Compulsive nail biting is more widespread bad habit than we think, and anyone who is “hooked” on this nasty habit knows very well how difficult it can be to solve the problem. Whatever were the reasons for starting it- stress, boredom or anxiety, bitten nails scene shouldn’t be allowed.
This is a habit that no one likes; but also biting and spitting nails can be dangerous for health and cause deformation of the nails, inflammation of the foreskin, dental problems, stomach problems and even a viral infection caused by the constant preening fingers.
If you want to stop nibbling nails try the following simple recipes and find the one that suits you best. The goal is every successive attempt of sticking fingers in your mouth to be as unpleasant as possible. Select one solution and be persistent and consistent. Good luck!
7 tricks to STOP NAIL Biting:
1. Two times a day, soak your fingers in oil (olive, castor, fish or tea tree oil) for 20 minutes
2. Coat the nails with Tabasco sauce
3. Rub your fingers with hot chilly peppers
4. Soak the fingers in vinegar (for about 5 minutes)
5. Soak the fingers in lemon juice (for about 5 minutes)
6. Rub your fingers with cloves or garlic
7. While you’re at home each nail wrap it with the bandage or adhesive tape
Important Notes:
- Oils are excellent for skin cuticles of the nails so they are feed with the oil. If you want to increase the effect of the oil, than add Tabasco or hot peppers powder to have more useful trick.
- Do not forget that after the application of hot or acid supplements you should not touch the eyes and you should be careful around children and pets.
- keep the fingernails tidy and trimmed short, no irregular edges that might tempt you to bite them.
- Keep fresh carrots, celery and even ice in the fridge because when you feel the need for snacking you should rather bite the hard foods.
- If your cuticles are damaged, avoid the tricks with hot and acidic preparations because they can irritate the damaged skin. Rather select options with oils and patches.