KR20020095020A - Method of strengthening and repairing fingernails - Google Patents

Abstract

Apparatus for strengthening natural nails, and methods, include nail strengthening apparatus 10 made of a bendable and deformable material having a thickness thinner than that of natural nails. The nail reinforcement device 10 may be preformed to correspond to the shape of the natural nail or may be attached to the natural nail to correspond to the general shape of the natural nail. The method for strengthening natural nails of the present invention includes applying adhesive 28 to at least a portion of the lower (bottom) surface of the free end of the natural nail and at least a portion of the upper surface 20 of the nail reinforcement device. .

Description

How to strengthen and repair nails {METHOD OF STRENGTHENING AND REPAIRING FINGERNAILS}

Consumers value the appearance of flat, well-groomed nails. In particular, many women want long nails that have an appearance that looks naturally blended effectively with the size and shape of the nail. However, many people simply do not grow long nails or grow weak and brittle nails.

Various artificial nails have been used to strengthen, extend and / or repair nails. These artificial nails are generally used to strengthen natural nails by reducing the possibility of breaking. Artificial nails known in the art can generally be classified into two categories: preformed nails attached to natural nails; And artificial nails formed by applying a liquid solution or an adhesive composition to natural nails.

In general, preformed (prefabricated) artificial nails are attached to the surface of natural nails. These preformed nails are generally made of acrylic, fiberglass, or plastic. However, preformed nails have numerous drawbacks. Since they are not custom made for nails of all sizes and shapes, they can appear unnatural or ineffectively blended into the nails and hands, making them aesthetically unattractive. In addition, because they are usually attached to the exposed portions of natural nails, they fall off or are removed very easily. This is particularly ineffective in strengthening or protecting natural nails and requires constant replacement of artificial nails.

Two major drawbacks of preformed artificial nails relate to their method of attachment. When these products are attached to most of the top exposed surface of natural nails, air pockets are generally formed between the artificial nails and the natural nails. Such air pockets cause artificial nails to be lifted from the surface of natural nails. This can cause discomfort and make the wearer aesthetically ill. More importantly, if artificial nails remain on natural nails with air pockets trapped between them, bacteria and fungi can collect in the air pockets, which may damage natural nails and / or cuticle damage. Can cause. If the artificial nail is glued to the leading edge portion of the natural nail, it is difficult to obtain a flat blend with the plastic nail from the surface of the natural nail because a ridge portion is generated where the artificial nail meets the natural nail. The formation of this ridge portion is particularly pronounced when natural nails grow and push the ridge away from the cuticle and push the ridge into the more visible nail portion.

Another category of artificial nails consists of forming artificial nails in place on the natural nail (directly to the nail). Artificial nails formed in place generally use a form made of plastic, with the composition applied around it to cure. Manicurists or beauty professionals apply an adhesive coating on the top surface of the natural nail and the top surface of the nail extension.

However, the type of artificial nail thus formed also has many drawbacks. For example, this type of artificial nail formation requires a time consuming and skilled professional or someone with experience in such an artificial nail formation method. Since most artificial nails generally do not last longer than about a week, it is necessary to visit a beauty specialist regularly. In addition, when the artificially formed fingernails are broken or damaged, the wearer must wait until the visit schedule with the beauty specialist to repair or replace the artificial fingernails.

While the results obtained from the formation of artificial nails are aesthetically pleasing than the results obtained from the attachment of preformed nails, the perfect integration between the cured composition, plastic form and natural nails is less from such a forming technique. This is because the plastic form at the end of the natural nail generally does not integrate into the cured composition so that it forms one piece without absorbing the adhesive during the forming process. After all, no integrated nails are made. In addition, if the plastic form is peeled off, the cured composition remains, leaving what appears to be half nails or nails of two different thicknesses.

Even greater constraints arise from the fact that the formed artificial nails are generally not firm enough to protect the natural nails from further damage, detachment and falling off. Thus, the attachment of the formed artificial nails does not adequately strengthen the natural nails to provide sufficient support for the natural nails to grow long.

A common problem with the use of repairing artificial nails, preformed nails and nails formed in place, is to make it clear that they make the natural nails very thick, preventing the wearer from naturally growing their nails. The use of artificial nails attached or glued to the top surface of natural nails can damage the top of the nail and / or easily break the nail. In addition, artificial nails are often difficult or impossible to attach when a user has large, curved nails (ie, onychomalacia) or fragile nails (ie, onychomalacia; Flexible, thin white nails white curved at the free end of the nail.)

