About Tips and Talons

tipsandtalons is a reference and news website for anyone interested in nails, from enthusiasts to professionals. It covers the subject in concrete terms, focusing on the enhancement system crossed with shape and art. This includes practical guidance on nail care, salon practices, and doing nails at home. The site also reports on products, brands, safety concerns, and trends for both hands and feet, organised into clear sections for straightforward navigation.

Our news coverage is built from verifiable facts. Each story is rewritten from original, named sources which are linked within the text. Where possible, reports are checked against multiple sources for accuracy. Every article carries a clear publication date, and no information is invented or based solely on anonymous claims. The aim is to provide clear, current updates on industry developments, product releases, and relevant research.

The site builds permanent reference pages on core topics. These include entries on specific systems, nail art styles, shapes, brands, common concerns, professional techniques, colour theory, and product categories. Each reference page is built to a consistent format: it features a summary facts table, detailed explanatory sections, and at least one real, credited photograph of the subject. These pages are reviewed and updated as techniques, products, and professional consensus evolve.

tipsandtalons operates independently. It is not affiliated with any brand, salon chain, certification body, or industry organisation that it might report on. You will find no sponsored content or betting material here. Should an error be published, a correction is made promptly and noted openly at a dedicated corrections page on the site, ensuring transparency.

For queries or to suggest a correction, please use the contact page. This site aims to be a reliable, factual resource for navigating the world of nails.