Like i know you shape them but i am a awful nail shapper and im not going to go to a profectional. Plus how do you get french manicures to turn out right, without having smudged or uneven tips?How do i fix unshaped, and crooked nails?
Get a good file, one of the block ones if you can. Always file in the same direction, NOT back and forth. For a french manicure, you can buy kits at your local discount store with everything in it. Patience is a key element. Manicures done by someone aren't normally that pricey. Why not pay the initial cost, then the upkeep is much easier.How do i fix unshaped, and crooked nails?
if you just spend $15 they'll be perfect and you wouldn't have to worry about it.
Maybe u should file them or buffer them? or jus go to da nail salon.
You should file them if not cut them or go to your salon specialist to help.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
How can i grow my hair and nails?
Please help i really want my hair to grow and my nails any ideas?How can i grow my hair and nails?
I found that Jello helps tremendously! I would take a small package, make it up then split evenly in to 4 small containers. Eating one containera day boosted my hair and nail growth, and since I used sugar free jello it was a low cal, low carb treat too.How can i grow my hair and nails?
Hi. I have a website with a few answers to that. it is
http://www.freewebs.com/marinahaircare.
it has tips on how to grow hair and styling how-tos. i just made it so it's really new. i hope it helps you! If you do visit, leave a comment to let me know if it helped you!
To grow your hair, only get minimal trims when you get your hair cut. If you do not get many split ends, maybe go 8 weeks between trims instead of the usual 4 to 6 weeks.
For both your hair and nails, you need to be healthy to have either of them grow, and grow well. Healthy hair and nails come from a good diet. Also the same with your nails, as they begin to grow do not cut them, file them as little as possible for shape. The only other way to grow your nails is to put acrylic nails on top until your real nails reach the length you want; however, removing the acrylic can be quite time consuming and you may find your real nails are really not in great shape after the acrylic is removed.
Vitamin E
http://www.grow-long-hair-fast.com/produ鈥?/a>
and for the nails try Sally Hansen, and protein %26amp; calsiumn rich foods
Prenatal vitamins, you might be able to get them from your OBGYN.
eating more protein helps. drink plenty of water, eat right. stay active.
trim your hair every so often and keep your nails healthy, dont bite them.
Hair, Skin, %26amp; Nails. It's a supplement you buy. I think you can get it at places like WalMart and Fred Meyer?
time
To grow my hair and nails I take vitamins made by Puritan's Pride Skin,. Hair and Nails tablets. They are very effective and I have seen a diference in my hair growth. You have to take three tablets daily though which is annoying. Your best bet other than having a balanced diet is using vitamins that are especially formulated to grow/strengthen your hair and nails.
A diet rich in protein, calcium, vitamins and plenty of water will help you grow long, strong, healthy hair and nails, and a lovely complexion, too!
It's also helpful to condition your hair well, and not to use too many chemicals or too much heat on it. Never brush it when it's wet, use a wide-toothed comb. These things minimize breaks and and make your hair stay longer and healthier.
If you have weak nails, a strengthening product or clear conditioning polish from the drugstore can help keep them from breaking.
Eat vitamins. I've heard they help.
You can ';hair teeth and nails'; tablets from health food stores and for ail growth if your a biter then you can also buy this gross tasting nail varnish stuff which stops you.
you can drink some kind of medicine for longer hair but for longer nails dip them in water for a long long long time like hours! just fill 2 bowls with water and leave your nails in them all day long. or if you have a pool, just go hang in there all day.
Biotin Forte supplements. You don't need a prescription, but you have to get it from a pharmacy. For some reason they keep them behind the counter, don't know why. They are rather pricey. They also have regular Biotin, which I think is a little cheaper.
this is gonna seem really weird but trust me ask an indian it works! for hair, between shapoo and conditioner, put three bowls of yogurt mixed with coconut oil (parachute company is the best) from an indian store in your hair. the yogurt must be homeade. it can't be like strawberry yogurt or something. like it should be made of milk from home. ask the person at your nearest inidan store how to make yogurt a.k.a. dhai (pronounced dhay-hee). your hair will grow at least 5 inches in one month by doing that. no joke!
First, avoid products and behaviours that are harmful to your nails and scalp.
Little known facts:
Do not use conditioner directly on your scalp. It's meant for your hair only.
