How to Fix a Broken Nail with Gel Only | DIY Nail Repair Tutorial

Today I'll show you how I currently fix my broken nails, using gel only. ▼All products used linked below!▼
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My patching technique has evolved over the years, but I think even my older videos still have some good tips:
Updated Patching Routine (2016): youtu.be/HthIlfhBFAc
How to Repair a Broken Corner: youtu.be/tKVnVtRONTQ
How to Repair a Full Break: youtu.be/VSrbAMfCnpA
Patching Product Update: youtu.be/ln0BD2ALTOw
My Original Patching Tutorial: youtu.be/DrYrnNV3zHI

►Nail polish and products used◄
-ASP - Light-less Gel: amzn.to/1iiNbOL
-ASP - Gel Cure Spray: amzn.to/1hURPCR (Also available at Sallys)
-Acetone: amzn.to/1TlzxtI
-4 Way Nail File & Buffer: amzn.to/2e5Ecn4
-Q-tips cotton swabs: amzn.to/2c0WkJ1
-(Optional) Tweezers: amzn.to/1Y533TL
-(Optional) Cuticle Nippers: amzn.to/2e7hLsp

►Step-by-Step◄
-Start out with your nail & broken piece very clean
-Using an old, clean polish brush, apply some gel along the break and hold the broken piece in place until it stays
-Cover the rest of the break with gel, then spray with the Gel Cure
-Apply a layer of gel to the underside of the nail along the break, and another layer to the top side of the nail, then spray with the Gel Cure
-Using the blue & pink sides of the nail buffer, smooth the surface of the repair, and then clean and finish with acetone

►Equipment Details◄
I record tutorials with a Canon PowerShot ELPH 510 HS: amzn.to/1POIjwt
Vlogging/Faceshots with a Logitech Webcam C310: amzn.to/1Wz7Tsg
For lighting I use 3 flexible desk lamps: amzn.to/1kUkybe
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I edit with Windows Movie Maker: windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/movie-maker
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And Adobe Photoshop (thumbnails): amzn.to/1mK3aIg

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