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Quick Tips: What are black spots on nails?

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How To Stop Biting Nails – Angela’s Results

HOW TO STOP BITING NAILS Learning how to stop biting nails is a simple concept, but it can be a daily challenge. There is so much shame around nail biting. I'm going to take a guess that if you are reading this article, you or a friend struggle with this uncomfortable...

ASK ANA – Nail Files With Polish?

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...

How To Stop Biting Skin

How To Stop Biting Skin -ASK ANA *** Ask Ana: How to Stop Biting Skin UPDATE: Since writing this article, I have replaced the 3 Day Get Naked Challenge to a quicker Intensive Hydration Treatment that can be done in 2 to 12 hours. Hi Ana! I have been reading about your...

ASK ANA: Black Spots In Nails

Black Spots In Nails Have you ever had black spots or streaks show up in your nails? If so, it was probably hard to not freak out. In this article you'll learn: What are the black spots? What causes them? Are they reversible? Are you going to die? (Just kidding....

RIDGES IN NAILS —To Buff or Not To Buff?

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 I’ve...

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...

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...

Polish Stain Removal Tips – How to Remove Immediate Polish Stains

POLISH STAIN REMOVAL TIPS Are you constantly afraid of removing polish only to discover your nails are now a permanent unnatural color? In this article, you'll learn: How to reduce the potential of color staining How soaking, rather than scrubbing, is a better way to...

PEELING NAILS – Marie Claire’s Pure Nail Oil™ Results

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Quick Tips: Why are my nails suddenly breaking, brittle, peeling?

Why are my nails suddenly breaking, brittle, peeling?There are 4 general areas that contribute to what feels like sudden changes in yoru nails... and it most likely started 4 months ago. Here are some things to pay attention to that may help you figure out what’s...

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3 Reasons Why Short Nails Peel More

Ana covers the top 3 reasons why short nails peel faster than longer nails. Understanding these 3 principles and how to minimize the dangers will help you grow long, strong beautiful nails.

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Why the Covid Pandemic is Destroying Our Nails

Ana helps you understand why the chronic stress of living through the pandemic is causing weak, peeling, and brittle fingernails and how to fix them.

Healthy Nails – The Effect of Stress

HEALTHY NAILS Some are born with naturally beautiful nails and hands that just seem to stay picture perfect. For many others (myself included) growing and maintaining healthy nails can be a challenge at times. Did you know that there are two kinds of stress that can...

ASK DOUG: Peeling Nails – Is Polish Causing It?

PEELING NAILS by Doug Schoon Peeling Nails Trying to figure out why your nails are peeling, and how to stop it, can be very frustrating. In this article, you will learn... How peeling off polish can damage the nail plate The proper way to remove nail enhancements...

Ask Ana LIVE! Answers to Your Nail Care Questions 5/4/2017

Join Ana for her (second) first Instagram Live experience as she answers your pressing questions about nail care, nail art tips, cuticle health, and all the Bliss Kiss products! Breakdown by topic: HOW DID @SIMPLYNAILOGICAL DISCOVER YOUR PRODUCTS? (1:25) DO YOU SHIP...

Dry Skin – Intensive Hydration Treatment

Dry Skin In today's article, I'm covering a new method to quickly help combat dry skin and nails. As many of my loyal readers know, I like to test new things on myself before writing articles for you. One of my best friends with really dry skin started doing an...

ASK ANA – Strengthen Nails By Tapping?

STRENGTHEN NAILS ASK ANA - Strengthen Nails By Tapping? Have you ever wondered if tapping your nails on a hard surface makes them stronger? Today we’re going to cover: Does tapping fit into the scientifically proven methods to grow nails faster? What part of your...

ASK ANA: Peel Off Base Coat – Is It Damaging?

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...

ASK ANA: Peeling Nails – Does Polish Prevent It?

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The Nail Salon Manicure – Is It Hurting You?

The Nail Salon Manicure - Is It Hurting You? The Nail Salon Manicure - Is It Hurting You? ASK ANA "Ana, I have a question that has been plaguing me for a while now. I have had several salon manicures from several different salons. They all have the same techniques...

Clear Fingernails & Health Issues

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...

Quick Tips: What are black spots on nails?

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How To Stop Biting Skin

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3 Reasons Why Short Nails Peel More

Ana covers the top 3 reasons why short nails peel faster than longer nails. Understanding these 3 principles and how to minimize the dangers will help you grow long, strong beautiful nails.

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...

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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...

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Ask Ana – How Do I Stop Hard, Dry Skin On Hands?

DRY SKIN How Do I Stop the Hard, Dry Skin On Hands Around My Nails? ASK ANA I have a question for you from a member of a polish discussion group I am in. "I moisturize constantly, and the skin around the tops (as in closest to my knuckles) and sides show that, but no...

STRONGER NAILS – Pure Nail Oil™ Challenger Kelli’s Results

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Is Straight Jojoba Better than Pure Nail Oil™?

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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,...

Quick Tips: What are black spots on nails?

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Quick Tips: Are Clear Nails Bad?

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Are Clear Nails Bad?Sometimes we get worried when our nails look different. Ana explains why clear nails from water is damaging while clear nails from oil absorption is strengthening.Are Clear Nail Tips Bad? It depends... If your tips are clear because your hands are...

Quick Tips: Why are my nails suddenly breaking, brittle, peeling?

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Why are my nails suddenly breaking, brittle, peeling?There are 4 general areas that contribute to what feels like sudden changes in yoru nails... and it most likely started 4 months ago. Here are some things to pay attention to that may help you figure out what’s...

Should You Remove Cuticles?

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Did you know you physically can’t cut your cuticles? Do you know if you even have any cuticle tissue? If you don’t wear nail enhancements, you NEVER need to remove the cuticle. Click to read more. . .

3 Reasons Why Short Nails Peel More

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Ana covers the top 3 reasons why short nails peel faster than longer nails. Understanding these 3 principles and how to minimize the dangers will help you grow long, strong beautiful nails.