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Do fingernails grow back faster if you bite them or cut them?

I know that sounds really stupid of me to ask, but i have long(ish) nails and i’m doing this volunteer program and you can’t have long nails but when it’s over, then i want my nails to grow back fast so i need to know if i should cut them off or bite them off in order to achieve this plz.

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Answer #1

I think they grow the same either way

Answer #2

Either way, they grow the same way. Never bite your nails though. Especially if they’re young. All the bacteria under goes into your body. There’s a question here with tips on how to make them grow faster and it’s got some pretty good advice if you want to check it out : http://www.funadvice.com/q/make_nails_grow_faster It’s better to cut them. It looks better too anyways. When they’re growing back, they’ll grow the same way. Some peoples nails just grow faster than others.

Answer #3

Especially if they’re long*

Answer #4

protein makes them grow a lot faster

Answer #5

if u cut them

Answer #6

There is a nail polish you can buy at walgreens, walmart, or sally’s made by Salley Hanesne (i think thats how u spell it) that will help your nails grow. They also have some really pretty nail polish colors

Answer #7

cut them. biting damages them

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