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Editorial contribution programme
Submit Your Nail Knowledge
Share your professional experience, technical insights, case studies, nail industry stories and original nail photography with TheNailWiki. Contributing is free, and every submission is reviewed by our editorial team. Submitting does not guarantee publication.
What you gain
- Credit as a named author
- Your credentials and a short professional biography
- A link to your professional website, where appropriate
- A published article for your professional portfolio
- The chance to share your expertise with TheNailWiki's audience
- No charge for publication
This form is for educational contributions only, not advertising or promotion. Looking for paid promotion? Use the paid promotion and news enquiry form.
Who can contribute?
Anyone with relevant, demonstrable professional knowledge or first-hand experience can propose a contribution. A formal qualification is not necessarily required, but the content must fall within your actual area of competence.
- Nail professionals and educatorsNail technicians, educators and trainers, salon owners and industry professionals: techniques, practical experience, troubleshooting, case studies, teaching insights and salon practice.
- Chemistry and product scienceCosmetic chemists, formulation scientists, product developers and technical specialists: ingredients, curing, polymerisation, formulation, equipment and testing.
- Medical and clinicalDermatologists and podiatrists: nail disorders, skin conditions, allergies, toenail health and foot care.
- Safety and regulationToxicologists, microbiologists, cosmetic safety assessors, regulatory specialists and occupational health and safety specialists: ingredient safety, sensitisation, infection prevention, disinfection, UK and EU regulations, labelling, dust, ventilation and ergonomics.
- Research and industry bodiesScientific researchers, industry associations and professional organisations: nail anatomy, physiology, materials science, published research, educational initiatives and professional standards.
What we do not accept
The programme does not accept advertising, promotional articles, product sales pitches or disguised marketing content. It is completely separate from any paid services on TheNailWiki.
Looking for paid promotion instead?
Sponsored articles, news features, homepage placements and bespoke promotional options are handled separately and are clearly labelled as paid.
Go to paid promotion and news enquiriesHow the editorial process works
- You submit. Complete the form with your idea, your background and, if you wish, up to three original photographs.
- We review. The editorial team checks the submission against our editorial standards, looking at originality, accuracy, educational value and whether the topic sits within your area of competence.
- We contact you. If we would like to take the contribution further, a member of the team will email you. We may suggest changes, request sources, or ask for qualifications, professional experience, references or other supporting evidence. This applies particularly to scientific and medical content.
- We publish. Accepted contributions are edited for grammar, clarity, formatting and house style, and published under your name with any relevant disclosures. Substantial technical changes are agreed with you before publication.
Frequently asked questions
Who can contribute to TheNailWiki?
Nail technicians, educators, scientists, clinicians, regulatory and safety specialists, salon owners and industry organisations, among others. You need relevant, demonstrable professional knowledge or first-hand experience, and your content must fall within your actual area of competence. A formal qualification is not necessarily required.
What types of content can I submit?
Original educational articles, technical insights, case studies, nail industry stories and original nail photography. Topics include techniques and troubleshooting, nail anatomy and health, product chemistry and safety, infection prevention, regulation and compliance, workplace health and salon practice.
Is contributing free?
Yes. There is no charge for contributing or for publication, and paying for any service on TheNailWiki does not influence whether a contribution is accepted. The programme is separate from our paid services and does not accept advertising or promotional content. For paid options, use the paid promotion and news enquiry form.
Will I receive author credit and a website link?
Accepted articles will normally include your name, relevant credentials and a short biography. A link to your professional website can be included where appropriate. We do not guarantee backlinks, traffic or any particular level of exposure.
Who owns the content I submit?
You keep ownership of your original work. By submitting, you grant TheNailWiki permission to edit, publish and display accepted material, as set out in the contributor terms. Photographs must be yours or used with permission, including consent from any identifiable people.
Is publication guaranteed?
No. All submissions are considered by the editorial team before publication, and submission does not guarantee publication. We may ask for evidence of your expertise, particularly for scientific and medical content.