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Why I Don’t Wear Gel Nail Polish Anymore
Why I Don't Wear Gel Nail Polish Anymore I have super thin nails that break easily. Starting when I was in college and a lifeguard/swim instructor at my local YMCA, I wore two thin coats of hard gel for 20 years. I stopped for two years in 2008. I was too busy being a...
ASK DOUG: Where Should I Purchase Acetone?
PURCHASE ACETONE by Doug Schoon Purchase Acetone - What's Your Recommendation? ASK DOUG “I tell my students that acetone you buy at the pharmacy is not the same as the acetone you buy in the hardware store. People do buy them in the hardware stores because acetone is...
ASK ANA: What Nail Shape is Best For Me?
ASK ANA "I have recently subscribed to your (awesome) NAILS HQ Magazine and I was wondering if there is any benefits to any of the nail shapes around. I much prefer oval tips but when I see (usually acrylic) others the majority are square. So is there a benefit in...
ASK ANA: Nail Strengtheners? OPI Nail Envy, Nailtiques, Duri Rejuvacote
ASK ANA "Hi Ana, have you heard of Nailtiques Formula 2 Plus? I've been using it for two months to help my nails from peeling massively. I'm thinking now I don't need it since I'm using nail oil. Thanks for any info." ~Amanda ANSWER Before I dive into my answer, I...
Ingredients in Polish – Are They Harmful?
INGREDIENTS IN POLISH Do you worry whether the ingredients in polish are harmful? Are you afraid the ingredients in polish might give you cancer? In today's article I'm going to discuss why it seems that we're suddenly afraid of everything. I'm also going to explain...
Introducing NAILS HQ Magazine
NAILS HQ Magazine - The Spring Issue I'm so excited to announce our new, interactive digital magazine available in the iTunes Store. I'll explain why I started the magazine in the Editor's Note below. The magazine viewing application is free, and we've now made...
ASK ANA: Are Fake Nails Safe?
Are Fake Nails Safe? Many people are attracted to fake nails for various reasons. In this article you'll learn If fake nails, also called artificial enhancements, are best for you. What is the best enhancement removal process? This one is important! What are...
ASK ANA: How to Stop Biting Skin
How To Stop Biting Skin -ASK ANA How to Stop Biting Skin Hi Ana! I have been reading and reading about your Bliss Kiss™ products and received it yesterday in the mail!! Last night I took photos of my nails with a macro lens and was shocked at how terrible my...
ASK DOUG: Can I Be Allergic to Pure Acetone?
by Doug Schoon Pure Acetone - Can I Be Allergic? ASK DOUG “Hi Doug, I recently attended one of your Scientist and the Geek presentations the UK where you stated that no one could be allergic to acetone. Why is this? I would love to share this with my college class...
ASK ANA: Does an Ice Bath Dry Nail Polish Fast?
DRY NAIL POLISH FAST How To Dry Nail Polish Fast ASK ANA "What do you think of the "trick" to harden polish...it involves dipping the painted nails into ice cold water. Something tells me it may not work and could ruin a fresh manicure." ~Kelli ANSWER I love...
ASK ANA: Callus or Callous Treatment?
CALLUS CALLOUS TREATMENT Callus Treatment Callus or Callous—no matter how you spell it, calluses can be a nuisance. But in this article, I'll explain why they are a necessary nuisance and how to care for calluses. ASK ANA "Ana, I don't know if you have addressed this...
Huffington Post Publishes Lies About Nails
By Ana Seidel & Doug Schoon With so much information on the internet, how do you know who is telling the truth? It's especially frustrating when respected sources are wrong. In this article, you'll learn: The four lies that the Huffington Post failed to fact check...
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...
See Through Nails – Can I Fix It?
SEE THROUGH NAILS See Through Nails - Can I Fix It? ASK ANA "I have a bit of a question. I've had this transparency in my nails for years. I read your article about what can cause them to be transparent. I'm following your advice, but it doesn't appear to be...
PREVENT POLISH CHIPPING – Fab Five Polish Wrap
PREVENT POLISH CHIPPING Do you hate polish chipping within a few days of polishing your nails? Who doesn't? In this article, you'll learn: How I discovered why my polish was chipping after showering Why five layers of polish can be your best friend The fastest 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...
Ask Ana – How Do I Stop Hard, Dry Skin On Hands?
DRY SKIN How Do I Stop the Hard, Dry Skin On Hands Around My Nails? ASK ANA I have a question for you from a member of a polish discussion group I am in. "I moisturize constantly, and the skin around the tops (as in closest to my knuckles) and sides show that, but no...
PEELING NAILS – Becky’s Pure Nail Oil™ Results
Peeling Nails Peeling Nails Becky's Pure Nail Oil™ Challenge Results Becky's Thoughts Hi Ana! I first started to get seriously into my nails after discovering Loodie Loodie Loodie's blog and it's thanks to her I became addidcted to cuticle oil. She'd mentioned...
My Nails Made It Through the Airport – Kirsten’s Pure Nail Oil™ Challenge
Pure Nail Oil™ "My Nails Made It Through the Airport!" Where do I start? ... I've never been very interested in fingernails. I like keeping my toenails painted, but never my fingernails. I used to keep my nails pretty short because they were so brittle and broke...
Nail Shapes – How To File Nails Square and Squoval
Nail Shapes ASK ANA Ok Ana, do you have any tips for how to file different nail shapes? I used to do the oval shape but have switched to a much prefered squoval. But am having a tough time getting the shape just right and they lean more to the oval shape more than I'd...
NAIL STRENGTHENER – Ana’s Simply Pure™ Nail Oil Challenge
NAIL STRENGTHENER My Nail Strengthener —Simply Pure™ nail oil When I created Simply Pure™ hydrating oil in 2012, I didn't track my progress. That was a big oops. I just didn't know that something miraculous would happen. Let's Get Naked! When I hosted my first "Let's...
ASK ANA: Yellow Stained Nails – How Can I Get My Nails Whiter?
Yellow Stained Nails - Ask Ana Yellow Stained Nails ASK ANA "I have a question ...How do I get the whites of my nails super white? They get yellow so fast and I need an easy, "cheap" way to get them white again.I use base coat, but I work a multitude of construction...
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...
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