How can I stop this nasty habit....?

Question

Ohk, so my habit is that whenever I use my pencils or pens or whatever i always dig them under my nails and makes them look really gross! I've tried to stop, but it's really hard!

Answer 1

yes this is gross. but since you realize it you have taken the first step to stop (acknowkledged the problem) you'll get pass this.
Fold a piece of school paper and use it.( stop that) you could end up with a nail infection that calls for real medical help.

Answer 2

Eww. yeah that is gross because it could make them look like they have a bunch of dirt in them.

Well, you need to cut your nails really short so that the pencils or pens wouldnt even fit in there to begin with. When you stop doing it, you can keep your nails as long as you want. But the thing is also, when you are about to put hte pen or pencil in your nails, think about it, you know? think of the consequences and stuff.

Answer 3

I would suggest either going to get your nails done so you won't want to mess them up or just cutting them really short. Honestly though, I don't really like the way super-short nails look, so I'd go get a manicure. Tell yourself that if you don't shove pencils or pens under them for, say, a week, you will treat yourself to something--like a new dvd or whatever.


Good luck, though.

Answer 4

do something nice to your nails like have it painted with a really nice color (or have a French tip). look at it and admire it a lot and think about not wanting to mess it up. keep those pens and pencils on paper. ur beautiful nails should not be touched by them!
have someone tell you to stop when she sees you doing it again. you may not notice doing that bad habit coz you're used to it so have someone notice it and let them stop you from doing it.

Answer 5

Do a reverse french manicure with the main nail painted white and the tip black. It really looks nice and you cannot see under your nail.

Answer 6

Paint your nails a darker color and do your best to stop. You are really wrecking your fingernails this way and you could even get an infection. Think about that.

Answer 7

lol you're not alone girly. trim your nails if you're willing to stop that habit. trim it really short, but not too short you know just right to your fingertip. that way you won't have any length to dig those writing utensils in.

Answer 8

Try to keep yourself busy with stuff like think about other things or try thinking about the nasty effects of doing it.

Answer 9

i used to do that just paint your nails and like try to stop doing it worked for em

Answer 10

keep a wooden nail stick in your purse! they are like .10 from sallys!