How to stop biting your nails?
March 2025
Simple and effective tips to stop biting your nails
Have you been biting your nails forever and want to get rid of this habit? Onychophagia is just a technical term for "I chew my nails without realizing it". Often linked to stress, boredom or just an old habit, it can have consequences to consider: infections, damaged nails, weakened teeth... In short, we hear your SOS, it's time to get rid of it!
Fortunately, there are several tips to help you quit this behavior and get healthy nails! We'll tell you more below:
Why Do I Bite My Nails?: Identifying the Cause of the Habit
Before looking for a solution, it is essential to understand why you bite your nails. Is it anxiety? Boredom? Automatic? Once the cause is found, it becomes easier to put in place appropriate strategies to counter this problem.
1. Find an alternative
Nail biting is often a reflex. To help you stop, replace this tic with something less... destructive. Adopt an alternative that will keep your hands or mouth busy without damaging your nails:
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Use a stress ball to channel the pressure and squeeze it whenever you feel like biting your nails. You can take advantage of this to let off some steam about your current problems đ ;
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Chew gum instead of chewing your fingers (it makes more sense, admit it đ€);
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Keep a hair tie around your wrist to keep your hands busy and also be a great way to tie your hair up on the go đââïž.
2. Apply a bitter polish
One of the most effective ways to stop nail biting is to use a bitter-tasting nail polish . Its unpleasant taste instantly discourages you from putting your fingers in your mouth.
Looky offers an ideal solution to help you break this behavior!
3. Take care of your nails
Healthy nails mean less temptation to bite! The more beautiful and well-groomed your nails are, the less likely you are to bite them. Adopt a care routine to strengthen your nails and prevent them from becoming brittle or fragile:
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Use a hardener like Crystal Hardener to protect your weak and brittle nails by creating an ultra-resistant protective layer thanks to amethyst extract.
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Hydrate them with a Night Serum , perfect for strengthening the nail in depth while you sleep. It helps to strengthen nails and cuticles during rest, which is the most favorable period for the regeneration of the body and cells.
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Apply a Repairing Treatment to help regrowth and limit the effects of past nail biting. This serum is perfect for weak, brittle and flaking nails, as it contains bamboo extract and vitamins E, A and C to help restore the natural, healthy shine of your nails.
4. Get a nice manicure
Okay, maybe itâs just us, but in our book: the better your nails look, the less likely youâll want to damage them. A great manicure can help prevent nail biting by creating a physical barrier between your nail and your mouth. Whether itâs a No Lamp/3-in-1 Gel Polish or even fake nails, having well-groomed hands can discourage the nail-biting reflex. Our hearts always go to a 3-in-1 Gel Polish for longer wear! And as a bonus, you always have an excuse to try a new color!
5. Keep your nails short
Keeping your nails short can reduce the urge to bite them. When your nails are longer, it's more likely that debris will build up under the nail, making you pay more attention to your nails...and succumb to the temptation to bite them. Make sure you always have a nail clipper or cuticle trimmer on hand to avoid giving in to the urge to bite them.
6. Avoid triggers
If you know that certain times make you bite your nails (watching TV, working, studying), try to slightly modify these habits by doing something else - our current favorites: knitting and drawing. Keep an object to manipulate to prevent your hands from ending up in your mouth without you realizing it.
Conclusion
Stopping nail biting takes a little patience, but with the right advice and the right products, it's entirely possible! Looky offers a range of ideal treatments to help you in this process, from bitter polish to restorative treatments. So, are you ready to say goodbye to nail biting and adopt a beautiful manicure?
