A client comes in with badly bitten nails. What should you recommend?

Recommending artificial tips for a client with badly bitten nails addresses both the aesthetic concerns and the practicality of enhancing the nails' appearance. Artificial tips provide a protective barrier that can prevent further biting, while also offering a foundation to create a beautifully manicured look. This option helps the client feel more confident about their nails, which is essential for those who may feel self-conscious about the appearance of bitten nails.

Artificial tips can also provide a structured, longer nail that can promote healthier growth over time. They allow clients to rebuild nail length and shape, which is particularly important for someone with a habit of nail biting. This can serve as a step towards breaking the habit, as the client may be less likely to bite nails that have been enhanced and look attractive.

While other options like applying nail polish or suggesting nail growth serum could promote healthier nails, they may not provide the immediate effect that clients might be looking for. Simply removing the nails would not be practical or beneficial, as the goal is to improve the client's nail condition. Therefore, adding artificial tips emerges as the most effective recommendation in this scenario.