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...

RIDGES IN NAILS —To Buff or Not To Buff?

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...