{"id":5586,"date":"2019-08-09T06:52:24","date_gmt":"2019-08-09T06:52:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/en-US\/blog\/?p=5586"},"modified":"2023-04-17T15:28:59","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T15:28:59","slug":"how-to-repair-damaged-and-split-nails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/us\/blog\/beauty\/how-to-repair-damaged-and-split-nails\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Repair Damaged and Split Nails"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading:<\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><br>Broken, damaged nails &#8211; we\u2019ve all been there, surely? With the stress that our nails undergo every day, if we don\u2019t take care of them, they can easily break while we play sports, get too tap-happy with our typing, or even when we snag them on our sweater. While it\u2019s frustrating when this happens, as you want your nails to look their best, the good news is that there are steps you can take to repair damaged, brittle nails that break easily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-do-nails-split-and-break\">Why do nails split and break?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Split nails or broken nails usually happen because of stress to the nail, e.g an impact or general wear and tear. Sometimes, however, nails can split or break due to overall weakness. Your nails are made up of a protein called keratin, which makes your nails strong and hard. <strong>A lack of keratin can result in weak, discolored nails<\/strong>, so nurturing your nails properly and providing them with the care they need is essential.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Broken, split, or brittle nails<\/strong> can also be caused by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">\u2022 Long-term exposure to moisture<br>\u2022 Illness<br>\u2022 Infections (like yeast or fungal infections)  <br>\u2022 Picking at your nails<br>\u2022 Biting your nails<br>\u2022 The natural aging process (fingernails become thinner as we age)<br>\u2022 Poor quality manicures<br>\u2022 Frequent nail polish removal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-i-repair-a-split-nail\">How can I repair a split nail?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">There are many tips and \u2018life hacks\u2019 out there for repairing a split, broken nail, but many can irritate the nails, or involve fake nails which can easily fall off and potentially cause further damage if not applied properly. If you break a nail and want to <strong>keep your manicure looking as uniform and perfect as possible<\/strong>, visit a nail care professional who will be able to best advise you on how to care for your broken nail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The best way to repair a split nail and avoid breaks in the future is to use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/en-US\/body-care\/si-nails-8429420174153.html\">nail repair product<\/a> like <strong>ISDIN Si-Nails<\/strong> that both repairs and protects against further damage by providing the nail with the ingredients it needs to grow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/en-US\/blog\/beauty\/how-to-check-for-healthy-nails\/\">stronger and healthier<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/en-US\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/how-to-apply-si-nails_v2-1.gif\" alt=\"how to repair damaged nails with ISDIN Si-Nails\" class=\"wp-image-6265 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>ISDIN&#8217;s Si-Nails<\/strong> helps strengthen brittle, weak nails by increasing thickness and density of the nail and cuticle. It contains pistacia lentiscus gum, which<strong> promotes keratin<\/strong> &#8211; naturally found in the nails and an essential component for strong, healthy nails. Use a nail treatment on both your split, damaged nail and your other nails for uniform, healthy nails that are less prone to breaking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-repair-damaged-nails-after-acrylics\">How to repair damaged nails after acrylics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Over time, if you wear gel or acrylic nails for long periods and don\u2019t properly look after your nails or get good-quality manicures, your nails can become weaker and damaged. To repair nails that are damaged because of acrylics or gel polish, you should start by using a product which <strong>strengthens and hydrates the nail structure<\/strong>, providing it with the components which it needs, like keratin and silicon.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Si-Nails is a premium strengthener which promotes silicon, one of the prominent minerals in the nail. Low levels of silicon correspond to brittle, weak nails. Aside from strengthening and thickening the nails, Si-Nails also provides both nail and cuticle care through cationic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/en-US\/blog\/isdinnovation\/what-is-hyaluronic-acid-and-what-are-its-benefits\/\">hyaluronic acid<\/a>, promoting intense cuticle moisturization.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"704\" height=\"344\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/en-US\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Before-and-after-Si-Nails-w-days-2.jpg\" alt=\"Nail strengthening treatment before and after with Si-Nails\" class=\"wp-image-6170 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Before-and-after-Si-Nails-w-days-2.jpg 704w, https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Before-and-after-Si-Nails-w-days-2-150x73.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Before-and-after-Si-Nails-w-days-2-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Before-and-after-Si-Nails-w-days-2-450x220.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Before-and-after-Si-Nails-w-days-2-20x11.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Before-and-after-Si-Nails-w-days-2-225x110.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Once your acrylic or gel nails have been removed, <strong>follow a daily routine to strengthen and hydrate your nails<\/strong>, so you can help them grow stronger without the need to damage them further through long-term acrylic application. If you really can\u2019t get by without your beloved gels and acrylics, it might be a good idea to take a nail break every once in a while to help them regain strength and vitality. Si-Nails is designed to give visible results in 14 days, so you can take a short nail &#8216;detox&#8217; and return to acrylics!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-tips-to-prevent-broken-nails\">Quick tips to prevent broken nails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Follow these simple tips to avoid split, damaged or broken nails:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">\u2022 Keep nails <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/en-US\/blog\/beauty\/5-tips-on-how-to-get-strong-beautiful-nails\/\" target=\"_blank\">well-maintained<\/a> and trimmed <br>\u2022 Don\u2019t pick at your cuticles or nails <br>\u2022 Don\u2019t bite your nails&nbsp; <br>\u2022 Don\u2019t remove gel or acrylic nails yourself&nbsp; <br>\u2022 Moisturize your fingernails daily, not forgetting the cuticle area <br>\u2022 Look for a nail strengthening product that promotes keratin and silicon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/en-US\/body-care\/si-nails-8429420174153.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/en-US\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/us_blog_product_sinails-6.jpg\" alt=\"ISDIN Si-Nails for split damaged nails\" class=\"wp-image-6235 lazyload\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/us_blog_product_sinails-6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/us_blog_product_sinails-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/us_blog_product_sinails-6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/us_blog_product_sinails-6-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/us_blog_product_sinails-6-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/us_blog_product_sinails-6-90x90.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/us_blog_product_sinails-6-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/us_blog_product_sinails-6-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/us_blog_product_sinails-6-20x20.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/us_blog_product_sinails-6-225x225.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Shop <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/en-US\/body-care\/si-nails-8429420174153.html\" target=\"_blank\">ISDIN Si-Nails<\/a> ($29.95) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:10px\"><strong>Sources:<\/strong><br>Use of silicon for skin and hair care: an approach of chemical forms available and efficacy. L.A. de Ara\u00fajo, F. Addor, P. M. Berardo, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"An Bras Dermatol (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4938278\/\" target=\"_blank\">An Bras Dermatol<\/a>. <br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the stress that our nails undergo every day, if we don\u2019t take care of them, they can easily break while we play sports, get too tap-happy with our typing, or even when we snag them on our sweater. Don&#8217;t worry though! You can take steps to repair damaged nails that break easily &#8211; we show you how. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":68,"featured_media":6126,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"image","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[358,360],"tags":[1075],"class_list":["post-5586","post","type-post","status-publish","format-image","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beauty","category-hair-and-nails","tag-nails","post_format-post-format-image"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.4 (Yoast SEO v25.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Repair Damaged and Split Nails | ISDIN<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Damaged, weak nails are a problem for many of us. Why do nails split, and how can you repair damaged nails? 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