{"id":74233,"date":"2016-05-25T14:55:32","date_gmt":"2016-05-25T21:55:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nailcarehq.com\/?p=74233"},"modified":"2025-02-19T20:43:57","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T03:43:57","slug":"bad-nail-care-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nailcareheadquarters.com\/bad-nail-care-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"ASK ANA: Why Is There So Much Bad Nail Care Advice?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bad Nail Care Advice<\/p>\n

Although this isn’t a typical “Ask Ana” article, I want to address a\u00a0serious issue that happens online.<\/h4>\n

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ASK ANA: Bad Nail Care Advice<\/h2>\n
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Dear Ana,\u00a0<\/span>I’m doing a bit of head shaking here at home tonight and I’m not trying to dump an issue on you, I just needed to reach out because I’m sort of flummoxed at the moment. <\/span><\/p>\n

I asked in a group I belong to on Facebook about suggestions for a base coat because I had some peeling issues today.\u00a0<\/span>All the replies were nail hardener products.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

I’ve worked over 8 weeks to get my real nails healthy, long, and flexible.\u00a0 Thanks to you AND your blog I’ve learned SO much!!\u00a0 I now realize just how little people know about their nails and how to take care of them!\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

So I asked for suggestions that were NOT hardeners (without going into detail) along with saying I use nail oil regularly (I guess I should’ve clarified the version!) and was told I probably oil too much.\u00a0 Hmmm… <\/span><\/p>\n

Then I was told I should run rubbing alcohol over my nails before I base coat and then the same person told me to BUFF my nails! \u00a0I responded that I’d learned too much to ever treat my nails in that manner, but thank you for helping.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

\"nailcareheadquarters.comMaybe I didn’t let my oil soak in completely this last time before I did my manicure, however I haven’t had the peeling issue until today.\u00a0 I’m going to take it as user error and move forward, but I’m floored at what I was told.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

Bottom line, thank you for what you do, thank you for the education about nails, and thank you for working to find a new base coat.\u00a0 As I type my naked first finger has Summer scent soaking in and in a bit I’ll re-base coat, polish and top coat.\u00a0 Your product has been a nail saver and helped me reach that Summer goal I set.\u00a0 I can’t thank you enough.\u00a0 Sorry to email you in frustration.\u00a0<\/span>Blissette In Ohio ~<\/span>Maria<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Problem<\/h2>\n

Everyone’s An Expert<\/h3>\n

No, they aren’t!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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And it\u00a0makes\u00a0me want to smack people when they give false advice. (Garlic will NOT strengthen your nails!)<\/p>\n

People think that what works for them, will work for everyone else.<\/p>\n

Nope, nope, and big fat wrong!<\/em><\/p>\n

Although most people’s nails are as dry as the Sahara Desert, did you know that there are actually people who’s nail beds produce too much oil? This causes polish to completely pop off in a day!<\/p>\n

I’m always amazed when someone asks for help on social media. They will get tons of comments about what product will solve their problem.<\/p>\n

Not one person ever asks questions.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

How on earth can you give someone advice without getting more information?<\/p>\n

\"nailcareheadquarters.com<\/a>What’s The Culprit?<\/h3>\n

If someone’s\u00a0nails keep breaking, there could be 20 different reasons. Such as their\u00a0job or school, their diet, an illness or medication, their stress level, their hobbies, their\u00a0pets or children, or a myriad of other reasons…<\/p>\n