Friday, November 25, 2011

How do I stop biting my nails?

Its been a habit since I was 3 years old. I really want to stop, and I bite them down to almost nothing! Does biting nails affect me in any way?How do I stop biting my nails?

Hi. I had the same habit..bad habit...sincerely when i read what you said i wondered....since when i am I biting my nails?? sincerely i can not remember the day i started...but i can tell you that being a girl it is horrible to have ugly nails...everybody got used to the fact that i am a bit abnormal...i did the same...practically i had no nails at all....


So..as far as i observed myself i am a very nervous person...and by biting my nails i calmed down in a way...Smoking didn't work, i took destressing pills..didn't work at all.


I don't know in what certain situation do you find yourself biting yr nails. I found myself dooing it while reading, while having butterflies in my stomach..like before exams..or while waiting for the results..generally in great stress situations..


So..in my family it was a hobby that everybody had in a certain way...but they all got rid of it..but me...


It is a few weeks since i decided that i had stop...why?? because my fiance has been smoking for years...he decided he would stop but could't do it all alone. so i said that if he made an effort i would too...and my nicotine were my nails..so I had to give up too. It was't easy and i had no ideea what to do..because i felt the need...


I found in shops nail strenghtening products.;and more interresting some which have a very bad taste but which help nails regenerate quite quickly.


So i bought a maniqure set, i polished as fine i coud my bitten nails. and then i used the product.


All i had to care about was to be aware that my nails won't broke,, or exfoliate so i won't bite the small pieces again.


So that's my story...now the only problem is that i have 2 that are quite diformed..but they are healing...little by little...


Hope i was useful for you...and let me know if i can help you with something else.





Bye


Bea
yes-it's dirty- you're hands touch everything and ur putting them in ur mouth-not mentioning how ugly bit nails look even on a guy- get a hot pepper and rub your nail only on the inside (seeds etc) -just don't touch ur eyes-or put clear nailpolish on-it tastes yucky
Stuck on polo's instead.
Try chewing a pen !


also rub ginger or pepper on ur nails ..
Stick them in something really strong that tastes really bitter. I have no idea what but if you're fingers taste nasty, you won't want to put them anywhere near your mouth.
Put a matte natural polish or ridge filler on them. It will help them grow a bit %26amp; you will hate biting it off...


Make sure it's matte or else it will look girly.
paint clear nail polish on the nail that you bite the most. and yes if you've bit them for so long, theirs a possibility that you have some teeth problems because of it. maybe i'm wrong and you have perfect teeth, but the truth is it CAN damage your teeth and besides the habit isn't too attractive. hope this helps =)
apply nail bite to your nails
I Guess Try Not To Think About It.
i have the same problem and i start getting really bad stomach aches when i bite them. there is some stuff that make your nails taste horrible and its hard to get rid of too soo try that
Try wearing gloves. That is the best advise I can think of. Good luck.
you can buy a special nail polish which come uo clear but has such a vile taste to it when you go to bite it tasted so rankl you think again. i was also going to suggest getting false nails as taht stops you chewing your own nails but from looking at your avatar youre a man and i donr think you will be too happy waering false nails lol
THINK OF ALL THE GERMS GOING IN YOUR MOUTH.!!!!!!! YUMMY.
There are some products,nail polishes which are for this reason and taste bad,also you could put artificial strong nails that make it difficult to eat them BUT everything depends on you, on how badly do you want to quit his habit! You don't have to use anything just believe in you and stop it...! Needs power and strong will ;o)
you dont quit bitting your nails i have been for years
Scratch your bare butt hole and you won't bite your nails. The stink will remind you of the nastiness.
Get some clear nail polish. Then, when you go to bite you have a nasty taste in your mouth. Or, I believe there are products out there that you can put on your nails that, when you bite them, you have a bitter taste in your mouth.
Just stop that's what I did. Good luck.

How do you stop biting your nails?

I've tried painting them with nail polish, but all I do is peel that off and bite them again. I know some guy came up with a cure, but I don't have the money for that.How do you stop biting your nails?
there's this nail polish you can get that makes your nails taste really bad when you bite them but i forgot what it's called.How do you stop biting your nails?
I can't polish my nails, I just end up picking at it and peeling it off and it takes the top layer of my nails off too. I started keeping a nail file with me and filing my nails when I am in the mood to bite. I just file enough to reshape them etc. I think that by concentrating on shaping them and making them pretty I've gotten out of the habit of biting. Supposedly if you do or don't do something for two weeks, you will have broken an old habit and started a new one. My nails have grown out nicely. They were kind of brittle and would break a lot but I found information on-line about keeping them moisturizing them to keep them from breaking. I now put lotion on my hands and work it into my fingernails every day. They have stopped breaking so much.
Learn to relax. Try meditation, yoga, deep breathing, therapy. You can take a class for that. You can also use some supplements that will help you relax (like Bliss http://www.marketamerica.com/pulse99/ind鈥?/a> )
it's an OCD issue......i suggest you ask your doctor.
Put hot pepper underneath them. It should work.

Nails......?

What are cuticles? lol. I seriously don't know what they are. Haha.Nails......?
Cuticles-The strip of hardened skin at the base and sides of a fingernail or toenail.Nails......?
Cuticle is a skin that grown on your nail.(At the bottom of the nail where it starts.)
cuticles are the little piece of skin at the nail bed, like where your nail starts, its usually very thin and a clear-ish natural color
little skin piece on your finger

Safest way to hold a kitten when clipping his nails?