A method and apparatus for repairing broken or cracked nails, without resorting to attaching artificial nails to the upper surface of natural nails, is described in US Pat. No. 5,005,595 to Aylott, April 9, 1991 It is. Eilat's device requires a support portion for placing the device under the natural nail, a lip for making the non-body portion contact the edge of the natural nail, and a handle portion attached to the support portion for manipulating the lip. Shall be. Attachment of the device to the natural nail is accomplished by applying an adhesive to the support portion, positioning the lip of the support portion up and down relative to the edge of the natural nail to secure the device there and removing the handle portion.

However, Eilat's method also has numerous drawbacks. Eilat's device is formed to include three separate portions, namely the handle portion, the support portion and the front face separated from the non-retent portion by the lip. This particular arrangement requires a special mold and a molding step, perhaps making the product expensive and time consuming. The placement of the eyelet device also depends on the handle portion for manipulating and holding the device in a suitable position for adhesion to natural nails. However, during use, the handle portion only applies pressure to the central portion of the device and does not provide constant pressure to the edge portion of the device. There is no constant press between the entire device and the natural nail surface, leaving potentially unattached and exposed device parts. Eilat's method is technology and time intensive because it requires complex steps to perform it. After attaching the device to the nail, the handle portion must be separated from the support portion and the support portion must be shaped before applying a fill material or finish to the top of the natural nail. As with other artificial nails, Eilat's device is not intended for convenient attachment to brittle nails or large, curved nails.

Thus, there is still a need for a method of strengthening, reattaching, and repairing natural fingernails that can be performed conveniently and inexpensively with instant care without requiring extensive materials and techniques to perform. In addition, individuals who have difficulty growing long, strong natural nails can rely on natural nails to grow without the aid of materials or devices that are remote from the natural appearance of the wearer's nails without resorting to attaching the material to the upper surface of the natural nails. There is another need for a method and apparatus.

Summary of the Invention

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for strengthening natural nails. The nail reinforcement device includes a flexible and deformable material having a thickness thinner than that of natural nails. The nail reinforcement device may be preformed to correspond to the shape of the natural nail or may be formed to correspond to the general shape of the natural nail to be attached or glued.

The method for strengthening natural nails of the present invention comprises applying an adhesive to at least a portion of the lower surface (lower surface) of the free end of the natural nail or the upper surface of the nail strengthening device. The nail reinforcement device is located below the natural nail to provide a contact between the body upper surface of the nail reinforcement device and the lower surface of the natural nail. The adhesive is also applied to at least the upper surface portion of the natural nail or at least the upper surface portion of the edge of the nail reinforcement device. The nail reinforcement device includes a curved portion to provide a contact between the upper surface of the edge of the nail reinforcement device and the upper surface of the natural nail. The nail reinforcement device is held in a stable position to enhance adhesion between the upper surface of the nail reinforcement device and the upper and lower surfaces of the natural nail.

The method includes removing the nail reinforcement device after the natural nail has grown or extended and reapplying the adhesive to at least the lower surface and / or the upper surface portion of the natural nail or at least a portion of the upper surface of the second nail reinforcement device. And attaching or adhering a second nail reinforcement device to the natural nail.

In a method of another embodiment of the invention, the method for reattaching a broken nail comprises applying an adhesive to at least the lower and / or upper surface portion of the broken and remaining portions of the broken nail or at least the upper surface portion of the nail reinforcement device. Steps. The nail reinforcement device is positioned to provide a contact between the upper surface of the nail reinforcement device and the lower surface of the fallen portion of the nail. The nail reinforcement device is also positioned to provide a contact between the upper surface of the nail reinforcement device and the bottom of the remaining portion of the broken nail. The sides of the nail reinforcement device are bonded to the upper surface of the folded and broken nails and the remaining part, and the nail reinforcement device strengthens the adhesion between the upper surface of the nail reinforcement device and the upper and lower surfaces of the fallen and remaining parts of the broken nail. To be held or held in a stable position.

