Research and review methodology

Each article starts with a brief recording the intended reader, main question, scope and limitations. We check whether the proposed topic adds something distinct to the existing collection before drafting.

Source selection

For nail-health and safety topics we prioritise NHS guidance, recognised dermatology bodies, regulators and relevant original research. Product-specific instructions and ingredient information come from the manufacturer or another identifiable primary source. We record the URLs actually opened, the check date and the claims each source supports.

From sources to an article

Writers explain the subject in original language, link material claims near the relevant passage and include a concise reference list. Recommendations based on style preference or editorial judgement are described as such. No interview, quote, professional review or first-person test is invented.

Checks before publication

Review covers factual support, useful structure, the captioned comparison or checklist table, HTML infographic, Common questions, internal links, metadata, byline and date provenance. Images are checked for relevance, plausible anatomy and honest labelling. Automated checks help catch missing fields; they do not replace editorial judgement.

Scope and limitations

General nail-care information cannot diagnose an individual condition. Research-led buying guides do not imply hands-on testing. Prices and availability, when included, are region- and date-specific and need rechecking. A dated article may require review when official guidance or product instructions change.