I'm sure all boojiBEE's hate that moment when you chip or break a nail! It's such an inconvenience to go to a salon and too disturbing for you to look at. So what do you do? Well you can return to your stylist and ask for it to be repaired, or, you can fix it yourself!
All you need is:
1. CND Monomer and Polymer (acrylic powder and liquid).
2. Place a small amount of each in a small glass dish/container.
3. Nail brush. I use a size 16.
4. Nail file.
5. Dehydrator (Optional. CND has some with their product line).
6. Nail Primer
7. Nail former.
8. Paper towel.
1. CND Monomer and Polymer (acrylic powder and liquid).
2. Place a small amount of each in a small glass dish/container.
3. Nail brush. I use a size 16.
4. Nail file.
5. Dehydrator (Optional. CND has some with their product line).
6. Nail Primer
7. Nail former.
8. Paper towel.
Once you've collected all these products, your ready to get started!
With 5 easy steps, even for those not so nail techy, you can have a new looking acrylic nail within minutes!
Now, some will think "why don't I take the whole nail off?" Well, why make extra work for yourself?
Now, some will think "why don't I take the whole nail off?" Well, why make extra work for yourself?
After you've gathered your materials, take off polish on broken nail and use a file to prep nail. File the surface of the nail until it's no longer shiny and feels gritty. This helps the acrylic to adhere to the nail alot easier. Once you file, apply your nail dehydrator and then your primer.
Next, you want to place your nail former properly like so. Make sure you stick both ends together to keep steady position. Properly apply your acrylic to the free edge where nail broke and to the space that needs a fill in (if need be).
After proper application of acrylic, remove nail former carefully, making sure acrylic has dried. Repeat filing/shaping/buffing to a smooth, ready to polish finish. Apply cuticle oil and wash hands.
Lastly, pick a cute, complimentary color that matches your skin tone and season! For me, I chose a medium orange by "Pure ICE". This polish I picked up in the checkout line at Walmart. For its inexpensive price, it goes on smooth and dries fast. Apply your base coat first, color polish twice then seal with a shiny top coat. You can leave the color plain how it is or add your own designs & embellishments!
Once dried, use a good lotion to moisturize your hands and get rid of any dryness or ash!
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