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. See more nail art Tips & Tricks: http://goo.gl/X6P7Gr Subscribe for new videos every week: http://goo.gl/JJaoHC 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 Vlogging/Faceshots with a Logitech Webcam C310: http://amzn.to/1Wz7Tsg For lighting I use 3 flexible desk lamps: http://amzn.to/1kUkybe With LED daylight bulbs: http://amzn.to/1QsFX58 I edit with Windows Movie Maker: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/wi... Adobe Premiere Elements: http://amzn.to/1POJ60q And Adobe Photoshop (thumbnails): http://amzn.to/1mK3aIg ►Check me out on these sites too!◄ FACEBOOK: http://goo.gl/Z89gjW INSTAGRAM: http://goo.gl/1jqT8E TWITTER: https://goo.gl/xYxLKM PINTEREST: http://goo.gl/PeOOed BLOG: http://goo.gl/DXTHPo ►Main YouTube Links◄ My Channel: http://goo.gl/Lqr3Fo Tips & Tricks Playlist: http://goo.gl/X6P7Gr Water Marble Tutorials Playlist: http://goo.gl/DPpKba Nail Art Tutorials Playlist: http://goo.gl/zmNZWJ My Vlog Channel: http://goo.gl/qwOCJo ★Disclaimer: Some links above are affiliate links