Try keeping your nails neatly polished or add nail art, so you’ll be less apt to biting. Chew gum when you’re bored. If you don’t have access to gum, play with a small ball, coin, etc. Don’t bite the skin around your nails. You may convince yourself that by only biting the skin around your nails, you’re not actually harming the nail. This is false and will only cause your nails to weaken through the added moisture from saliva and make your nails prone to breaking. Choose one nail a week that you won’t bite. Gradually add more “no-bite” nails to wean yourself off of the habit. Consider talking to a therapist about anxiety, or something else that may be causing you to bite your nails, if your nail biting is severe.
If you wish to get gel or acrylic manicures, try alternating. Get a traditional manicure between your gel or acrylic manicure.
Carry pre-moistened nail polish remover packets in your purse for quick removal when your nails start to chip. This way, you won’t have to worry about picking at your nails.
The best way to stop this is to slow down. Have scissors available, or another tool, to help you open, scrape, or peel anything you need during the day. Avoid doing activities that will cause your nail to bend. Keep clear nail polish on nails to avoid biting your nails.
File them properly. Start from the outside edge and file toward the center. Going back and forth in a repetitive motion will weaken your nails. Choose the right nail shape to promote growth. A basic round shape is easier to grow out. If you shape a square nail, you’re more likely to use it as a tool.
For added cuticle health, put hyaluronic acid on and around your cuticles after pushing them back. Keep them moisturized. Applying moisturizer around your cuticles will prevent hangnails and broken nails.
Serums are expensive but often produce the fastest and best results in strengthening nails. Creams are perfect for everyday use. You can buy intensive protein treatments in the form of a cream that you put on your nails in the morning and before falling asleep at night. Strengthening polish will help keep your nails from chipping. It is very affordable and easy to use. Use base or top coats, and nail hardeners to keep your nails protected. Keep in mind that with nail hardeners or anything similar, your nails have a better chance to snap or crack, which can be painful. Jojoba oil is an oil that you can also use on your nails to make them more flexible, so rather than your nails snapping, they will bend.
