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writes:Hi just a short question.I want long nails but I always end up subconsiously biting them.I hate chewing my nails and its not healthy either...Once they grew, but broke and are weak..How can I grow my nails/stop myself from biting them? Reply to this Question
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reader, MidnightSky  +, writes (13 June 2009):
 hi! :)
yeah you could substitute biting your nails to twirling your hair or something hehe :). but if you do manage to grow them and theyre weak, well i know my moms got this nail polish but its nail strengthening stuff and its clear like a gloss, i think its called nail hardener. maybe you could google it and see what comes up?
good luck!
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reader, alexa_f88 +, writes (2 June 2009):
Painting them is a good idea - that's partly how I stopped biting mine - 7months and counting!
For the strength issue, eat more of foods containing calcium and magnesium, like cheese.
I also gave myself a reason to stop biting them - I thought about how much prettier long nails would look to my new boyfriend!
Also, find something else to do with your hands - if it's a nervous habit, try fiddling with paperclips or something like that.
Think you can also get products to put on your nails that don't taste nice - could try vaseline?
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reader, eyeswideopen  +, writes (2 June 2009):
 Will keeping them polished stop you from biting them?
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