RUSSIAN MANICURE Excerpt from Face-to-Face with Doug Schoon, Volume II Available on Amazon and iTunes- July 2017 In this article, I’ll explain what a Russian Manicure is and why you never want one if your nail professional doesn’t have the correct training and appropriate license. Since knowledge is power, I’ll also give you tips to …
Category: Nail Care Mistakes
Nail Polish Remover Tips
NAIL POLISH REMOVER Are you frustrated with tedious polish removal? Especially gel polish removal? Are you tired of staining your nails yellow? In this article, you’ll learn: Why scrubbing is the worst way to remove polish How warm acetone works faster How the Soak and Swipe™ method can reduce long-term yellow staining from polish The Need …
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 picking, biting, or nipping, it can be …
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 where the cuticle is Some important nail anatomy …
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 how your brain thinks Kellie. The …
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 when doing manicures. I have …
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 Files – Which Is The Best Nail File For You?
Nail Files – Is The Worst Nail File In Your Purse? Do you know how to chose a nail file for proper nail care? Or are there just too many choices and the “grits” make no sense? By the end of this post you’ll understand which type of file is best for you and your nails. Guest Author: Kayla Shevonne Different Types …