little chickadee Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 sorry, not anything exciting, just hoping someone can recommend a good "anti nail biting" brush on product. My 9 yr old really wants to stop biting her nails so that she can grow them and look more lady like! (I've just read the post on applying nail varnish so that reminded me!) I know there are lots of products on the market but wondered if people have had good/ bad experiences with them. Cheers in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I used to bite my nails when I was a child, my mother used to paint on something called Bitter Aloes, tasted vile. Probably different products on the market now. Tessa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Stop and Grow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizinsa Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I can't remember it's name but the best thing I found was a product in a small pot with a sponge in that you put your finger in. It coated the nail and surrounding skin but wouldn't rub or peel off like Stop n Grow. You can get in Boots and Superdrug. If she wants to stop, then she is well on her way, perhaps you could offer an incentive like a nice bright nail polish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgirl73 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I use that for my girls lizinsa, it's called Nail The Habit! It works well, but you need to use it for a fair while until the brain 'kicks the habit' lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizinsa Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I use that for my girls lizinsa, it's called Nail The Habit! It works well, but you need to use it for a fair while until the brain 'kicks the habit' lol. Thanks! I knew it had a 'catchy' name but couldn't for the life of me remember it! It is vile but worked for me ... actually I lie when I'm really stressed I still bite them (aged 24)!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I bought some stuff from Boots and it's called 'Expert Nail Biting Solution' not a catchy name at all! It works for my son who's 8 and bites his toenails too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Oh Yuk! For some reason, I've started nibbling my nails again - having stopped for over 40 years - I'll have to try some of that Nail the Habit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Can't recommend any of those - I did use the Stop'n'grow on my sons nails but it didn't deter him. He finally stopped when he had a retainer brace fitted to his teeth and was physically unable to bite them!! It worked - he has never bitten them since! It was obviously on long enough for him to 'forget' the habit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph101 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Stop and Grow? That's right - I used this on my son's fingers to stop him from sucking them, (I know, evil mother ) and it worked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Prior to using anything on you daughters nails. Why not take her for a proper manicure so she can see just how beautiful her nails can be with just a little TLC? After the manicure and a nice coat of varnish apply some of the recommended anti-nail biting products. That is what we did with my sister (44 and still biting her nails) she now has beautiful nails which I';m able to maintain for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizinsa Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Oh Yuk! For some reason, I've started nibbling my nails again - having stopped for over 40 years - I'll have to try some of that Nail the Habit Be WARNED Lesley, food prep with Nail the Habit on your fingers will cause all food to taste of Nail the Habit So you can either become a lady of leisure until you break the habit again or may have to wear gloves! I vividly remember having to eat the sandwiches in packed lunch using the sandwich bag as a 'glove' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsallen08 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I always end up gnawing my nails when Im reading. Its completely subconscious but very annoying! I do find it a bit more difficult if I have chopped a chilli during the day, soon remember to stop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I tried the sponge thing for my daughter but it failed and stop'n'grow has worked wonders - but it does make everything taste of it! I am about to take her for a manicure(at the grand old age of 12 - I was 42 when I had my first one!!) to reward her....good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 I bought some stuff from Boots and it's called 'Expert Nail Biting Solution' not a catchy name at all! It works for my son who's 8 and bites his toenails too! My daughter does too. It's that she's most upset about as she has ridges all over her toenails where she s"Ooops, word censored!"es them with her teeth and then dirt gets under the ridges, making her look like a street child! I'm going into Boots today with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Now I have never heard of toenail biting before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Oh Yuk! For some reason, I've started nibbling my nails again - having stopped for over 40 years - I'll have to try some of that Nail the Habit Be WARNED Lesley, food prep with Nail the Habit on your fingers will cause all food to taste of Nail the Habit So you can either become a lady of leisure until you break the habit again or may have to wear gloves! I vividly remember having to eat the sandwiches in packed lunch using the sandwich bag as a 'glove' Oh! Help!! - never thought of that!! We're harvesting too much at the moment for me to live a life of leisure so I'll have to wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
