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My nail bent back

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HappyBumbleBee Sun 14-Jun-26 16:08:09

Cut it as short as possible as it will be weakened so cutting it short will help not catching it again. If you have a clear top coat you can put that on but really just let it grow out. It should be fine and heal itself 👍

62Granny Sun 14-Jun-26 16:06:52

You can try giving it a coat or two of clear nail polish just to hold it together as it has weakened and stopping it catching again until it grows out.
Big hug as I am sure it was painful.

Aveline Sun 14-Jun-26 16:06:05

Ooh sore. I wish I could say something comforting or what would fix it. Maybe cut all your nails short so it doesn't happen to any of the others?

MissAdventure Sun 14-Jun-26 16:02:26

Oh!" Is that it? blush
I've honestly never had to deal with this before.
Doesn't it hurt!
Thank you.

crazyH Sun 14-Jun-26 16:01:43

I think it will grow out

Jaberwok Sun 14-Jun-26 16:00:19

Just wait for it to grow out!

MissAdventure Sun 14-Jun-26 15:57:12

And I'm not sure what to do with it.
I've always bitten my nails until around seven or so years ago, when i stopped, and they've grown ridiculously long and strong since.

Yesterday, I scratched my back, and my thumbnail folded right back on itself and I had to flip it into place.

Now I'm not sure what to do with it, as it has a tiny split, way down, and blood beneath the nail.

It's too far down the nail for me to cut where the split is, so I've just put a plaster round my finger.

Any suggestions, please?