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Keeping Healthy Nails Keeping Healthy Nails ASK ANA Hi Ana…my friend bought the Bliss Kiss™ Simply Pure™ hydrating oil starter kit and give me the pen …It is really good… But do I have to use the oil for the rest of my life to keep my nails in good shape?” ~Yuli ANSWER This is a great …
Long Nails Long Nails: Will I Ever Have Them? Today’s article actually addresses two important ASK ANA questions that are intertwined … ASK ANA “I saw the pic of your long nails you put up on Facebook. How do keep them so long and beautiful without breaking? I’m using your high quality jojoba nail and cuticle oil. …
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 words acetaldehyde and formaldehyde frighten you? Most people would say yes, especially since California requires a …
Stress Fractures in Nails Stress Fractures In Nails Have you ever been making the bed and bent a nail? I have. Way too many times. Simply put, a stress fracture in nails is when you accidentally bend the nail but it doesn’t break. Instead, you’re left with a bunch of keratin nail cells that won’t …
Peel Off Base Coat ASK ANA: Peel Off Base Coat Hello! I’ve been reading a lot of your articles and I’m so impressed with them. I have learned so much. Being new to the nail world and after researching your website, I can’t help but wonder one thing. My favorite YouTube vlogger loves using a peel …
BATH BOMBS ASK ANA: Bath Bombs Hi Ana, mani-bombs seem all the rage. But I’m confused. You teach that water is damaging to nails. So are they ok, or should we stay away from them? Are bath bombs ok? ~Anne ANSWER To put it simply, mani bath bombs make me cringe. I was shocked when …
Thicker Nails: Can I Make My Nails Thicker? by Doug Schoon and Ana Seidel ASK DOUG: Thicker Nails This article is a little different, since I’m the one asking Doug the question. I’ve been privileged to become friends with Doug and I ask him a lot of questions so I can write better articles for you. …
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 cells stacked upon each other. Where do these nail …
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 …
NAIL CLIPPERS Have you heard that using nail clippers will damage your nails? In this article, you’ll learn: If it’s safe to use nail clippers The best choice for you to shorten and shape your nails ASK ANA: Is it safe to use nail clippers to cut your nails? ~Bethany ANSWER This is such a …