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...

ASK DOUG: Nail Growth – How Do Fingernails Grow?

by Ana | | Curved Nails, Doug Schoon

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...

RIDGES IN NAILS —To Buff or Not To Buff?

by Ana | | Ask Ana, Brittle Nails, Nail Problems, Peeling, Ridge Filing Base Coat, Ridges, Splitting

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 DOUG: Is TPHP In Polish Toxic?

by Ana | | Doug Schoon

 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...

ASK ANA: Curved Nails – Can I Change My C-Curve?

by Ana | | Ask Ana, Curved Nails

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...