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Stop the Nail Biting!

Nail biting not only looks ugly, but can injure the nail matrix and lead to infection. Shape magazine tells readers how to break the biting habit.

by Staff
October 7, 2009
Stop the Nail Biting!

 

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Nail biting not only looks ugly, but can injure the nail matrix and lead to infection. Shape magazine tells readers how to break the biting habit.

The magazine suggests getting a weekly manicure for a month to clean up torn edges and hangnails, and well-groomed nails might prevent further biting. Apply a hardening topcoat daily, such as Butter London Horse Power Nail Fertilizer, to keep nails strong.

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Also try painting on bitter liquid such as the I Quit nail biting-prevention pen or using tea tree oil.

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