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Chemicals – Life or Death?

by Doug Schoon and Ana Seidel Reprinted from Nails HQ MagazineChemicalsShould You Fear Them? One of the hottest topics is 3-Free and now 5-Free nail polishes. Where does this end and what’s to ...

How to Stop Breaking Nails

Stop Breaking NailsHow to Stop Breaking NailsI’m often asked,”How do you keep your nails so long?”I have many strategies and techniques to strengthen my natural nails, which I will share at the bot...

NAIL ANATOMY – Different Parts of Fingernail

Nail Anatomy Authors: Doug Schoon and Ana SeidelNail Anatomy – The Different Parts of the Fingernail Do you know where your cuticle is? Or your hyponychium? Most people don’t. Not only is ...

ASK ANA: Peeling Nails – Does Polish Prevent It?

Peeling Nails – Does Polish Prevent It?ASK ANA: Peeling Nails “Hi Ana, every time I try to complete the 3-Day Hydration Treatment, I never get past the 1st day because my nails start to peel. I rev...

How to Fix a Broken Nail

How to Fix a Broken NailSometime in a girls life, she’s going to get a broken nail. She has two choices; cut her nails to match (nubbins) or create a repair.I’m partial to my longer nails so I usu...

ASK ANA: What Nail Shape is Best For Me?

ASK ANASource: http://www.sallyhansen.co.uk/nail-shapes “I have recently subscribed to your (awesome) NAILS HQ Magazine and I was wondering if there is any benefits to any of the nail shapes aroun...

ASK ANA: Nail Strengtheners? OPI Nail Envy, Nailtiques, Duri Rejuvacote

ASK ANA “Hi Ana, have you heard of Nailtiques Formula 2 Plus? I’ve been using it for two months to help my nails from peeling massively. I’m thinking now I don’t need it since I’m using nail...

HANGNAIL TREATMENT: Ask Ana - Dealing With Hangnails

Hangnail TreatmentASK ANA "Hey Ana. Was reading your latest post with Kimber and was wondering if you had a picture of a sidewall hangnail. I think I have these and didn't know you could clip them....

Polish Stain Removal Tips - How to Remove Immediate Polish Stains

Polish Stain Removal Tips Polish Stain Removal Tips You've just removed a gorgeous, dark blue and look down in horror—your nails are now a lovely shade of blue! This recently happene...

PREVENT POLISH CHIPPING - Fab Five Polish Wrap

Prevent Polish Chipping How to Prevent Polish ChippingWe are all looking for ways to have our polish last longer.For me, it started with a Google search in 2010, "How Do I Keep My Polish from Chipp...