I bite my nails when I'm sad, happy, anxious, nervous, bored, neutral, angry, etc.

Man yall have reasons why you bite your nails?? I just see my nails and go “mmmm crunchYyy”

Every time I tell myself I won’t but my nails, and then I’ll find myself biting them because I forgot 💀

nobody mentioning how drop dead gorgeous this girl is

The reason I'm trying to stop chewing my nails is because I've been interested in nail polish lately and I realized my nails are too short

I’ve been biting my nails for as long as I can remember. I’m tired of being embarrassed about my hands and it’s literally gross. Thank you for sharing!

My nails are my biggest insecurity and I am trying to stop biting them but I can’t even with the bitter nail polish I would still eat them

A tip to everyone who is trying to stop biting their nails: Always have some gum in your bag so when you feel the need to bite your nails just chew some gum :)

People always tell me: “Just stop doing it? It’s not that hard. I stopped when I was 5. 🙄😒” like SIS ITS NOT THAT EASY

i wanna stop it because it’s embarrassing when people see my nails T T it’s really embarrassing...~

One of the many reason i wanna stop is so that i can tap on glasses/different materials because it’s satisfying- 🗿

I’m on Day 11. I am 44 years old , been biting since age 6!! And this is the first time in my life I’ve actually been able to stop this long (aside from when they were covered w gel overlays and I never kicked the habit then) I have seen over a dozen of these videos and one tip, probably the biggest help for me, was to identify the precursor to biting. Most people have a ritual they do right before they are going to bite- it could be touching your nails with your fingers, inspecting them very closely, or pick/ biting at cuticles/ skin on sides of nail. Once you’ve identified your ritual, stop yourself right then. Don’t let yourself do the ritual. Do NOT let yourself bite a hangnail or skin- every trim , or adjustment must be done with a cuticle nipper , a file or a nail clipper. No exceptions. I’ve also been keeping a note of every time I get the urge to bite , instead of continuing the ritual I write down how I feel, where I am and what time of day. I also use a nail strengthener and cuticle oil.

I bite my nails cause stress, anxiety, boredom, and while I’m watching a movie 😬

im the only one who bites my nails in me family and my goal for 2020 is to stop. my nails are at the point is where your nails were if not worse and your video helped me. UPDATE: ive stopped now and it was really difficult for the first month but it got easier from there !!!

I always tell myself “okay...I will stop biting them! I got this!!! (Later that day and looking at my nails) welp....I guess I don’t got this.

Ok. If one of you likes this in a month I will come back to it and update how its going so far!! edit: ok so it worked very well- but i had a few days where i was going through a lot and bit them, but so far my nails look so much healthier!

I have always found that I buy my nails when I’m either stressed when my hands arent occupied. I always keep a coin or some sort of fidget toy or some app on my phone by me and said that whenever I’m bored I can play with that stead of chewing on my nails. I’m currently going 1 month And I’m very proud of myself

I’ve been biting my nails for 16 years one word “acrylics” that’s what made me stop

I bite my nails when I’m.. bored? It’s pretty much my equivalent to fidgeting. I find using alternative things to fidget with to distract me well enough to stop me from biting my nails works best. Chewing gum was a good one, having a small item in my pocket or just to hold on to and mess with worked just as well too. I had to force myself to get distracted by other things and not bite my nails, but after a while I just dropped out of the habit of biting them. Hope this helped, though it wasn’t really much for tips..

in the third grade when people asked why my nails were so short i told them my cats bit them off

Who's watching this while biting their nails?? Only me? Okk

i stopped biting my nails for a month, and they did grow pretty long but then they got too long and i ripped them off-

I came here 2 months ago having an almost the same state of nails as you did before due to nail biting. Now, I can see my progress because I rarely had the urge to bite my nails than before and it grew longer and nice. Thank you so much for your tips!

my mom: alright, when we get out of the store, don’t touch ur face until we get some hand sanitizer me: okay literally 2 seconds later: *has whole hand in mouth*

Me:*makes nail polish* after 1 Hour:NAIL POLISH? GONE

I bite my nails to the point if I scratch myself it almost bleeds

GIRL ARE WE THE SAME PERSON?!!! I relate so heavily to everything you’re saying. The planning, the stress, the adhd, the nails ... so glad I came across this video

I'll be honest right now, I am so happy you are so open about it! A lot of my women friends would flip the hell out if they see someone with poor nail hygenie!

