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Use Super Glue to Stop Nail Splitting

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Date: 02/24/2009 Topic: Beauty > Nail Tips  
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I have a fingernail that always splits in the same place. There seems to be a ridge in the nail. If I get busy and don't keep the nail filed and buffed, the nail splits all the way to the quick. I have tried acrylic nail gel for repair but this kept chipping off. I found that if I file the nail very short, and I brush some super glue on it the nail grows out very nicely. You could try any nail glue too as it has the same active ingredients.

I found a bottle of tinted super glue at my craft store. It goes on light purple and dries clear. Let it cure for at least an hour and file with a fine emery board on top of the nail then buff your nail to a shine. You may have to do this for a few days to build up the nail. I just use it on the area where it is split not the whole nail, then just keep your nail shaped as you like and in a couple of weeks, your nail will have healed with no more split.

Source: This is something I have done for a while. It is my own idea and I have tried several different products and nothing else has worked as well for me. Wish I could find out what causes the ridges in my nails but my doctor has no idea. I've also asked manicurists, and they don't seem to know either.

By Kathy S. from Forest Lake, MN
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By Scooterrhea (21) Contact
I have tried this too and it worked well for me until my nail grew out. I would check the WebMd site for info on fingernails. Here's a link

http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems- ... althy-fingernails-clues-about-health

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By mklema92658 (23) Profile Contact
Go to ask.com and post the question: Can be related to B12 deficiency, age, hardness and brittle. Use Eucerin Cream after a shower. Got the info from a Wisconsin Medical site. Good Luck!

Posted on 02/28/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

By aziriel (8) Contact
You are missing some vitamins if you have that problem.Talk to your Doctor, I have been on Folic Acid and I also use Vaseline hand cream for hand's and nails.I rub the cream into my nails at night and try to keep the cream on my hand's as much as possible.
Also if you go out in the cold without gloves and I am talking about winter with the frigid temp's it will cause breakage as well as splitting.Good Luck Darlene.

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By catastrofy (285) Contact
Have you had your thyroid checked?

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By tennesue (307) Profile Contact
I have one nail that's been splitting for years. Thanks for the future pain you're saving me.

Posted on 02/25/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

By jsham (Guest Post)
If you could think back to when the splits/ridges first started you could probably remember hurting your finger, at the base. Sometimes it might not even be enough to make the finger very sore. I didn[t realize what caused my nails to do this until I caught my thumb in a window and slammed it pretty hard. I have kept watch and every time I have another split I am able to remember back to when I hurt it. I have been wearing tape on some of my nails for ever so long, so am very glad to learn about your 'fix' for the situation. Thank you very much. jsham, AR

Posted on 02/25/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Tooz (Guest Post)
I have this problem, too! I asked my doctor about it, and he also has no clue what causes it. Interesting! I am going to keep this tip in mind. Thanks.

Posted on 02/25/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Edith (Guest Post)
I have been dealing with this condition on my thumb nail for years. The doctor just looks at it and shakes his head offering no solution. I will definitly be giving this a try. Nail polish and hardners do nothing so hopfully this will work. Thanks for letting me know I am not crazy.

Posted on 02/25/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

By lrrn567 (58) Profile Contact
Thank you for this idea.
I have the same problem especially this winter. I looked down on my hands this morning and had about three of my nails that needed to be clipped down due to the breaks on the ends of them.
Will let you know how this is working.

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By Elaine (Guest Post)
I have the same problem, and it's so upsetting. I will have to give it a try. Thanks.

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By Glenn'sMom (933) Profile Blog! Contact
This is a hint I will certainly use! I'm dealing with a nail right now that could have used this but it's too late...next time! Thanks!

Posted on 02/24/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

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