How can I mend my split nail. .?

A few years ago, I slammed my hand in the car door. Yea I know.


Anyway cut a long story short. My nail grows split,How can I mend my split nail. .?
I dont think it will ever mend !


Mine split 4 years ago, and grows with the split still in it ..........sorry !How can I mend my split nail. .?
and thank you everyone that answered and tried to help. but it all sounds to painful for me. so best keep it short. end of story

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cut it off and wait for it to grow back.
Rip it out and let a new one grow back....Ouch!
a friend of mine used to put nail polish over the split and then put a bandaid on it. not sure if it worked. but that story sounds painful. good luck with it.
cut it
Get a nail repair kit, readily available in chemists, supermarkets etc. Contains fibreglass strip, nail glue, file, buffer and of course full instructions. Dead easy to do and takes about 5mins tops.
Nail mender or nail wraps bought in beauty supply store. May not make it grow correctly but make it functional...........
get a new one from the hardware shop and make sure you treat it better next time
go see a specialist although a don't think you can do anything my friend did something like that and now he has no nail!!!
take a small piece of toilet tissue and place on your nail then put super glue on the tissue wetting it completely. when it dried buff it till its smooth, and your nail will be fine.. its not permanent but it helps
Keep your nails cut short for a while. Push down on your cuticles with the opposite side of a nail file this will encourage growth. You need to train your nail to grow back normal again. Try to keep your nails short till you no longer notice the split. This will make your nails stronger as well. Also you should keep all your nails the same length. Massage cream on your nails to make them less dry so the split will not return. It will take a daily effort of clipping, filing, cuticles and cream to heal your nail.
tea bag
Depends on how the nail is split. If I think I am imaginig this correct, your nail has a spilt down the middle of it. I would therefore advise that you go to a doctor and ask if the nail(s) be removed, and bandaged. This will allow for your nail bed (its below the skin, almost by the bone of your fingertip) to start a new nail. Now, it will be painful when it is removed. Do what your doctor says, and you will eventually have a brand new nail!