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How to Stop Biting Your Fingernails

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By eHow Contributing Writer

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Nail biting is a common habit and one that's not easy to kick. For some, this habit occurs when nervous or possibly when bored. However, following these steps may help you manage it and possibly quit altogether.

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Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Washcloths
Anti-nail-biting Solutions
Cotton Swabs
Exfoliating Cleanser
Manicure Kits
Nail Files
Nail Strengthening Polish
Cotton Swabs

Step 1

Purchase a bitter-tasting formula made expressly to stop nail biting. Choose the worst-tasting solution you can find.
Step 2

Wash hands every morning with soap and water and towel dry.
Step 3

Apply a liberal amount of the solution to the nails, cuticles and surrounding skin.
Step 4

Continue to reapply the solution throughout the day as it wears off.
Step 5

Reapply the solution at bedtime. Make sure the bitter taste is always present on your nails.

Tips & Warnings

As nails begin to grow, coat them with a polish made for strengthening nails.
Get regular manicures to maintain nails.
Consider keeping gum or hard candy around for when you need a quick "oral fix."

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muestace40 said

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on 6/24/2009 I would advise people not to try this method, as not only do your nails taste bitter and horrible but if you eat anything with your hands, this also starts tasting like the nail solution. Also, if you are a hardcore nail biter, like myself, you will be willing to put up with the fowl taste for a nail biting binge.

dothis78 said

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on 5/18/2009 Some solutions work for 2 days so you only need to apply every other day. Check out http://stopbitingnails.weebly.com

kendallpage said

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on 4/18/2009 Nice information. Maybe you can read an article I saw on this site about removing gum from carpet(just kidding). Anyway, I don't bite my nails but this is good information for someone who does. Keep up the good writing!Your eHow friend,Kendall Page