by Ana | | Ask Ana, Brittle Nails, Nail Problems, Peeling, Ridge Filing Base Coat, Ridges, Splitting
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...
by Ana | | cuticle, Cuticle Oil, Nail Care, Nail Care Mistakes, Nail Problems
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, ...
by Ana | | Ask Ana, Brittle Nails, Cuticle Oil, Peeling, Peeling Nails, Peeling Nails
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...
by Ana | | Ask Ana, Cuticle Oil, Gel Nails
Why I Don’t Wear Gel Nail Polish Anymore I have super thin nails that break easily. Starting when I was in college and a lifeguard/swim instructor at my local YMCA, I wore two thin coats of hard gel for 20 years. I stopped for two years in 2008. I was too busy...
by Ana | | Ask Ana, Gel Nails
Are Fake Nails Safe? Many people are attracted to fake nails for various reasons. In this article you’ll learn If fake nails, also called artificial enhancements, are best for you. What is the best enhancement removal process? This one is important! What...
by Ana | | Ask Ana, Dry Nail Polish Faster, Nail Care Mistakes, Solutions
DRY NAIL POLISH FAST How To Dry Nail Polish Fast ASK ANA “What do you think of the “trick” to harden polish…it involves dipping the painted nails into ice cold water. Something tells me it may not work and could ruin a fresh manicure.”...
