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RIDGES IN NAILS —To Buff or Not To Buff?

RIDGES IN NAILS —To Buff or Not To Buff?

RIDGES IN NAILS   Most of us have ridges, especially as we get older, and we want them gone. In this article, you'll learn: Why we shouldn't fear our ridges How Oprah's beauty director gives wrong advice The best solution for dealing with ridges ASK ANA Hi Ana, I...

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WHITE SPOTS IN NAILS – Sue’s Pure Nail Oil™ Challenge

WHITE SPOTS IN NAILS – Sue’s Pure Nail Oil™ Challenge

White spots in nails—we all get them and many people wonder about the true source. Today’s post is a combo article—a Pure Nail Oil™ Challenger’s results and an ASK ANA. A few months after Sue Metcalf of Lacquerland.blogspot.co.uk did her Pure™ Challenge, she asked me...

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Essie Base Coat – Are the Claims True?

Essie Base Coat – Are the Claims True?

Will the Essie base coat 'Fill the Gap' really hydrate nails? ASK ANA "Ana what is your take on the Essie base coat 'Fill the Gap'? It says it's a treatment, like it's gunna fix problem nails? Is this true?" ~Sara ANSWER Quick answer? Essie's 'Fill the Gap' is a ridge...

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Is Straight Jojoba Better than Pure Nail Oil™?

Is Straight Jojoba Better than Pure Nail Oil™?

ASK ANA: Is Straight Jojoba Better Than Pure™? ASK ANA "If jojoba is so great for nails, cuticles, and hand skin, what about for the face, neck, and rest of the body? Will it work better than Pure™? Just curious. Thanks!" ~Sharon ANSWER Great question Sharon! Jojoba...

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Is My Nail Separating From the Nail Bed?

Is My Nail Separating From the Nail Bed?

Is my nail separating from the nail bed? When you start to hydrate your nails with a high quality jojoba based nail oil, your nails start to look different—in a way you've never seen before. This is what happened for Sara. ASK ANA Hi Ana, I have a question. As I've...

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Gel Nails or Acrylic? Which is Better?

Gel Nails or Acrylic? Which is Better?

Gel nails or acrylic nails? Is one better than the other? Are they safe? Acrylic enhancements have been around far longer than gel nails. But gel is gaining in popularity because of its ease of removal. I'll discuss the difference to help you make a more informed...

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TREATMENT OF DRY SKIN – Ana Explains Kira’s Results

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...

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Does Nail Oil Penetrate the Nail Plate?

Does Nail Oil Penetrate the Nail Plate?

My Dearest Readers and Fans, It has come to my attention that there is a little bit of confusion around the internet about whether oil actually DOES enter the nail plate. The short answer is IT DEPENDS.... on how you define oil. Now here’s the long answer. With...

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Vitamins For Nails? Do They Make Nails Stronger?

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...

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NAIL OIL – Pure Nail Oil™ Challenger Olga’s Results

NAIL OIL – Pure Nail Oil™ Challenger Olga’s Results

Nail Oil - Olga's 15 Week Challenge with Pure Cuticle & Nail Oil™ Why is nail oil important? Does it really work? Many people think that there is some magical formula in a nail lacquer bottle that's going to make your nails stronger. This just isn't true. What is...

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Is Oil Causing Nail Polish Bubbles?

NAIL POLISH BUBBLES Nail Polish Bubbles - We all hate them! Sometimes we can't figure out why they happen. In this article, we will cover all the different reasons that nail polish bubbles occur and how to prevent them.  ASK ANA "I read that one should use acetone on...

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Does Nail Oil Penetrate Polish?

Does Nail Oil Penetrate Polish?

Nail Oil—does it penetrate through nail polish? Or are you just wasting your time? In this post I'll answer how nails and polish absorb or block nail oil. You'll also learn how to hydrate your nails properly so they can grow longer and stronger. ASK ANA "When wearing...

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How To Remove Gel Nails Without Damage

  You or your nail professional remove gel nails and look down in horror! Your nails are covered with white spots inside the nail. How did it happen? In this article, guest author Doug Schoon, Nail Structure and Product Chemistry, will cover How and why those...

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How To Grow Nails Faster!

How To Grow Nails Faster!

  GROW NAILS FASTER How to grow nails faster ... We all want to find that magic product to help our nails grow faster. Nicole asks me a question that I get quite often. This article is a companion to my article: Nail Growth - Does Qtica Nail Growth Stimulator...

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Nail Growth – Does Qtica Nail Growth Stimulator Work?

Nail Growth – Does Qtica Nail Growth Stimulator Work?

Nail growth... "How can I get my nails to grow faster?" This is the most asked question on my Facebook Page. And most people don't like my answer. It goes against every Corporate Giant spending fortunes to create and market the next miracle nail growth product that is...

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Clear Fingernails – Is It a Bad Thing?

Clear Fingernails – Is It a Bad Thing?

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 too. By the end of this article you will...

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Chipped Nail Polish From The Shower?

Chipped Nail Polish From The Shower?

CHIPPED NAIL POLISH Chipped Nail Polish From The Shower Are you tired of getting chipped nail polish when you take a shower? I certainly am! By the end of this article, you'll understand how I figured out why I kept getting chipped nail polish—and you'll discover...

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Do Nails Breathe? Should I Take Polish Breaks?

Do Nails Breathe? Should I Take Polish Breaks?

Do nails breathe? ASK ANA "Hey Ana, I need your help to settle something. I had a little argument with a friend of mine a few days ago. My friend says she usually takes a month off from painting after a manicure chips off to air it out, but I said it takes a few days,...

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