ASK DOUG: Carcinogens in Nail Polish

by Ana | Doug Schoon

Carcinogens in Nail Polish by Doug Schoon Carcinogens in Nail Polish ASK DOUG Hi Doug, I keep hearing that the chemicals in polish, gel and acrylic nail products are carcinogenic. Is this true? I’m afraid of getting cancer? ~Chris ANSWER Do the...

Stress Fractures In Nails

by Ana | Nail Anatomy, Nail Care, Nail Problems

Stress Fractures in Nails Stress Fractures In Nails Have you ever been making the bed and bent a nail? I have. Way too many times. Simply put, a stress fracture in nails is when you accidentally bend the nail but it doesn’t break. Instead, you’re left with...

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

by Ana | Ask Ana, Peeling Nails, Peeling Nails

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....

ASK ANA – Mani & Bath Bombs – Good or Bad?

by Ana | Ask Ana

BATH BOMBS ASK ANA: Bath Bombs Hi Ana, mani-bombs seem all the rage. But I’m confused. You teach that water is damaging to nails. So are they ok, or should we stay away from them? Are bath bombs ok? ~Anne ANSWER To put it simply, mani bath bombs make me cringe....

ASK DOUG: Thicker Nails – Can I Make My Nails Thicker?

by Ana | Doug Schoon, thicker nails

Thicker Nails: Can I Make My Nails Thicker? by Doug Schoon and Ana Seidel ASK DOUG: Thicker Nails This article is a little different, since I’m the one asking Doug the question. I’ve been privileged to become friends with Doug and I ask him a lot of...