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How To Stop Biting Nails – Angela’s Results

HOW TO STOP BITING NAILS Learning how to stop biting nails is a simple concept, but it can be a daily challenge. There is so much shame around nail biting. I'm going to take a guess that if you are reading this article, you or a friend struggle with this uncomfortable...

ASK ANA – Nail Files With Polish?

NAIL FILES Nail Files With Polish Hi Ana, I'm hoping you could give your input about a post from a well known Facebook page. I don't quite feel comfortable with the statement and it's actually put some doubt in my mind as to filing my nails. I'll be honest, I do file...

How To Stop Biting Skin

How To Stop Biting Skin -ASK ANA *** Ask Ana: How to Stop Biting Skin UPDATE: Since writing this article, I have replaced the 3 Day Get Naked Challenge to a quicker Intensive Hydration Treatment that can be done in 2 to 12 hours. Hi Ana! I have been reading about your...

ASK ANA: Black Spots In Nails

Black Spots in Nails: Causes, When to Worry, and What to Do Have you ever had black spots or streaks show up in your nails? If so, it was probably hard to not freak out. In this article you'll learn: What are the black spots? What causes them? Are they reversible? Are...

RIDGES IN NAILS —To Buff or Not To Buff?

Ridges in Nails—ASK ANA ASK ANA Hi Ana, I am starting to get deeper ridges on my nails and I don’t like the way it looks. Is it ok to buff them down so my nails are smooth? Some people say yes, some say don’t do it. I don’t know who to believe. ~Jessica ANSWER I’ve...

ASK ANA: White Spots On Nails

White Spots on Nails... ASK ANA: White Spots on Nails "My husband used to have a LOT of white spots on his nails, and he recently radically changed his diet. He fell off the wagon for one week and ate a bunch of junk food. I was reading him your article, and he showed...

Polish Stain Removal Tips – How to Remove Immediate Polish Stains

POLISH STAIN REMOVAL TIPS Are you constantly afraid of removing polish only to discover your nails are now a permanent unnatural color? In this article, you'll learn: How to reduce the potential of color staining How soaking, rather than scrubbing, is a better way to...

PEELING NAILS – Marie Claire’s Pure Nail Oil™ Results

Marie Claire's Pure Nail Oil™ Challenge Results Marie Claire's story is a fun one. She was one of the fortunate people to win a Bliss Kiss™ Simply Pure™ hydrating oil pen during one of the random contests we host on our Facebook Page. In January and July, I used to...

The Nail Salon Manicure – Is It Hurting You?

The Nail Salon Manicure - Is It Hurting You? The Nail Salon Manicure - Is It Hurting You? ASK ANA "Ana, I have a question that has been plaguing me for a while now. I have had several salon manicures from several different salons. They all have the same techniques...

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Quick Tips: Why are my nails suddenly breaking, brittle, peeling?

Why are my nails suddenly breaking, brittle, peeling?There are 4 general areas that contribute to what feels like sudden changes in yoru nails... and it most likely started 4 months ago. Here are some things to pay attention to that may help you figure out what’s...

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3 Reasons Why Short Nails Peel More

Ana covers the top 3 reasons why short nails peel faster than longer nails. Understanding these 3 principles and how to minimize the dangers will help you grow long, strong beautiful nails.

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Why the Covid Pandemic is Destroying Our Nails

Ana helps you understand why the chronic stress of living through the pandemic is causing weak, peeling, and brittle fingernails and how to fix them.

Healthy Nails – The Effect of Stress

HEALTHY NAILS Some are born with naturally beautiful nails and hands that just seem to stay picture perfect. For many others (myself included) growing and maintaining healthy nails can be a challenge at times. Did you know that there are two kinds of stress that can...

ASK DOUG: Peeling Nails – Is Polish Causing It?

PEELING NAILS by Doug Schoon Peeling Nails Trying to figure out why your nails are peeling, and how to stop it, can be very frustrating. In this article, you will learn... How peeling off polish can damage the nail plate The proper way to remove nail enhancements...

Ask Ana LIVE! Answers to Your Nail Care Questions 5/4/2017

Join Ana for her (second) first Instagram Live experience as she answers your pressing questions about nail care, nail art tips, cuticle health, and all the Bliss Kiss products! Breakdown by topic: HOW DID @SIMPLYNAILOGICAL DISCOVER YOUR PRODUCTS? (1:25) DO YOU SHIP...

Dry Skin – Intensive Hydration Treatment

Dry Skin In today's article, I'm covering a new method to quickly help combat dry skin and nails. As many of my loyal readers know, I like to test new things on myself before writing articles for you. One of my best friends with really dry skin started doing an...

ASK ANA – Strengthen Nails By Tapping?

STRENGTHEN NAILS ASK ANA - Strengthen Nails By Tapping? Have you ever wondered if tapping your nails on a hard surface makes them stronger? Today we’re going to cover: Does tapping fit into the scientifically proven methods to grow nails faster? What part of your...

ASK ANA: Peel Off Base Coat – Is It Damaging?

Peel Off Base Coat ASK ANA: Peel Off Base Coat Hello! I've been reading a lot of your articles and I'm so impressed with them. I have learned so much. Being new to the nail world and after researching your website, I can't help but wonder one thing. My favorite...

