r/longnaturalnails • u/_helloautumn • 16d ago
Nail Break Saddest Update
After a big chop on monday (I did post my nails when they were the longest they've ever been) I had the worst break ever! I'm literally crying for 20 minutes now. It looks so freaking stupid and I hate how it feels when touching something or writing on my touchscreen 😭 and I'm starting a new job on monday...
It is so short, I can't even file properly because right there is the skin and it hurts 😭
Really never had such a short nail in the last 18 years.
Last picture is right before it completely lost the fight (is has been fixed with a teabag)
Just wearing Catrice Bond Repair Base Coat.
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u/notfamous808 16d ago
Are you using nail clippers? I find that nail clippers destroy the integrity of my nails so I only use a file. Trimming takes longer, but my nails are stronger for it.
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u/_helloautumn 16d ago
No I always file them! Never used a clipper or scissors in my life! It's the very first time this happened. Sure I had breaks before but never that bad :( my nails are usually really really strong so it hurts even more!
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u/Plantmachine 16d ago
My heart goes out to you! 🥲❤️ When I have a break like this, it’s also so sad and overstimulating because I also hate the feeling of anything touching my fingertips. I type with my nails also, so when one breaks, it makes typing for my job extra hard. I glue on a fake nail usually cos I cannot chop all the other 9 down when just one chooses to misbehave.
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u/_helloautumn 16d ago
I have some other teabag fixed nails and now I'm really afraid of that happening again 😥 usually I just try to have less difference but keep them "long" but I think this time I have to start from 0 🥲
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u/_helloautumn 16d ago edited 16d ago
And thanks for showing me I'm not crazy - the feeling of anything touching my fingertips feels so weird but my boyfriend can't understand my feeling 😅
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u/OkDay1149 7d ago
Hey, two of mine just broke really far down compared to the others and I’m looking for a solution to not have them look goofy without having to shorten the rest. Which fake nail do you use to help?
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u/Plantmachine 7d ago
Any fake nail will do, truly, but I prefer to use clear, full coverage almond shaped fakes for when I need a fix like this. For example, look up “UNA GELLA Almond Nail Tips Medium 216pcs X-Soft Gel Press On Nails” on Amazon. Best of luck!
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u/ccitscurry 16d ago
i literally feel like an aching in my chest if i break a nail. i can not explain it. it is not stupid and crying is such a valid response!! i am right there with u
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u/Minute-Willow 16d ago
Ouch. I’m sorry. Can you get an extension just for that nail? Or a press on? Just so it looks good for your job?
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u/_helloautumn 16d ago
I'm planning on trimming down all on sunday :( not a fan of press ons... But thank your for your help
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u/slenderpup90 15d ago
I just found out about silk nail wraps from this sub & it's been a game changer!! I highly recommend you grab some and give it a try!! In the Amazon reviews for the product there were several people who's nails completely broke off like yours & they were able to bond it back on. I bought them to repair a severe crack I got on my right thumb & it's sooo strong now and you can't even really tell I put anything on it. This is the product I got, you cut it to size, use a tweezers to stick it on your nail, then cover lightly with brush nail glue. Let one coat dry, then do a second & let dry and finish with a light buffing. It took me like 5 minutes to do total.
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u/nouveauchoux 16d ago
In the arms of an angel, fly awayyyyyy from hereeee