Broken big toe nails

[bird1977]

Hi all,

well have had a client come to me that has had Hollywood toes off another technician and both her big tie nails have broken half way down, what do you think I can offer her or suggest she does, as she is finding them painful?

 

[sleepingbeauty]

If they are still painful then leave well alone. Treat with Solar Oil. When pain subsided does your system enable you to create a sculptured new nail?

 

[bird1977]

I use nsi balance gel and attraction l & p so I could with the attraction, how about a bit of fibreglass wrap? I have not seen the damage yet will be seeing her tomorrow, thank you for your reply

 

[angel fingers]

This is one reason that i prefer a gel for toenail treatments. It has greater flexibility than l.p
That being said, it is possible to avoid these problems by not creating a long extension and keeping the overlay thin to retain flexibility.
The client can help by filing the length down as the natural nail grows and avoiding wearing closed toe shoes.

I would advise cutting the nails short and overlaying thinly to stabilise the broken nail. I would also put some resin on the crack to seal it before proceeding with the overlay. Keeping it short and thin is essential.