I have a kitten who squirms and squirms if I go to cut his nails. He's still very small and hard to hold on to. Whats the safest way, if I have no one around to help me, to hang onto him to cut his nails without me hurting him/him hurting himself from all the wiggling?Safest way to hold a kitten when clipping his nails?
Wrap him in a towel and only take the paw you need out.Safest way to hold a kitten when clipping his nails?
You should invest in these things called (soft paws) they are rubber slips that fit over the kittens claws this is a much safer alternative to cutting his nails (you could also take him to a groomer). hope this helps.
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  • HELP! Is there an easy way to hammer small nails (straight) into insulation around door frames? I can't hold

    them - they are too small!HELP! Is there an easy way to hammer small nails (straight) into insulation around door frames? I can't hold
    Needle nose pliersHELP! Is there an easy way to hammer small nails (straight) into insulation around door frames? I can't hold
    Go to the hardware and ask for a magnetic tack hammer the head is magnetized and will hold the nail on it and you just tack it in place and then finish hammering it in.
    Buy a arrow staple gun for about 12.00
    Well, I would get a cordless drill, and a small (1 or 1.5mm) hss metal bit, thats just a teeny bit smaller than the nails. Pre-drill (where you intend each nail to go) the holes to about half the depth of the length of the nail. They should go in nice and straight.
    get some needle nose pliers and hold the nail in them and whack away
    use a nail gun!
    use sticky tac - put a gob, push the nail in where you want it and hammer, then remove sticky tac.
    A small nail or brad gun would be best.





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    small tooth comb
    If its going to be covered with other materials you may be able to just simply tape it there.


    Use a wall stapler.


    Use an electric brad nailing gun.
    Get a small plastic bag (Like a zip lock) stick the nail through the bag. It will hold the nail. Now hold the bag a safe distance so you don't hit your finger when hammering. I'm not sure what you are doing with insulation and nails near trim, but good luck with it!
    Stick the nail through a piece of paper as a ';handle'; till you get the nail started.
    Can you hold something larger like a clothespin? If so, just clip the clothespin around the nail or screw, and hold the clothespin in place and hammer away!!
    use your roach clip
    Besides hemostats or something like that, there is a tool that has a hollow tube that is springloaded that holds trim nails in it that you hold in the palm of your hand.

    How do I stop biting my nails?

    I always bite my nails and it's beginning to annoy me cause my fingernails always look gross. Is there something to stop this addiction? Thanks!How do I stop biting my nails?
    I just stopped biting my nails. What I did is I was promised by a friend that she and her mom would take me to a nail place and get them done. The only way they would take me is if I stopped biting my nails. If something like that doesn't work, there is also a nail polish you can buy at a drug store that you put on and when you go to bite your nails, you get a bad taste so you stop.How do I stop biting my nails?
    There used to be some kind of stuff that you could paint on your nails that was a clear polish, but it tasted really really gross. The whole point was when you went to bite the nails, the nasty taste put you off. My mom was going to try this with me when I was a kid. Instead, she bought me a charm bracelet, and a beautiful ring. She felt if other people looked at my jewelry, and additionally, if I did, maybe it would add additional focus onto my good features and make me take this negative emphasis off what I was doing to destroy my looks. I went round and round on this ';cycle'; for some years, and one day in High School, I decided I just was sick and tired of having trashy looking nails. Aren't you-----really? I don't know if you are a professional person, or what the deal is, but maybe, you should go get an artificial set put on, and see if they look nice to you--nice enough for you to keep your mouth off of them. I am not trying to insult you, or be mean. It has to be embarassing, and if you have a semi-instant ';cure';, of sorts, it might give you some willpower. Then yours can grow underneath.
    i think you should go out and buy the nastyest lotion you can and put them around your fingers.so everytime you try to bite your finger nails the lotion will come in the way and stop you from biting your nails!
    There is a brand of clear nail polish specifically to help people stop biting their nails. It tastes nasty, so then they won't want to bite their nails.
    get a manicure once a week for 2 monthes. then ur nails are 2 pretty to bite. also u will think of how much money u are spending!!!!
    Start wearing Bite No More or Bite Free. It has helped me. I used to have to wear it all the time. It helps your nails grow faster, i think. At the present, my nails are long and they, for once, didn't get that way because I used Bite Free. I didn't use a single drop. But, really, that Bite Free stuff is great for long fingernails and it's not very expensive. You don't have to use it as frequently as the bottle says. Once / day or every other day would probably suffice. I have had one bottle for at least a year and a half. It it just now starting to run out.





    You can find it at a local drug store--5 second Bite Free Nail Treatment. It's only $2.99





    Good luck!





    PS~This stuff tastes terrible! lol
    yeah find a piece of gum or some candy to chew on when you are thinking about biting on your nails that should do he trick.
    yeah there is this brand of nail vanish that taste mingin and then you want bite them thats how horrible its is
    I used to bite my nails alot! I quit about four months ago, COLD TURKEY and WILL POWER! You have to have the will to stop. It's bad for your teeth (grinding movement wears down your teeth), it's dirty (there is alot of gunk under your nails), and it looks real bad. Good luck!
    It is surely a habit and habits can be broken. Use acrylic or some nail wrap for a while and during that time you will stop. Habits usually take about 3 to 7 days to break. Try using the nail wraps for at least one month.
    The nail polish only works for some people. My grandma tried it on me when I was a kid and yes it does taste extremly nasty but since I've always been a very nervous %26amp; fidgety person I would wind up picking it off. Plus if you eat any foods with your hands forget it. If you accidently get that taste in your mouth it ruins it.


    I did figure out what I was doing that would make me bite my nails. If I sit down to watch I movie I bite. If I'm concentrating on something hard I bite. If a nail chips or peels I bite.


    Quiting nail biting is like quiting smoking (minus the nicotine withdrawls). Keep you hands busy and keep them neat. I can't afford to go get manicures so I do it at home, something I can do while watching tv. Keep a GOOD pair of nail clippers %26amp; emery board handy at all times in case of any breaks. I have a set in my purse %26amp; in my car. This will keep you from biting it off. Have a coach. Mine is my 4 year old daughter anytime she sees me I hear ';Mommy quit eating your fingers'; .Having someone else draw attention to helps believe me.
    Yeah I do this too So I just get acrylics put on they look pretty and I never bite them Good luck I know it is hard to stop.

    How do you stop biting your nails?

    I have a huge habit of biting my nails, and I need it to stop. This habit has been going on for years! I didn't care before, but now I am not a young child and appearance matters to me. I am in 7th grade and I want pretty nails. But that'll never happen with my short nails. I need tips, and fast!How do you stop biting your nails?
    Stop doing it! Polish them so when you bite them, you bit off polish ant that's not really something you want to do. Or get fake acrylic nails because you can't really bite those off.How do you stop biting your nails?
    Go to a salon and get your nails done, maybe get a french manicure. You won't want to ruin it, so you wont bite them. Maybe try putting something on your fingers like vinegar. Or you can even do your own nails, which will hopefully keep you from biting them.





