What progress looks like long term: nail beds.
Hello all! 👋🏻 I was a constant nail biter for at least 15 years. When I was quitting, I had a very hard time finding long-term update photos so I’m sharing one! I’m in between nail appointments and I finally have a nail bare enough to do it. I’ve stopped biting now for around 10 years, and as you can see, my nail bed has SLOWLY been growing back. It’s distinctly a different color, but it still makes a big difference. So just wanted to say, if you leave them be, they might not look perfect but they will heal themselves some.
I quit purely out of spite - started dating someone who smoked and he agreed to stop smoking and I agreed to stop biting my nails. We’re still married now haha. I wish I had more helpful advice than being stubborn with a pact. The most practical advice I have is Nailtiques Formula 2 clear coat really helped me pick and bite less, my nails were a lot harder with it on.