Classical/Flamenco guitar: How to deal with Breaking or bad nails

As requested, more ways to prevent and deal with breaking, cracking, or bad nails on the classical guitar. I go over basic technique to prevent breaks, using products like Hard as Nails to strengthen the nail, how to repair a break, and what to do if all else fails.
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[@The_Oracle_of_time]

Nails breaking are the BANE of my life. I play at least an hour a day but like today when I broke a whole nail off tahts another week I can't play. Hate it so much 😠

[@primoroy]

You are the first person to recommend a metal nail file and demonstrate the "flat" filing technique. Thank you, I have to try that.
"Hard as Hoof" nail strengthening cream (Walmart) seems to help (my opinion).

[@DVSPress]

Thanks for watching!

[@ComputerzenAu]

cheers mate this video really saved me when my thumbnail started breaking "i play flamenco" Cheers :)

[@hamad1979]

Thanks for the Video ... My nails are weak and it's going down ... it hooks the strings ... any Advice? thanks again.

[@genustinca5565]

Thanks for the video. Another tip for everyone: keep away from dish water and other warm soapy water. It will make your nails soft and more likely to break.

[@iSchmidty13]

I polish mine smooth :P My nails are thankfully strong enough it's not an issue, and it's worth it to me to have the nail look good

[@primoroy]

O.P.I. Matte Top Coat for those too self concious about shiny nails (as a final coat).

[@DVSPress]

Good idea. You can also buff it with a piece of sand paper.

[@guitarmusic7619]

this is not good :(