"If you are a habitual nail biter, this book may change your life. I also was a habitual nail biter until my early thirties. I have developed, and refined a permanent cure for this habit. This book carefully documents the condition, and provides a very effective and permanent cure ..."--Publisher description.

This book provides the definitive cure for adult problem nail biting. The information and the technique supplied in this book offer effective, well-documented, and permanent relief from this frustrating habit. By reading this book, habitual nail biters can finally and permanently free themselves from the habit. It is the goal of this book to spread the message that life can be free from the pain and embarrassment caused by unsightly and unattractive finger nails and hands. This book starts by carefully describing and defining the habit. There is more to this than many realize, and nail biters will benefit greatly by the information contained here. The knowledge and insight in this section form the foundation for beginning the journey to long, healthy and gorgeous nails. For example, many habit owners do not realize that nail biting is actually a two step habit. Both steps must be recognized and treated for the habit to be completely eradicated. The habit frequently also rears up unconsciously, and so the book also provides an effective tool for recognizing and altering unconscious behavior. Many questions are answered here and misconceptions about nail biting are discussed in detail and debunked. After carefully defining the habit, the book then delves into why habitual nail biters pursue their habit. Incidentally, stress is rarely the cause of problem nail biting. Nail biting patterns that are frequently seen are then also discussed in detail. Reading about themselves in print will reassure nail biters that they are not alone in the world. Incidentally, research data indicates that the habit is wide spread across nationalities, age groups, and demographics. All of this information results in a powerful understanding of the habit. Many readers state that this understanding alone helps them to significantly reduce or even eliminate their nail biting problem. However, sometimes information alone is not enough. So then, contained in the book is an ingenious and almost perfect cure to the habit. Described in the book is a simple to perform but highly effective technique for stopping nail biting. Many people who have tried the approach mention that they simply cannot believe how effective the cure is at permanently and efficiently treating their nail biting. Internalizing the information in the book and applying the technique described results in a very powerful therapeutic combination. Even long term habitual nail biters need just several weeks to completely and permanently break their habit. Some readers have even reported success just after several days. Once cured, the habit rarely resurfaces. Curing the habit increases self confidence and self esteem considerably. After detailing the cure, the book provides documented and real case stories of notable successes with the treatment method. Case histories, pictures and testimonials are posted frequently on the book's accompanying web site http://www.stopyournailbiting.com. Readers are invited to browse there at will and watch the anonymous and free forum discussion board to learn more. To complete the loop, the book details why other methods of nail biting habit control are not as effective or easy as the cure discussed. Many nail biters have tried various approaches to curing the habit. Such attempts often end in disappointment and frustration. The use of spicy creams and foul tasting lotions as a treatment option is addressed. Readers will learn that bad tasting lotions are not effective for nail pickers for obvious reasons. Finally, the book discusses children, and provides tips and tricks for working with children nail biters. The cure's application to other similar ailments (cheek biting, hair pulling, and joint cracking) is discussed and readers are welcome to post tips onto the free web site forum for the benefit and well being of others.

The author suggests effective ways to permanently quit nail biting.

"If you are a habitual nail biter, this book may change your life. I also was a habitual nail biter until my early thirties. I have developed, and refined a permanent cure for this habit. This book carefully documents the condition, and provides a very effective and permanent cure ..."--Publisher description.

What to Do When Bad Habits Take Hold provides the keys to escape from a variety of pesky habits. Engaging examples, lively illustrations, and step-by-step instructions teach essential habit-busting strategies, targeting everything from nail biting and thumb sucking to shirt chewing, hair twirling, and more. This interactive self-help book is the complete resource for educating, motivating, and empowering children to set themselves free.

How To Stop Your Nail Biting Permanently If you want to learn how to stop biting your nails permanently I can show you how. You see, I was once in your shoes. I bit my nails for well over 16 years and tried to quit on numerous occasions without success. I tried horrible tasting lotions and a good few dodgy remedies, but nothing worked for more than a couple of weeks. I was desperate to rid myself of this horrible habit as it was impacting badly on my self esteem and the perception people had of me. It felt like an unbreakable cycle and the worst thing was that I didn't even know why I was biting my nails. It just seemed like an unconscious reaction that took over when I was stressed or bored. One day at University I had a particularly bad experience; a girl that I really liked caught me spitting out a nail from my mouth. Although she tried to hide it, I could see the look of disgust on her face. Ouch, that hurt my self esteem and it turned out to be a turning point in my life. I started to research every avenue open to me to get this monkey off my back forever. My research took me from scientific and medical papers through to nail biting forums and responses from sufferers. This journey of discovery was extremely valuable as it unearthed many proven nail biting treatments that were not commonly known in the public domain, but just as importantly it enabled me to understand what causes people to bite their nails. I think it was the great Chinese military leader Sun Tzu who said "Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster". Well, after all my research, I now knew my 'enemy' very well and I began to understand myself a lot better too, so I was ready to do battle. I won't say it was easy, but I have now been free from biting my nails for five years and I am confident you can do the same if you follow my simple formula. Here's what included in my book: The Common Causes of Nail Biting This is so important because it will help you work out where the origins of your habit might lie, which will let you know where to look for its solution. Great Reasons For Quitting You thought that nail biting was relatively harmless didn't you? You won't say that after reading how it can really screw you up your physical and psychological well being. This can be a great additional motivator to help you quit. How To Kick Your Nail Biting Habit This is where I reveal the little known, but powerful secrets for quitting your nail biting habit for good. The really great thing about my book which differentiates it from other products, is that I give you not one, but six possible proven strategies to use. Why have I done this? Well, whatever anybody may tell you, there isn't one magical solution that will cure everybody. There are as many causes for nail biting as there are nail biters, so we provide an armoury of remedies to suit your individual circumstances. With the right determination and mind set, I am confident that one or a combination of these habit breaking tools will give you the perfect nail outcome you are longing for. Staying On Track The temptation to bite your nails never completely goes away, but this section will help you maintain your willpower for the longer term. It also has plenty of tips for making the most of your newfound nail freedom! About The Author David Byram works in the publishing industry as an Assistant Editor. His interests include reading, fusion cooking, listening to an eclectic range of music and taking his disobedient (but adorable) husky for long walks. With a little luck, he might even tie the knot with his fiance Emma in 2014. David is passionate about helping others to finally stop their nail biting problem. If you suffer from this frustrating habit, then this book is for you.

Skip the spa and give yourself an at-home manicure using the guidance of New York's most celebrated nail expert and founder of Rescue Beauty Lounge. Ji Baek, the high-energy owner of New York's hottest nail salons, the Rescue Beauty Lounge—written about from Vogue to InStyle, Lucky to Harper's Bazaar, used by designers and stylists, patronized by actors, fashionistas, professionals, and more—presents the definitive guide to beautiful hands and feet. Emphasizing natural beauty, cleanliness, and simplicity, it covers the science of the nail, and why it's important to take vitamins, file regularly, and moisturize constantly; the care of the nail, with step-by-step illustrated directions to achieving professional-quality home manicures and pedicures, including tools, techniques, lotions, polishes; the dressing of the nail—shapes, colors, and styles; the health of the nail and the surrounding skin—how to heal split nails, brittle nails, and ingrown nails, and take care of common problems like calluses and sunspots.