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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