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Challenge Instructions
TAKE THE CHALLENGE
The goal of this challenge is to give you the knowledge, tips, and tricks
to grow healthier, longer, stronger, natural nails.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Pick one week (7 days) during the month of February to dedicate to pampering your nails and paying attention to your lifestyle. (It won’t take that much time. Promise.)
STEP 1: Start by watching the first video in the 7-part series (posted below). It will walk you through the Bliss Kiss™ Ultimate Nail Care Routine. Take before pictures!
STEP 2: OVERACHIEVER VERSION - If you'd like to dig into more nail nerdy goodness, we have MORE content! You can watch the other 6 videos in the series we put together in 2020. (You don’t have to watch them in order.) The videos will be posted on this page as well as available on Instagram, YouTube, and in the Blissette Nail Bar on Facebook.
These videos will give you a foundational understanding of nail anatomy and how to grow gorgeous natural nails that also fit your lifestyle.
Here are the topics of the other videos in the series:
- How to Paint Your Nails Perfectly at Home!
- Make Your Mani Last Longer
- How to Have Healthy Skin & Nails (even with frequent hand washing)
- How to Grow Longer Nails (by Avoiding Breaking Them)
- How to Use Nail Anatomy to Grow Longer, Healthier Nails
- Nail Health Issues & What to Do About Them
STEP 3: After 7 days of practicing the Ultimate Nail Care Routine, take your after pictures to see your results.
From the Archive: Bliss Kiss™ Challenge Videos
(These are the extras for all you overachievers!)
Day 1: The Bliss Kiss™ Ultimate Nail Care Routine
[Total Play Time: 6:01]
Learn how to get longer, stronger NATURAL nails in just 7 days. Day 1 of the 7-Day Bliss Kiss™ Gold Standard Challenge will walk you through the first steps to get started on your journey to longer, stronger nails.
Day 2: How to Paint Your Nails Perfectly (at home!)
[Total Play Time: 14:18]
Day 2 of the Bliss Kiss™ Gold Standard Challenge will walk you through the best manicure tips to help you paint your nails perfectly at home!
You will learn...
- Why showering “naked” is dangerous to your nails
- Nerdy explanation (with pics!) of why water makes your polish chip
- The Fab 5 Manicure Wrap!
- How to choose the best topcoat and best base coat for YOU!
- Tips for a flawless, salon-quality manicure from the comfort of your home (including why it's VITAL to pee before you polish... and more!)
Day 3: How to Make Your Manicure Last Longer
[Total Play Time: 26:51]
Day 3 of the Bliss Kiss™ Gold Standard Challenge will walk you through the best manicure tips to help avoid chipping and make your manicure last longer.
You will learn...
- The 4 main reasons areas in your life that affect your nail health, length, and how long your mani lasts
- How to decide what nail length is right for YOU!
- The challenges (and advantages) of different nail shapes
- How to prevent polish from chipping
- How to reduce tip wear
- Is your nail polish part of the problem? Variables to consider…
- Tips on what to avoid and what to do to get your manicure to last longer
Day 4: Pandemic Nails: Healthy Nails & Skin Even with Frequent Hand Washing
[Total Play Time: 14:19]
Day 4 of the 7-Day Bliss Kiss™ Gold Standard Challenge will walk you though tips on how to keep your nails and skin healthy and hydrated, even with frequent hand washing.
You will learn…
- The best way to wash your hands to protect you and your family from COVID and other germs/viruses
- How to replenish your body’s natural oils that are stripped away from healthy hand washing
- How gloves are your secret tool for healthy skin and longer, stronger nails
Day 5: How to Grow Longer Nails (by learning how to avoid breaking them)
[Total Playtime: 28:08]
Day 5 of the Bliss Kiss™ Gold Standard Challenge will walk you through tips on how to grow long nails by learning how to avoid breaking them.
You will learn…
- What is the best nail length for YOU?
- 5 critical tips to help you protect your nails
- The 12 most common nail break activities and how to avoid them
Day 6: Using Nail Anatomy to Grow Longer Nails
[Total Playtime: 25:41]
Day 6 of the Bliss Kiss™ Gold Standard Challenge will help you understand your nail anatomy so you can grow longer, healthier nails.
You will learn…
- What is your cuticle… (it may not be what you think!)
- What are the different parts of your fingernail?
