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Source images:Allureeditors and courtesy of brands; Collage: Laneen Wells

Why is nail biting bad for my nails and skin?

A swollen, painful finger infection called a paronychia can happen from tears in the skin.

This can cause permanent nail damage, grooving, pitting, or breakage, she says.

Dermelect Resist Nail Bite Inhibitor in branded component on a light gray background

Allurecommerce writer Jennifer Hussein’s hand after applying the Dermelect Resist Nail Bite Inhibitor

What can I do to stop my nail-biting habit?

Once the treatment is fully dry, shell whip out theDr.

Also, verify you keep up with your appointments and don’t go more than two weeks between them.

Allure commerce writer Jennifer Hussein’s hand after applying the Dermelect Resist Nail Bite Inhibitor

Allurecommerce writer Jennifer Hussein’s hand after applying the Dermelect Resist Nail Bite Inhibitor

Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones?

Is it safe for readers who have sensitive skin or wear contact lenses?

Is it on the affordable side or more of a splurge?

Mavala Stop Deterrent Nail Polish Treatment in branded component on a light gray background

Hussein’s hand after applying the Mavala Stop Deterrent Nail Polish Treatment

Is its packaging consciously designed or needlessly wasteful?

This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.

For more on what’s involved in our reporting, check out our completereviews process and methodology page.

Allure commerce writer Jennifer Hussein’s hand after applying the Mavala Stop Deterrent Nail Polish Treatment

Hussein’s hand after applying the Mavala Stop Deterrent Nail Polish Treatment

Our staff and testers

A beauty product is a personal purchase.

Orly No Bite Nail Bite Deterrent in branded component on a light gray background

Hussein’s hand after applying the Orly No Bite Nail Bite Deterrent

Allure commerce writer Jennifer Hussein’s hand after applying the Orly No Bite Nail Bite Deterrent

Hussein’s hand after applying the Orly No Bite Nail Bite Deterrent

Londontown No Bite Nail Recovery in branded component on a light gray background

Hussein’s hand after applying the Londontown No Bite Nail Recovery

Allure commerce writer Jennifer Hussein’s hand after applying the Londontown No Bite Nail Recovery

Hussein’s hand after applying the Londontown No Bite Nail Recovery