1. An anti-nail-biting pen to give your nails and cuticles a bitter taste so you're deterred from nibbling on them. Plus, it has anti-inflammatory ingredients like organic aloe leaf juice and organic eucalyptus leaf which are meant to prevent soreness.
2. A transparent, quick-drying polish that can prevent you from making a meal out of your nails thanks to its nasty but harmless taste. It can also be used as a base or topcoat, so you'll be less inclined to ruin a fresh manicure.
3. A glass nail file in case your go-to method for not biting your nails is to keep 'em short so there's nothing extra to chomp on. The glass design (as opposed to the typical emory board you're prob used to) will leave the ends of your nails sealed so the edges are smooth and don't peel.
4. Nail growth and strengthening cream that'll soothe your cuticles and thicken up your nails. It'll be good for anyone who's less prone to biting their nails when they can just get them to grow back out prettier and stronger.
5. A bottle of nail lacquer to keep close by if the key to you minimizing nibbling is to just keep 'em painted in super luxe shades at all times.
6. AND! Nail polish remover that'll clear away chipped nail polish as sooooooon as it appears so you can get a fresh layer of paint on those fingers, stat.
7. A fidget toy or jewelry piece so you can keep those hands busy when you feel the urge to bite your nails or pick at your cuticle skin.
8. Customized reusable press-on nails because you prob won't nibble at your fingertips if they're covered with an elaborate design. Going the press-on route is also way easier, cheaper, and healthier for your nails than resorting to longer-term extensions at the salons.
9. OR simpler reusable press-ons to help you maintain your less-is-more natural look while keeping your nails hidden from your teeth. 😬
10. A chewable shark tooth necklace just for kiddos who need something (anything!) in their mouth to replace their go-to fingers.
11. Individual finger gloves — yes, for all you anti-fake nails and polish folks — that'll be definitely help your fingers take cover while you get over the nail-biting habit.
12. A roll-on nail-biting deterrent that conveniently and satisfyingly lets you coat your nails with its bitter and *invisible* formula. It's a great solution for anyone trying to kick their nail munching habit but isn't a fan of glossy polish.
13. A Cuccio cuticle oil to soothe torn up fingers and get them back to a healthier state. It'll heal cracked cuticles and prevent additional damage. When you see how pretty your fingers are (and smell how good they'll smell), you'll want to keep them that way FOREVA.
14. A set of beginner-friendly nail forms that will help you achieve your dream DIY nails while keeping your natural nails safe from being bitten.
15. A bitter-tasting nail polish with over 10,000 five-star reviews on Amazon to deter you from chewing while also promoting healthy and strong nails.
16. Or a clear keratin treatment that helps to strengthen and grow your nails. Its quick-drying formula hardens to protect your nails, while its ingredients work to nourish them.
17. A set of cotton hand-healing gloves for dry skin and nail protection. This is an ideal solution for anyone who bites along the skin or cuticles of their nails and needs a quick fix to bring them back to good health.
18. A multi-purpose repair treatment to help your damaged nails grow back stronger once you kick the habit. It's also great for aging nails, fungus, and damage from gel polishes.
Promising review: "I have terribly deep ridges in my thumb nails. Growing up I had major anxiety and I bit and ripped and picked at my fingernails constantly until they would bleed and be terribly sore. Now that I am an amazing adult, my nail beds are ruined and it has caused the deep ridges. I’ve had them for probably 10 years now. I have been using this product for several months and my fingernails are growing back normally. There are still some slight ridges but the deep, deformed nail is healing. I’m so happy that I won’t have to hide my hands when I’m around people now. They probably won’t ever be perfect but in a few months I will have a normal looking nail again. ♥️" –Sherry Gentry
Get it from Amazon for $17.91.
19. An Essie Gel Couture polish, which is meant to mimic the strength and lifespan of gel nail polishes without the time, money, and damage. This way, you can give yourself a lasting manicure to prevent biting, or rock a celebratory mani once you've stopped!
Be sure to pick up a Gel Couture top coat to make your mani last even longer (under the same listing)! Take a look at some of our other at-home manicure product recommendations.
Promising review: "Best top coat ever lasts for days without chipping, and believe me I am an ER RN and wash my hands a 1,000 times per shift and use harsh hand sanitizer this stuff wears like iron worth every penny. I use it over all my nail polish gel or otherwise works great." –Lola
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 20 shades and treatments under this listing; check out their full selection here).
Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.