Who else was touching their nails through out the whole video? Just me, ok

I WANT NICE NAILS TOO. I’ll keep you guys updated in 1 month So I officially stopped biting my nails for good. They look way more healthier edit 2- it’s been 5 months later and i have grown out my nails every month, they’re really long and look so much healthier edit 3: 6 months later from my last edit and it’s still going well! i can’t even remember the last time i bit my nails

I want to grow my nails out but I always find myself biting them and I’m getting into nail polish recently but I’ll come back and see how it goes :)

Okay but like no one going to mention this video quality and how beautiful she is cause like... 👏👏😂

I bite my nails since I was 4/5 years old (now I’m 16) and my main goal for 2020 is to stop. My nails look like yours used to look like(if not worse) and I’m just tired of being embarrassed by them. It’s been 13 days since I stopped and it’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, hopefully I’ll make it and have beautiful nails by the end of the year

After years of biting my nails I finally stopped and they've grown and it really feels amazing!

When my dad my young , he told me, he used to bite his nails too, I bite my nails a lot especially when there’s a lot of people around or I’m taking a test or simply when I’m bored, I’m trying to grow them since I feel very insecure about them, thanks for making this video it really helps🥰

i saw images of infection caused by nail biting and i felt so disgusted that i literally stopped that day! never since and I'm 5 years strong

I love seeing all these updated comments of people wanting to stop and then coming back saying they successfully did ❤️😊 super awesome

I used to be a massive nail bitter to the point where most of my nails would bleed alot but when u stop bitting them it feels so nice cause u get to paint them and feel cute asf when your being sassy and that even though its a small thing am proud of myself when i stopped

I used to bite my nails too & I started when I was 4. Seeing the progress of my nail growth & how pretty they looked pushed me to completely stop.

The reason why I stopped biting my nails was because I found out that nails carry more germs than a school chair- basically it damages your teeth and you can get really sick since you can get dirt under there.

Guys let's try to stop this together

I mean this as the best compliment possible, this video was a lot more helpful than I thought it would be. Thank you for this, so many videos are just like "just stop biting them" but this was like, actual actionable things I can do. thank you for making this!

I’ve been biting my nails for as long as I can remember, at the moment I’ve been stressing a lot and I’ve completely ripped off all of the skin around my nails and my fingers are in so much pain, I need so much help. I’ve not started the video yet- I hope this video helps, I have tried to stop so many times and nothing works. Wish me luck!

QUARANTINE NAIL GLOW UP : Day 1: i have pushed my cuticles and will apply cuticle oil as often as possible. Have not bitten my nails since this morning. Day 2: bit two nails fml I’ll keep y’all updated

This is the best video I have ever watched about nail biting. Thank you so much, you have helped me so much! I still struggle with biting my nails, but your tips help me to get back on track. Love from Germany ❤