    Everytime you bite your nails, get yourself to stop and eventually you wont be biting anymore :)





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    I bit my nails for 30 years and just stopped 3 months ago. I tried hypnosis, painting my fingers with hotsauce, chewing gum, polishing my nails, wearing gloves and none of it worked. Then about three months ago I used a system that help me identify when I was biting my nails like a trigger. Some people use a rubberband on their wrist and snap it when they are going to bite their nails. I did not use a rubberband, I used a verbal trigger.





    Every person needs to figure out what works for them. As you can see I did alot of trial and error before I actually stopped. But part of your battle is already won...you want to stop. My 11 year old has no interest in quiting. Check out this article for more ideas on how to quit.
    here are some ideas: get those fake long nails so every time you are about to bite them, they're there to remind you to stop, or you could try putting hot sauce or dirt in/on them. Hope I helped! Good luck!
    I bit my nails all of my life until I was out of college...





    the only way I have been able to stop biting mine is by keeping them painted all of the time !


    I


    they look prettier that way all around !





    good luck!!!
    There's some stuff you can buy to put on your nails so if you bite them it tastes nasty and you stop. Presto.
    put nail polish remover on your nails and rub it off...when you bite your nails youll stop cuz it tastes reeaaalllllyyy bbaaaadd...dont ask just do
    Oh god, yeah, I hated it too. I seriously hated nail polish. Get a nail filer and some nbail clippers. best of Luck %26lt;3
    put nail polish on


    then you wont want to bite them
    chew on gum, :)

    How do I get my nails to grow long?

    My nails are at a decent length but i want them to be longer.


    Not CREEPY long just like, model long.


    But i already did the nail polish, nail hardener, and green tea, and none of that works.


    Does anyone have a homeade recipe they use to grow your nails??


    Maybe grow in two weeks?


    Thankss!How do I get my nails to grow long?
    well i dont have a homemade recipe but try getting your nailsdont and they usally grow also CLEARCODE is really great to i know this isnt great advice but it might helpHow do I get my nails to grow long?
    grow my nails faster and stronger


    http://answers.yahoo.com/question/?qid=2鈥?/a>
    Go and get them sculpted. They are going to grow beneath the sculpted nails pretty fast.

    Nails..???

    I have really bad nails. They are brittle, they crack and rip into layers, they don't grow evenly and they are not tough at all. How do I fix this?!? I kind-off just want to get fake nails because they have nice patterns on them and they hide my gross nails. Any advice? Oh and by the way I want my nails to be long.(real nails)





    Thank you!!!!!Nails..???
    you should try the hardening and vitamin enriched clear nail polish. it hardens you nails and gives them vitamins and minerals to get long and strong. The fake nails are only going to make you real nails even worse. They also might come off easily if you real nails arent stable enough.





    =]Nails..???
    you should buy sally hansen's products that are just perfect for your '; kind of '; nails it helps your nails grow stronger and faster (: so you wont have to go through all the troubles with acrylics.
    just get acrylics
    Go to a beauty saloon and do a manicure... It will make your nails look beautiful and it will also give it a shape. They will give you some advices of how to keep your nails... Be careful with your nails also...
    Nooooo! absolutely NO fake nails! they cause problems for even the best nails.
    Try using a nail hardener, it's just like a nail polish that hardens your nails!


    Buying fake nails would be a good idea to hide your nails, but when the time comes 2 take them off, it might make them even weaker.


    Good luck ;-)
    Nail harderner may help you. Forget about Salley Hansen.. it doesn't work well for very weak nail. You may try ';Nailtek';.. I think can only get from nail salon. Ask the manicurist, they should able to advise which one is best for you. It can make your nail stronger and grow longer. Fake nail. acrylic nail will make your problem worst.
    As a licensed professional in the nail industry .this is my advice to you........I'd recommend you go to a professional Salon for manicures .....with the kind of nails you describe it will be next to impossible to have the long natural nails you seek as the cracking and splitting will not let this be achieved ......the nail tech will be-able to help you take care of your nails and give you an informed decision should you decide to choose enhancements. An FYI enhancements don't ruin nails.......its a crappy technician that can ruin natural nails!
    i've heard of a sally hansen product called hard-as-nails... that might be of help.
    blah ! grow em' out and keep fileing them with a nail file ?


    so a whole new nail could grow out and ur nail should be


    alot stronger and put lotion on the side of ur nails and on the


    cuticle so the skin around ur nail doesnt break n peel !








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    Nails......?

    What are cuticles? lol. I seriously don't know what they are. Haha.Nails......?
    Cuticles-The strip of hardened skin at the base and sides of a fingernail or toenail.Nails......?
    Cuticle is a skin that grown on your nail.(At the bottom of the nail where it starts.)
    cuticles are the little piece of skin at the nail bed, like where your nail starts, its usually very thin and a clear-ish natural color
    little skin piece on your finger
  • bebo
  • Nails..???

    I have really bad nails. They are brittle, they crack and rip into layers, they don't grow evenly and they are not tough at all. How do I fix this?!? I kind-off just want to get fake nails because they have nice patterns on them and they hide my gross nails. Any advice? Oh and by the way I want my nails to be long.(real nails)





    Thank you!!!!!Nails..???
    you should try the hardening and vitamin enriched clear nail polish. it hardens you nails and gives them vitamins and minerals to get long and strong. The fake nails are only going to make you real nails even worse. They also might come off easily if you real nails arent stable enough.





    =]Nails..???
    you should buy sally hansen's products that are just perfect for your '; kind of '; nails it helps your nails grow stronger and faster (: so you wont have to go through all the troubles with acrylics.
    just get acrylics
    Go to a beauty saloon and do a manicure... It will make your nails look beautiful and it will also give it a shape. They will give you some advices of how to keep your nails... Be careful with your nails also...
    Nooooo! absolutely NO fake nails! they cause problems for even the best nails.
    Try using a nail hardener, it's just like a nail polish that hardens your nails!


