NoFingo

About NoFingo

What NoFingo is, why we built it, and how we help people stop nail biting with private, on‑device AI.

Our Mission

At NoFingo, our mission is simple: help people break free from nail biting (onychophagia) with tools that are private, effective, and affordable. We believe that changing habits doesn’t have to rely on willpower alone — it requires awareness, science, and support.

Why We Built NoFingo

Like millions of others, our team struggled with nail biting and other Body‑Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs). We tried bitter nail polish, gloves, acrylic nails, and countless reminders — nothing worked long term.

That frustration sparked a question: what if your computer could help you stop, right when the urge happens?

So we combined behavioral psychology with real‑time AI detection, and NoFingo was born — a desktop app designed to gently disrupt the nail‑biting loop and help retrain your brain.

How NoFingo Helps

  • Detect: Identifies hand‑to‑mouth motions in real time.
  • Disrupt: Sends subtle, private cues before you bite.
  • Retrain: Builds healthier habits through repetition and habit reversal techniques.

Unlike quick fixes, NoFingo is based on Habit Reversal Training (HRT), a method supported in clinical research to help with compulsive behaviors.

Privacy‑First by Design

  • No video ever leaves your device.
  • All processing is local.
  • Anonymous data only is used for improving features.

You get the benefits of AI habit detection without sacrificing security.

Backed by Behavioral Science

  • Onychophagia (nail biting) — affecting up to 30% of adults.
  • Habit loops — the cue → routine → relief cycle that drives repetitive behaviors.
  • Habit Reversal Training (HRT) — the widely used behavioral technique for BFRBs.

We translate these insights into practical, everyday tools anyone can use at their desk.

Who Uses NoFingo?

  • Remote workers & students who unconsciously bite nails during focus time.
  • Gamers & streamers who need discreet prompts.
  • Parents & teens looking for healthier alternatives to bitter nail polish or nail covers.

Every day, our users share stories of regaining confidence, healthier nails, and less stress.

Our Values

  • Simplicity → tools should be easy to use.
  • Science → solutions should be evidence‑based.
  • Trust → privacy and honesty come first.
  • Accessibility → everyone deserves help breaking free from bad habits.

Join Us in Breaking the Habit

NoFingo is more than software — it’s a movement to make habit change simple, private, and effective.

Whether you’ve been biting your nails for years or just started looking for solutions, we’re here to help.