ASK ANA: Peeling Nails – Does Polish Prevent It?

Peeling Nails - Does Polish Prevent It? ASK ANA: Peeling Nails UPDATE: Since writing this article, I have replaced the 3-Day Hydration Treatment with a faster Intensive Hydration Treatment that works in 2 to 12 hours. "Hi Ana, every time I try to complete the 3-Day...

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How to Stop Breaking Nails

STOP BREAKING NAILS How to Stop Breaking Nails I'm often asked,"How do you keep your nails so long?" I have many strategies and techniques to strengthen my natural nails, which I will share in this article. Let me start off by saying that my nails are incredibly thin....

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Essie Base Coat – Are the Claims True?

Will the Essie base coat 'Fill the Gap' really hydrate nails? ASK ANA "Ana what is your take on the Essie base coat 'Fill the Gap'? It says it's a treatment, like it's gunna fix problem nails? Is this true?" ~Sara ANSWER Quick answer? Essie's 'Fill the Gap' is a ridge...

RIDGES IN NAILS —To Buff or Not To Buff?

Ridges in Nails—ASK ANA ASK ANA Hi Ana, I am starting to get deeper ridges on my nails and I don’t like the way it looks. Is it ok to buff them down so my nails are smooth? Some people say yes, some say don’t do it. I don’t know who to believe. ~Jessica ANSWER I’ve...

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YELLOW NAILS & NAIL OIL – Pure Nail Oil™ Challenger Erica’s Results

Can nail oil help prevent yellow nails? Why is nail oil important? Does it really work? Many people think that there is some magical formula in a nail lacquer bottle that's going to make your nails longer and stronger. This just isn't true. What is true? Nail Oil...

How To Stop Biting Nails – Angela’s Results

HOW TO STOP BITING NAILS Learning how to stop biting nails is a simple concept, but it can be a daily challenge. There is so much shame around nail biting. I'm going to take a guess that if you are reading this article, you or a friend struggle with this uncomfortable...

Is Oil Causing Nail Polish Bubbles?

NAIL POLISH BUBBLES Nail Polish Bubbles - We all hate them! Sometimes we can't figure out why they happen. In this article, we will cover all the different reasons that nail polish bubbles occur and how to prevent them. ASK ANA "I read that one should use acetone on...

RIDGES IN NAILS —To Buff or Not To Buff?

RIDGES IN NAILS Most of us have ridges, especially as we get older, and we want them gone. In this article, you'll learn: Why we shouldn't fear our ridges How Oprah's beauty director gives wrong advice The best solution for dealing with ridges ASK ANA Hi Ana, I...

Best Ridge Filler – The Basecoat Challenge

09.05.2020 Update: Since writing this article, I have discovered that there appears to be two different versions of the Wet N Wild basecoat. One stains the nail plate and one doesn't. I share more details farther down the article. ~Ana TL:DR Article Summary Ana tested...

NAIL OIL – Pure Nail Oil™ Challenger Olga’s Results

Nail Oil - Olga's 15 Week Challenge with Pure Cuticle & Nail Oil™ Why is nail oil important? Does it really work? Many people think that there is some magical formula in a nail lacquer bottle that's going to make your nails stronger. This just isn't true. What is...

CUTICLE HEALTH – Pure Nail Oil™ Challenger Kimber’s Results

Good cuticle health is tough to maintain when your skin gets dry. Many of us can't stand dry skin and start messing with it. Today's article shows an example of what can happen when the nipping compulsion goes too far. It also shows the miracle that are bodies...

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Our passion is solving problems. Our product line has grown with new, innovative ways to solve nail care & nail health challenges. We love doing it! We outgrew our little kitchen & moved to a small warehouse near our home in Olympia, WA, USA.

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Ask Doug Schoon – Nail Psoriasis: What It Is and What to Look For

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Nail Psoriasis: Signs, Symptoms, and What to Look For NOTE: The information below is based directly on Doug Schoon’s explanation in the video above. Nail psoriasis most often occurs in people who already have psoriasis of the skin. About 5% of individuals with...

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The Bliss Kiss™ Ultimate Nail Care Routine Want Longer, Stronger Natural Nails in 30 Days? The Ultimate Nail Care Routine is the cornerstone of the Bliss Kiss™ 30 Day Challenge. The BEST way to get started on your journey to longer, stronger nails is just a...

NAIL ANATOMY – Different Parts of Fingernail

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Nail Anatomy Authors: Doug Schoon and Ana Seidel Nail Anatomy - The Different Parts of the Fingernail Do you know where your cuticle is? Or your hyponychium? Most people don't. Not only is the general public confused about the names for the parts of the natural nail,...

NAIL ANATOMY – Different Parts of Fingernail

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Nail Anatomy Authors: Doug Schoon and Ana Seidel Nail Anatomy - The Different Parts of the Fingernail Do you know where your cuticle is? Or your hyponychium? Most people don't. Not only is the general public confused about the names for the parts of the natural nail,...

Quick Tips: What are black spots on nails?

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Quick Tips: Are Clear Nails Bad?

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Are Clear Nails Bad?Sometimes we get worried when our nails look different. Ana explains why clear nails from water is damaging while clear nails from oil absorption is strengthening.Are Clear Nail Tips Bad? It depends... If your tips are clear because your hands are...