Are you suffering from a torn nail? That is anything but pleasant, but it is not very unusual for it to happen. Did you know, for example, that your nails grow an average of 3 to 5 millimeters per month? In the summer, it can go faster because you are exposed to vitamin D more often, which has a major positive effect on your nails.
However, this causes your nail to tear more easily if you aren't careful, just when you might have been getting into your nail routine. But what can you do about torn nails? Do you have to file the nail down completely to the tear, or can your nail still be saved? Herome gives you *the* answer in this blog!
Why does a nail tear?
Torn nails are a common problem that occurs when the different layers of the nail plate separate.
This can be caused by a lack of moisture and nutrients in the nail. If you wash your hands frequently, work with cleaning products, or swim, not only your hands but also your nails dry out. Nail biting is, of course, completely unacceptable, and the use of nail polish remover containing acetone also causes dehydration. Due to the lack of moisture, your nails become softer and more brittle.
When the nail plate does not contain enough moisture, the layers can no longer 'adhere' properly to each other and become prone to cracking. This is comparable to split ends caused by dry hair and can only be resolved by cutting the hair off. A snag in your nail quickly turns into a tear, and then you're stuck with the mess.
Repairing a torn nail
In the event that your nail is only torn a little and is not bleeding, you can also glue it, for example with the SOS Nail Repair from Herome:
The SOS Nail Repair glues the tear, whether it is at the edge of the nail or on the nail plate. Before use, first remove any dirt from your nail. Then clean the nail with the Caring Nail Polish Remover, without acetone.
Apply 1 drop of SOS Nail Repair to the crack. Let this dry for 90 seconds and, if necessary, press the nail together.
Then use the included Mini Shiner to file away any glue residue. Optionally, apply a nail hardener to give your nail the strength to support minor cracks and grooves.
The added keratin ensures that the condition of your nails improves in the meantime. The result? Your nail doesn't tear any further and has a chance to continue growing.
Torn nail with a small cut? Ouch!
If something gets caught on something, you are simply out of luck. Once you have a torn nail, take a good look at *how* the nail tore.
Is your nail bed bleeding? Then it is important to take good care of the wound. There can be a lot of dirt under your nails, so cleaning with iodine or alcohol is certainly an option. Next, carefully check how deeply your nail is torn. Trim and file if necessary. trim the corners to prevent that you get caught on something again and tear your nail even further. Then cover your nail with a plaster until the wound is closed.
Preventing a torn nail
First of all, it is useful to know that you can prevent torn nails. You now know that brittle nails are more prone to cracking.What can you do to prevent this problem? Apply our tips, and the chance of a torn nail will be significantly reduced:
1. Use gloves as much as possible while washing dishes and cleaning.
2. Usage nail polish remover without acetone.
3. Make sure to file away any snags or tears so that you don't snag them on anything and cause them to tear further.
4. File your nails instead of cutting with Small scissors: cutting opens the nail plates, causing cracks and splitting to occur more quickly.
5. Hydrate and strengthen your nail plate by the Nail Hardener Strong to use. Goodbye cracks and dents, hello strong nails!
6. Make sure you nourish your cuticles daily by, for example, the Herome Cuticle Night Repair to make the dry skin around the nail plate softer and more flexible.
Maintaining strong nails
You to take care of nails Keeping them strong and sturdy is therefore very important for preventing torn nails. In any case, it is recommended to file your nails at least twice a week.
This way, you not only help keep your nails in shape, but you also minimize snags and splits, even before you realize they are there. Torn nails are now a thing of the past!