Nail polish and removers are bad for nails. Take a break in between paintings to allow nail to recover and grow.
An excellent product to help you grow strong, flexible nails is T.I.P.S.
For hair, first you or your doctor should rule out any deficiencies and/or medical causes. Maintain a healthy diet, take a good multivitamin and use topical minoxidil. Oral supplements and many topical solutions which claim to grow hair are usually unsubstantiated.
basically if you eat healthier you can grow you hair and nails out so they are longer trust me my moms a nutritionist so try fruits and veggies you can even loose some weight while ur at it!
um, i think 4 ur hair that u just have 2 let it grow in time, mine recently waz very very long till i got a haircut a few days ago. as 4 ur nails, i also have longish nails, %26amp; what i suggest is 2 not paint them alot because excess painting may cause weak, hard 2 grow brittle nails. if you have 2 paint them, paint them a nice color %26amp; after like a week or two take the color off %26amp; let them breathe for awile. oh, %26amp; i would invest in a good nail strengthener/protector. (i use Sally Hansen nailgrowth miracle Salon Strength, in a gold bottle found @ Target) i put on 1 regular coat on every other day, and within 3 weeks my nails looked healthy %26amp; long. it just takes awile, but u can do it!!! good luck!!!!!! :D 鈾モ櫏鈾モ櫏
I found that Jello helps tremendously! I would take a small package, make it up then split evenly in to 4 small containers. Eating one containera day boosted my hair and nail growth, and since I used sugar free jello it was a low cal, low carb treat too.How can i grow my hair and nails?
Hi. I have a website with a few answers to that. it is
http://www.freewebs.com/marinahaircare.
it has tips on how to grow hair and styling how-tos. i just made it so it's really new. i hope it helps you! If you do visit, leave a comment to let me know if it helped you!
Report Abuse
To grow your hair, only get minimal trims when you get your hair cut. If you do not get many split ends, maybe go 8 weeks between trims instead of the usual 4 to 6 weeks.
For both your hair and nails, you need to be healthy to have either of them grow, and grow well. Healthy hair and nails come from a good diet. Also the same with your nails, as they begin to grow do not cut them, file them as little as possible for shape. The only other way to grow your nails is to put acrylic nails on top until your real nails reach the length you want; however, removing the acrylic can be quite time consuming and you may find your real nails are really not in great shape after the acrylic is removed.
Vitamin E
http://www.grow-long-hair-fast.com/produ鈥?/a>
and for the nails try Sally Hansen, and protein %26amp; calsiumn rich foods
Prenatal vitamins, you might be able to get them from your OBGYN.
eating more protein helps. drink plenty of water, eat right. stay active.
trim your hair every so often and keep your nails healthy, dont bite them.
Hair, Skin, %26amp; Nails. It's a supplement you buy. I think you can get it at places like WalMart and Fred Meyer?
time
To grow my hair and nails I take vitamins made by Puritan's Pride Skin,. Hair and Nails tablets. They are very effective and I have seen a diference in my hair growth. You have to take three tablets daily though which is annoying. Your best bet other than having a balanced diet is using vitamins that are especially formulated to grow/strengthen your hair and nails.
A diet rich in protein, calcium, vitamins and plenty of water will help you grow long, strong, healthy hair and nails, and a lovely complexion, too!
It's also helpful to condition your hair well, and not to use too many chemicals or too much heat on it. Never brush it when it's wet, use a wide-toothed comb. These things minimize breaks and and make your hair stay longer and healthier.
If you have weak nails, a strengthening product or clear conditioning polish from the drugstore can help keep them from breaking.
Eat vitamins. I've heard they help.
You can ';hair teeth and nails'; tablets from health food stores and for ail growth if your a biter then you can also buy this gross tasting nail varnish stuff which stops you.
you can drink some kind of medicine for longer hair but for longer nails dip them in water for a long long long time like hours! just fill 2 bowls with water and leave your nails in them all day long. or if you have a pool, just go hang in there all day.
