Stay out of your head, live in the moment

Manage challenging habits alongside a mental healthcare professional or by yourself with Habit Bandz: a non-pharmacological behavioral intervention.

Habit Bandz is designed for behaviors like

  • Skin picking

  • Hair Pulling

  • Nail Biting

  • Vaping

  • Intrusive Thoughts

  • Intense Mood

  • Snacking

  • Anxiety

Simple tools that stay with you all the time

Designed for the most challenging behaviors, Habit Bandz gives you something constructive to do the moment an urge hits. Based on urge surfing, just tap, breathe, and stay present until the feeling passes passes. Track progress in the app and share data to guide therapeutic conversations.

Real People, Real Results

People are using Habit Bandz to find relief from challenging thoughts and behaviors.


“After 45 years, I finally made progress.”

“After struggling with skin picking for 45+ years... I noticed a significant decrease in my urge to pick. The gentle reminder helped me become more aware of my habit, allowing me to break the cycle.”


— Shannon H.


“It helped me manage anxiety.”

“I was really struggling with picking at my skin and have been for a very long time. Habit Bandz gave me something else to focus on when I was anxious. It’s truly a great product and does exactly what it says it’ll do!”


— Angelica D.

Habit Bandz App Capabilities Overview

  • Close-up of a person pointing at a white smartwatch resting on a wooden surface—symbolizing discreet habit tracking for people coping with anxiety, skin picking (excoriation disorder), or ADHD.

    Tap & Feel Instant Relief

    Gentle pulses keep your hands busy while the urge fades. Real relief you can feel.

  • Close-up of a phone screen displaying daily anxiety levels and urge surfing data—ideal for parents tracking progress in children with skin picking, nail biting, or excoriation disorder as part of a therapy or behavior plan.

    Monitor Progress

    See your mindful moments add up. Track how much time you’ve spent staying present and breaking old patterns.

  • Two women—possibly a parent and teen daughter—smiling while showing a phone with a behavioral report sharing app, representing family support for children with picking habits, anxiety, or ADHD, especially between therapy sessions.

    Log & Share Your Triggers

    Log your triggers to better understand your patterns and share insights with your caregiver for personalized support.

  • No Apple Watch? No Problem.

    Tap to feel calming sensations and breathe directly from your iPhone.

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Habit Bandz Smart Fidget

Relief you can hold in your hands.

The Habit Bandz Smart Fidget delivers calming pulses you can literally feel instantly. Wear it on your wrist, around your neck, on your keychain, or keep it in your pocket. Always there when you need it, and it works without a phone.

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Habit Bandz Scientific Resources

  • Study Results

    Study Results

    Our feasibility study found that 91% of participants saw a decrease in skin picking, nail biting, or hair pulling while using Habit Bandz.

    Download the white paper
  • A woman with glasses holds a smartphone displaying a report-sharing app, smiling with another woman in the background.

    Self-Awareness and Measurement Tool

    Use Habit Bandz to log urges, reflect on your patterns, and start more meaningful conversations—with yourself, a loved one, or a therapist.

    Download a Sample Report

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