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Quick Tips: What are black spots on nails?

Black Spots on Nails?Have you ever had black spots or streaks show up in your nails? If so, it was probably hard to not freak out...What Causes Black Spots on Nails?Black Spots In Nails ASK ANA: Black Spots In Nails Hi, Ana! So you’ve talked about white spots on...

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

Marie Claire's Pure Nail Oil™ Challenge Results Marie Claire's story is a fun one. She was one of the fortunate people to win a Bliss Kiss™ Simply Pure™ hydrating oil pen during one of the random contests we host on our Facebook Page. In January and July, I used to...

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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?

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...

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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...

Yellow Nails Do Basecoats Prevent Stains?

Yellow Nails – Is There a Basecoat that Prevents Staining?

It's horrifying to remove a dark polish and discover yellow nails. Even worse is removing green and having green nails (true story). By the end of this article you'll understand The causes of yellow nails and color staining. What you can do to remove the staining as...

Vitamins For Nails? Do They Make Nails Stronger?

Vitamins for Nails Do they help or is it all just a scam? Advice about vitamins for nails across the internet is all over the place. Why? Because anyone can write a blog post—whether they know what they're talking about or not. Who are you supposed to believe? You...

The Russian Manicure – Is It Dangerous?

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...

TREATMENT OF DRY SKIN – Ana Explains Kira’s Results

Dry Skin ... it's something we all deal with. But what is the best treatment of dry skin? A lot of people think that there is a magical cream or formula which will moisturize dry skin and hands. In Part 2 of Kira's Pure Nail Oil™ Challenge article, you'll discover how...

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...

Nail Biting – Using Science To Quit

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...

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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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...

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Huffington Post Publishes Lies About Nails

By Ana Seidel & Doug Schoon With so much information on the internet, how do you know who is telling the truth? It's especially frustrating when respected sources are wrong. In this article, you'll learn: The four lies that the Huffington Post failed to fact check...

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Our passion is solving problems. Our product line has grown with new, innovative ways to solve nail care & nail health challenges. We love doing it! We outgrew our little kitchen & moved to a small warehouse near our home in Olympia, WA, USA.

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Hi! We are Ana & Cory Seidel, owners of Bliss Kiss & creators of Nail Care HQ. We are a family-owned business that has been solving nail care and manicure problems since 2012. It all started in our kitchen in Olympia, WA, USA when Ana set to figure out how to get her nail polish to stop chipping and Simply Pure was born!

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NAIL ANATOMY – Different Parts of Fingernail

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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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Black Spots on Nails?Have you ever had black spots or streaks show up in your nails? If so, it was probably hard to not freak out...What Causes Black Spots on Nails?Black Spots In Nails ASK ANA: Black Spots In Nails Hi, Ana! So you’ve talked about white spots on...

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.