Category: Nail Problems

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The Cuticle – Should You Clip, Push, or Scrape?

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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 …

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ASK ANA: White Spots On Nails

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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 …

Breaking Nails, Brittle Nails, Nail Care, Nail Problems, Peeling

How to Stop Breaking Nails

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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, Brittle Nails, Cuticle Oil, Peeling

ASK ANA: Peeling Nails – Does Polish Prevent It?

www.NailCareHQ.com - ASK ANA: Peeling Nails - Does Polish Prevent It? Ana addresses how peeling happens and whether polish can help prevent it. Read on ...

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 …

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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

ASK ANA: Nail Strengtheners? OPI Nail Envy, Nailtiques, Duri Rejuvacote

Ask Ana: Nail Strengtheners, OPI Nail Envy, Duri Rejuvacote, and Nailtiques.

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 …

Doug Schoon, Dry Skin, Polish Removers

ASK DOUG: Can I Be Allergic to Pure Acetone?

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, Calluses, Cuticle Oil, Dry Skin, Jojoba, Nail Oil

ASK ANA: Callus or Callous Treatment?

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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 …