In a method of another embodiment of the present invention, the method for repairing a damaged nail comprises applying an adhesive to at least the lower and / or upper surface portion of the damaged nail or the upper surface of the nail reinforcement device. The nail reinforcement device is positioned to provide a contact between the upper surface of the nail reinforcement device and the lower surface of the damaged nail. The nail reinforcement device is placed and maintained in a stable position to enhance adhesion between the upper surface of the nail reinforcement device and the lower surface of the natural nail. Once the nail reinforcement device is attached or glued to the natural nail, the injection material is applied to the nail reinforcement device under the damaged part of the nail to fill the damaged part of the nail. The sides of the nail reinforcement device are glued to the upper surface of the folded, damaged and filled nails, which are placed and held in a stable position to enhance adhesion between the upper surface of the nail reinforcement device and the upper and lower surfaces of the damaged and filled nail. do.

In another embodiment of the nail reinforcement device of the present invention, once the sides of the nail reinforcement device are folded and adhered to the upper surface of the natural nail, the sides of the nail reinforcement device are made to form a decorative pattern on the upper surface of the natural nail.

The present invention relates generally to methods and apparatus for strengthening natural nails. The present invention also relates to a method and apparatus for reattaching or repairing broken or damaged nails.

While this specification concludes with the claims particularly pointed out and specifically claimed by this invention, the advantages of the present invention can be readily identified from the following description of the invention which is explained in connection with the accompanying drawings:

1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the nail reinforcement device of the present invention;

2 is a perspective view illustrating the application of an adhesive to the lower surface of natural nails;

3 is a perspective view illustrating the attachment of a nail reinforcement device to natural nails;

4 shows a useful tool for the adjustment of the nail reinforcement device when the nail reinforcement device is placed in contact with natural nails;

5 is a perspective view of a nail reinforcement device attached to the lower surface of natural nails;

6 shows that the nail reinforcement device is attached to natural nails and matched in size and shape to include a decorative pattern;

7 is a perspective view showing a preferred embodiment of a nail reinforcement device attached to the lower surface of natural nails prior to being formed to conform to the contours of the natural nails;

8 shows the nail reinforcement device of FIG. 7 attached to the lower surface of natural nails;

9 is a partial schematic cross-sectional view of a natural nail reinforced with a nail strengthening device of the present invention;

10 is a perspective view showing the application of an adhesive to the lower surface of the attached portion of the broken nail;

11 shows a method of reattaching a broken nail using a nail reinforcement device;

12 illustrates a method of repairing damaged nails using a nail strengthening device.

1 shows a top view of a first embodiment of the nail reinforcement device 10 of the present invention. The nail reinforcement device 10 may be formed from a thin sheet of flexible material having sufficient elasticity to follow the shape of the natural nail and sufficient firmness to support the natural nail after being attached. Suitable materials for use in making the nail reinforcement device 10 include, for example, polymers, acetates, plastics, graphite fibers, vinyl, rubber, or glass fibers. However, the nail strengthening device 10 is most preferably made using silk or linen. The nail reinforcement device 10 has a body 11, a front edge 14, a rear edge 12, sides 16 and 18, and an upper surface 20, the body 11 and sides 16. ) And (18) the upper surface.

Sides 16 and 18 of the nail reinforcement device 10 may be any suitable shape and size. The sides 16 and 18 are preferably formed to cover as much as possible the upper and lower corresponding sides of the natural nail to which the nail reinforcing device 10 is attached. Most preferably, the sides 16 and 18 are shaped and sized to cover the force points located on the side of the natural nail placed adjacent to the nail bed when the nail reinforcement device 10 is attached to the natural nail. Is shaped.

It will be appreciated that the nail reinforcement device 10 may be any suitable thickness and, if desired, varies depending on the intrinsic strength of the materials used. Preferably, the thickness of the nail reinforcement device 10 is thinner than the thickness of the natural nail, most preferably less than half the thickness of the natural nail. The use of thin materials enhances the aesthetic appearance of the reinforced nails by making the nail reinforcement device 10 invisible or almost indistinguishable. Preferably, the nail reinforcement device 10 includes a hole 15 which facilitates the outflow of trapped air between the natural nail and the nail reinforcement device 10 when the nail reinforcement device 10 is attached to the surface of the natural nail. do. Also, gaps, ridges, and channels on the surface 20 that increase the surface area to facilitate or enhance adhesion of the nail reinforcement device 10 to natural nails. Or any other mark, tissue, or pattern.

