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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NAIL ANATOMY – Different Parts of Fingernail
Nail Anatomy Authors: Doug Schoon and Ana Seidel Nail Anatomy – The Different Parts of the Fingernail Do you know where your cuticle is? Or your hyponychium? Most people don’t. Not only is the general public confused about the names for the parts of the natural nail, but many nail technicians are not able to …
See Through Nails – Can I Fix It?
SEE THROUGH NAILS See Through Nails – Can I Fix It? ASK ANA “I have a bit of a question. I’ve had this transparency in my nails for years. I read your article about what can cause them to be transparent. I’m following your advice, but it doesn’t appear to be improving. But even when …
Nail Shapes – How To File Nails Square and Squoval
Nail Shapes ASK ANA Ok Ana, do you have any tips for how to file different nail shapes? I used to do the oval shape but have switched to a much prefered squoval. But am having a tough time getting the shape just right and they lean more to the oval shape more than I’d …