    Buying fake nails would be a good idea to hide your nails, but when the time comes 2 take them off, it might make them even weaker.


    Good luck ;-)
    Nail harderner may help you. Forget about Salley Hansen.. it doesn't work well for very weak nail. You may try ';Nailtek';.. I think can only get from nail salon. Ask the manicurist, they should able to advise which one is best for you. It can make your nail stronger and grow longer. Fake nail. acrylic nail will make your problem worst.
    As a licensed professional in the nail industry .this is my advice to you........I'd recommend you go to a professional Salon for manicures .....with the kind of nails you describe it will be next to impossible to have the long natural nails you seek as the cracking and splitting will not let this be achieved ......the nail tech will be-able to help you take care of your nails and give you an informed decision should you decide to choose enhancements. An FYI enhancements don't ruin nails.......its a crappy technician that can ruin natural nails!
    i've heard of a sally hansen product called hard-as-nails... that might be of help.
    blah ! grow em' out and keep fileing them with a nail file ?


    so a whole new nail could grow out and ur nail should be


    alot stronger and put lotion on the side of ur nails and on the


    cuticle so the skin around ur nail doesnt break n peel !








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    mmm.. slippers

    NAILS?!!?!?!?!?!!?!?!!?!?!?!?

    I want to get those brushes that have ultra thin tips so you can paint designs on your nails like the white one in this video


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03aXQ3Rooq4NAILS?!!?!?!?!?!!?!?!!?!?!?!?
    Sally Hansen ( i think thats how you spell it) has one. i think they are called nail brushes. They are so neat. I saw them at CVS, but u can probably get them at any store.NAILS?!!?!?!?!?!!?!?!!?!?!?!?
    i usally get a normal nailpolish tip and cut of most of it and i can get it to any size i feel comfortable with

    Nails!?!?!?

    How can i make my finger nails grow faster...i am using nutra nail already (btw it makes your nails grow). Yeah but i want to have long nails. soo thanks in advanced!! :)Nails!?!?!?
    I 100% Recommend Nail Envy by OPI. My nail clients love it. You can usually find it in any salon.

    Nails?????

    ok so i bought black nail polish from claires a couple days ago and i was wondering whether or not if it looks good on both my hands and feet? jw.Nails?????
    I like it on toes better than fingers, but if you like it on both, that's great - have fun!Nails?????
    i would only put it on your nails i dont like it on people toes when i see it on peoples toes i think of dirt
    Awesome on bolth! :] spice it up with a neon design, like a star or flower or smiley face
    yeahh


    it looks good on bothh


    i think your toes and fingernails should always match=]
    it's not really a big deal but i think it looks best on just fingernails! but if you do both its a-o-k!!!!
    Yup, it looks cute on both ;)
    sure, why wouldn't it.

    Nails...............?

    what do english nails look like?? plz helpNails...............?
    its basically the same excepts english peopl mostly go with french manicureNails...............?
    french manicure I have it

    What's the difference between gel and acrylic fake nails? Is one better for you than the other?

    Gel is not better ';for you'; but it is better. It is usually $5 more than regular acrylic. They are less likely to crack, lift, or break off.
  • bebo
  • Is there a certain food that can make your nails stronger?

    Don't tell me there are products out there I can use, (i'm aware of that) cuz my question is on a certain food.





    -thnxIs there a certain food that can make your nails stronger?
    anything with calcium, like milk or even chocolate will help ur bones, nails, and hair grow and get tougher.Is there a certain food that can make your nails stronger?
    yes, garlic
    Jello. Its made from Horse Hooves, and they help the calcium grow in your nails.
    Anything that contain's calcium will make you nails and bones stronger.
    anything high in calcium
    well no except veggies but not even dah

    How do I get my nails to grow long?

    My nails are at a decent length but i want them to be longer.


    Not CREEPY long just like, model long.


    But i already did the nail polish, nail hardener, and green tea, and none of that works.


    Does anyone have a homeade recipe they use to grow your nails??


    Maybe grow in two weeks?


    Thankss!How do I get my nails to grow long?
    well i dont have a homemade recipe but try getting your nailsdont and they usally grow also CLEARCODE is really great to i know this isnt great advice but it might helpHow do I get my nails to grow long?
    grow my nails faster and stronger


    http://answers.yahoo.com/question/?qid=2鈥?/a>
    Go and get them sculpted. They are going to grow beneath the sculpted nails pretty fast.

    Nails!!!!!?

    I want to paint my nails black again but last time i did , my nails were stained. Should i use a base coat or something??Nails!!!!!?
    I have seen some gal friends of mine use a clear coat first, then the black. Its a little heavy but it keeps the black from staining the nail.Nails!!!!!?
    Polish will stain your nails, especially black or red. Be sure to use a good base coat before applying any colored polish.
    that happens to me all the time. I usually just use a base coat too. It still stains your nails but it definitely helps!
    yes using a base coat would fix your problem
    I believe it will stain your nails regardless. I think the trick is to not leave it on for long periods.
    yes. use an o.p.i. base coat

    How can i stop biting my nails?

    I have this bad habit of biting my nails. It has been years now and I really need help to stop. Any advice? Please help.How can i stop biting my nails?
    chew gum instead. that helped meHow can i stop biting my nails?
    Unless you want to go the hypnosis route, which some people swear by, you do have a couple options other than sheer willpower. One is to apply the very disgusting (and therefore, highly successful) nail biting cream like Control It!), which you paint onto your nails. It tastes so bitter you won鈥檛 dare bite them. A new product on the market which doesn't taste any better, but is definitely worth trying is Jessica 'Nibble No More,' a no-nail-biting polish with bitter cactus extract as its secret ingredient ($5 at jessicacosmetics.com).





