How to Stop Biting Your Nails

Certainly, it is a difficult task to get rid of the habit of nail biting because it is an unconscious act. Different people may have different reasons for nail biting but seriously, nail biting is no way of dealing with a problem or coping with stress and boredom. Nail biting not only makes your hands look unattractive but it also spoils your impression on the people. It is evident from your gnawed nails that you are a confused and nervous sort, which you may be not. It is always better to confront the problem instead of distracting your self with nail biting. With nail biting, you will never end up with a solution but bleeding and hurting rough nails.

It is almost time to replace nail biting with some constructive habit. It only takes a strong decision and a bit of will power to stop you from nail biting. You may begin with an expensive manicure, your pretty hands and the money you paid will stop you from biting your nails. Putting nibble inhibitor on your nails is also helpful in order to prevent nail biting. If you get used to of the foul taste of the nibble inhibitor then change the brand.

To avoid rough edges of your nails from tempting you to bite them, keep a filer in your bag. Push your cuticles gently back, instead of nibbling on them. Find out some healthy distraction for your hands and mouth from nail biting. In that regard, you may find wafers and crackers very helpful. Lack of calcium and magnesium in the body also makes you bite your nails. Eat food, rich with calcium and magnesium in order to recover its deficiency.

You may also begin with picking one nail to protect at a time. Once it is grown into a proper shape, move on to the other one. Be proud of your success even after the growth of first one. Your improving nails shall definitely prevent you from spoiling them. Love your hands; they do not deserve to suffer the torture of nail biting. Make manicure a habit. Take special care of your hands with the help of moisturizers; apply different nail colors, try nail art and wear delicate rings so that you may realize and appreciate the charming appearance of your hands.