How to Stop Biting Nails and Have Better Skin, Too
For most of us, our nails can be our fingernails — each nail on our little hand is the vital part of our appendage, after all. That can be why so many women who have suffered from nail biting problems in the past have continued to bite their little fingers throughout the years, even if you went to the stylist and created beautiful, healthy nail art to meet your needs.
Nail biting can cause a wide range of symptoms. You can suffer from infections, urticaria, stress, and even an allergic reaction. Just like a fat finger could be a sign of diabetes, a nail biting problem could be associated with celiac disease, pregnancy, giving birth, and obesity.
Nail biting can ruin your manicure because it causes a disruptive pattern of finger movement that your manicurist must deal with. As a result, your manicurist will not be able to properly achieve the proper color, texture, and pattern.
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Here are four simple, common, and healthy ways to stay away from nail biting.
1. Don’t Take Advantage of Your Healthy Nails
While your nails are healthy and naturally in good shape, you should not use them as an excuse to begin biting. If you’re biting your nails after your manicurist has done your nails, or you’re picking at nails while eating food, you should get your nails done by a good mani-pedi professional. They know the correct way to apply their products to your nails.
2. Make Up Or Treat Your Nails With Moisturizers
Water is the worst offender when it comes to damaging your nails. Even if you use lotion as a defense against your natural moisture coming in, water can make an already cracked nail grow even more. A water glass that’s very dry will cause your nails to have dull spots, causing them to look bad and dry out.
Instead of rubbing your hands or fingernails all the time, wash your hands and knuckles with a lotion. Apply lotion on your nail and rub your fingers on your nails. You may need a second bottle of lotion for your knuckles!
3. Wait 20 Minutes After You Brush Your Ears
Most women are very happy to hear that they are thin, as long as it doesn’t negatively affect their nail biting habit. Unfortunately, the opposite is often true. Dr. Tamara Roberts, DPM, can understand if you’re tempted to pick at your teeth immediately after a night of eating. After an in-depth analysis of her patients’ dental problems, she discovered that picking at your teeth makes your teeth more porous, which leads to serious dental infections. So her first piece of advice for women who pick their teeth is to delay doing so for 20 minutes.
4. Make a Row of Nails Your Motto
Nail biting is addictive. If your nail biting habit becomes a habit, it’s better to stop in your mid-20s than in your late 40s or early 50s. This will give you less chances of getting caught. You should also be aware that prolonged nail biting can cause your nail bed to collapse, making your fingers callouses and changing the nature of your nails for the worse.
Join the club . . . nail biting is an issue. So at the very least, stick to these tips to ensure you stay away from the less-healthy habit.
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