Damaged nail bed

Damage to the capillaries under the nail; gives the appearance of a lengthwise small splinter underneath the nail plate. Caused by physical trauma or injury to the nail bed.

I injured my nail causing the nail to lift from the nail bed. It’s been about two months and the nail is growing but it’s not reattaching. It’s lifted down to the cuticle. I feel only a little pain if I hit or squeeze the nail hard. Is the nail damaged for good? Should I cut it back? Will I be able to apply a tip in the future?

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Buffed nails are the ultimate clean, manicured look, sans the polish. If you don't have a four-way buffer, you can still achieve smooth, shiny nails. The idea behind buffing is to start with a coarse-grit file and successively move to finer grits, ending with a polishing surface. Here's how ...

AWESOME TO KNOW since I always peel them off Use a floss pick to take off acrylic nails when you're done with them, or they start lifting. A slightly better alternative if you're just going to rip them off. It also doesn't hurt. Mind you, not as good (for your nails) as soaking them in acetone, but a lot quicker. #diy

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Think of your cuticles like the protective caulking around a bathtub. If you cut them back too far or push them around too aggressively, you damage them. That, in turn, leaves your nail bed open to infection. As part of regular nail care to maintain healthy nails, Kleinsmith advises moisturizing cuticles and not even pushing them back or trimming them at all, even during a professional manicure.