Coffee Filter Nail Repair Without Glue - How To Fix Nails At Home
Difficulty
Easy
Time required
45 Minutes
Salon price 
Est. $40 / Full Mani
DipWell price
Est. $3 / Full Mani
Coffee Filter Nail Bandage to the rescue! A broken nail doesn't mean you have to clip them all short and wait months for them to grow out evenly. With a simple coffee filter or tea bag, you can bandage your nail and make it good as new. No glue needed. No one will ever know!
PRO TIP: Make sure you thoroughly prep nails to ensure adhesion & long-lasting wear! Push back cuticles, create a rough texture on the nail plate by filing, and sanitize thoroughly.
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A coffee filter & some tweezers for expert placement!
Step 1
- Apply Step 1 Bond to the entire nail.
Step 2
- Line your nail up with the edge of the coffee filter. Using a pen, mark the width of your nail then carefully clip that marked piece of coffee filter.
- Using tweezers, place the coffee filter cut out against the nail to size. Trim as needed.
Step 3
- Apply a thin coat of Step 2 Base over the broken part of the nail.
Step 4
- Using your tweezers, pick up your coffee filter cut out and gently place it over the broken area.
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Step 5
- Apply a coat of Step 2 Base over the entire nail and immediately dip finger into Base & Finish.
PRO TIP: Avoid getting the product onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base is applied.
Step 6
- Repeat for more coverage.
- We recommend applying a final dip layer of Base & Finish to seal and protect your dip blend.
PRO TIP: Brushes may harden or pick up color powder during application. Simply switch them between Brush Softener for easy cleaning & workability.
Step 7
- Complete manicure as usual.
PRO TIP: Don't apply more than 2 coats of Sealer as this will prevent even drying & may result in a gummy mani.
Finish!
- Fixing & protecting your mani has never been easier. With common household items, you can skip the salon and fix your mani on your time!
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