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 …
ASK ANA – Black Spots In Nails
Black Spots In Nails ASK ANA: Black Spots In Nails Hi, Ana! So you’ve talked about white spots on nails. What about black spots that look like “specks”? I’ve got them on a lot of my nails, and I have no idea what caused them. Thank you! ~Jenny ANSWER This is such a great question …
ASK ANA: Nail File – Should I File In One Direction?
NAIL FILE So many people have heard that you should file your nails only in one direction will prevent peeling and breaking. In this article, you’ll learn: The latest science demonstrating the best technique. The best file to use on your fingernails. ASK ANA: Hi Ana! Does filing nails in only one direction really help …
ASK ANA: Why Is There So Much Bad Nail Care Advice?
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 …
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 …
ASK DOUG: Is TPHP In Polish Toxic?
by Doug Schoon Is TPHP In Polish Toxic? ASK DOUG Hi, I recently came across this article and was curious what you might know about it. It seems like another way to scare people with how little they tested. But it also seems like it could be a concern. But it includes some of the …
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 …
ASK ANA: Curved Nails – Can I Change My C-Curve?
Curved Nails ASK ANA: Curved Nails Can I Change My C-Curve? ASK ANA “Hi Ana, I’ve done a lot of googling but I can’t find much reference at all to whether one can improve a flatish c-curve on natural nails – most people seem to have the opposite problem. Most of my nails are quite …
ASK ANA: Yellow Nails – How To Remove Nail Polish Properly
Yellow Nails – How To Remove Nail Polish Properly ASK ANA: Yellow Nails – How To Remove Nail Polish Properly ASK ANA Hi Ana! I have a question that’s been bugging me. I have semi-stained nails, they’re not as yellow as the one you’ve posted in your Yellow Nail – Is There a Basecoat that Prevents …