Nail ServicesQuestion 45 of 100
A client cracks one natural nail across the stress area and does not want a full set of enhancements. What is the appropriate repair?
a.Fill the crack with a thick layer of top coat and let it dry
b.Apply a silk or fiberglass wrap over the crack with cyanoacrylate adhesive and an activator
c.Glue the crack shut and then file the nail down below the split
d.Cover the nail with two extra coats of colored polish
Explanation
A fabric wrap bonded with cyanoacrylate adhesive is designed exactly for this: it is light, thin and natural-looking and it holds the two sides of the crack together while the nail grows out. Top coat and colored polish have no structural strength and the crack will simply reopen. Filing the nail down below the split removes healthy nail and is painful once you reach the free edge line.
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