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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....
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