If you need to stop biting nails there are a few things you can do to make your hands look healthy and attractive again. Despite being one of the most common habits ever, nail biting often occurs as a result of stress or just plain boredom!

There are probably millions of people across the world trying to stop biting nails at any given time. If you think that around 25% of young adults and 30% of children aged between seven and ten are habitual nail biters, I am sure you realise you are certainly not alone.

It has been suggested that males are more likely to be nail biters as well as those of a higher intelligence. Such a suggestion is probably based in the female tendency to care more about their appearance and if people are of a higher intelligence, that perhaps their stress and responsibility levels may be higher that in turn may lead to more nail biting.

I realise that trying to stop biting nails sounds easy, Im sure you know it is not! It takes a lot of determination and effort, so any tips you can get are worth considering as what works for one may not work for another. So what can you do? Help stop biting nails by keeping your hands busy, if possible by doing a job where your hands are either dirty or one that requires you using cleaning materials. Such activities would hopefully keep your hands out of your mouth!

When you feel vulnerable or stressed try wearing gloves or bandages, or use nail and hand creams with a bitter unpleasant taste. Get your family and friends to give you a nudge if they spot you nibbling. You could even try wearing an elastic band around your wrist and pinging it when you notice yourself chewing, this can have the affect of associating pain with nail biting and help you stop. Promise yourself a treat if you dont bite your nails for the day, even if its just a long and relaxing bath, you can make it a bigger treat at the end of the week.

Good luck in your quest to stop biting nails. Think of some ideas of your own and begin today. You can do it!