The nail reinforcement device 10 may be formed by any suitable means such as cutting or sanding to correspond to the shape of the exposed, lower surface portion of the natural nail (see lower surface 26 of FIG. 2). Can be. In this tendency, the nail reinforcement device 10 may be preformed to facilitate attachment to natural nails. Optionally, the nail reinforcement device 10 is initially formed in the general shape and size of the natural nail to be reinforced, and after being adhered to the nail and finished, as outlined in more detail with reference to FIGS. It can be formed to match. Due to the elastic and flexible nature of the nail reinforcement device 10 and the fact that it can be adapted to a given arrangement, the nail reinforcement device 10 is a nail having any shape and size (eg, large, curved nails and brittle nails). Easily attaches to

2, 3 and 5 illustrate a method for attaching a nail reinforcement device 10 to natural nails for identity enhancement purposes. As shown in FIG. 2, an adhesive 28, such as an instant adhesive (eg, “superglue”), is applied to the lower surface (not preferred) 26 of natural nails. The adhesive 28 is optionally applied to the upper surface 20 in the body 11 of the nail reinforcement device 10 instead of being applied to the lower surface 26. The adhesive 28 may also be applied to both the upper surface 20 and the lower surface 26 of the nail reinforcement device 10. In another alternative embodiment, the top surface 20 of the nail reinforcement device 10 may be pretreated with an adhesive to facilitate the same attachment to the bottom surface 26 of the natural nail, thus nail reinforcement to the natural nail. Eliminates the need to apply adhesive to the top surface 20 or the bottom surface 26 prior to the attachment of the device 10.

As shown in FIG. 3, the upper surface 20 of the nail reinforcement device 10 preferably has a natural nail portion 24 in contact with a finger (ie, hypochonchium), preferably adjacent the rear edge 12. , On the lower surface 26 of the natural nail, to maximize the contact between the nail reinforcement device 10 and the lower surface 26. The nail reinforcement device may be manipulated to smooth out any wrinkles in the nail reinforcement device to remove the trapped air between the nail reinforcement device 10 and the surface of the natural nail or to ensure an ideally placed nail reinforcement device.

The tool 51 shown in FIG. 4 can be used to manipulate the nail reinforcement device 10 after the nail reinforcement device 10 is placed in contact with the natural nail. The tool 51 preferably has a flat surface formed to generally fit the lower side of the natural nail. The tool 11 is thin and firm enough to exert pressure on the nail reinforcement device 10, but when the tool 11 is coupled to the nail reinforcement device 10, the cosmetician will be able to fully It is desirable to be flexible and easy to shape so as to leave the tool 11 in position and shape to match the shape and outline of the natural nail.

After properly positioned on the lower surface 26, the nail reinforcement device 10 is placed in a position that ensures good adhesion between the upper surface 20 of the nail reinforcement device 10 and the lower surface 26 of the natural nail. . The nail reinforcement device 10 placed therein is any suitably shaped device and device that presses against the reinforcement device 10 with a finger or allows the user to touch under the natural nail to press against the lower surface 26. Can be achieved using In addition, any known mechanism (eg, cramps) may be adjacent to or on top surface 20 of side 16 and 18 with bottom surface 26 to complete adhesion between the nail reinforcement device and the natural nail. It can be used to tighten or hold. Optionally, the nail reinforcement device 10 may be positioned by pinching the nail reinforcement device between the lower surface of the natural nail and the tool 51 using nail clippers, alligator clips, clamps, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 5, after the nail reinforcement device 10 is properly placed on the lower surface of the natural nail, the adhesive 28, such as an instant adhesive (eg, “superglue”), is applied to the upper surface 30 of the natural nail. Is applied. The adhesive 28 may optionally be applied to the upper surface 20 at the sides 16, 18 of the nail reinforcement device 10 instead of being applied to the upper surface 30 of the natural nail. The adhesive 28 may also be applied to both the upper surface 20 and the upper surface 30 of natural nails at the sides 16, 18 of the nail reinforcement device 10. In another alternative embodiment, the top surface 20 of the nail reinforcement device 10 may be pretreated with an adhesive to facilitate the same application to the top surface 30 of the natural nail, and thus the top surface 20 Or it is not necessary to apply adhesive to the top surface 30.

