Biodegradable Nail Tips

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Biodegradable Nail Tips

UK Nail Enthusiast launches Biodegradable & Compostable Nail Tips into the Nail Industry

Article by Alex Fox | Published in 2023

Claws by Tiger Taylor is the world’s first biodegradable and sustainable answer to the global artificial/ plastic press-on nail industry. Born out of lockdown nail enthusiast, Tiger Taylor, realised the need for an eco-friendly and easy-to-use alternative to acrylic plastic nails. A mission-driven beauty business looking to change the way people think about nails, Claws, by Tiger Taylor, nail products aim to change the perception of ‘fake’ and acrylic nails by providing a product that is both fashion considered and sustainable.

This elevated nail kit is the world’s first recyclable, biodegradable, compostable and sustainable way to enjoy nail transformation. Both the nails and case are made from biodegradable plastic. The case is both durable and reusable, but when composted in the right conditions, it’s eventually biodegradable. The Claws nails are made from oxybiodegradable plastic, also known as OBP, which contains an antioxidant and pro-oxidant additive that acts as an accelerator in the degradation process. The material is totally biodegradable and can be safely consumed by microorganisms in the soil, thus being transformed into carbon, water and humus. So, instead of the 400 years it takes for regular plastic nail tips to dissolve, the degradation process of this product is approximately 2-3years, in the right conditions. By purchasing a set of Claws by Tiger Taylor, you are helping to change the market by using this innovative and sustainable solution to nail beauty. For nail professionals, at last there is an alternative for press-on nails, for color pops, for editorial and session shoots and the masses of nail tips used at fashion weeks.

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Giselle Caballero

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Giselle Caballero

Originally from Mexico City, Giselle Caballero married & moved to Kelowna, BC, Canada. Nails soon became her passion & she opened Ego Beauty Academy & Studio in 2015. Giselle teaches one-on-one training in the latest nail trends & offers bespoke services at the highest quality to her clients. In 2020, Caballero won NAILS Next Top Nail Artist for Season 7.

PRODUCTS USED

  • HD Pro Prep It!
  • HD Pro Flex It! in Cover Peach
  • HD Pro Matt It!
  • HD Pro Art Gel in Graphite, Mauve, Fuchsia Pink, Casper, Sterling
  • HD Compact Chrome in Silver
  • Akzentz Hybrid Pro Lamp

STEPS

Start with a base of your favorite shade of pink gel polish and cure, depending on the gel that you’re using, you may need a few coats to get full opacity.

Apply a layer of foil gel and cure.

Gently wipe off the back of your transfer foil with 99% IPA, prior to using the foil (I’m using a kaleidoscopic silver foil). Then press the foil onto the nail in a touch-and-go motion across the entire surface. Apply top coat and cure.

Create a Barbie-inspired ‘B’ design. Once you’re happy with it, sprinkle acrylic powder over it.

Saturate with gel paint and cure. Then remove excess powder.

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To complete the design, place jewelry gel where you want your crystal embellishment. This will elevate the overall look of the design. Add your crystal and cure.

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Sarah Petersen

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Sarah Petersen

Co-owner of Salon Legacy in Rolla, Missouri & international principal educator for Artistic Nail Design, Sarah Petersen has turned her passion for art & nailcare into a burgeoning business during her 14-year career. A successful nail artist & salon owner, Sarah is constantly enhancing her craft & made it her mission to continue to grow & develop her skill set in order to expand in & with the nail industry. “I love the variety of work this industry has to offer & its challenges too; it’s consistently growing, & I plan on growing with it,” Sarah states.

Proud to have had her nail work featured on the cover of NAILS magazine’s February 2012 issue, this nail artist has enjoyed showcasing her work in several other NAILS issues throughout her nail career.

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Scarlett Senter

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Scarlett Senter

Scarlett Senter of Kings Lynn, UK is a salon & academy owner with over 10 years experience. Fuelled by a dynamic drive & passion for nails, Scarlett’s mission is to guide upcoming nail technicians & help them gain confidence as well as skills. An award-winning nail artist with over 70 accolades, Scarlett holds the record for the most award-winning photographic images in the UK. She’s also the proud bearer of three Scratch Stars awards, (two for Nail Artist of the Year & one for Mixed Media Artist of the Year). Her work has graced the cover of three Scratch magazines as well as Nail Couture & Nailpro. She’s a judge for UK nail competitions & enjoys seeing competitors push themselves & achieve their goals.

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Hazel Dixon

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Hazel Dixon

Nail design by Hazel Dixon of the Hazel Dixon Nail Artist Academy, Thetford, Norfolk, UK
Hazel Dixon trained in nails in 2006 & soon after began competing across the globe. She has won over 25 awards and is in the Scratch Stars Hall of Fame. Currently her HD Professional nail education team has won Nail Team of the Year for three consecutive years & moved into the Hall of Fame in 2021. The title ‘UK Nail Professional of the Year’ has also been bestowed upon Hazel twice in recent years. Hazel is the Akzentz distributor for the UK & has developed her own nails brand, HD Professional.

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