Biotin Forte supplements. You don't need a prescription, but you have to get it from a pharmacy. For some reason they keep them behind the counter, don't know why. They are rather pricey. They also have regular Biotin, which I think is a little cheaper.
this is gonna seem really weird but trust me ask an indian it works! for hair, between shapoo and conditioner, put three bowls of yogurt mixed with coconut oil (parachute company is the best) from an indian store in your hair. the yogurt must be homeade. it can't be like strawberry yogurt or something. like it should be made of milk from home. ask the person at your nearest inidan store how to make yogurt a.k.a. dhai (pronounced dhay-hee). your hair will grow at least 5 inches in one month by doing that. no joke!
First, avoid products and behaviours that are harmful to your nails and scalp.
Little known facts:
Do not use conditioner directly on your scalp. It's meant for your hair only.
Nail polish and removers are bad for nails. Take a break in between paintings to allow nail to recover and grow.
An excellent product to help you grow strong, flexible nails is T.I.P.S.
For hair, first you or your doctor should rule out any deficiencies and/or medical causes. Maintain a healthy diet, take a good multivitamin and use topical minoxidil. Oral supplements and many topical solutions which claim to grow hair are usually unsubstantiated.
basically if you eat healthier you can grow you hair and nails out so they are longer trust me my moms a nutritionist so try fruits and veggies you can even loose some weight while ur at it!
um, i think 4 ur hair that u just have 2 let it grow in time, mine recently waz very very long till i got a haircut a few days ago. as 4 ur nails, i also have longish nails, %26amp; what i suggest is 2 not paint them alot because excess painting may cause weak, hard 2 grow brittle nails. if you have 2 paint them, paint them a nice color %26amp; after like a week or two take the color off %26amp; let them breathe for awile. oh, %26amp; i would invest in a good nail strengthener/protector. (i use Sally Hansen nailgrowth miracle Salon Strength, in a gold bottle found @ Target) i put on 1 regular coat on every other day, and within 3 weeks my nails looked healthy %26amp; long. it just takes awile, but u can do it!!! good luck!!!!!! :D 鈾モ櫏鈾モ櫏
How do I get rid of hang nails?
They hurt really bad and I have them on like most of my fingers. Help me!How do I get rid of hang nails?
Quite biting or chewing and picking at them (nails) use good clippers and file smooth.How do I get rid of hang nails?
cut them
clip them
Quite biting or chewing and picking at them (nails) use good clippers and file smooth.How do I get rid of hang nails?
cut them
clip them
What colour are you gonna paint your nails?
I'm painting mine black with white sparkles. There not really sparkles. What colour are you gonna paint your nails?
It's called ';Breaking Curfew'; by L'or茅al. It looks very much like a vamp colour. I luv it!What colour are you gonna paint your nails?
Mine are red.
They'll stay red for a while hah.
Pink or white
mine are checkered it took three hours but it was worth it! lol
It's called ';Breaking Curfew'; by L'or茅al. It looks very much like a vamp colour. I luv it!What colour are you gonna paint your nails?
Mine are red.
They'll stay red for a while hah.
Pink or white
mine are checkered it took three hours but it was worth it! lol
How did people cut their nails back before nail clippers?
Did they just bite their nails down?How did people cut their nails back before nail clippers?
may be they filed them or like you said bit them or picked them or may be they just let them grow! (yuck) good question though!How did people cut their nails back before nail clippers?
Yeah, they proberly bite their nails down or maybe even used a stone?
probably
ya, they probably just bite their nails off.
may be they filed them or like you said bit them or picked them or may be they just let them grow! (yuck) good question though!How did people cut their nails back before nail clippers?
Yeah, they proberly bite their nails down or maybe even used a stone?
probably
ya, they probably just bite their nails off.
Serious question, how difficult is it for a woman to wipe herself with long nails?
I mean i've always been afraid of woman with long finger nails that look dirty because I always wonder maybe they got some stuff on them from wiping and did not clean enough. Am I paranoid or is this a legitimate concern?Serious question, how difficult is it for a woman to wipe herself with long nails?
we just ball up a wad of paper and wipe as usual. think about it, do you get poo on your fingers? no because there is paper between your fingers and your butt! same with long nails except you keep your nails tucked in as well. the fact that a woman spends the time and money on long nails maintenance most likely means they are extra conscience of their appearance including hygieneSerious question, how difficult is it for a woman to wipe herself with long nails?
best thing to do is keep them short and scrub them with a nail brush
This question is so ghettostop blackheads
we just ball up a wad of paper and wipe as usual. think about it, do you get poo on your fingers? no because there is paper between your fingers and your butt! same with long nails except you keep your nails tucked in as well. the fact that a woman spends the time and money on long nails maintenance most likely means they are extra conscience of their appearance including hygieneSerious question, how difficult is it for a woman to wipe herself with long nails?
best thing to do is keep them short and scrub them with a nail brush
This question is so ghetto
How to stop my habit of biting nails?
