I have the worst habit ever; i pick and bite my nails nonstop. I could win an award for the world's shortest nails.....I have stuff for not biting my nails, but how do i stop picking them? Please help! Any answer will be greatly appreciated :)
2007-02-14 05:04:48 · 8 answers · asked by :) 4 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
I think I might be able to help each other could you please drop me an email as im doing a project on stress and nail biting if you are interested to help.
2007-02-14 09:52:02 · answer #1 · answered by idluk2000 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I used to paint my nails with clear varnish, one coat. When I felt the urge to pick I would pick at the varnish instead (hence just one coat, two coats often peels off too easily). I know it's not great for the strength of your nails, but it helped me to stop. The painting also distracts you from picking too. Combine this with an undercoat of that revolting stuff that stops you from biting (I used to use the Avon stuff, it's foul!) and put some strengthening stuff on at night, and hey presto, you should have better nails soon!
2007-02-14 05:15:05 · answer #2 · answered by cymraesgwyllt 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you bite your nails, spray the nails with pepper spray. This will automatically prevent you from biting your nails further. More cheap and natural remedies for nail care at the link provided.
2007-02-14 22:04:02 · answer #3 · answered by kisan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i bit my nails until 8 years ago. NASTY NASTY habit. at some point someone pointed out to me all the germs, dirt, gross stuff etc, that is under your nails. there could very well be fecal matter under there and you are sticking that in your mouth! just think about that everytime you go to put your finger in your mouth. stopped me within a month!! good luck on kicking the habit!
2007-02-14 05:13:28 · answer #4 · answered by meatball822 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow..u sound like me bout 5yrs ago..i tend to bite my nails n sorta peel em layer by layer away...then i used Sally Hansen's " No bite" to stop myself from biting em..n believe it or not..i painted my fingers..juz so i dont peel em off..hopefully it works for u too!
2007-02-14 06:10:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem!!! i'm getting false Nail extensions done tomorrow so I can hopefully stop once and for all!!!
2007-02-14 05:09:15 · answer #6 · answered by BlueMorphoButterfly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Write on your hand "DONT PICK" so then if your about to bite them you'll see it and stop. Or i think chewing gum willll keep ur mouth busy.
Good luck!
2007-02-14 05:08:07 · answer #7 · answered by ellizi 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
divert your attention elsewear,twirl your hair,play with your ear lobe etc..
2007-02-14 05:08:40 · answer #8 · answered by jewel 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