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How to stop biting my nails?

idk? Asked by oliveslits904 about 1 year ago, 12 answers.

so I'm like an O.D nail biter
really bad habit
1]how do I stop?
2]how long does it take for nails to grow
normal length?
HELP!

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35 weeks pregnant (Yes, I have a sports-bra on) Answered by stephanief987 on Mar 24, 2008, 06:47PM
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* Keep an emery board handy so when you need it, it's available. If its not, it is going to be your teeth that take care of the nail, and you know what that means.

* Better yet, try spending a few minutes every day caring for your nails. This could be a massage, oiling your cuticles, applying polish... whatever works.

* Keep the nails polished. For some reason, a little polish seems to make you want to leave them alone. And did you know that even short nails can wear red polish. It's true and what's even better, men seem to love it!

* If you find your fingers moving toward your mouth all on their own, you might want to invest in a bottle of anti-bite liquids. Trust me, it does taste horrid.

* As a previous nail biter, I sometimes find that I fall back into old habits. But, it seems that if I have something to keep my hands occupied, my nails are safe. A stress ball works for me.

* There is nothing worse than trying to grow out your nails just to have them break or peel. Here is a tip I heard a little while ago. It involves rubbing raw garlic over the surface of your nails. After a week, nails should be stronger. Definitely worth a try if you don't mind the smell.

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:] Answered by mrscobainx3 on Mar 24, 2008, 04:09PM
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My friend has this.
Try painting your nails.Everytime you bite your fingernails,itll taste like nail polish,so youll stop.
if you dont want colored nails,Clear polish is always a good option
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:] Answered by mrscobainx3 on Mar 24, 2008, 04:18PM
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Actually now that I think about it,try Nail polish REMOVER on your nails,instead of nail polish.
That stuff tastes HORRIBLE and itll stay on your nails untill you wash with soap.
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If only you could be in my head... Answered by sikashimmer on Mar 24, 2008, 04:43PM
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None of that works... if you're like me you'll just pick at them too.

Nail biting and nail picking have always been battle for me... why I dunno.
It's something I've done since I was really little.

What I do is get my nails done every couple of weeks, while they are growing underneath you have pretty nails and can practice not biting the acrylic. Then when you get them off you have to put nail strengthener on because they will be brittle.

xox
Sika

crazy life Answered by love28 on Mar 24, 2008, 04:54PM

paint your nails or put lotion or hand sanatizer on your hands

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a sketch of me Answered by melody21 on Mar 24, 2008, 05:25PM
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I wouldn't sugget fake nails sry to disagree. Its hard on your nails 2 get fake ones on. However I used to bite my nails but now they are long. I'd suggest finding some sort of cutical lotion or nail strenthner taste nasty but good for your nails.

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idk? Answered by oliveslits904 on Mar 24, 2008, 07:25PM
43 answers

THANK YOU!!!

me Answered by olivia555 on Mar 25, 2008, 04:55PM
13 answers

put salsa on it or chily

Me:) Answered by laura757576 on Mar 31, 2008, 01:49PM
62 answers

I had that, and then I put on fake nails, from the drugstore, for like a week, and when I took them off, they were long enough for me to notice if I tried to bite/pick them.

And Sally hanses nail thingy, like miracle growth or something, really works !

x

workin out Answered by miszbina505 on Apr 26, 2008, 08:14AM
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just find a new better habbit.chew healthy gum,instead of your nails,play a sport,and be a lot more active.if they're really bad it'll take a good month and trust me you'll know when they're long enough.I hate it when people bite their nails.I definantly dont bite mine.

Answered by alize_is_to_help123 on May 15, 2008, 09:39AM

ok first paint your nails 1 more than on time and then when you try to bite it will taste like paint which is nasty so try it today just by doing that I have healty long nice nails and now I am a nail designer

Answered by sofiafromkorea on Jul 10, 2008, 09:42PM
36 answers

I used to bite my nails terribly!
so I have a few suggestions :
buy bite it (with a line through it). it works so well. it tasted like acid!
paint your nails. usually when I have paint on them I dont want to ruin it.
OR, get a manicure often. the ladies there always embarrassed me OHH YOUR NAILS ARE SO SHORT!!! so id make myself not bite (:
and get some of those nail strengthening polishes. they can help make your nails thicker and harder to bite !
hope this helps (:

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