Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Strengthen and protect your nails
• Part 2 of 3: Take care of your hands and nails
• Part 3 of 3: Combat your nail biting habit

It is very difficult to accelerate nail growth in five days. However, you can take actions that will help them grow. You should give your nails the protection they need. In addition, nails need to be strengthened. Also, by taking proper care of your nails, you can achieve your desired goal. If you bite your nails, this article provides helpful tips to help you break this habit.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Strengthen and protect your nails

1. 1 Use a nail hardener. To strengthen and protect your nails as they grow, you can use a hair hardener that prevents nail breakage so you don't have to trim them ahead of time.
   • Remember that your nails will be strong as long as the hardening polish is applied, but once you remove it, your nails will regain their strength. Apply nail hardener daily to keep them strong and strong.
   • Nail hardener should only be used as a temporary adjunct to long-term nail hardening treatments.
2. 2 Wear gloves to protect your hands and nails from cold and chemicals. In addition to applying hand cream, remember to wear gloves or mittens when going outside in cold weather. When dealing with chemicals, such as household chemicals or art-related materials, wear heavy gloves to protect your hands. Using gloves will help protect your nails from brittleness.
3. 3 Do not expose your nails to prolonged exposure to water. If your nails are in water for too long, such as washing dishes or swimming in a pool, they lose their strength and become brittle. As a result, it is not possible to achieve the desired length of the nails, as they have to be cut too often.
   • If you want to have long nails, make sure they are not exposed to prolonged exposure to water. Wear gloves when washing dishes.
4. 4 Eat a balanced diet. Chances are, you include enough protein in your daily diet. Therefore, there is no need to include more protein in your diet if you want to grow long nails. Otherwise, high protein foods can lead to obesity, diabetes, and kidney disease ..
   • If you want strong and healthy nails, your diet should include healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables, lean protein, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products.
5. 5 Take biotin. Biotin strengthens nails. They become less brittle. By taking biotin supplements, your nails grow faster. Foods that contain biotin also promote nail growth.
   • Biotin supplements are available over the counter. 30 micrograms per day is the recommended dose of biotin per day for adults.

Part 2 of 3: Take care of your hands and nails

1. 1 Moisturize your hands and nails. Applying a moisturizer to hands and nails should be part of your daily hand and nail routine. This will help protect your nails from drying out.They will become long and strong. Apply moisturizer to your hands and nails twice a day, or more often when your hands are dry.
   • Use a thick hand cream or lotion.
   • When applying the lotion to your hands, gently massage the used product into the area of ​​the nail plate and cuticle.
   • Be careful when applying cream or lotion after washing your hands, as soap removes the natural protective oils from your hands and nails, making them brittle.
2. 2 Trim the jagged edges of your nails. If you notice bumps or cracks in the nail plate, trim the nail before it breaks off by itself. Otherwise, you will lose part of the nail. Trim the jagged edge of the nail until a more serious problem appears.
   • You can also use a nail file to smooth out the uneven edge of the nail plate.
3. 3 Take care of your cuticles. The cuticle is the most important part of the nail that protects it from infection. Damage to the cuticle (such as cutting or removing without softening first) can damage the nails, causing them to grow more slowly.
   • Soften the cuticles before pushing them back. Thanks to this, you will not damage it. Soak your fingertips in a solution of warm water and a little soap to soften the cuticles. Then use an orange stick to push back the cuticle.
   • Massage your cuticles to improve circulation in this area. Although this procedure will not accelerate nail growth, massage will strengthen the nail plate. She will be healthy and strong.
   • Do not trim your cuticles. This can lead to bleeding and infection of the nail.
4. 4 File your nails into a round shape. Do not file your nails into a square shape. Instead, give them a rounded or pointed shape. The corners of this nail shape cling to clothing, and the nails break very quickly.
   • If you like square nails, make the corners less sharp so they don't cling to clothing.

Part 3 of 3: Combat your nail biting habit

1. 1 Get a manicure. If you notice a jagged edge of your nail, you may be tempted to bite it off. If you have a beautiful manicure, you are unlikely to want to ruin it by biting off part of your nail. Keeping your nails clean, trimmed, and painted, even with regular colorless nail polish, won't bite you.
   • Get a manicure at least once a week. Trim your nails, shape and polish them, then apply a coat of nail polish.
   • You can get specialized nail polish. Such varnishes have a bitter taste. Therefore, you will not have the desire to bite your nails.
2. 2 Manage stress. When you are under stress, you may be tempted to bite your nails. However, if you learn to manage stress, you won't feel the need to bite your nails. To reduce your stress levels, you can try the following:
   • exercise: walking, running, cycling, dancing or swimming;
   • do yoga;
   • meditate;
   • practice deep breathing techniques.
3. 3 Get your hands on. If your hands are not busy, you may be tempted to bite your nails. However, if you constantly occupy your hands with something, the opportunity to bite your nails will simply disappear. You can try the following:
   • play a musical instrument;
   • knit or crochet;
   • make jewelry;
   • cook or bake.
4. 4 Consult with a psychotherapist.If you cannot fix the problem and you continue to bite your nails anyway, see a therapist. The therapist will help you identify the root of the problem and advise you on what needs to be done to fix it.