How Do I Stop Biting My Nails?
Nail biting seems like a harmless habit people do unconsciously when they are stressed or nervous, but the habit can have serious health problems in the long run. Your fingers come into contact with more germs than any other part of your body, and a lot of these germs get lodged underneath your nails. Biting them can make you seriously sick and make your nails look ugly. Considering they are one of the first body parts people will see when they meet you, it's not a good idea to let them look ugly.
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Increase Calcium Intake
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Calcium grows strong, healthy nails, which makes them less likely to break. If you're suffering from calcium deficiency, your nails will be brittle and weak, as well as being unattractive to look at. Having nice nails can be enough to stop you from biting and ruining them. Eating an adequate amount of vitamins and nutrients also helps ease stress. You can find prime sources of calcium in leafy, green vegetables, dairy products and dried fruit.
Make Them Bitter
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There are many liquid products on the market that are specifically created to stop nail biting. You simply brush the substance onto your nails, much like nail polish, and they make your nails taste bitter when you put them in your mouth. The problem is that some people can get used to the taste after a while, and you'll have to reapply the product after every hand washing.
One Nail at a Time
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Try to save one nail on each of your hands at a time. Bite every finger on your hands except for one. Keep that nail as healthy as possible and see how long you can save it for. After a couple of weeks, choose an additional nail not to bite. Work your way up until you've stopped biting all of your nails.
Distract Yourself
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If your nail biting occurs because of boredom, try to pick up another habit that takes your mind off biting your nails. Squeezing a stress ball or or any activity that occupies your fingers will work well.
Wear Fake Nails
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If you don't mind wearing fake nails, they can work as a protective shield. They will also stop you from getting to your real nail. Get something that looks nice and see how it feels to walk around with nice fingers. Don't be surprised when you get compliments. It might be enough motivation for you to grow your own set of beautiful nails.
Keep Them Nice
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Get manicures frequently and keep your nails clean and healthy. A manicure will take away all those rough edges that are tempting to bite, and biting them will just ruin them. It can take something as simple as seeing how nice your nails look to help you stop biting them.
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