    Another option is to keep your nails painted. My friend Lisa swears a pricey manicure keeps her biting at bay %26amp; she suggests the brighter the color the better.
    i'd think that the best advice is to always have a nail trimmer on hand. Also you may want to start chewing gum or sunflower seeds because most people bite their finger nails when they are under stress or have to think, and the best way to stop is have something else to chew on (gum, sunflower seeds, etc.)
    When I was a kid I constantly bit my nails. Then my mom sat me down and explained to me what kind of bacteria is under your nails after what you touch all day. It grossed me out so badly that I cant even get my fingernail close to my mouth without gagging. You should see what sort of bacteria gets under there and then travels into your body. Its way more than enuf to kick the bad habit.
    You can buy like a nail varnish which tastes absolutely disgusting


    It is VIALLLL


    If you put that on your nails you will not want to bite them


    Used to use it when I was little (well my mum used to put it on my nails)





    There are some people who like it


    And if you do then WTF
    I would just say...stop. I know there's speciality nail polishes you can use to help that have bad tastes in them. If you have a lot of self control, try getting them done at a salon. You won't be as tempted to bite them because you actually paid to make them look nice.
    there is a nail varnish thing called stop and grow that is just like clear nail Polish. you put it on and if you bite ur nail it makes them taste disgusting and it makes you stop biting them.


    keep it uo foe a while and pretty soon you will break the habit! :)
    Put clear nail polish on them, then they are not so soft and easy to bite. They make a polish that tastes really rotten so you can also try that. I paid attention to when I bite my nails and learned that I do it when I am reading. Now I chew gum while I read so that I don't bite them. Good Luck!
    My dad use to do that too, and i still do it! But,recentlyy i hate been putting this special cream on it, and it makes the tip of your fingers taste REALLY BAD. So, there for you dont lie bitting your nails, and you'll stop soon enough without the cream.





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    There is this stuff that is like nail polish, except it is clear, and you put it on your nails. When you go to bite them, it either tastes really bad or it burns! My friends mom used to put it on her nails and she stopped pretty fast!
    there is this medicine stuff that you but on your nails that taste discusting and it burns your tongue if you bit your nails. they probably sell them at rite aid,wall greens,cvs or even ask a doctor where to find it.
    If you put nail polish on them (yes, I realize you are a guy.. clear nail polish), you'll feel less tempted to chew on your nails with the nauseating smell. Keep a nail filer in case you're desperate to pick at a hangnail.
    Ive tried everything too.. The nail polish that tastes foul doesn't work either.. Its called No more nails..crap..!! The only thing that every stopped me from biting for a while was wearing false nails for about two weeks.. But as you a man..? This prob wont look great..





    Maybe try hypnosis..
    since you're a dude, painting your nails is out of the question. trim them really short so you have nothing to bit off, and keep them clean. Once you see how nice they when they grow in, you won't want to bite them anymore. worked for me.
    Transparent nail-polish will work, because I had the same problem, and so everytime u bite, u will realize that the nail polish kinda has poison, and u'll eventually stop =]
    if you go to the doctors they will subscribe you with a special nail polish that tastes horrible,so it prevents you from biting your nails.





    hope i helped.


    beth loove.


    xxxx
    keep a nailcutter in the bathroom on the toilet, everytime you go take a dump just cut them while your there...it worked for me perfectly. hope it works for you
    I stopped by buying a nasty tasting nail polish looking thing from walgreens thats supposed to help kids stop sucking their thumbs.
    You can get special dip from the GP that will stop you from doing so. Basically, it tastes so foul you will never want to bite them ever again.
    I've heard there's this stuff you can put on your nails that makes them taste really bad.. I don't know what it's called though, but I'm sure you could google it
    put clear top coat fingernail polish at the ends of your fingernails
    Put nail varnish on you're nails.


    Just clear nail varnish so nobody knows you have it on.





    I have that problem too. (My bad)


    And thats what I do =)
    cut your nails off! or dip them into something smelly or just foul so when you bite them it will just smell disgusting or taste
    put clear nail polish on your nails so when your finger goes in your mouth and you taste the nail polish, you will stop :]
    you can get nail varnish, if ur in the uk 'boots' do some good stuff. altho there is prob some on the internet.
    Aloe straight from the plant, because it taste bad. Just rub it under on your finger tips.
    Put band-aids,string,yarn on your fingers as a reminder to not bite your nails.
    Putting hot sauce on your nails might work.
    where mittens !!!!! or any fashionable glove.


    Thats how we get to remove the habit from little babies as well
    put hotsauce on em so whenever you try to bite...





    Or just wear gloves for like a week till you stop
    this is a bad habit. Just cut your nails very short and make them look cute. You wont bite them anymore

    How can I stop biting my nails?

    I've been biting my nails for as long as I can remember. My hands always look kind of gross and I long to have nice looking hands. I've tried everything I could think of: the nail polish that tastes nasty if you try and bite them, tips, hot sauce...everything. I bite them as low as they can possibly go, or they start bleeding, whcih ever comes first. They hurt sometimes in a few of them, while I've built up a pain tolerance in the others ( that's how bad it is) I really want to stop. HELP!How can I stop biting my nails?
    I used to bite my nails all the time! After I had my daughter, I had a little bit of baby blues. MY doctor put me on Zoloft, that cured it right up. Now I take a very low dose of Wellbutrin just to deal with anxiety. If your old enough to meds like that, I would suggest talking to your doctor. Nail bitting is a form of OCD. So good luck!How can I stop biting my nails?
    well....It is a nasty habit, and i have/had it too. i stopped for a while, but now when i find myself extremely nervous, then i start biting, my advice to you is, either put nail polish on your nails, or put something that tasted nasty, cuz that is what stopped me. I know we are all different, but hey, im only trying to help!
    I think I might be able to help each other could you please drop me an email as im doing a project on stress and nail biting if you are interested to help.
    Cut them real, real short. Remove your teeth and put them in their jar.
    Deal with what makes you so anxious.
    just chew gum all the time, that way you can't bite ur nails at the same time....it totally worked for me
    Keep your fingers out of your mouth. Wear surgical gloves.
    maybe try hypnosis?
    its just coz of nervousness.i can say apply any nail poolish .the colour u like.u admire it rather than .eating it then u'll start growing them %26amp; they'll look pretty good try it.
    I used to have the same problem. Try getting a weekly manicure ( I know it may be embarrassing because you don't have much to work with). I found once I spent the money, and my nails and cuticles were smoothed out, I was less tempted to chew on them. If you have any hangnails or rough edges, cut or smooth them out right away so you can't pick. Nail biting is really just a nervous habit, so try to find something else, like chewing gum. If you leave them alone, they'll start to look so much better in a week or 2, and you'll probably get positive comments to keep encouraging you. If nothing else, think of all the germs you'll keep out of your mouth. Good luck!