Who is biting the nail while watching the video

All of my friends and have really long nails and there's a girl in my class who literally has hands that would remind you of a model…Meanwhile there was me, so embarrassed that I would always have to hide my hands. Ok my nails were not the shortest, but I could always feel like there was a lot of improvement that could do, iykyk. Once I decided to let them grow but they were really thin and fragile, so they break easily and whenever I let them grow one of them broke, I absolutely hated when my nails were uneven so I had to cut every nail because of that one broken nail!☹ I thought that it was just impossible to stop biting my nails, since it has become a habit. But then I remembered that my mom already told me I was literally born with long and perfectly shaped nails ( some nurses and adults were even jealous 😂😂) so I thought, it was a gift from God, and not everyone was given that opportunity since birth. So, I told myself that it was completely stupid and unreasonable to ruin it. Last time I played basketball I broke my nail, I thought *ok I’m so over this, my nails just wont stop breaking, I’m done wasting my time on this uselessness* then I went inside and before I decided to cut all of my nails again I felt extremely bad because this time they were actually longer than the every other time, they also lasted longer without breaking. I thought my only chance to not have to cut all of them was to fix my nail so I searched on KZfaq *How to fix a broken nail* and I did what the video said, after seeing the results I thought *how the heck did I never think of doing this instead of cutting my nails?!* This really gave me hope when I was hopeless!! Rn I’m on one month of letting my nails grow, I won’t even lie, I’m so surprised but proud of myself!😂 But anyways, *If @Ellie Cardenas and I could do it then so can you!* 😊 Btw, pls wish me luck I’m trying to surpass the girl in my class with the super long nails 😂😂

I didn’t even know my addiction til I watched this video. I’ve tried to stop so many times but it’s hard. I would get acrylics to let my nails grow but that never works because I bite the acrylics off.. then bite the growth of my own nails off too. I can’t go a day without biting them. Sad to say.. I’m ashamed of my finger nails and how they look but it’s true. Btw this video really helped and inspired me ♡︎

I'm glad i'm not alone. i've been doing this for as long as i can remember and i get very insecure about this. so i'm glad to see that it can actually be done! thanks for the tips

Congratulations for sticking to your commitment to yourself to stop biting your nails and create beautiful hands that you can feel proud of each time you look down at them. Bravo!

I’ve bit my nails so long and I think I’m starting to finally break the habit. I haven’t bit them for about a week now but I think it’s too soon to tell. I’m the only one in my family that does it and in your before pics of your nails that’s pretty much what my nails look like except I haven’t bit them this week so their a bit longer. This video inspired me a lot this past week!⭐️

Your story sums me up 110% I was going strong for 4 months and gave in (stress triggered me). But I'm back on track now, going one month. Thanks for your video, it's not an easy thing to show the world. ❤ and to anyone reading this: there is light at the end of the tunnel, don't give up! YOU CAN DO IT

What a transformation, young lady. Now your hands and nails match the beauty of your face. Nail biting is NOT an easy habit to break so kudos to you on your success. It's amazing how much having nice nails (after years and years of biting them) can affect your self confidence and self esteem. Wishing you continued success on your journey.

I’ve been biting my nails since I was 2 and I’m now 13. This video really helped me because really wanted nice nails like all of my friends.

I’m a huge procrastinator. After watching your video, I decided to start planning and put on hand cream. Like you said, the urge do went away but I’ve always looked at them just to admire how long my nails got. Thank you! ❤️

This video was super inspiring, I always thought my nails would still look weird once I grew them out but seeing how beautiful your hands are now really helps! Thanks so much!!

Thank you so much Ellie I am about to start doing everything you said ! I’ve gotten better with not biting my nails as much but I just really wanna stop completely! So hopefully this works!! & also you are gorgeous girl 🥰

thanks for making this, yes its like a perfectionist ocd trait i think and yeah it comes with stress and being unorganised. Also boredom, I also think people who don't have this habit don't seem to get how psychologically deep this habit is and it isn't easy just to stop, even if you think of the grossness, i am currently using a nails inc restorative nail polish to see if that works, but thanks for sharing and the 3 week thing is a good idea!! ::) x

Same girl same haven't bitten my nails in a month. I just decides to stop and it worked im so proud of myself !🥰

thank you so much for the advice. I find it really hard because I have extreme anxiety

Wow, this is the best advice I've ever heard. I'm definitely trying these tips! Thanks Ellie! ❤️

You are an outstanding communicator . You are going places girl .

