitting Nail

gacat123 — Sat, 10 May 2014 02:04:09 GMT

I had very good results using Nailtiques Formula 2 Plus and nail,hair,skin vitamins both can be found at Walgreens or ordered online. Good Luck!

CAT

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gacat123 — Sat, 10 May 2014 02:06:41 GMT

You might want to check out *Nail of The Week* by LOLA each Saturday on Beauty Banter. She offers good information and inspiration!

CAT

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Tigriss — Sat, 10 May 2014 02:18:00 GMT

Super glue it with a thin layer applied a few times. Then nail strengthener so it will grow out past the split and keep up with the nail strengthener.

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bow regard — Sat, 10 May 2014 02:30:05 GMT

On 5/9/2014 tigriss said:
Super glue it with a thin layer applied a few times. Then nail strengthener so it will grow out past the split and keep up with the nail strengthener.

This is what I've been doing.

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Jk9 — Sat, 10 May 2014 04:26:15 GMT

Thanks for the tip. I have the same type of problem and using Hard as Hoof. It has really helped. Will also try the super glue on the edge.

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shamalamadingdong4 — Tue, 13 May 2014 02:12:22 GMT

Thank you for the suggestions.

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theatrebiz — Tue, 13 May 2014 17:31:28 GMT

You can reinforce the superglue with tea bag paper. Don't use a coffee filter, tissue paper or toilet paper.

If you either have the kind of tea bags that you fill with your own loose tea, that works best. Just make sure it's white (not natural or stained from tea).

cut a tiny bit, get it wet with super glue, then use a tweezer to lay in on the split.

Once it's really dry, you can buff it smooth (it will be a tad rough).

I use this method for a nail I have with a split and sometimes use it when I get a side tear so the nail will grow out a bit.

You can apply polish over this bandaid, but after you remove the polish (and before you repolish) you may want to add a new layer of super glue.

I can not take credit for this, I read about this a while ago on this board, and it has been very helpful to me.

Michele

Re: Splitting Nail

expatgal — Tue, 13 May 2014 17:33:46 GMT

My right hand ring fingernail has done this for years! The split is vertical near the right edge of the nail. Wonder what causes this to happen? I've had it grow out and I think it's going to be normal, and then it cracks again!!!

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RinaRina — Tue, 13 May 2014 17:38:50 GMT

On 5/13/2014 expatgal said:
My right hand ring fingernail has done this for years! The split is vertical near the right edge of the nail. Wonder what causes this to happen? I've had it grow out and I think it's going to be normal, and then it cracks again!!!

I have the same problem w/ my right index fingernail. It's split right down the middle. Needless to say, I can't keep the tip painted because of the split. I'm wondering if taking gelatin will stop it?

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Desertdi — Wed, 14 May 2014 21:41:19 GMT

When you're doing the "super glue".......be sure and add a tiny piece of cloth or very fibrous paper to the glue before it dries. This reinforces it. Yes, it will look a little lumpy, but it's better than the split. Put extra top coat on it, and it will be barely noticeable.

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DoneTryin — Wed, 14 May 2014 22:13:18 GMT

I had that problem, too, when I was getting gel nails, & even after I stopped that. I've been using Nailtiques Formula 2 for about 2 months now & the problem's gone, along with the peeling problem.

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txrose — Wed, 14 May 2014 22:59:16 GMT

I have bumped NOTW for you Lola always answers.

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lulu2 — Wed, 14 May 2014 23:33:11 GMT

On 5/14/2014 Desertdi said:
When you're doing the "super glue".......be sure and add a tiny piece of cloth or very fibrous paper to the glue before it dries. This reinforces it. Yes, it will look a little lumpy, but it's better than the split. Put extra top coat on it, and it will be barely noticeable.

I use this or a similar product with brush on nail glue. IBD 5-Second Nail Filler Powder from Sally Beauty Supply. Drugstores have similar products.

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appm — Thu, 15 May 2014 00:46:54 GMT

I just read an article in Ladies Home Journal about nail problems. They showed Nailtiques Nail Formula 2 Plus. They also showed one called DermaNail Nail Conditioner but that one was $30. I think I'd try the Nailtiques first since it is so recommended here by so many.

Re: Splitting Nail

ennui1 — Thu, 15 May 2014 00:57:34 GMT

I had this problem for a while -- it cleared up when I stopped using all nail products and went completely bare and natural.