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RIDGE FILLER 09.05.2020 Update: Since writing this article, I have discovered that there appears to be two different versions of the Wet N Wild basecoat. One stains the nail plate and one doesn’t. I share more details farther down the article. ~Ana One of the worst things you can do is buff the ridges off …
NAIL BITING Nail Biting – Can Science Help Us Quit? “Do you have any habits like nail/pen/pencil/cheek/lip biting, resting your head on your hand, or habitual gum chewing?” Researching and writing this nail biting article made my eyes go a little cross-eyed. Let me correct that—A LOT cross-eyed. In this article, we are going to take …
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 …
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 …
NAIL FILES Nail Files With Polish Hi Ana, I’m hoping you could give your input about a post from a well known Facebook page. I don’t quite feel comfortable with the statement and it’s actually put some doubt in my mind as to filing my nails. I’ll be honest, I do file my nails while wearing polish… …
CLEAR FINGERNAILS Often times people think that clear fingernails is a sign that something is wrong. While your fingernails are a reflection of your overall health, there are external factors that can make you have clear fingernails. By the end of this article, you will understand what things cause nails to turn clear and that …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Why I Don’t Wear Gel Nail Polish Anymore I have super thin nails that break easily. Starting when I was in college and a lifeguard/swim instructor at my local YMCA, I wore two thin coats of hard gel for 20 years. I stopped for two years in 2008. I was too busy being a mother …