How to fix Artificial Nail Problems

If you've ever gotten artificial nails you know how beautiful they can look. Sometimes there are problems after you've gotten them. Thankfully there are products you can buy to treat nail problems, and steps you can take to help improve them, so that in no time your hands can look as fashionable as you want them to.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Artificial nail glue
• Anti-fungal treatment
• Clean tools

1. Use a little glue to reseal your artificial nail if you notice it lifting from the nail bed. This is a quick fix, so only do it for one day. Then remove the artificial nail yourself or go to a manicurist if you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself.

2. Dip your fingernail in rubbing alcohol if the artificial nail separates from the natural nail. This treatment has proven to be effective in stopping infections from developing. Let it soak for about fifteen seconds before you reattach the artificial nail.

3. Remove the artificial nail if you think you are either having an allergic reaction or an infection. Do not replace it. If the natural nail underneath looks green then go to a doctor and seek treatment.

4. Camouflage any regrowth when your artificial nails need to be filled by either wearing darker nail polish, or if you're wearing a French manicure, removing that and then using a clear nail polish for the whole nail.

5. Apply anti-fungal treatment to your infected nail, after first removing the artificial nail and then washing the infected area in warm water. Read the instructions for your product carefully and repeat as needed until the infection is completely gone.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure you're not allergic to having artificial nails applied by first having only one of them done to see if you have a reaction. If you don't see any redness or swelling, then proceed with your manicure.
• Always make sure that your manicurist disinfects all of her nail tools, and do the same if you do your manicures at home. This prevents bacterial infections which are much harder to treat than fungal infections.
• 50 percent of all nail infections from fungus happen when the artificial nail lifts from the nail bed and air and moisture forms beneath the nail.
• Only wear your artificial nails for three months and then let your natural nail beds rest a month before you get the artificial nails put back on again.

Resources

• Go to Nails Plus to buy artificial nail supplies.
• Buy this product to treat nail fungus.