I have been biting my nails since I was young, I seem to stop while I was pregnant. I didn't start back again till about 1yr later. My teeth are becoming scensitive. I really want to stop and I don't know how. I tried nail polish.
2007-08-05 17:40:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
there is a nail polish that's specifically meant for nail biters that has a really nasty flavor.. try that if you haven't...
it's kind of expensive, but you can get fake nails put on. The money actually adds to this. One, your nails will look nice, you won't want to bite them. Two, you just spent a lot of money on them to make them look nice, you wont want to bite them and just waste that money. Three, acrylic tastes really gross (at least in my opinion).
You can try keeping your nails cut really really short, just so there isn't anything to bite.
Keep your mouth otherwise occupied with gum or something similar.
Hope I gave you some ideas to help!!
2007-08-05 17:57:35 · answer #1 · answered by Rose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is actually some stuff that is over the counter. You paint it on, it looks like clear nail polish, but it has a VERY bitter taste. IT WORKS. Eventually you will stop mindlessly chewing.
Also, try keeping gum, candy ect stuff to keep your mouth busy. Also, if you can afford it, get artificial nails put on.Good Luck. I struggled with this for over 10 years!
2007-08-06 07:30:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really have to want to see pretty nails nd hands more than you want to bite them. Always carry a file, and file instead of bite so that they grow out smooth. Before long, you will see that nice little white edge, and then they will look so nice polished you won't want to bite. Then get acrylic put on so they are too hard to bite and polish is indestructible. This is how I did it 20 years ago and have never gone back to biting.
2007-08-05 17:47:16 · answer #3 · answered by justbeingher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a habit and not a good one. Until you are able to break yourself of it, try keeping your nails so short that there is nothing there to bite and occupy your mouth with chewing gum or mints. If that doesn't work, then you may have to resort to putting something foul or unpleasant on your finger tips, like Tabasco Sauce.
2007-08-05 17:49:03 · answer #4 · answered by Tom K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OH man,,i had a bad habit of griting my teeth,,it was hard, but i had to quit...dentist had to make me a night guard cause i'd ground them down so much..but now i don't, i got over it.
i've seen older ladies that bite their nails. some say put hot sauce on them...i'd say, when you catch your self doing it stop & do something else with your hands..the more stress & tension i felt the worse i did my habit..this may contribute to yours too.....gotta make yourself,,tried chewing gum????that can get disgusting too,,i've seen people really get down on that too!!!! good luck dear.
2007-08-05 17:48:56 · answer #5 · answered by AnnaMaria 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used to have the same problem. i wear a rubberband thats fitted around my wrist and whenever i bit my nails i would snap the rubberband slightly. i would also pinch myself if i bit my nails. after awhile i noticed that i stopped biting my nails.
2007-08-05 17:46:15 · answer #6 · answered by maeheartsyou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try getting this stuff that they put on kids thumbs to make them stop sucking it. it taste icky so hopefully that will make you not want to bite them. also when you feel yourself going to do it, go do something to keep your hands busy. or you could wear gloves all the time lol. goood luck :]
2007-08-05 18:24:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should try dipping the tips of your fingers in nail polish remover.
2007-08-05 17:59:42 · answer #8 · answered by .. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try painting your nails with tabasco.
2007-08-05 21:29:57 · answer #9 · answered by gina s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i brook it i had my bf every time he saw me bit my nail he made me eat somthing nasty
2007-08-05 17:45:13 · answer #10 · answered by Jasmine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