These are such great tips. I used to bite my nails too and had really short stubby nails. I grew out my nails for a bit and then I got acrylic nails. I have had them for a few months and my nails have never been longer. I definitely recommend acrylics for anyone wanting to stop :) It is not damaging to your nails if done properly

Congratulations !! I also just stopped after 20 years of biting and they looked very similar to yours, I know how hard it can be! Your nails look amazing you should be so proud

Wow not only you nails look good but your hair, eyes, nose teeth and everything else. Great job

Holy crap your old fingers look exactly like my current nails. I have been trying so hard to quit this habit for months now but have failed miserably with every attempt. I’m gonna try these out and I’m really praying that it works. Thank you for this video! Wish me luck!

Something about u! Ur so sweet and kind hearted 😍❤️

I've been biting my nails for as long as I can remember and I'm really trying to stop. I've been on and off for the past two to three weeks. What really discourages me is that my nails break so fast. So, right when they grow long, they just break off and then I get sad. How do I stop this? Also, another thing that is helping me stop biting my nails as much as I used to is that my mom said she would take me to get my nails done if I completely stopped (and I'm so excited!). Today is Day 1 of doing everything it takes to stop my habit! Imma keep doing updates everyday to keep me determined. Wish me luck! Day 2: I felt tempted but I remembered this and knew that i couldn't Day 3: Going strong... School was shut down (bc of covid-19) so it should be pretty easy from here on Day 4: Yay! I did it! I wish I had some vitamin E oil so i can get those little thingies off my skin Day 5: I bit the thingy... I'm so saddd...Gotta keep going tho. Wish me luck! Day 6: I bit another thingy... I really need to stop. I am trying my absolute hardest and only bit a little bit. AAAHH! Day 7: Sooo... I stopped this chain for a bit and started focusing on other things. I noticed that when I stopped thinking about my nails and this commenting thingy, it made me stop wanting to bite my nails. To conclude, I did this chain thingy for a week and it helped in the beginning. Then, throughout the week, the more I kept thinking about keeping this comment chain going, the more it stressed me out and I started biting my nails and the skin around them. I've decided to stop editing this comment and start focusing on other things. This video really helped me and I want to thank you so so so much. (If you read this whole comment, thank you too!)

Good tips. I've stopped/started biting mine a few times now and I think trying to solve the root issue (general anxiety, work stress, etc.) is where I need to focus. I'm also ADHD and personally have a hard time sticking to planners but sounds like it's worth trying again. Those thoughts swirling in my head definitely are a trigger. Thanks for the video.

Thank you so much. I seen your video before i think i have commented on another acc, my nails where so ugly, now they grew THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ENCOURAGING ME!!

I have been a nail biter my whole life, everyday, every time I was stressed i would bite them and all the skin around! I bought a similar product & It’s been a couple of weeks and I’m so impressed with myself, not a big deal to people but it is to me!! I still fiddle with them and sometimes pick the nail polish off but that’s as far as I go. Then repaint them with the stuff before I have the urge to bite them!! Determined to keep going!!

I am biting my nails for like 10 years. 2 years ago I decided to stop, but I always failed because of stress, anxious, when I was bored or when I didn't know something in exam in school. I also found out, that i bite them whenever the nails were overflowing (idk whats the word, I can't speak english very well). So I will try it again, because I know, that I can do it. So thank you for your tips. ❤️

Congratulations I am seriously proud of you ! You did the damn thing girly

You have actually given me hope to stop biting my nails lol. I have ADHD and I go through a lot of stress and anxiety. I watched this video and got a planner and holy moly this helped soooo much! I have tried so many things from the lemon with water and baking soda,etc. to putting nail caps on my fingers. none of them worked!!! Something that helped me is that, well I kinda got traumatized💀. My mom got an infection from biting her nails and the skin around and it looked so painful so I became more cautious. I have been biting my nails since a toddler. I’m doing a lot better now thanks to this video. They still aren’t that “long” but I’m slowly getting there :)

Going on week 5 of no biting after biting my whole life. Only have the urge when they're soft after being wet with that being said I bit one tonight and I feel like crap for doing since I've come so far. Keeping a nail file nearby is another great tip I too cant stand frilly skin or hang nails. My nails are at their longest mark so far.

My whole life I have bit my nails and I stoped and then I started again. I have never had a reason for biting my nails I would look at my nails and if there was something to bite I would! I’m not trying to stop again.

