Broken nail? How to fix it with rubber base and acrylic gel
08/10/2026
A small crack or chip on the free edge can be fixed quickly. If the break is deep and reaches the skin, do not apply products; see a doctor if needed.
- File the edge and buff off the shine.
- Apply dehydrator and primer.
- Apply a thin layer of rubber base and cure.
- Fill the crack with thick base, or build with acrylic gel/polygel for larger breaks.
- Shape, then apply gel polish and top coat.