My nails are extremely ugly with bumps and half eaten skin left around it. I have been biting nails for 10 years now. How can I stop?How to stop my habit of biting nails?
Dip your finger tips in vinagir. Then your finger tips/Nails will taste bitter and you will not be able to put them in your mouth.How to stop my habit of biting nails?
even i hav d same props..i am trying hard bout this but in vain of no use wat did u do r u gettin off this habit.....
Make yourself conscience of the problem at all times, especially when you're doing nothing and bored.
I hear that getting ur nails done will make it stop if u really care about how ur fake nails look like. Pay for expensive nails so you won't bite them because it was worth a lot, lol.
Go to the salon and get fake nails and a french manicure. They have to clip your nails short to glue the false ones on anyway so don't feel embarrassed when you go.
Get them to trim them to the ends of your finger tips and not much longer. It's hard to get used to fake nails for the first few days and the longer they are, the more awkward it is to do anything - like doing up buttons or small detail stuff.
I used to bite my nails too. You can't chew the plastic nails and they look so great that you wouldn't want to either. You'll spend your nervous energy painting them instead. They stay on for a few weeks before they start to come off.
It worked for me. I used to be embarrassed cause my fingers were all chewed up and bleeding too. When you have your nails done, you will want to show off your hands instead of hiding them. Get some nice rings and accessorise! :)
How to Stop Biting Your Nails
Just a little nibble...Nail biting is a habit that is not easy to quit. If you are tired of the nail stubs and bleeding, try these simple remedies to promote normal, beautiful nail growth, and prevent:
Split and fractured nails.
Bleeding around the nails.
Infections.
Pain.
Before long your nails will be shiny and you will want to care for them and avoid the common problems that can come with longer nails.
StepsConfront your problem. Get a camera and take some pictures of your bitten fingernails. Examine your nails, and list their problems.
Visualize yourself with healthy nails, and how great they will look.
Pick at least one nail to ';protect'; at a time.
After a few days, an unbitten nail will flourish and reward you. Do not bite it. If you must, bite one of the 'unprotected' ones.
Once you have grown your unbitten nail for a while, start protecting another one. And another.
Record your progress in a notebook or photo album. Take ';before and after'; photos of your nails and put them in the book to keep you motivated. Recognizing that it usually takes takes three weeks to grow nails half a centimeter, chart out in the book how long you want your nails to be by a certain date.
Eat calcium- and magnesium- rich foods so that your nails will repair and grow well. Not only that, but most of the reason that the human body wants to bite nails is the lack of calcium and magnesium in the body and the body needs that material back.
Push your cuticles back. Many nail-biters do not have ';moons'; on the base of their fingernails because their cuticles have not been pushed back. To do this, gently push your cuticles towards your finger to reveal more of your nail. This is easier to do after a shower when your hands and nails are wet. This makes the nail appear longer, and it gives a more attractive shape, which might also be a motivation to stop biting.
Find a habit to take the place of nail biting. Whenever you have the urge to bite, do that instead. Some people like to drum their fingers, or just stare at their hands. Just make sure it's not a bad habit; choose a helpful one or one that doesn't really matter either way. 'Bitrex' is a chemical that is put in products to make them taste foul, obtained from your local pharmacy. It's included in nibble inhibitors that you paint on to your nails. Carry some with you at all times. Apply your nasty solution several times a day. If you get used to the taste, choose another brand.
Distract your mouth. Eat carrot sticks to keep you busy. Keep a stick of gum handy for those weak moments.
No more idle hands..Distract your hands by taking up a hobby.
A hobby to distract your hands might be making models or maintaining your house, knitting or crochet, running or other outside pursuits, or even nail care and decoration!
For those whose nail biting is obsessive/compulsive it may help to approach your hobby obsessively.