- The four guardian seals that protect you from bacteria & infection
- The PROPER way to remove your cuticle
- The dangers of the Russian Manicure
- The life cycle of your nail (from an anatomy perspective)
Day 7: Nail Health: Trouble Shooting Common Nail Health Issues
[Total Play Time: 35:34]
Bliss Kiss™ [Challenge Day 7] Nail Health: Trouble Shooting Common Nail Health Issues
Nail health issues can be TERRIFYING! If you’ve ever panicked when you saw your damaged nails after removing acrylics or gels, or if you’ve struggled with splitting nails, your nail plate separating from your nail bed, or “greenies” or fungus… you know the terror. We are going to address the most common nail issues in this video.
You will learn…
- What should you do about ridges?
- How do you deal with nails damaged from enhancements (acrylic, gel, etc.)
- Vertical splitting - what causes it and what can you do about it?
- Peeling (delimitation) - is there any hope?
- Hangnails vs. sidewall tears. What causes them and what do you do about it?
- Onycholysis, white spots, pterygium, and the dreaded fungus & bacteria… and more
Past Challenge Videos
At Bliss Kiss™, we constantly strive to improve as we do our best to offer the most value to YOU! Below are the videos from Challenges we've held in the past. Binge to your heart's content!
Week 1 Part 1: INTRODUCTION! How to Get Started with the 30 Day Challenge
Total Play Time: 6:20
This segment covers the instructions on how to participate in the Challenge and the products you'll need to get the best results.
Week 1 Part 2: Take Before & After Pics!
Total Play Time: 1:11
Remember to take before pictures! We want you to see how much progress you make on your journey.
Week 1 Part 3: How to Set Nail Goals for YOUR Nails
Total Play Time: 4:00
In this segment, we talk about how to set nail goals that apply to your nail type, shape, and your lifestyle!
Week 1 Part 4: The ULTIMATE Nail Care Routine
Total Play Time: 5:00
In this segment, you will learn the step-by-step process for the Ultimate Nail Care Routine to grow longer, stronger nails.
Week 1 Part 5: Get Your Manicure to Last Longer with the Fab Five Wrap
Total Play Time: 7:42
In this segment, you will learn the step-by-step the Fab 5 Manicure Wrap.
[Week 2 Ep. 1 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] How do Nails Grow: Nail Anatomy
Total Play Time: 5:39
(Part 1 of 9) Join us for longer, stronger nails!
One of the most helpful ways to get healthy, natural nails is to understand your nail anatomy! Ana will walk you through everything you need to know
[Week 2 Ep. 2 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] What is your cuticle? How do you remove it? The REAL answers.
Total Play Time: 1:42
(Part 2 of 9) Join us for longer, stronger nails!
How do you remove your cuticle? (Hint: it is NOT by cutting the skin around your nails). You should NEVER BLEED when you remove your cuticle. Learn the CORRECT way to remove your cuticle.
(Check out this longer tutorial on how to remove your cuticle)
[Week 2 Ep. 3 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] How Fast Do Your Nails Grow?
Total Play Time: 7:19
(Part 3 of 9) Join us for longer, stronger nails!
Have you ever wondered how fast or how long your nails can grow? Get to the bottom of a question we’ve all had at some point in our lives.
[Week 2 Ep. 4 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] Grow Longer Nails By Understanding the Nail Life Cycle
Total Play Time: 11:39
(Part 4 of 9) Join us for longer, stronger nails! How can you get your nails to grow faster or longer? The key is understanding the life cycle of your nails.
[Week 2 Ep. 5 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] Get Longer Nails: TOUGH Nails are STRONG & FLEXIBLE
Total Play Time: 3:27
(Part 5 of 9) Join us for longer, stronger nails!
Nail hardeners might be making your nails break MORE! Learn the difference between strength, hardness, flexibility, and toughness.
[Week 2 Ep. 6 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] Things that Affect Your Nail Growth & Length
Total Play Time: 6:25
(Part 6 of 9) Join us for longer, stronger nails!
Learn the top 12 things that could be affecting your nail health and growth.
[Week 2 Ep. 7 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge]: What “Season” Are Your Nails In?
Total Play Time: 2:47
(Part 7 of 9) Join us for longer, stronger nails!
Your nails need to be cared for differently depending on where your nails are in their growth cycle. Here are some tips on how to enjoy and appreciate and care for your nails in every stage of their growth cycle.
[Week 2 Ep. 8 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] What Your Nails Are Telling You About Your Health: Nail Breaks, Tears, Peeling Nails, Nail Fungus, Ridges, and Calluses
Total Play Time: 25:19
(Part 8 of 9) Join us for longer, stronger nails!