    Nails??!!!!!!!?

    What do guys think of nails like this:





    http://janecemoment.com/images/hand.jpg





    They are manicured and artificial but not too long or nasty looking. Do y'all think these look good or no?? THANKS! :)Nails??!!!!!!!?
    I don't think anything fake looks good. And I could never wear fake nails; they feel too annoying. I don't even like wearing heels.Nails??!!!!!!!?
    It's called pink and whites aka french manicure. The look can be achieved by applying pink and white acrylic or gel. It can also be polished on natural nails with a sheer pink and white polish.

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    Very pretty.
    Beautiful. Dude I broke a nail today, it hurt, I amost cried. I need to get my nails done like that.
    Thats how my nails are always done. Very classy!
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  • Nails............?

    I was cutting cherries so I could blend them and the


    juice got stuck under my nails and it won't wash off


    it looks like I have dirt under my nails when it's really


    the stain from the cherry juice. What could I do to


    fix this?Nails............?
    soak your nails in lemon juice. It is a natural bleach and should kill the stains in about 5-10 minutes.Nails............?
    their probibly nothing you can do until the stain go's away in a few days, i suggest just paint your nails and nobody will notice!

    Nails....?

    Does anyone know of anything that will get nail polish off other then nail polish remover?Nails....?
    yes i can help you in that what you do is you get clear wet nail polish put it on and quickly rub it off with a cotton ball but you got to be quick dont let it dry hope i helped








    lil-mz-Pwincess!!!Nails....?
    emory board. i do that. get a ROUGH ONE, A MEDIUM ROUGH ONE, AND A SMOOTHE ONE. start with the rough to get off the polish, the med to finish up and remake the surface of the nail and the smooth to finish and smooth out. if ya want also. get a polisher. that will shine the tops
    I've noticed that when I mess up and wipe off the nail polish, all the other previous layers, such as the base coat, comes off too.


    I guess thats one way? ^^';
    ...dip your hand in acid
    sand paper
    put nail polish over it and dont give it any time to dry and scrape it off with a teatowel.


    it works.


    or if you have paint thinner. its the same thing.x

    Nails............?

    the last months my nails are terrible..........


    i try to go to a specialist and she put on them acrylic nails...


    most of them are off...and now my nails are terrible again...


    what to do?Nails............?
    Time would heal them.Nails............?
    First off, how often do you visit your nail technician for rebalances? After the full set you should be visiting your technician once every 2 to 3 weeks for a rebalance.


    Second how have most them come off? Have you broken one or two, then picked or prised the rest off? If you break one you should visit your technician so that she can fix any problems for you. Also do you look after them at home? With enhancements you should be using a cuticle oil at least once a day. Treat them as jewels not tools, don't use them to prise open anything etc. This is just some of the advice that your technician should have given you at your initial consultation. HTH
    first let them grow and keep them short since they will be weak in the beginning. in the meantime go to a wholesale hair product store where they sell to hairstylists, they also have manicurists stuff there too. There is a polish, clear coat that i used on my nails, i can't remember the name now, but it's absolutely fabulous, it's very thick and two coats fortifies your nails and strengthens them. They might know what i am talking about. i don't use it anymore cause i do acrylics.
    wait for them to grow out %26amp;%26amp; become healthy again.


    try a green tea nail polish that might strenghten it %26amp;%26amp; after that dont get acrylic instead try a manicure.
    Go get a manicure at a different place. Your nails will still be kind of weak and brittle from the acrylics, but it will make a huge difference trust me. They will buff them to make them smoothe again and paint them. Just make sure you continue getting manicures untill you notice your nail growing and getting better. Now when i want to take my acylics off, i go to the nail salon and have them do it and give me a manicure.
    Wait for them to grow out :)
    Wait for them to grow out. In the mean time, don't damage them further by putting more chemicals on them. Also, consuming lots of fish or taking fish oil capsules is known to be very good for hair and nails. Try it!

    What is the best way to stop bitting my nails?

    I HAVE TRIED TO USE OVER THE COUNTER POLISH BUT ALL THAT HAPPENS IS IT GETS ON MY FOOD AND DRINKS FROM MY FINGERS.What is the best way to stop bitting my nails?
    well its became a habbit now.


    so i guess you need to force your self to STOP!!!


    And when you nails get big cut item off.


    and i know this but sound alittle weird but keep a extra nail cutter on your purse so you don't bit them!!!What is the best way to stop bitting my nails?
    If you go to walmart, they have stop-biting nail polishes that are clear, and they dry very quickly. They won't get into your food or drinks, and they stay on for a while. I've heard that they work like a joy!
    Actually im a nail bitter too since i was a kid and im 31 now .. arcylic nails mite work BUT being a nail bitter arcylic nails didnt work for me cuz when u take em off ur nails will be VERY soft and flexible they were bad and i started biting again!! now maybe if u tried the nail polishes the other said and then the arcylic for abit but not to long but find sumthing to do with ur hands to keep them busy cuz its the habit and even tho u have acrylic nails ur hands will still go to ur mouth out of habit but they arent gonna break lol.. good luck..
    to break the habit of biting my nails I got artificial nails for a while.
    There is actually a polish that tastes like garlic. It's not stinky,but apparently when you put your mouth on it,you won't like the taste and neither will your tongue hehe.


    Or try instead of biting your nails you can keep a pop or gum on hand at all times,start using this to ween you away from the nail biting. It's really just a nervous tick you can get over it. Keep gum with you or a pop or something to this extent and if you start reaching to bite your nails,quickly pop a piece of gum in your mouth or just grap a pop to suck on.
    get french manicure fake nails they last long time you not want bite so pretty
    Zoey is right on. As she said, if you get artificial nails, trust me, you will stop biting your nails. They are too hard to bite through!

    How do you get strawberry stains off your finger nails?

