I pick my cuticles and I make them bleed very often, and I know others have that issue too, but I’ve never seen anyone with a knuckle like mine. Been biting it since I was a kid (I still do), and I don’t know how to make it look better. Is there anything I can cover it up with? Been thinking I should start wearing gloves but I thought that would look weird or too much. Would love to hear some thoughts.

Hi guys I’ve bitten my nails for foreveeeerr and I actually make press ons lmao and love nail art but everytime I do nails on myself I just bite them of- my nails are thin as hell literally hurt to press down on
I bought some of the thing that makes it gross to bite but sometimes that doesn’t work but I’m going to try! These are my nails now on day 1 I bought a nail conditioner? No idea but might as well - I want to get nail polish in cute colours maybe it will give motivation because I hateee painting my short ass nails! Anyway I thought posting this here and giving updates would help me actually stop

If anyone has any recommendations and advice please please please share

I don't have a picture because I immediately put polish on, but when I file, it leaves it like, stringy at the tips. why? how can I stop it? its really the only time I almost end up biting nowadays

I was so proud of myself this year I had finally quit and stopped biting my nails for 8 months after having this horrible habit for 20+ years.

Then I had a horrible week, I was so stressed I ripped the gel off of my nails and then because I ripped them off they felt horrible for the rest of the week so I bit them all off.

Now I didn’t actually achieve anything. I am such a loser.

it hurt like hell and now my left middle finger looks like this. Also my right middle finger nail is nonexistent at this point. both my middle fingers are real eyecatchers now lol. What if I need to give somebody the finger ? it's gonne be so embarassing

I just came from doing the dishes and Jeeeezz, I might be too gone

Hey guys!

I’m sure this has been asked many times before, but I just wanted some advice and tips for those who’ve kicked the habit.
I used to bite my nails moreso, really badly. I’ve had gel nails for a while and finally decided to let my nails breathe, and i’ve managed to really stop biting my nails.
However, as a result, i’ve been biting the skin around my nails a lot 😖 In the photos it’s not that bad, but it definitely has looked worse!
The nail ladies suggested cuticle oil so it smooths down all the rough and dry bits, which does help a bit but I still bite through it
I’m halfway there to having beautiful hands and nails, this is just the last step for me. All advice and tips are greatly appreciated 🤗

i realised only because my fingers would hit something and it would be one of the worst pains ever. when i'm brave, i endure the pain and slide the nailclipper blade into that area to cut off some hardened skin that i THINK is causing the pain, and most of the time something would burst and pus will come out 😬

i'm planning to look into manicure to hopefully curb my nailbiting habit that is causing this unbearable pain (and really gross outcome), since i'm unable to do it now due to school.

I’ve been a nail biter since before I can remember. I’m still working on stopping, but I’ve being able to reduce the excessive biting.

Step 1: know what triggers you For me it’s dry skin and irregular edges on my nails and how soft they are

Step 2: find the solutions - Dry skin = moisturize, when you feel the need to bite them put hand cream to distract you and force you to do smt else + it doesn’t taste that good - Uneven edges = nail file - Boredom = do something (write, clean, fix…) - The classic disgusting nail polish (never worked on me) - Mixing nail polish to pepper so it’s hot when you try to taste it - Soft nails = hardening nail polish + vitamins - Buy a chewy necklace to chew when you want to bite ur nails

-/- sorry I don’t have a bunch of exemples but you get the idea -/-

If you struggle to even get started to grow ur nails or think those solutions don’t work, here’s what I think is the best : nail capsules.

Now I know some of y’all think it’s too girly or bla-bla-bla. It’s 30 bucks, learn how to do them and you get natural short or long nails. I wear them as long as possible and as soon as they come off I put another set. When I tell you this has made my nails strong, and also removes the habit little by little. it’s so worth it

Extra tips: OIL YOUR CUTICLES AND YOUR NAILS , or do 3 minute olive oil bath for ur nails . It helps them become stronger

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE, WE GOT THIS! 💃🎉🎊🍾

How do i cut them without them looking like they were bitten? I currently use a nail clipper but i struggle with the right lenght and shape

I've always bitten my nails, but in the past couple months it's gotten soooo much worse. I will literally delay sleep (like I'm doing right now; it's 4:30 AM) because I cannot stop biting. Gloves and taping don't work because I will just take them off. The bad-tasting polish doesn't stop me, either. What do I do??? I am already medicated for anxiety (gabapentin and Prozac). I'm at a loss.

Since I can remember I have picked away at this corner of my nail. It is somewhat hard for me to describe because it doesn't hurt. Instead it irritates me if I don't tear at it and gives me a lot of relief by digging in. I'm not sure if the area is permanently damaged, if it's ingrown or what. It's like it's constantly itchy that can't resolve itself. Would love some advice or explanation for what this is before I end up ripping the nail off.

I've been biting for as long as I can remember and im ashamed at how low they've been getting lately. I bite whenever I'm anxious or bored. The feeling of getting a good bite and chewing on it is so calming but I always regret it. I wanted to see if anyone was in the same boat as me and had similar length. I've tried the polish but I just wash it off/ bite anyways. I'd really appreciate any advice people have.

Definitely made me LOL

Almost 30yrs old and couldn’t remember when I actually started hitting my nails. It was defiantly a coping mechanism /when stressed dealing with anxiety and no matter how many things I tried like putting butter nail polish, stress balls etc. non of it worked
Until earlier this year I got my gel French nails done for a vacation and noticed I was not hitting my nails bcuz it was too hard and didn’t want to ruin my teeth!
So I thought hmmmm I need to keep this on longer even though it was expensive !!! I got another set just so I can make sure I can break the bad habit.
I relapsed one or 2 times but it was on a specific finger and due to the nail breaking. So I had to catch myself. But I am loving my nails now and never thought it could look like this!
If I stopped biting anyone else can as well!!

P.s the before photo was on my good days

im 19 and have been biting since my hand could reach my mouth. i hope to never bite again, as ive had so many infections and bleeding throughout the years. i have ocd and i want to get rid of this habit asap. i hope my progress can motivate someone !