One technique for stopping the nail biting habit is the use of physical barriers. A barrier makes it difficult to bite your nails.
One barrier that works for many people is to have artificial nails applied. Acrylic or sculptured nails are applied over your own nails.
*Talk with friends who have sculptured nails that look good.
*Ask about the nail techs they work with. Have they had infections? Do they have
problems with the nails staying on?
*Call the salon and speak to the nail tech. Ask if they apply nails to short or
bitten nails. Ask what their experience is with nail biters.
*If you do decide to use artificial nail, make an appointment with the tech who
has experience and no infections
Another method that can work is applying tape to the ends of your fingers.
*Using athletic tape or band aids, cover the nails.
*Don't make the tape or band aid too tight. You want to cover the nail, not cut
off circulation to your finger
Using gloves or finger tip covers can also
be helpful.
*Gloves can be useful to stop your nail biting. They can be a fashion accessory
too. (Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City wore leather finger tip gloves)
* Wear gloves at night. Apply hand lotion and get a softening experience at the
same time
It's all about changing the nail biting habit,
Sunny
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