NAIL ANATOMY – Different Parts of Fingernail

by Kirsten Nelson | | Curved Nails, Doug Schoon, Nail Anatomy

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...

The Dangers of the Russian Manicure

by Ana | | Doug Schoon, Nail Care, Nail Health, Nail Problems, Nail Salon Manicure

The Dangers of the Russian Manicure by Ana Seidel, Vitaly Solomonoff & Doug Schoon Have you ever heard the expression, “The world is getting smaller?” It’s true. But… The internet has become a double-edged sword. We learn really amazing things from people we...

ASK DOUG: Peeling Nails – Is Polish Causing It?

by Ana | | Breaking Nails, Brittle Nails, Doug Schoon, Peeling, Peeling Nails, Peeling Nails

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 DOUG: Carcinogens in Nail Polish

by Ana | | Doug Schoon

Carcinogens in Nail Polish by Doug Schoon Carcinogens in Nail Polish ASK DOUG Hi Doug, I keep hearing that the chemicals in polish, gel and acrylic nail products are carcinogenic. Is this true? I’m afraid of getting cancer? ~Chris ANSWER Do the...

ASK DOUG: Nail Growth – How Do Fingernails Grow?

by Ana | | Curved Nails, Doug Schoon

Nail Growth: by Doug Schoon Nail Growth: How Do Fingernails Grow? ASK DOUG Hi Doug, Is it possible to make my nails thicker or grow a different shape? Thanks for your help! ~Vicki ANSWER The finger nail plate is generally composed of about 50 layers of nail plate...