    Hi, last night I was cutting up strawberries and well, my finger nails are like stained. What can I do to get the red strawberry stain off my finger nails? I washed with soap, but it doesn't seem to work. Please help me. Thanks and take care. :)How do you get strawberry stains off your finger nails?
    . Try Nail Varnish remover.


    2. Soak in alcohol and rub with cotton pads.





    This next one is not recommended but if done right will take most of the nail varnish off.





    3. Put another coat on each nail and rub off immediately (do this one nail at a time), this should take off both coats...the old and the new coat.





    You may just have to let it grow out and wear off. Another option is to file and buff your nails which will help get rid of this stain. However don't overdo this process because it will make your nails too brittle and they may break more easily.





    Another option is to cover it temporarily with other nail polish or put on some clear polish...leave to dry and then remove with some nail polish remover...the clear may of attached to some of the pink stain and may help get rid of the stain when you take it off...as before, don't do this to often because the polish and remover can damage your nails if overdone!How do you get strawberry stains off your finger nails?
    I use toothpaste to get any food-type stain off of my hands. Use it like it would be soap.
    wash 'em and wask 'em and wash 'em till it comes off
    Nail polish remover or buff your nail A LITTLE BIT only.





    Good luck
    nail polish remover?


    hah. Umm i'm really not sure other then that, it will should go away in a few days either way.

    How can i stop biting my nails?

    And also tel me what are the ways to grow your nails healthy, long and fast?How can i stop biting my nails?
    If you bite your nails, you're not alone. Lots of people share this habit for many different reasons, such as stress, boredom or a need for comfort. Some people even find themselves biting their nails when the nail grows too long, or gnawing at dead skin around their cuticles.





    1. Keep a small tube of moisturizing cream and a soft emery board in your purse or desk, and a separate set in your car and at home. Use the cream several times a day to keep your skin soft and prevent cuticle tears (which might lead to nibbling) and the emery board to smooth out any rough spots (which could also induce you to chew them away - even though you know that never works).





    2. Make a list of all the reasons you must quit biting your nails. Be as specific as possible, and don't pull any punches. Instead of writing, ';It doesn't look nice,'; try jotting down, ';Chewed nails look HORRIBLE and make people think that I completely lack self control.'; Be sure to include in your list all of the benefits you will enjoy upon succeeding, such as the ability to show off those beautiful rings on your beautiful fingers.





    3. Use visual cues. One trick that worked for me was a clipped magazine picture of the late Princess Diana, after she received her engagement ring from Prince Charles. Remember that? She couldn't show off her ring properly because she bit her nails, so she had to clench her hand into a fist in order to let the photographers get a good look.





    4. Explore the possibility of using a reward system. Attach small purchases to the length of time you've gone without nibbling. Before your quit date, brainstorm a list of little pleasures - anything from a glossy new fashion magazine or tube of expensive lip gloss to a professional manicure or even a massage. List as many potential rewards as possible. Then rank them in order of magnitude or expense, with the less expensive rewards first. Circle four that really appeal to you, and assign a different ';milestone'; to each one. For your first full day without nail biting, you may reward yourself with the new issue of Teen Magazine. For the first full week, you could buy the new Dior lip gloss. Maybe the first successful month earns you a massage at the local day spa, and six months equates to a full day of treatments. These are merely examples; the key to successful use of rewards is to pick rewards that make your heart beat a little faster.





    5. Ask for help! Don't be afraid to enlist your relatives and good friends in your effort to achieve healthy nails. Tell them what you're doing and the date you plan to quit, and then ask them to call your attention to nibbling when they catch you with hands in your mouth. Ask your significant other or roommate to praise you when you resist the temptation of biting nails or when your nails get longer and healthier.





    Follow these tips, and keep your commitment strong. Soon enough, you'll have healthy, beautiful nails.


    Good luck!How can i stop biting my nails?
    i hade that prob too!!!


    put like a nail polish or a piece of clear tape!


    also nails natrully grow fast just make sure when you wash your hands to wash under your nail tips!!!


    hope i helped!!!!
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  • Nails.......?

    Heya everyone.


    I love doing my nails (acrylic nails)and i buy most of my products of ebay to do so.


    Does anyone know any good sites where i can buy nails gems,stickers,paint basically all nail stuff at a good bargin.


    Thanks in advance_X_Nails.......?
    Superdrug for nail gems and stickers!


    (£5 for 100 in a pack I got once!)Nails.......?
    Don't really shop on eBay but will take a look! Thanks! xx

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    ebay
    try kelko to compair prices an find a price that suits you
    i sell that kinda stuff in my shop.

    Nails?????

    my nails are weak and pealing. is this because i paint them too much? what should i doNails?????
    Sally Hansen makes a nail strengthener/hardener which works really well, and when you can paint again, it can be used as a base/top coat and doesn't wear your nails out.Nails?????
    Most likely cuz you paint them too much. That is what I used to do. Give them a rest for about a year, don't do anything to them unless it is for a special occasion. That is what happened 2mine @ the beginiing of 2007 and now it is MUCH better!HTH
    Mine are bit the same. Try a nail hardener. I find that painting them makes them stronger.
    it is maybe bcuz your not getting enuff vitamins and such. so eat up vegetables and fruit!!

    Why do we sometimes have white spots on our nails?

    Don't you ever notice those white spots on your nails? What and why do we have them?Why do we sometimes have white spots on our nails?
    White spots can indicate a deficiency in your diet. Or it can indicate certain types of illnesses. Try improving your daily nutrition and see if they go away. Be patient and give it time for the better nutrition to work. But if they're still there after several months, I'd go to your doctor and check if anything else could be wrong. Good luck!Why do we sometimes have white spots on our nails?
    I've always heard that you get them from having a zinc deficiency. I'm not even sure if that's true or not, it's just what I've always been told. if it's true, vitamins would take care of them.


    Happy New Year!
    Sometimes it happens when your nail gets bent. They're also calcium deposits.
    You get them from whacking them up against things. For instance my friend plays hockey so she has tons of them on her nails.
    Small deposits of calcium. As your nail grows out .. it moves forward with the rest of your nail. Good Luck! :)
    the old wives tale is that they are the marks of telling lies.
    The technical term is Leuconycia and it is a separation between the nail bed and the nail plate caused by an injury. Can also be caused by a zinc deficiency
    Not to worry...it's just calcium deposits. They'll grow out as your nail grows.