After the adhesive 28 is placed on the top surface 20 and / or the top surface 30 at the sides 16 and 18, the sides 16 and 18 are folded in contact with the top surface 30. . The folded sides 16, 18 remove air trapped between the upper surface 20 and the upper surface 30 of the natural nail on the sides 16, 18 and the folded sides 16, 18. It can be manipulated to ensure the ideal position of. Folding and adhering the sides 16, 18 to the upper surface 30 of the natural nail is highly desirable because it is reinforced to provide a substantially evenly distributed reinforcement.

As shown in FIG. 6, the sides 16, 18 of the nail reinforcement device 10 may be made such that the pattern is formed when the sides 16, 18 are folded and glued to the upper surface 30 of the natural nail. Can be. Sides 16 and 18 of nail reinforcement device 10 may be preformed to form various patterns. For example, sides 16 and 18 may be seasonal patterns (ie, Christmas tree, jack-o-lantern, hearts, shamrock, etc.), animals, letters, or numbers. Preformed to form Sides 16 and 18 of nail reinforcement device 10 may be customized by a cosmetologist to meet personal design needs. However, it can be seen that the sides 16, 18 of the nail reinforcement device 10 are free of patterns and can only be formed to aid reinforcement purposes.

1, 3 and 5, the nail reinforcement device 10 is shown to be preformed prior to attachment. In an optional method of attachment, as shown in FIG. 7, the nail reinforcement device 10 is initially formed in a general shape and size to match the natural nail being strengthened. As shown in FIG. 8, the nail reinforcement device 10 is attached or glued to the lower surface 26 of the natural nail according to the method already described in connection with FIGS. 2, 3 and 5. After adhesion to the lower surface 26 is completed, the sides 16 and 18 of the nail reinforcement device 10 may be cut or filed with cosmetic scissors to fit the desired outline and shape. After the attachment of the nail reinforcement device 10 to the lower surface 26 is completed, the side surfaces 16 and 18 coincide with the outline and shape of the natural nail and are folded and joined or glued to the upper surface 30 and then patterned. It can be formed to produce.

In addition, the attachment method of the nail reinforcement device 10 may include filing of the nail reinforcement device 10 after the nail reinforcement device 10 is attached to the natural nail. If the sides 16, 18 are not made to form a pattern after being folded, the filings of the folded sides 16, 18 trim the nail reinforcement device 10 that is flat or blended to the outside of the natural nail. Can be adjusted to Even if the side 16, 18 forms a pattern after being folded, if the filing of the folded side 16, 18 is necessary, it can be adjusted to flatten or shape the nail reinforcement device 10. Can be.

As shown in FIG. 9, which shows a cross-sectional view of a natural nail 32 reinforced with a nail reinforcement device 10 by the method of the present invention, the nail reinforcement device 10 has a partial thickness of the natural nail 32 to which it is attached. In a preferred embodiment, the thickness of the nail reinforcement device 10 is about 2-10 mils, which is almost invisible or inconspicuous when the nail reinforcement device 10 is closely observed in relation to the attached natural nail. do.

10 and 11, the present method of strengthening natural nails can also be used to reattach the broken portion of a broken nail. As shown in FIG. 10, this can be accomplished by applying adhesive 26 to the distal portion 40 of the broken fingernail. As shown in FIG. 11, the nail reinforcement device 10 is located at a portion of the nail reinforcement device 10 including a rear edge 12 in a fashion that overlaps over the fallen part 40 of the broken nail. 40 is attached to the lower surface (bottom) 42. The detached portion 40 and attached nail reinforcement device 10 are preferably posterior edges 12 adjacent the portion 24 of the natural nail in contact with the finger, using the same technique described with reference to FIG. 3. , Place on the lower surface of the broken nail. The nail reinforcement device 10 is placed in a suitable position to ensure good adhesion between the upper surface 20 of the nail reinforcement device 10 and the lower surface of the natural nail (see FIG. 3), and the side surfaces 16, ( 18 is folded and glued to the upper surface 30 of the natural nail using the same technique described by reference in FIG.

In addition, the present method of strengthening natural nails can be used to repair damaged nails (eg, sliced or cracked nails). This may be accomplished according to the techniques described in connection with Figures 1-4. After the preformed nail reinforcement device 10 is attached to the natural nail 32, as shown in FIG. 12, the damaged portion 48 of the natural nail is made to fill the natural nail to fill a suitable reinforcing material (eg, a polymer infusion). It can be repaired by applying to a portion of the nail reinforcement device 10 that is placed under the damaged portion 48 of the.

