2006-12-10 08:57:34 · 23 answers · asked by shyorwhat 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
I really don't think that gender would affect the curing of this...
I have obsessive tendencies for things, which led me to be an obsessive nail-biter in the past. What I did to recover from it is to:
1. Have a nail file handy. (This may seem questionable for a guy, but it's a heck of a lot better than having raw, aching fingers) I found that if I saw a chip in my nails, I would pick/bite at it forever until I found it satisfactory. Filing that flaw in your nail would definitely be beter than biting them.
2. Sit on your hands. It'll seem awkward for you, no doubt, but do it when you're alone. I found that I'd start to bite my nails when I was bored watching TV. So, if you sit on them, they obviously can't get to your mouth.
3. Tell your friends about your nail biting. Tell them to notify you when you are biting them. Make them slap your or something. I found that nail-biting was an extremely subconcious habbit, and I'd do it when I didn't even know I was doing it.
4. Try clear nail polish maybe... I didn't resort to this, but I was told it tastes horrible so you wouldn't want to bite your nails.
It'll certainly take time, but don't get discouraged.
2006-12-10 09:07:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because you're a boy doesn't mean your "treatment" should be any different from girls. Yes, you might feel silly painting your nails with that "No Biting" polish, but it's clear so no one will notice and it is the only real effective way to stop other than strong will power.
2006-12-10 16:59:52 · answer #2 · answered by kennedy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't matter if your a boy a girl, biting your nails is a bad habit. There is this solution you can get from your local pharmacy and you put it on your nails and it taste horrible. Ask someone in the Pharmacy for help.
2006-12-10 17:00:33 · answer #3 · answered by taxi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The same way you stop biting your nails if you're a girl - substitute another activity every time you start nibbling.
2006-12-10 16:59:15 · answer #4 · answered by masha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paint your nails with red pepper solution but do not get them in your eyes
2006-12-10 17:04:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hear things like soaking your finger tips in vineger, or putting pepper on them is a good solution, because it gives you a bad taste in your mouth everytime your fingers go into your mouth. It shuoldnt be so strong as to make you sick, just enough to remind you to stop doing it. (i used to bite my nails when i was younger too)
2006-12-10 17:01:30 · answer #6 · answered by qwazer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to do the same thing. try putting tabasco sauce under your nails or scrape your nails over a bar of soap...the taste will eventually break you of it.
2006-12-10 17:05:50 · answer #7 · answered by Charlie Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have something edible in your pockets (roasted grains, nuts etc.) Use them to busy your fingers and teeth when you feel like biting nails.
2006-12-10 16:59:34 · answer #8 · answered by szhob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well its quite simple actually in your local chemist ask for something called "stop biting nails"it's sumtin lik dat bu ask her/him if theres anything that can help me stop biting my nails bcoz dat is what i had dun !!!!
2006-12-10 17:00:32 · answer #9 · answered by LadyGagaxxx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just learn not to bite them because i dont like the rigid ends on my nails!!!
2006-12-10 16:59:12 · answer #10 · answered by 000123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