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Quick Tips: What are black spots on nails?

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...

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Quick Tips: Are Clear Nails Bad?

Quick Tips: Are Clear Nails Bad?

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...

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Should You Remove Cuticles?

Should You Remove Cuticles?

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. . .

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3 Reasons Why Short Nails Peel More

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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The Dangers of the Russian Manicure

The Dangers of the Russian 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...

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Broken Nail Repair – What To Do When It’s Bad

Broken Nail Repair – What To Do When It’s Bad

BROKEN NAIL REPAIR Broken Nail Repair Solution Life happens. Fingers slip. Nails get caught on things and break. Many times we look down and it's just a chip or a minor tear. Meh, that's ok. Our heart is saddened for a bit. But what do we do when the break is bad?...

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How To Stop Biting Nails – Angela’s Results

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...

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Best Ridge Filler – The Basecoat Challenge

Best Ridge Filler – The Basecoat Challenge

RIDGE FILLER 09.05.2020 Update: Since writing this article, I have discovered that there appears to be two different versions of the Wet N Wild basecoat. One stains the nail plate and one doesn't. I share more details farther down the article. ~Ana One of the worst...

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ASK ANA – Color Changing Nail Polish

ASK ANA – Color Changing Nail Polish

COLOR CHANGING NAIL POLISH Color Changing Nail Polish We all love color changing nail polish, but have you ever experienced your normal nail polish changing color over several days? In this article, I'll answer Why a polish can change colors. Why acetone is your...

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Washing Hands Before Polish

Washing Hands Before Polish

In this article, you’ll learn How long to wait to do a manicure after washing your hands. How to clean the nail plate before applying polish. ASK ANA Hello, I was just wondering, I know that you say don't apply nail polish about an hour after having your nails in...

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Healthy Nails – The Effect of Stress

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...

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Nail Biting – Using Science To Quit

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...

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The Russian Manicure – Is It Dangerous?

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...

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ASK DOUG: Peeling Nails – Is Polish Causing It?

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...

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Nail Polish Remover Tips

Nail Polish Remover Tips

NAIL POLISH REMOVER Are you frustrated with tedious polish removal?  Especially gel polish removal? Are you tired of staining your nails yellow? In this article, you'll learn: Why scrubbing is the worst way to remove polish How warm acetone works faster How the Soak...

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Dry Skin – Intensive Hydration Treatment

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...

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ASK ANA – Strengthen Nails By Tapping?

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...

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ASK ANA – Nail Files With Polish?

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...

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How To Stop Biting Skin

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...

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ASK ANA: Black Spots In Nails

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....

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ASK ANA: How to Keep Healthy Nails

ASK ANA: How to Keep Healthy Nails

Keeping Healthy Nails  Keeping Healthy Nails ASK ANA Hi Ana...my friend bought the Bliss Kiss™ Simply Pure™ hydrating oil starter kit and give me the pen ...It is really good... But do I have to use the oil for the rest of my life to keep my nails in good shape?"...

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