    What are some helpful tips to not paint the skin on your fingers when painting your nails?

    It's so annoying!What are some helpful tips to not paint the skin on your fingers when painting your nails?
    I mostly get my nails done professionally because I am just HORRIBLE at it, but when I do do it myself I do it slowly and keep nail polish remover soaked q tips near by to go around on the edges when they are dry because it won't take the nail polish off as easily on your nails if you happen to get some on it.What are some helpful tips to not paint the skin on your fingers when painting your nails?
    this will sound kinda weird, but i use tape. i put small strips of it on the area around my nails, that way the polish will get on the tape, and not my skin. when ur done you can just peel the tape off easy, and voila!!





    answer my question: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;鈥?/a>
    I know! I hate that!


    I found using nail polishes that dont dry too quick and so it slowly with paitence. If you do get it on your skin use a q-tip quickly to wipe it off before the nail paint dries :)
    Q-tipss darlingg [[:
    have some q-tips ready, and make sure if you get some on your fingers, wipe it off IMMEDIATELY so it doesn't dry.

    I just went to bed with clean nails and when i woke up, my left hand had dirty nails. How could this happen?

    Im wondering if it has anything to do with my body secreting something like sweat or whatever.I just went to bed with clean nails and when i woke up, my left hand had dirty nails. How could this happen?
    You would be surprised how minute bed fluff and dead skin around the fingers can congeal to cause the problem, usually by sweat, I wouldn't worry unduly.I just went to bed with clean nails and when i woke up, my left hand had dirty nails. How could this happen?
    Is it possible that you scratched your body somewhere in your sleep and you didn't shower off before bed, or if you did, not the best shower job ever, and you have dead skin and some dirt there now?
    you might be scratching your head or legs at night without knowing it. or your sheets are dirty. its probably nothing serious.

    Is it possible to remove my badly damaged finger nails?

    2/3 of my finger nails are very badly damaged, beyond repair. Its not a fungal infection so I can't get any cream for it.





    Is it possible to have them removed by a doctor or someone at the hospital?Is it possible to remove my badly damaged finger nails?
    It's probably possible, but they would most likely try to cure the problem.Is it possible to remove my badly damaged finger nails?
    Yes, it is possible, but it's painful.


    I had 3 fingernails removed after getting them smashed on a car door. They gerw out in about 3 weeks, to full. You coudl always ask your doctor about it, but yes, it is possible.
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  • How can I get yellow out of my finger nails?

    they use to be so white, I do smoke. Just want to get the yellow out. thanks.How can I get yellow out of my finger nails?
    Although quitting smoking is the best way, there is also another way! You can buy a fine file/buffer, 4 sided ones are best. Don't use the course grit, it can cause damage. Once a week, you can lightly file the whole nail, and it will take the yellow off. This will also help smooth any ridges you might have on your nails! If you were to wear a clear top coat, the yellow will only affect the polish opposed to the nail.How can I get yellow out of my finger nails?
    Well, if you wear a lot of finger nail polish, then cut down on wearing it so much. Also try to quit smoking. Every cigarette takes off 4 minutes of your life, and it makes your nails get yellow. Or you can soak your hands in warm water with Epsom salt stirred in it and use a nail scrubbing brush to scrub your soaked fingers.
    sorry, but the nicotine has soaked into the keratin, the only way would be to cover them up with nail varnish, only smoke when youre wearing nail varnish or quit smoking until they grow out, you cant magic the yellow out of your nails anymore than change the colour of your skin, its molecularly binded.


    nails and hair are the same material, youve basically and indirectly used permanent dye on your fingernails.
    the only way is to stop smoking because your finger nails are now yellow, its caused by all the tar in cigarettes, they are so bad for you. you know cigarettes give you wrinkles making you age faster too. and im sure you dont realize it but your clothes reak of smoke. my mom smokes and everytime she walks into my house im like mom, you smell like you just walked out of a bar, and she seriously cant smell it. even washing your clothes doesnt get the smoke out, just stop smoking theres really no point to it.
    http://i31.twenga.com/3/tp/52/79/6873304鈥?/a>





    that works great








    and quit the smoking








    http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;鈥?/a>
    i heard lemon juice works





    not sure if it messes up your nails or not...or if it even works





    never smoked so never tried it ^_^
    http://www.outsidehealth.net/category-s/鈥?/a>


    You need to get this so fungus stop spreading.
    paint your nails over
    Stop smoking.
    STOP SMOKING
    Stop smoking ~!

    What are some cute ways i can paint my nails?

    Well, i can be a bit artsy when it comes to painting my nails. I love to do cute little flowers, and use gems. But, im getting quite bored with those things... can you girls out there please give me some ideas, tips and tricks for getting adorable nails? And, just so you know, the only colours that i do not own are gold, yellow, and black, so please dont use any of those colours in your ideas. Thanks a bundle:)What are some cute ways i can paint my nails?
    i love the look of the little skinny brushes and do a plaid like design thats cute and you can use a ton of different colorsWhat are some cute ways i can paint my nails?
    i paint everyone of my nails different colours.


    Yesterday i had red, orange,blue, yellow and white.


    You could also do only black and white, or paint the tips different.
    try those links out :D





    i usually like doing checkerd nails its so hard but fun.





    10 pnts?lol
    http://www.tikimontanning.com/images/nai…





    I really like that design but you can do it with bright colors for the summer tyme like orange, lime green, hot pink etc.
    ohh, there are a few things i love to do. one it, i get a few colours, 3 or 4, and put a little drop of each colour on each fingernail. then, take a toothpick and mix the colours together onto the fingernail, and it looks soo cool. you can add sparkles too, so it looks even better. i also LOVE french manicure, but doing them with diffeent colours, like yellow and pink, blue and white, ect. i also love doing polka dotts, stripes, and other stuff like that. xoxo, megg %26lt;3
    i paint everyone of my nails different colours.


    or paint them all one colour and then paint the tips a different colour looks nice and ive never seen anybody else do it
    neon colours are so IN