- What causes your nails to break, tear, and peel?
- How do you tell if you have fungus?
- Are ridges in your nails a sign of a health issue?
- What’s the real cause of calluses?
[Week 2 Ep. 9 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] Do nails need to breathe? 22 Nail Health Myths Debunked!
Total Play Time: 29:04
(Part 9 of 9) Join us for longer, stronger nails!
Spoiler alert! NAILS DO NOT BREATHE! Learn the truth behind the top 22 nail myths.
[Week 3 Ep. 1 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] Intro to How to Prevent Your Nails From Breaking
Total Play Time: 6:09
(Part 1 of 9) Join us for longer, stronger nails!
How to Stop Your Nails From Breaking. In Week 3 of the 30 Day Challenge, we will be focusing on specific strategies to help you get the long, gorgeous nails you want by teaching you ways to prevent your nails from breaking.
[Week 3 Ep. 2 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] How to Protect Your Nails From Breaking
Total Play Time: 11:22
(Part 2 of 9) Join us for longer, stronger nails!
In this episode, we go into more detail on how to protect your nails from breaking. We introduce the idea of "putting your nails in the greenhouse" as a way to think about protecting and caring for your nails.
[Week 3 Ep. 3 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] Intro to How to Prevent Your Nails From Breaking
Total Play Time: 14:12
(Part 3 of 9) Join us for longer, stronger nails!
Breaking a nail can feel like a huge tragedy! Here is an introduction on strategies to prevent your nails from breaking. We will go into more detail throughout the rest of Week 3 videos.
[Week 3 Ep. 4 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] The Best Habits to Grow Longer, Stronger Nails
Total Play Time: 7:41
(Part 4 of 9) Join us for longer, stronger nails! Good habits are critical to growing longer, healthy, natural nails. These tips are perfect for those who struggle with nail biting and picking.
[Week 3 Ep. 5 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] Are Acrylic & Gel Nails Safe and Other Nail Questions
Total Play Time: 15:30
(Part 5 of 9) Join us for longer, stronger nails!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Are acrylic and gel nails safe?
- Are Russian Manicures dangerous?
- Can you become allergic to acrylic, gels, or even nail polish?
- What do you do about damage from Acrylics or Gel Nails
- How to fix peeling nails
- What causes horizontal tears Vertical Splits
- Do ridges cause your nails to split?
- What do you do when your nail matrix has been damaged?
- Water Damage - water increases peeling! Learn why nail soaks and mani bombs are horrible for your nails.
- What causes hangnails? (And the difference between a TRUE hangnail and a sidewall tear)
[Week 3 Ep. 6 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] Fingernail Lifting: What causes it and what to do about it
Total Play Time:6:49
(Part 6 of 9) Join us for longer, stronger nails!
Onycholysis - when your nail separates from your nail bed.
- What causes it?
- Can acrylics cause your nail to separate from your nail bed?
- What does it mean? (It’s not as scary as you might think.)
- What do you do about it?
- How to clean under your nails to avoid separating your nail from the nail bed.
[Week 3 Ep. 7 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] Nail Pterygium. What is it and what can you do about it?
Total Play Time: 5:01
(Part 7 of 9) Join us for longer, stronger nails!
Pterygium is a disorder characterized by an overgrowth of the proximal nail fold onto the nail bed. Pterygium is derived from a Greek word, pterygion, which means “little wing” or “fin.” It is also referred to as wing-like. By definition, pterygium forms if there is scar tissue in the nail matrix.
[Week 3 Ep. 8 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] What Do You Do About Nail Fungus?
Total Play Time: 5:57
(Part 8 of 9) Join us for longer, stronger nails!
Nail Fungus and Nail Bacterial Infections What causes nail fungus? How can you tell if its fungus or a bacterial infection? When should you go to the doctor?
[Week 3 Ep. 9 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] Nail Abnormalities: Symptoms, Causes, Prevention.
Total Play time:10:44
(Part 9 of 9) Join us for longer, stronger nails!
Nail Issues that May Indicate Health Issues Many nail abnormalities are harmless, while nail abnormalities can be signs of health conditions worthy of a trip to your doctor. In this segment, we talk about:
- Parrot beak nails
- Spoon nails
- Clubbed nails
- Beau’s lines
- Pitting and psoriasis
[Week 4 Ep. 1 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] Nail Art to Fit Any Nail Shape and Any Lifestyle
Total View Time: 1:17
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How everything you’ve learned in the 30 Day challenge applies to creating gorgeous nail art:
In Week 4 of the 30 Day Gold Standard Challenge, we are going to look at tips for nail art based on:
- Your nail shape
- Your nail length
- Your nail curvature
- What "season" you are in of your nail growth cycle
- Where to find inspiration
- How do you work with your nail structure, lifestyle, etc to set realistic expectations for your own nails.
