How do you ditch nail biting? Well, we’ll tell you one thing: It doesn’t happen overnight. You have to have patience with yourself and find what works for you. Here are a few tips and tricks to stop biting your nails.
Use Unpleasant Nail Polish
Foul-tasting nail polishes exist for this very purpose. A layer on your nails should deter even the worst nail biters. The taste is gross, leaving you with an unsettling experience. Over time, the polish will condition you to stop the habit altogether.
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Take the DIY Route
Bad-tasting polish can get the job done, but if you prefer to keep the chemicals away, pick up a jar of jalapeños. Oh yes, it’s spicy time. Rub the juice and slices over your cuticles; when it comes time to bite, you won’t want your nails anywhere near your mouth.
Book a Manicure
Spending money on a manicure gives you no real guarantee, but it can lessen the odds of biting your nails. Why throw away cash and mess up the polish? The downside? You must keep up with appointments to train yourself to leave your nails alone.
Keep Your Nails Short
The closer the nail is to the fingertip, the harder it is to partake in the bad habit. Just be aware that the skin should be off-limits; biting the skin can lead to infection.
Wear Chewelry
It may not be a definition by Merriam-Webster, but chewelry is a thing. Whenever you have the urge to bite your nails, chew on chewelry instead. Eventually, the habit will be transferred to a more soothing tradition. When considering chewelry, please discuss it with your dentist. Chewing on something hard may not be good for your teeth in the long term.
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Do you have any tips for how to stop biting your nails? Share them with us in the comments below!