Help! Fixing ripped nail?

[bimbi284]

Okay, so this is kinda weird, but one of my big toenails got a big tear in it, like across the whole toe (but only like 3/4 of the way across) due to my clumsiness and running into the corner of a door.

Its still attached, and would hurt like a bitch if I removed it the rest of the way, not to mention, it will look terrible in my sandals and open toed shoes for my brother's wedding week next week.

What do I do?? Is there some sort of magical toenail repair trick that I don't know about??

(and sorry for the TMI for those that are foot squeamish!)

[adlove]

Ok, I've never tried this but I think you can use tissue paper (the kind you use for gift wrap) and cut a little piece and use some glue with it, file it down, and it should be good until it can grow out and you can cut it.

I'd check YouTube for some tutorials. I think some places sell nail wrap kits that use silk, but the tissue paper should work too.

[adlove]

This tutorial uses a tea bag.

[bimbi284]

Thanks adlove! I'll look into it!!

I welcome any and all other ideas!

[jolita]

i was going to suggest tea bag also

[bimbi284]

Ok then...Tea bag it is!!

Gracias ladies!

[allibally]

Tea bag was my suggest too. Otherwise Orly makes a nail repair kit you can pick up at Sally's