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ASK ANA: Long Nails – Will I Ever Have Them?
Long Nails Long Nails: Will I Ever Have Them? Today's article actually addresses two important ASK ANA questions that are intertwined ... ASK ANA "I saw the pic of your long nails you put up on Facebook. How do keep them so long and beautiful without breaking? I'm...
ASK DOUG: Carcinogens in Nail Polish
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 words acetaldehyde and...
Stress Fractures In Nails
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 a bunch of...
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 – Mani & Bath Bombs – Good or Bad?
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. I was...
ASK DOUG: Thicker Nails – Can I Make My Nails Thicker?
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 questions so I can...
ASK DOUG: Nail Growth – How Do Fingernails Grow?
Nail Growth: by Doug Schoon Nail Growth: How Do Fingernails Grow? ASK DOUG Hi Doug, Is it possible to make my nails thicker or grow a different shape? Thanks for your help! ~Vicki ANSWER The finger nail plate is generally composed of about 50 layers of nail plate...
Clear Fingernails & Health Issues
CLEAR FINGERNAILS Often times people think that clear fingernails is a sign that something is wrong. While your fingernails are a reflection of your overall health, there are external factors that can make you have clear fingernails. By the end of this article, you...
ASK ANA: Nail Clippers – Are They Safe?
NAIL CLIPPERS Have you heard that using nail clippers will damage your nails? In this article, you'll learn: If it's safe to use nail clippers The best choice for you to shorten and shape your nails ASK ANA: Is it safe to use nail clippers to cut your nails? ~Bethany...
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 – Black Spots In Nails
Black Spots In Nails ASK ANA: Black Spots In Nails Hi, Ana! So you've talked about white spots on nails. What about black spots that look like "specks"? I've got them on a lot of my nails, and I have no idea what caused them. Thank you! ~Jenny ANSWER This is such a...
ASK ANA: Nail File – Should I File In One Direction?
NAIL FILE So many people have heard that you should file your nails only in one direction will prevent peeling and breaking. In this article, you'll learn: The latest science demonstrating the best technique. The best file to use on your fingernails. ASK ANA: Hi Ana!...
ASK ANA: Why Is There So Much Bad Nail Care Advice?
Bad Nail Care Advice Although this isn't a typical "Ask Ana" article, I want to address a serious issue that happens online. ASK ANA: Bad Nail Care Advice Dear Ana, I'm doing a bit of head shaking here at home tonight and I'm not trying to dump an issue on you, I just...
Does Picking Polish Cause Damage?
Polish Picking Damage Does Picking at Polish Cause Damage? They say a picture is worth a thousand words . . . The Answer? Uhhhh—big fat yes! Really? I Did That? We all have little things that we get OCD about...especially when it comes to our nails. Whether it's...
ASK DOUG: Is TPHP In Polish Toxic?
by Doug Schoon Is TPHP In Polish Toxic? ASK DOUG Hi, I recently came across this article and was curious what you might know about it. It seems like another way to scare people with how little they tested. But it also seems like it could be a concern. But it includes...
The Cuticle – Should You Clip, Push, or Scrape?
THE CUTICLE Do you know where the cuticle is? Are you supposed to push, clip or scrape? The correct answer might surprise you. It's "Scrape." This is probably one of the most important articles you will read about nail care. In this article, you'll learn: What and...
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...
ASK ANA: Curved Nails – Can I Change My C-Curve?
Curved Nails ASK ANA: Curved Nails Can I Change My C-Curve? ASK ANA "Hi Ana, I've done a lot of googling but I can't find much reference at all to whether one can improve a flatish c-curve on natural nails - most people seem to have the opposite problem....
ASK ANA: Yellow Nails – How To Remove Nail Polish Properly
Yellow Nails - How To Remove Nail Polish Properly ASK ANA: Yellow Nails - How To Remove Nail Polish Properly ASK ANA Hi Ana! I have a question that’s been bugging me. I have semi-stained nails, they’re not as yellow as the one you’ve posted in your Yellow Nail...
Chemicals – Life or Death?
by Doug Schoon and Ana Seidel Reprinted from Nails HQ Magazine Chemicals Should You Fear Them? One of the hottest topics is 3-Free and now 5-Free nail polishes. Where does this end and what’s to keep someone from now demanding 7-Free? ~Doug Schoon, author of Nail...
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....
NAIL ANATOMY – Different Parts of Fingernail
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,...
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...
How to Fix a Broken Nail
How to Fix a Broken Nail Sometime in a girl's life, she's going to get a broken nail. She has two choices; cut her nails to match (nubbins) or create a repair. I'm partial to my longer nails so I usually chose to take the time to do a repair. With the technique below,...
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