Optionally, a method for repairing damaged nails may be achieved by using a nail reinforcement device 10 that is not preformed to fit the shape of natural nails, attaching the nail reinforcement device 10 to natural nails, and removing damaged nails as described above. Can be achieved by mending. After the attachment of the natural nail 32 is completed, the nail reinforcement device 10 may be made by cutting and filing with a pair of scissors to match the outline of the attached natural nail.

With reference to the method described in connection with FIGS. 10, 11, and 12, the adhesive 28 may optionally be applied to the upper surface 20 of the nail reinforcement device 10 instead of being applied to the lower surface of the natural nail. have. In addition, the adhesive 28 may be applied to both the top surface 20 and the bottom surface 26 of the nail reinforcement device 10. In another alternative embodiment, the top surface 20 of the nail reinforcement device 10 may be preformed to facilitate the attachment of the adhesive to the bottom surface 26 of the natural nail. ) Does not need to be applied to the top surface 20 or the bottom surface 26 prior to attaching to the natural nail.

Regardless of its intended use (e.g., strengthening, repairing or reattaching natural nails), the attachment of the nail reinforcement device 10 maintains an aesthetically pleasing appearance during the process while at the same time keeping the wearer long on the natural nail. Provide the necessary assistance and structure to grow your nails. Advantageously, the use of the nail reinforcement device 10 according to the method of attachment enables a naturally blocked growth of natural nails when the free ends of the natural nail and the nail bed meet. The use of the reinforcement device 10 described herein can create an embossed or three-dimensional surface on the upper surface 30 of the natural nail.

In addition, as natural nails grow, the nail reinforcement device 10 expands to natural nails. Due to this, the nail reinforcement device 10 apparently extends away from the finger as the natural nail grows, and the nail reinforcement device 10 is removed so that the larger, exposed lower surface of the natural nail is in accordance with the method described above. It can be replaced with a new nail reinforcement device that is preformed to fit the shape of the portion (eg, lower surface 26 of FIG. 2). Optionally, the nail reinforcement device 10 is initially formed to fit the overall or general shape and size of the natural nail and after being attached or glued to the natural nail, it is trimmed to match the outline of the natural nail.

The nail reinforcement device 10 may be provided with the necessary items for reinforcing, attaching, and / or repairing natural nails, either individually or in the form mentioned herein (e.g., preformed, unmolded, precoated with adhesive, etc.). It can be sold as a kit comprising a combination. The kit may include, for example, one or more nail reinforcement devices, adhesives, scissors or nail files, devices for use in manipulating or pressing the nail reinforcement device 10 to natural nails and reinforcing materials.

Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described for this purpose, those skilled in the art may make various modifications, additions, and substitutions without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention as set forth in the accompanying claims. Will recognize.

Claims (20)

