NAIL ANATOMY – Different Parts of Fingernail

by Ana | Curved Nails, Doug Schoon, Nail Anatomy

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...

Quick Tips: Are Clear Nails Bad?

by Ana | Clear Nails, Nail Health, Nail Problems, Quick Tips

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...

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

by Ana | Peeling Nails, Peeling Nails, Quick Tips

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...

Should You Remove Cuticles?

by Ana | cuticle

People often ask me if they should remove their cuticles. This is a very hot topic filled with misinformation. If you don’t wear nail polish or other nail enhancements, the answer is NO! For a lot of people, removing cuticle tissue is NOT necessary. There are only two...

3 Reasons Why Short Nails Peel More

by Ana | Nail Health, Nail Strengtheners, Peeling, Peeling Nails, Peeling Nails

Over the last decade working with thousands of people struggling to grow their nails longer, I have learned the top 3 reasons why short nails peel more than longer nails. You’ll find all kinds of reasons on websites around the internet. I find that a lot of them are...