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    Default OOOOuch!! My finger nails ripped off ::(:(

    Had on artificial nails... and I was taking groceries out of my truck and something almost fell from the back seat so when i went to catch it, it tore four of my artificial nails off.... two of which took my REAL nails with it... about half way up. HURT LIKE HELL so now i see just the skin (or maybe super super thin nail). I covered them with bandaids but im wondering if thats a bad idea not to let it get air? or is it a good idea to keep it covered so it stays clean? they are so sensitive and i dont want anything to touch them. anybody have this happen before? please tell me what to do im super squeemish about this and i wanna do whatever i gotta do to fix it! thanx

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    Default Re: OOOOuch!! My finger nails ripped off ::(:(

    I've actually broken/cut/torn off nails a few times.

    Normally... I'll give it a day or so to calm down... and wear an artificial nail over it until it heals... Just the cheap, thin glue on type you can buy in bulk 'diy nail kits'.
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    Default Re: OOOOuch!! My finger nails ripped off ::(:(

    Ouch, it sucks when that happens to me! The pain that comes with putting pressure on them will lessen over the next day or two. If I have to work after I've broken a nail I use cheapie artificial glue-on ones. Just make sure you get nicer ones versus REALLY cheap ones. I've used the ones from Claire's (I was in a rush and broke a few real nails on the way to a call) and they gave me ridges in my natural nails. I like the Revlon ones.

    A better idea for the future might be to consider gel overlays. Its just the gel nail over your natural one, lets your natural one grow nice and healthier under them, and gives the super-groomed appearance of fake ones.

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    Default Re: OOOOuch!! My finger nails ripped off ::(:(

    Gel overlays still wreck my nails. I hate when nails snap off and the air gets to the skin underneath..its so painful and weird feeling at the same time. I wouldnt really want to glue more fake nails on my sensitive fresh skin I would just leave them covered for a day or two while your skin gets more used to the nail not being there to protect it then give it some air and let it heal.

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    I have super long ghetto ass nails and I love them. But CND's Solar Oil is a godsend for accidents.
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    Default Re: OOOOuch!! My finger nails ripped off ::(:(

    I've had this happen countless times. Honestly the best thing to do is go to the nail salon tomorrow & have them put tips on you. They will glue it straight to the remaining nail & nail bed. One they are fixed though it will immediately feel better! It will still be a bit tender for two days but there will be MAJOR improvement in how tender it is once you have something protecting the nail beds. I know how you must feel right now though... everything that touches it will hurt - even the sheets on your bed. Just go to the salon tomorrow & get them fixed.
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    Default Re: OOOOuch!! My finger nails ripped off ::(:(

    Thanks guys... Im not in pain anymore. I have decided just to leave them alone and I dont think Ill ever be getting nails again. Now I gotta remove the remaining nails, and I HATE that.... LOL
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