In the method of strengthening natural nails, Providing a flexible nail reinforcement device having a body, a first side, a second side, and an upper surface; Applying an adhesive to at least a portion of the lower surface of the natural nail, at least a portion of the upper surface of the natural nail or a portion of the upper surface of the flexible nail reinforcement device; Fitting the body of the flexible nail reinforcement to the lower surface curvature of the natural fingernail to provide a contact between the upper surface of the flexible nail reinforcement device and the lower surface of the natural fingernail; Folding the first and second sides of the flexible nail reinforcement device to provide a substantially matched contact between the upper surface of the natural nail and the upper surface of the flexible nail reinforcement device; And Reinforcing natural nails, comprising the step of maintaining the flexible nail reinforcement device in a stable position to ensure adhesion between the upper surface of the flexible nail reinforcement device, the lower surface of the natural nail, and the upper surface of the natural nail. How to let. 2. The method of claim 1, comprising shaping the body of the flexible nail reinforcement device to conform to the shape of the bottom surface of the natural nail prior to applying the adhesive to the bottom surface of the natural nail. 2. The method of claim 1, comprising: shaping the first and second sides of the flexible nail reinforcement device to align the body of the flexible nail reinforcement device with the lower surface curvature of the natural nail and then to the outer surface of the natural nail. Characterized in that. The method of claim 1, wherein the adhesive is applied to at least the lower surface portion of the natural nail, the upper surface portion of the natural nail, and the upper surface portion of the flexible nail reinforcement device. The method of claim 1 wherein the first and second sides of the flexible nail reinforcement device are made to form a decorative pattern on the upper surface of the natural nail. In the device for strengthening, reinforcing or repairing natural nails, A flexible body curved to substantially coincide with the lower surface curvature of the free end of the natural fingernail; A second edge and a first edge shaped on the flexible body to substantially match the arcuate outline of the nail bed; And sides on the flexible body suitable for forming around the side of the natural nail and curved on the upper surface of the natural nail. 7. The device of claim 6, wherein the nail reinforcement device is made to form a decorative pattern on the upper surface of natural nails. 8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the pattern comprises a three dimensional design. 8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the pattern comprises a design that combines letters and numbers. 7. The device of claim 6, wherein the nail reinforcement device sides are made to substantially conform to the upper surface curvature of the natural nail. In the method of reattaching a broken nail, Providing a flexible nail reinforcement device having a body, a first side, a second side, and an upper surface; Applying an adhesive to at least the bottom surface of the broken and remaining portions of the broken nail or the upper surface of the flexible nail reinforcement device; Fitting the body of the flexible nail reinforcement to the bend of the lower surface of the natural fingernail to provide a contact between the upper surface of the flexible nail reinforcement device and the lower surface of the fallen portion of the broken nail; Positioning the flexible nail reinforcement device to provide a contact between an upper surface of the flexible nail reinforcement device and a lower surface of the remainder of the broken nail; Folding the first and second sides of the flexible nail reinforcement device to provide a substantially matched contact between the upper surface of the natural nail and the upper surface of the flexible nail reinforcement device; And Reattaching the broken nail, comprising maintaining the flexible nail reinforcement device in a stable position to ensure adhesion between the upper surface of the flexible nail reinforcement device, the fallen surface of the broken nail and the lower surface of the remaining part. How to let. 12. The method of claim 11, comprising shaping the body of the flexible nail reinforcement device to coincide with the bottom surface perimeter of the broken nail and the remaining portion prior to applying the adhesive to the bottom surface of the broken nail and the remaining portion. Characterized in that. 12. The method according to claim 11, wherein the first and second sides of the flexible nail reinforcement device are positioned outside the upper surface of the broken and remaining portions of the broken nail after the body of the flexible nail reinforcement device is adapted to the lower surface curvature of the natural nail. Shaping to match. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein the flexible nail reinforcement device has a thickness thinner than that of natural nails. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein the first and second sides of the flexible nail reinforcement device are made to form a decorative pattern on the upper surface of natural nails. In the method of repairing damaged nails, Providing a flexible nail reinforcement device having a body, a first side, a second side, and an upper surface; Applying the adhesive to at least the lower surface portion of the damaged nail or the upper surface of the flexible nail reinforcement device; Fitting the body of the flexible nail reinforcement device to the lower surface curvature of the natural fingernail to provide a contact between the upper surface of the flexible nail reinforcement device and the lower surface of the damaged nail; Maintaining the flexible nail reinforcement device in a stable position to ensure adhesion between the upper surface of the flexible nail reinforcement device and the lower surface of the natural fingernail; Applying a substance to a portion of the nail reinforcement device under the damaged portion of the damaged nail to fill the damaged portion of the damaged nail; Folding the first and second sides of the flexible nail reinforcement device to provide a near match between the upper surface of the damaged nail and the upper surface of the flexible nail reinforcement device; And Maintaining the flexible nail reinforcement device in a stable position to ensure adhesion between the upper surface of the flexible nail reinforcement device and the upper surface of the damaged fingernail. 17. The method of claim 16, comprising shaping the body of the flexible nail reinforcement device to coincide with the bottom surface outline of the damaged nail prior to applying the adhesive to the bottom surface of the damaged nail. 17. The method of claim 16, wherein after aligning the body of the flexible nail reinforcement device to the lower surface curvature of the damaged nail, shaping the first and second sides of the flexible nail reinforcement device to match the outline of the upper surface of the damaged natural nail. Method comprising a. The method of claim 16, wherein the adhesive is applied to at least the lower surface portion of the damaged nail, the upper surface portion of the damaged nail, and the upper surface portion of the flexible nail reinforcement device. 17. The method of claim 16, comprising shaping the first and second sides of the flexible nail reinforcement device to create a decorative pattern on the upper surface of the natural nail.