I bite my nails all the time and I cannot stop! I really hate it because my nails are so short! Ewwww! Help me!
2007-07-21 06:19:22 · 11 answers · asked by Angel 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
well first put on fake nails, like the kind u buy at CVS. that makes them grow. when u take them of (1 to 1 1/2 weeks) put on the bad tasting nail polish, but first put on the nail polish that makes ur nails stronger...i dont no what its called but ask some1 and they will no. this will make it so u wont bite ur nails, than once they become stronger u wont want to bight therm off. and u wont!!!( u can buy all the products i mentioned at drugstores.)
2007-07-21 06:29:30 · answer #1 · answered by Vanessa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have my sympathy. I still bite my fingernails and have since I was 5. There were only two times that I was able to stop successfully for a time. It turns out that the meds I was taking at the time was also used to treat mild anxiety. Hmm...a clue... However, the risks for nailbiting are minor, so I choose not to go the medicated route. Some people have been successful by sitting on their hands, but that can cause circulation problems. Another gal I know wore several rings so that she would NOTICE she had her hands near her mouth. Most nail biting is unconscious. You don't even realize you are biting on them. For many people, nail biting is just habit. For others, like me, apparently it is an expression of some sort of anxiety. edited to add: Hey, I like the tape idea. I will give that a shot.
2016-05-19 03:54:21 · answer #2 · answered by vilma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me, I had to stop biting them because it was starting to hurt my teeth. I started to do something else that focused on my nails and made them better in the process. Instead of biting them, I would file them. Then they started looking good and I could polish them and such. If this doesn't work, there is a polish that you can use on your nails that tastes really bad whenever you bite them. I hope this helps. Enjoy your day and take care.
2007-07-21 06:30:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try bad/bitter tasting nail polish. It reminds you to not bite your nails. Also remember biting your nails is a bad habit because it can cause a bacteria or infection to develop.
2007-07-21 07:31:57 · answer #4 · answered by instinct 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm having the exact same problem, although I only focus on one finger, so I'm trying to find a solution on how I can stop it as well. We have the same problem. I would have really nice hands if it weren't for stupid me biting my nails. *irked*
2007-07-21 06:26:23 · answer #5 · answered by Yuki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well..
1) when u begin 2 bite, think about the consiquences.
2) sit on your hands
3) get a manicure - hey, it might help
4) get that nail stuff that tastes really bad so every time that you bite your nails, you'll "recoil" at the taste. lol
HOPE THIS HELPED!!!☺☺☺
2007-07-21 06:28:09 · answer #6 · answered by anonymous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try chewing gum. When I got braces, I completely stopped. Maybe try getting fake nails.
2007-07-21 07:48:16 · answer #7 · answered by Ashley84 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well try fake nails that way you cant bite them.
if you dont want to do that chew gum insted.
and last this is weird but i heard some wear to put hot suas on your fingers
so that you cant bit them.
2007-07-21 06:37:10 · answer #8 · answered by cd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you try painting it, or maybe rubbing something bitter on it (just be sure to keep the bitter juice it in your purse at all times, that way, after you wash your hands, you can re-lubricate again)?
2007-07-21 06:36:52 · answer #9 · answered by angie n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means you are bored, find some activities to keep you occupied, and chewing gum may help too.
2007-07-21 06:30:10 · answer #10 · answered by marya 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