Cover your nails. For females, fit artificial nails. They can really help. For guys, polish them and apply some shine/growth promoter or petroleum jelly. It's harder to bite nails that are looking great!
Keep gloves in your back pocket and wear them when you want to bite.
Put little pieces of tape on the ends of your fingers, to remind yourself how destructive biting is.
If you have any surplus growth, cut your nails back. Keep clippers with you at all times. You can't bite if there's nothing there!
Speaking about your nails will help to focus your mind on your goals. Ask for help from your partner(s). Keep talking about your goals.
Show off your improved nails, and get much-needed encouragement and praise from your peers.
Be proud of your improving nails. They will shine with beauty.
Go for a manicure, and chat with the manicurist about having great nails.
If you are male and you go in for a manicure and anyone gives you grief for not being manly, just say you are taking radical steps, whatever it takes. That should be manly enough for anyone.
Keep looking after your nails, with cuticle oil, shine and growth promoter, and no biting!
TipsGet to know yourself, the first step is to be conscious when you start biting your nails. Feel your anxiety or stress levels.
Don't start thinking there is a short term solution. To stop nail biting, one requires patience and awareness.
Use an emery board to file when ever you feel like biting. Even if you file them down to nothing, it's better then chewing into your nail bed. Ouch!
Try using a coating that seals moisture in the nail and repels water and dirt. Oils or even waxy lip balm can be effective at softening nails.
Keep going with the program, any setbacks should be confronted as quickly as possible, to prevent a complete relapse.
Let white spots grow out gently. They are caused by blows or stress to the nail.
Take magnesium pills, one a day. They strengthen the nails and make them hard.
Try keeping an ';egg'; of Silly Putty with you! It is fun to play with and it occupies your hands during biting-prone times like while watching movies or television or sitting in class. Or you can try keeping a quarter or other coin in your pocket, and play with it when you feel the urge to bite your nails. Plus, these don't involve eating or chewing on anything, so they will help break the habit of oral fixation.
Challenge yourself: how many hours can you go without taking a bite? When you break a previous record, get yourself a treat. Then see: can you go a day? Three days? a week? two weeks?
Clean, manicured nails will be such an improvement to your self-esteem. You'll see!
If the habit is unconscious (i.e., you don't even notice yourself starting to do it), consider using NLP or hypnotherapy - practitioners will know some great techniques for retraining your mind very quickly and easily to remove unwanted habits.
See if you can notice how or when you decide to start biting. There may be an underlying cause of stress, nerves or boredom perhaps. Dealing with the underlying and real issue could stop the nail biting and more.
Try chewing gum to keep your mouth busy.
You might also want to try putting nail polish on. Since it tastes so bad, you won't want to bite your nails anymore.
As your nails/skin grow, they will seem puffy and itchy. This is normal! This fudge-finger sensation will go away in time.
Clean your nails! Part of the reason you bite them is because they are dirty. Buff then, scrub them, clean them. This will make you appreciate them more.
If you are artistic, try doing projects with clay or plaster. It gets all over your hands, and the flavour stays in your nails (and all over your hands) long after you wash off any visible mess. They both taste bad to many people (clay tastes salty and can leave a slimy texture and plaster tastes chalky) and doing the projects will also keep your hands busy.
Put nail jewels on your nails. These are hard to bite, and the risk of one coming off in your mouth may scare you into quitting your habit.
Remember that long ago, people used to think that bitten nails got lodged in people's intestines (to this day some parents still tell their children this). Even though we know now that this is not actually true, it's a gross thing to think about as you chew...
WarningsDon't be silly and replace nail-biting with a worse habit. While stubby digits are unhealthy and painful, other habits can be worse.
Chewing your fingernails invites infection.
Brittle nails can be caused by strong detergents and chemicals, sun exposure, poor diet, or prolonged use of nail hardeners. Avoid the use of hardeners containing formaldehyde, which has a drying effect on nails.
Remember beauty is only skin deep. As is ugly. Telling yourself you are ugly will only undermine your self esteem and keep you from being your best. Tell yourself instead that you are a special person and that you deserve to have healthy looking nails too.
Things You'll NeedA balanced diet, rich in beneficial minerals and vitamins: eggs, soy, whole grains and liver are helpful to nails. Sulfurous minerals found in apples, cucumbers, grapes, garlic, asparagus, and onions all help consistent growth. Essential fatty acids, or EFAs, are found in salmon, nuts, seeds and tuna. They all help keep nails shiny and pliable. General vitamins and minerals are also important.