[Week 4 Ep. 2 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] What is Your Nail Shape?
Total Play Time:
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What is your nail shape? How does your nail curvature play into how long your nails can grow before breaking?
[Week 4 Ep. 3 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] Nail Shapes: Inverted Triangles
Total Play Time: 3:26
(Part 3 of 16) Join us for longer, stronger nails!
Do you have inverted triangle shaped nails? Here’s a little more about this shape and the types of nail art that work best for your nail shape.
[Week 4 Ep. 4 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] Nail Shapes: Vertically Long Nails
Total Play Time: 1:21
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Vertically long nails are the most common shapes you will see on the most popular nail bloggers. Here’s a little more about this nail shape and the types of nail art that work best for your shape.
[Week 4 Ep. 5 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] Nail Shapes: Broad Sideways Nails
Total Play Time: 0:58
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Do you have Broad Sideways shaped nails? Here’s a little more about this nail shape and the types of nail art that work best for your shape.
[Week 4 Ep. 6 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] Nail Shapes: Rounded Nails
Total Play Time: 0:34
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Do you have Round shaped nails? Here’s a little more about this nail shape and the types of nail art that work best for your shape.
[Week 4 Ep. 7 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] Nail Shapes: Sword Nails
Total Play Time: 0:40
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Do you have Sword shaped nails? Here’s a little more about this nail shape and the types of nail art that work best for your shape.
[Week 4 Ep. 8 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] Nail Shapes: Square Nails
Total Play Time: 0:38
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Do you have Square shaped nails? Here’s a little more about this nail shape and the types of nail art that work best for your shape.
[Week 4 Ep. 9 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] Nail Shapes: Triangular Nails
Total Play Time: 0:45
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Do you have Triangular shaped nails? Here’s a little more about this nail shape and the types of nail art that work best for your shape.
[Week 4 Ep. 10 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] Nail Shapes: Almond Nails
Total Play Time: 0:15
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Do you have Almond shaped nails? Here’s a little more about this nail shape and the types of nail art that work best for your shape.
[Week 4 Ep. 11 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] Nail Shapes: Egg Shaped Nails
Total Play Time: 0:23
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Do you have Egg shaped nails? Here’s a little more about this nail shape and the types of nail art that work best for your shape.
[Week 4 Ep. 12 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] EXTREME NAILS!!!
Total Play Time: 2:19
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Not all of us can (or want to) break world records for nail length, but a handful of people LOVE taking their length to the absolute limits. These give us interesting examples of how your nail shape affects growth and how your nail shape can change, and bend, and curve after it gets to a certain length. Love it or hate it, you've gotta give props to this kind of dedication to achieve a certain result!
[Week 4 Ep. 13 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] Nail Growth Life Cycle & Your Nail Shape
Total Play Time: 3:10
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The way your nail shape is expressed may change slightly through your normal nail growth life cycle. This change in shapes may affect how much your nails peel, chip, and break. When you understand your own unique nail growth life cycle, you'll be able to better prevent breaks and tears and grow longer, stronger nails.
[Week 4 Ep. 14 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] How to Shape Your Nails
Total Play Time:
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Have you ever wondered how to shape your nails? Check out this video for a simple technique to figure out what shape looks best on your nails and how to achieve it.
[Week 4 Ep. 15 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] Types of Nail Art & Where to Find Inspiration and Instructions
Total Play Time: 2:18
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Nail art may seem intimidating at first. But when you understand your nail shape, your lifestyle, and nail goals, you can find some simple techniques to really make your manicure POP!
[Week 4 Ep. 16 Bliss Kiss 30 Day Challenge] FAQ about the 30 Day Challenge
Total Play time: 24:01
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We’ve covered A LOT of information in this video series. Here are a handful of the most common questions we received during the Challenge.
- How to deal with shrinkage?
- Best way to store/organize polish?
- I don’t get transparency.
- Filing nails makes them more prone to breaking. What’s going on?
- When to use nail strengtheners
- Why do my nails feel sore (almost bruised) when I take off polish?
- How to deal with nails breaking?
- When should you repair a broken nail?
- When should you cut a broken nail?
- How do you deal with painful damage from a severe nail break?
