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RIDGES IN NAILS —To Buff or Not To Buff?

Ridges in Nails—ASK ANAASK 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, som...

Is Straight Jojoba Better than Simply 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™...

Chipped Nail Polish From The Shower?

By the end of this article, you'll understand how I figured out why I kept getting chipped nail polish—and you'll discover the solution. Two years ago, after writing and publishing my book,...

Vitamins For Nails? Do They Make Nails Stronger?

Vitamins for NailsDo 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 th...

Yellow Nails - Is There a Basecoat that Prevents Staining?

It's horrifying to remove a dark polish and discover yellow nails. Even worse is removing green and having green nails (true story). By the end of this article you'll understand all the caus...

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 pain...

Nail Files - Which Is The Best Nail File For You?

Nail Files - Is The Worst Nail File In Your Purse?Do you know how to chose a nail file for proper nail care?Or are there just too many choices and the "grits" make no sense? By the end of this pos...

Is Acetone a Safe Nail Polish Remover?

What's the safest way to remove my polish?How Safe Is Acetone? I've been told non-acetone is less harmful. Is that true?MYTH: Non-Acetone Products Are Safer The debate about polish removers is almo...