Children's Polishes That Stop Nail Biting

Nail biting is a common habit that many parents find unattractive. Although up to 60 percent of children aged 10 bite their nails, only 20 percent of them will continue on through college. Many, however, want to stop but need assistance breaking the habit. For children who want to stop biting their nails, use of a polish might help.

  1. Bitter Polishes

    • Many children have success with nail polishes that taste bitter. These are clear nail polishes that have a terrible taste, so when the child goes to bite the nail, she is immediately reminded to stop. Brands include Orly, Zeva No Bite, Stop-zit and CONTROL-It. These polishes are available at drugstores.

    Bitter Polishes That Encourage Nail Growth

    • For children who want to stop their nail-biting habit and also grow longer, healthy nails fast, there are polishes that combine a bitter taste with a growth formula. These polishes encourage the fast growth of fingernails and include brands like Develop 10 Bite Ender and Barielle No Bite Pro Growth. The quick growth of longer nails might reinforce the desire to stop nail biting.

    Nail Biting and Thumb Sucking Deterrents

    • Children trying to break both the habit of nail biting and the habit of thumb sucking might benefit from a product that can be painted over the entire thumb, giving the nails and thumb both an unpleasant taste. Combination products include Mavala Stop for Nail Biting and Thumb Sucking and Thum Liquid.

    Traditional Nail Polish

    • Girls who are especially vain might not need a bitter polish to motivate them. The promise of a regular manicure, either at home or at a salon, might be all they need to persuade them to break the habit. These children can use any regular nail polish, and older girls might benefit from artificial nails, which are harder to bite through.

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