15 Effective Ways You Can Kick The Habit Of Biting And Picking Your Nails Once And For All

Jan 03, 2019

We all have some habits we ought to stop, but biting and picking one's nails seems to be one people really struggle with. Here are 16 tips to help you finally kick that bad habit! 

For some people, biting nails or picking them is due to anxiety or stress. You might feel at ease after taking up knitting or other hobbies that’ll keep both of your hands busy, as well as your mind.

This is another way to keep your hands busy, especially if you aren’t great at knitting. Fidget Spinners, Frick-Fracks, hacky sacks and hand-sized squishy balls are all favorable.

If you can wear fake nails and properly maintain them, then you will eventually be able to grow out your real ones. You must always remember to never leave your acrylics on for weeks or you’ll be left with very brittle nails.

After working so hard turning your nails into little masterpieces, you would probably think twice before ruining them by nibbling.

This is a great trick that works well for everyone. Most nail-biting deterrents come in a clear polish. They all have an extremely bitter taste, some akin to strong black pepper. These products are non-toxic and can be used to combat thumb sucking as well.

This edible solution also has a very nasty taste to it. It’s a hundred percent natural and perfect for those who are not to keen on polish.

Instead of picking at your nails, trim down the areas that you know will bother you during the day. This will leave you with nothing to pick at.

Apply cuticle moisturizer to your nails and marvel at their healthy new appearance. This trick can help encourage you to keep your nails looking at their best.

Just like fidget spinners, a piece of jewelry like a ring or bracelet can do wonders for occupying your mind as you twirl them around your fingers.

This is an alternative solution for those that dislike wearing jewelry of any kind. Simply play around with the rubber band to distract you from gnawing on your precious nails.

By putting on lipstick or lip gloss that has a noticeable tint to it, you will be able to see it on your fingertips after a little nail-biting session. Nobody wants to walk around the office with vivid red or neon pink fingertips, nor make trips to the bathroom to scrub it off repeatedly. This tip might just keep you from biting throughout the day.

Chew a piece of gum to keep your mouth busy and away from your nails. As an added plus, chewing gum can help increase the blood flow to your brain and keep you on point.

By leaving one of your nails alone and letting it grow, you will get to finally see how amazing all of your nails could look. Start celebrating the growth of each nail one by one.

Wouldn’t you love it when every time you bite your nails,a loved one would tell you to stop because it’s gross? If your loved one frequently expresses their disgust with your bad nail chewing habit, then it might be easier for you to kick it.

If you can’t stop your habit cold turkey, then try choosing several fingers that you can freely pick and put gel on your other nails until you’ve had enough of biting altogether.

Did you like this article about nail-biting and thought it was helpful? If so, then feel free to pass this on to others because they might find it helpful too! Will you be trying out these methods too? Let us know how it goes!

Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation by your doctor. Your health is important to us!