diff --git a/hooks/pre-commit b/hooks/pre-commit
index da437bd1..81d5021d 100755
--- a/hooks/pre-commit
+++ b/hooks/pre-commit
@@ -21,5 +21,7 @@ fi
 if [ -n "$uglyFiles" ]; then
     echo "Prettify your files first:"
     echo 'yarn run pretty'
+    echo ''
+    echo 'If you see this message repeatedly, skip the check with git commit -n'
     exit 1
 fi