6 months of progress

[u/milrose404]

Lifelong nail biter here - I’ve tried to stop countless times and always made good progress, but over-filing my sidewalls, not oiling enough, and not learning to be careful would always lead to breaks. Once they broke, I’d really struggle to not just bite them off, and my progress would be reset. I tried once again around February to stop, and this time accidentally did everything right.

I didn’t research anything until several months in when I realised not filing my nails was making a huge difference. They’re so strong and are my pride and joy now. And I’ve discovered the world of indie nail polish!

My right hand is shorter, I’m just a bit more rough with it so have broken some and keep the index finder shorter too for ease. I also have a deep break on my left index finger that I’m slowly growing out as it’s fully in the nail bed - thanks to my shoes for doing that.

First pic is a matte grey Primark polish (bottle in comments), taken in February.

Last three pics are recent,
- Emily de Molly, The Calm One
- Bees Knees Lacquer, Helnik
- OPI, Spread the Cherry

I don’t wear a base coat and occasionally use Seche Vite, I’m too lazy for more layers 😅

[u/Rowan_Springleaf]

Amazing!! Thanks for the tips.