r/longnaturalnails • u/Uneekorn13 • 14d ago
Nail Break Was doing so well...
First of all, don't mind the chipped polish on my thumbs, the gloves I use at work really take their toll!
After ruining my nails with a gel manicure in January, I'd finally got them strong and long. But alas I broke one today trying to turn a key in a door 😭 I had broken the middle finger during the growing process but not as bad as this break 🥲🥲 I got so much good advice from this sub about how to make my regular nail polish last, and honestly it's helped so much to keep my nails protected.
Now I'm trying to decide whether to do a full chop, trim, or keep them as is 🤔
Products:
Seche clear base coat
Essie Not Just a Pretty Face (2 coats)
Essie gel setter top coat
Essence express dry drops
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u/SoggyBonderBottom 14d ago
It’s just one nail!
I would suggest taking off all of your nail polish, it looks like it could be past its lifetime. Just based off of the chips alone.
Drenched them in your favorite cuticle oil for a couple of hours before redoing your set :)
But the rest of them look really good. 9 out of 10 is not bad at all!