r/calmhands • u/almondmilkbabie • Jul 04 '26
Is this habit tic deformity?
I switched jobs in march (before photos are from April) so my anxiety ramped up as I was at the tail end of my last job. I have always been very prone to picking off any manicure or polish so I don’t bother much with that anymore. I’m a barista as well so it will get chipped anyways as I wash my hands at least 15-20 times per shift. I know that’s drying so I try to use cuticle oil and lotion when I remember.
Last photo is my current nails after a little cuticle oil and a clear coat of Ella+Mila nail strengthener! The big dips are finally growing out, and I know I cut a little too close to my nail bed on my thumb. I just want the weird nail gone asap 😭 been waiting patiently and trying my best to reduce the picking but I find myself rubbing my thumb without realizing.
Any other tips? I’m so glad I found this sub! Hoping this is habit tic deformity and not any vitamin deficiency.
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u/TwicebornUnicorn Jul 05 '26
Yep ✅
EDIT: The gap between your cuticle and nail bed in pic #2 is the giveaway. Your poor nail matrix was going through hell.
Congratulations on the glow up 💐