Great Job Ellie !!! Your hands and nails look amazing !

You are gorgeous and thank you for advice! I have been biting by nails my whole life without a reason and I think it's the time to take care of myself 😊

i don't bite my nails in public, i only do it when i'm alone, and I usually do it when I'm reading or watching something, so maybe i should get something to fidget on. I also get anxious when i need to socialize. (but like i said I don't bite my nails in public) so i just chip my nails using my fingers.

omg thank u i ve always thought that my nails will never grow up again

When I actually remember to stop buying my nails, having a nail file easily accessible in each room of the house REALLY helps so I can just run to open a drawer and smooth my nails out with the file instead of making it even more uneven by biting it (and continuing the viscous cycle 🙄)

I have tried to stop biting my nails multiple times in the last 3 years. Every time, I end up biting them all off and I have to start all over again. My habit started again for a 4th time yesterday and I get so frustrated with myself. Good looking nails is all I want, I really needed this video so thank you.

Thank you for the inspiration. I feel like it’s harder for me as a guy to get over this habit. I’m on day 4 right now. I got my first manicure ever and I felt so odd. Mine is also finger picking. I just bought a cuticle pusher, oil, and plan to buy the Vitamin E to also do this

as soon as i clicked on this i was like “OMG SHES SO PRETTY WTF”

i cant get over how pretty you are omggg

I have been biting my nails for so long, at least 7 years... I've been trying for at least 3 years to stop, but whenever I don't have something bitter on my nails I end up biting and within a day they're all bitten now as far as possible. This really helped for motivation and ideas to help!! Thanks!!

Who else can't wear nail polish because they don't have nails?😢😭🤧

Biting my nails while watching this 😂

Wow, I am so impressed! Thank you for your video, you actually have me believing i can stop biting my nails too. Im going to do exactly as you have. Wish me luck!

Nice, thanks for sharing! I have tried so many things too... I am 28 and getting tired of my nails always looking like that (they look like yours used to). I know it puts people off. I appreciate your courage for sharing this.

The way I stoped was I started to paint them in these designs that would take a long time to do. I then would not bite them because I didn’t want to mess up the designs. Then I wanted my nails to look better when they were painted so I started to LET THEM GROW. Now sometimes I bite them but u can’t tell because they are to long to show. But I have been trying to completely stop it for good lately.

Today's the first day I decide to stop biting my nails! Wish me luck 💗

Thank you so much for this video 🙏🏽 Because of this, I finally think i can stop biting them! I CAN NEVER THANK TOU ENOUGH 😊🤩

Your video inspired me so greatly to stop biting my nails, as mine were just as extreme and I’d been doing it for over 15 years. It was so painful! I watched this video about 6 ish months ago and it took work, but I kicked the habit for good and now my nails look amazing! Thank you! ❤ Nail biters: Y’all CAN do it, my biggest tip is keep your nails cleaned up, keep nail growth polish on it at all times, and keep your cuticles moisturized. The habit is an OCD related habit, so if you don’t have any hang nails or “frillies” as she calls it lol, you’ll have way less of an urge. And building a habit of self awareness so you will catch yourself in the moment!

Covid-19 has forced me to just stop cold turkey!

I bite me nails when I’m bored and I’m not doing anything with my hands. So quarantine is not doing me any good but this inspires me to stop.

yay thank you so much! day one on not biting my nails Edit: also best video quality ever, omg you are so beautiful ♡ ♥❤

I’ve been biting my nails since I was a toddler and since corona I’ve been trying to stop because why you bite your nails your swallowing dirt, Bactria, and a whole bunch of germs and I’m not trying to get sick. Plus my mom said if I grow my nails out she will get me acrylics so it’s a win win

One thing that has really helped me was that I used to bite my nails at school, but now that we have to wear masks I really have no time to bite them

heyyy girl so i saw this video a few months ago and started to do all these thing i just wanna say thank you!! this definitely worked i have long a pretty nails now and before i had really bad bitten nails