Related wikiHowsHow to Groom Long Nails
How to Do Nail Art
How to Fix the Skin Around Your Nails
How to Accomplish a Goal
How to Care for Your Feet and Toe Nails Successfully
Dip your finger tips in vinagir. Then your finger tips/Nails will taste bitter and you will not be able to put them in your mouth.How to stop my habit of biting nails?
even i hav d same props..i am trying hard bout this but in vain of no use wat did u do r u gettin off this habit.....
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Make yourself conscience of the problem at all times, especially when you're doing nothing and bored.
I hear that getting ur nails done will make it stop if u really care about how ur fake nails look like. Pay for expensive nails so you won't bite them because it was worth a lot, lol.
Go to the salon and get fake nails and a french manicure. They have to clip your nails short to glue the false ones on anyway so don't feel embarrassed when you go.
Get them to trim them to the ends of your finger tips and not much longer. It's hard to get used to fake nails for the first few days and the longer they are, the more awkward it is to do anything - like doing up buttons or small detail stuff.
I used to bite my nails too. You can't chew the plastic nails and they look so great that you wouldn't want to either. You'll spend your nervous energy painting them instead. They stay on for a few weeks before they start to come off.
It worked for me. I used to be embarrassed cause my fingers were all chewed up and bleeding too. When you have your nails done, you will want to show off your hands instead of hiding them. Get some nice rings and accessorise! :)
How to Stop Biting Your Nails
Just a little nibble...Nail biting is a habit that is not easy to quit. If you are tired of the nail stubs and bleeding, try these simple remedies to promote normal, beautiful nail growth, and prevent:
Split and fractured nails.
Bleeding around the nails.
Infections.
Pain.
Before long your nails will be shiny and you will want to care for them and avoid the common problems that can come with longer nails.
StepsConfront your problem. Get a camera and take some pictures of your bitten fingernails. Examine your nails, and list their problems.
Visualize yourself with healthy nails, and how great they will look.
Pick at least one nail to ';protect'; at a time.
After a few days, an unbitten nail will flourish and reward you. Do not bite it. If you must, bite one of the 'unprotected' ones.
Once you have grown your unbitten nail for a while, start protecting another one. And another.
Record your progress in a notebook or photo album. Take ';before and after'; photos of your nails and put them in the book to keep you motivated. Recognizing that it usually takes takes three weeks to grow nails half a centimeter, chart out in the book how long you want your nails to be by a certain date.
Eat calcium- and magnesium- rich foods so that your nails will repair and grow well. Not only that, but most of the reason that the human body wants to bite nails is the lack of calcium and magnesium in the body and the body needs that material back.
Push your cuticles back. Many nail-biters do not have ';moons'; on the base of their fingernails because their cuticles have not been pushed back. To do this, gently push your cuticles towards your finger to reveal more of your nail. This is easier to do after a shower when your hands and nails are wet. This makes the nail appear longer, and it gives a more attractive shape, which might also be a motivation to stop biting.
Find a habit to take the place of nail biting. Whenever you have the urge to bite, do that instead. Some people like to drum their fingers, or just stare at their hands. Just make sure it's not a bad habit; choose a helpful one or one that doesn't really matter either way. 'Bitrex' is a chemical that is put in products to make them taste foul, obtained from your local pharmacy. It's included in nibble inhibitors that you paint on to your nails. Carry some with you at all times. Apply your nasty solution several times a day. If you get used to the taste, choose another brand.
Distract your mouth. Eat carrot sticks to keep you busy. Keep a stick of gum handy for those weak moments.
No more idle hands..Distract your hands by taking up a hobby.
A hobby to distract your hands might be making models or maintaining your house, knitting or crochet, running or other outside pursuits, or even nail care and decoration!
For those whose nail biting is obsessive/compulsive it may help to approach your hobby obsessively.
Cover your nails. For females, fit artificial nails. They can really help. For guys, polish them and apply some shine/growth promoter or petroleum jelly. It's harder to bite nails that are looking great!
Keep gloves in your back pocket and wear them when you want to bite.
