Hello... ^^ Do you know what can I use to treat split nail INSTEAD of teabag?
The first thing you’ll want to do is be gentle with your nail! You should keep your nails dry, practice good hygiene, and avoid harsh nail products!
As for treating your nail, a good way to get it to repair quickly is use a nail hardener or clear polish.
Avoid clear polishes or hardeners that contain: oluene sulfonamide, formaldehyde, alcohol, acetone or dibutyl phthalate. These products can make your nails weaker rather than stronger.
You can moisturize your nails with products that contain humectants (such as urea, phospholipids, and lactic acid). Humectants retain moisture and helps prevent your nails from cracking.
If your fingernail is split: wear gloves while cleaning (and similar activities) to avoid infections.
If your toenail is split: wear shoes that give them a lot of room, or are open.
One step-by-step way to treat a split nail is:
Trim the nail as much as possible to get rid of the split.
Pour a small amount of nail polish remover on a cotton ball and use it to gently clean your damaged nail.
Cut a small piece of coffee filter so it fits exactly over your damaged nail. Cover your nail with clear nail polish. Press the coffee filter into the polish. Apply clear nail polish over the filter to finish adhering it to your nail. Cover the coffee filter completely and let it dry.
Add a coat of nail polish, if desired. Once dry, add a shiny, strengthening top coat to help harden and protect your nail.
Soak your fingernail in nail polish remover once the split nail grows out. Remove and throw away the coffee filter. Clip away the split and file your nail until it’s smooth.
Here are a few helpful links:
How to Treat Split Nails
Is It Possible to Prevent Split Nails?
How to Treat a Torn Nail
We hope this helps!
