Updated Nail Patching Routine | DIY Nail Repair Tutorial

Today I'll be showing you how to patch your nails to repair a break and let it grow out. Products used are linked below.
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I get questions on the darker stripe on my right middle nail - it's just excess pigmentation in the nail, also known as melanonychia - it's common in darker-skinned people and I've always had it. I keep an eye on it for any changes that might require a biopsy or something as in rare cases it can lead to melanoma but I've never had any trouble.

My patching technique has evolved over the years, but I think even my older videos still have some good tips:
How to Repair a Broken Corner:    • How to Fix a Broken Corner | DIY Nail Repa...  
How to Repair a Full Break:    • How to Patch a Full Break | DIY Nail Repai...  
Patching Product Update:    • How I Patch My Nails - Product Update  
My Original Patching Tutorial:    • How To Apply A Silk Patch | DIY Nail Repai...  

►Products used◄
-Swiss Silk Self-Adhesive tabs: http://amzn.to/1XhHiS1 (or you can even use a piece of tea bag if you don't have this)
-Tweezers: http://amzn.to/1Y533TL
-Cuticle Scissors: http://amzn.to/1TlyERI
-Glue - ibd Brush-On Nail Glue: http://amzn.to/1iiMZiq (or any kind of nail glue is fine)
-ASP - Light-less Gel: http://amzn.to/1iiNbOL
-ASP - Gel Cure: http://amzn.to/1hURPCR
-4 Way Nail File & Buffer: http://amzn.to/2e5Ecn4
-100% acetone: http://amzn.to/1TlzxtI
-Q-tips cotton swabs: http://amzn.to/2c0WkJ1

►Step-by-Step◄
-Start out with clean, dry nails and glue your break together
-Apply a silk wrap over the break and over about half of your nail - cut edges or tip if neccesary
-Apply glue just over the silk wrap area and allow to dry
-File off any excess patch if necessary
-Apply gel over most of the nail, leaving a gap at the cuticle
-Spray the gel cure and allow around a minute to dry
-Buff the finished patch with the blue side & then the pink side of the file
-Finish with a swipe of acetone to completely smooth the patch and you're done

►Equipment Details◄
I record tutorials with a Canon PowerShot ELPH 510 HS: http://amzn.to/1POIjwt
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I edit with Windows Movie Maker: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/wi...
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