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 needed to reach out …
Category: Nail Problems
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: 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 me …
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. I was not blessed with thick nails. Sadly, …
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 Hydration Treatment, I never get past the 1st 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, I …
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 need to remind you …
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 and would like more …
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 issue before so here goes: I use your …