I used to be a nail-biter and used clear polish to deter myself. (Only worked for about a month)
I got fake acrylic nails once and HATED it. They're so thick it's really hard to scratch or do detail work that requires skinny nails. Then they grow out and it looks all nasty. And when they finally come off, they make my fragile nails even more fragile. BooO!
Now I never bite and may nails are pretty much this tomboys only "girly" indulgence. I grow 'em out long and keep them nicely rounded. It's quite a feat, really, since my nails have always been very very brittle. I often put on clear coat just to strengthen them so they don't break or bend backwards as often.
My toes are a whole different matter. I keep them clipped SUPER short because the feel of scratchy toenails drives me crazy. If there's any white at all, I clip it. A lifetime of this practice has made my toenails pretty small.
I used to bite my nails, but now I only really pick at them when I'm really nervous. Clear polish didn't really do anything, but if I have color, then I'm vain enough that I'll work hard to keep my nails looking good.
My toes I keep clipped really short, but I still like to pain them in the summer.
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I got fake acrylic nails once and HATED it. They're so thick it's really hard to scratch or do detail work that requires skinny nails. Then they grow out and it looks all nasty. And when they finally come off, they make my fragile nails even more fragile. BooO!
Now I never bite and may nails are pretty much this tomboys only "girly" indulgence. I grow 'em out long and keep them nicely rounded. It's quite a feat, really, since my nails have always been very very brittle. I often put on clear coat just to strengthen them so they don't break or bend backwards as often.
My toes are a whole different matter. I keep them clipped SUPER short because the feel of scratchy toenails drives me crazy. If there's any white at all, I clip it. A lifetime of this practice has made my toenails pretty small.
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My toes I keep clipped really short, but I still like to pain them in the summer.