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I've read a lot about superglue being used to repair nails, but don't really have any idea on what type of superglue to use.
Despite consuming copious amounts of jelly cubes and cod liver oil, my index finger nail is continuously suffering from tears while the rest remain thick and strong. This happens every time my nail grows to a decent length.
I tried some Loctite superglue, the sort that comes in a 2ml tube, but that only survived around 5 minutes of playing. I'm considering trying something a little stronger like epoxy resin, but I'm not sure if that's wise.
Can anyone recommend a good type of glue to try out?
Can't help you as far as brand name. However, I swear on the Superglue method.
But are you waiting till you get a tear in the nail and then putting it on?
I go the preventative route. A thin coating over the whites of the nails at all times.
Or if you really have a prob, get your nails done by a professional with those gel overlays.
On a final note, you can tell a lot about your health from your nails. Splitting nails could be the sign of a vitamin deficiency or something. Heads up.
Up until now I've avoided using glue as a preventative measure. I was worried it would adversely effect the health of my nails. However, given the problems with this nail I may have to reconsider. All my other nails remain strong and thick, I guess my index just gets worn down more quickly due to being used more.
If I can't find a glue that holds the tear together, I'll try and play without the index until some fresh nail replaces it and start using preventative gluing.
I have used Krazy Glue (found in the U.S.) on my nails to prevent breakage and splitting. There is a brush-on tube that works very well. I usually put two coats on and it has done the job for me.
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Bill
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I tried using a "nail hardener" or some such substance as a preventative, but I thought it had a weird affect on the nail over time. Discontinued use.
For a tear, I can mend it with several careful applications of some type of superglue (I think they're all pretty much equivalent), but after about a week, the rip seems to always slough off, leaving me SOL for two weeks. But for a week, it can be easily salvaged.
My recurrent frustration with losing my nails is primarily why I quit studying years ago.
Despite consuming copious amounts of jelly cubes and cod liver oil, my index finger nail is continuously suffering from tears while the rest remain thick and strong.
I think anything based on cyanoacrylate works. Everybody here uses brand name "Superglue" which they pronounce "Soooper-glooooay"
I have really hard nails naturally that never break, but I still use glue. Why? Cause it makes the sound louder and clearer. And try playing for dancers doing subidas for an hour straight (which Entri makes us do sometimes) without glue on your nails. It hurts
Yes that is right. This stuff was developed in WWII to use during surgery to close wounds. It is non toxic and won't hurt your skin or nails, so long as you dont' bond to anything or try to scrape it off prematurely. It will flake off with dead skin cells in a week or so, no harm to skin or nails. It is also sold as "liquid band-aid" or "second skin" products, again to help with cuts and scrapes. Krazy glue is another brand. Some superglues as mentioned have extra chemicals such as formaldahyde, which can be toxic, so check the label.
The best thing for nails are various "brush on nail glue" products, which make it easier to apply.
i am using sally hansen's hard as nails. i only grew my nails for the first time 3 onths ago, and i plractice a lot every day. so far i have never broken one (despite them being new and weak) although i do sort of wear the i nail down a bit at times
The Krazyglue with the brush applicator is the way to go. I also use nail powder to build up the thickness and make patches. Haven't found anything to stop grinding down the nails on the bass strings though. Practice scales with m a but to no avail. Thought about trying to find less abrasive bass strings but I like the Hannabach 827 LT too much to try anything else.
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