Put little pieces of tape on the ends of your fingers, to remind yourself how destructive biting is.
If you have any surplus growth, cut your nails back. Keep clippers with you at all times. You can't bite if there's nothing there!
Speaking about your nails will help to focus your mind on your goals. Ask for help from your partner(s). Keep talking about your goals.
Show off your improved nails, and get much-needed encouragement and praise from your peers.
Be proud of your improving nails. They will shine with beauty.
Go for a manicure, and chat with the manicurist about having great nails.
If you are male and you go in for a manicure and anyone gives you grief for not being manly, just say you are taking radical steps, whatever it takes. That should be manly enough for anyone.
Keep looking after your nails, with cuticle oil, shine and growth promoter, and no biting!
TipsGet to know yourself, the first step is to be conscious when you start biting your nails. Feel your anxiety or stress levels.
Don't start thinking there is a short term solution. To stop nail biting, one requires patience and awareness.
Use an emery board to file when ever you feel like biting. Even if you file them down to nothing, it's better then chewing into your nail bed. Ouch!
Try using a coating that seals moisture in the nail and repels water and dirt. Oils or even waxy lip balm can be effective at softening nails.
Keep going with the program, any setbacks should be confronted as quickly as possible, to prevent a complete relapse.
Let white spots grow out gently. They are caused by blows or stress to the nail.
Take magnesium pills, one a day. They strengthen the nails and make them hard.
Try keeping an ';egg'; of Silly Putty with you! It is fun to play with and it occupies your hands during biting-prone times like while watching movies or television or sitting in class. Or you can try keeping a quarter or other coin in your pocket, and play with it when you feel the urge to bite your nails. Plus, these don't involve eating or chewing on anything, so they will help break the habit of oral fixation.
Challenge yourself: how many hours can you go without taking a bite? When you break a previous record, get yourself a treat. Then see: can you go a day? Three days? a week? two weeks?
Clean, manicured nails will be such an improvement to your self-esteem. You'll see!
If the habit is unconscious (i.e., you don't even notice yourself starting to do it), consider using NLP or hypnotherapy - practitioners will know some great techniques for retraining your mind very quickly and easily to remove unwanted habits.
See if you can notice how or when you decide to start biting. There may be an underlying cause of stress, nerves or boredom perhaps. Dealing with the underlying and real issue could stop the nail biting and more.
Try chewing gum to keep your mouth busy.
You might also want to try putting nail polish on. Since it tastes so bad, you won't want to bite your nails anymore.
As your nails/skin grow, they will seem puffy and itchy. This is normal! This fudge-finger sensation will go away in time.
Clean your nails! Part of the reason you bite them is because they are dirty. Buff then, scrub them, clean them. This will make you appreciate them more.
If you are artistic, try doing projects with clay or plaster. It gets all over your hands, and the flavour stays in your nails (and all over your hands) long after you wash off any visible mess. They both taste bad to many people (clay tastes salty and can leave a slimy texture and plaster tastes chalky) and doing the projects will also keep your hands busy.
Put nail jewels on your nails. These are hard to bite, and the risk of one coming off in your mouth may scare you into quitting your habit.
Remember that long ago, people used to think that bitten nails got lodged in people's intestines (to this day some parents still tell their children this). Even though we know now that this is not actually true, it's a gross thing to think about as you chew...
WarningsDon't be silly and replace nail-biting with a worse habit. While stubby digits are unhealthy and painful, other habits can be worse.
Chewing your fingernails invites infection.
Brittle nails can be caused by strong detergents and chemicals, sun exposure, poor diet, or prolonged use of nail hardeners. Avoid the use of hardeners containing formaldehyde, which has a drying effect on nails.
Remember beauty is only skin deep. As is ugly. Telling yourself you are ugly will only undermine your self esteem and keep you from being your best. Tell yourself instead that you are a special person and that you deserve to have healthy looking nails too.
Things You'll NeedA balanced diet, rich in beneficial minerals and vitamins: eggs, soy, whole grains and liver are helpful to nails. Sulfurous minerals found in apples, cucumbers, grapes, garlic, asparagus, and onions all help consistent growth. Essential fatty acids, or EFAs, are found in salmon, nuts, seeds and tuna. They all help keep nails shiny and pliable. General vitamins and minerals are also important.
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