Editorial Guidelines Policy
Have you ever wondered what happens before a nail art tutorial or a gel polish review goes live on the internet? We want to invite you behind the scenes. At mycutenails.com, we do not just post pretty pictures and hope for the best. We put real effort into testing, reviewing, and building every single article you read.
Nail care is an amazing form of self-expression, but it can also be frustrating when a technique fails. This page is here to show you exactly how our content is made, from the first spark of inspiration to the final published post.
What We Promise You
Our main goal at My Cute Nails is to bring you helpful, accurate, and completely trustworthy nail care advice alongside seasonal design inspiration. We know how annoying it is to follow a tutorial that flops or to buy a recommended polish that chips in a single day.
That is why we are committed to giving you real-world usefulness. We want you to trust that when you read about a new French manicure technique or a hydrating cuticle oil here, it actually works in real life. Building that trust takes time, process, and a lot of care.
Our Start-to-Finish Workflow
Every guide you read on mycutenails.com goes through a specific step-by-step process. We take pride in this workflow because it filters out bad advice.
- Finding the Right Idea: We start by looking at what you actually need. We track seasonal color shifts, search trends, and common questions about nail health to pick topics that genuinely matter to you.
- Digging into the Details: Next comes the heavy lifting. We look up product ingredients, check curing times for specific gel systems, and study application techniques from established artists.
- Structuring and Drafting: The first draft is written to be as clear as possible. We break down complex nail art tutorials into easy, sequential steps so anyone can follow along.
- Verifying the Claims: We go back through the draft to check all the numbers, shade names, and tool specifications against official sources.
- Adding the Visuals: Because nail art is incredibly visual, we source clear images, verify that the swatches match the text, and format the post so you can see exactly what to do.
- Review and Publishing: The draft goes to our editorial lead for a complete review before it ever reaches the live website.
How We Research Nail Trends
When we write about a new builder gel or a trending chrome powder, we go straight to the reliable sources. Research for mycutenails.com means reading official brand documentation, checking out portfolios of working nail technicians, and reading up on established beauty trade magazines.
Because this is the beauty space, hands-on testing and personal trial and error play a huge role in our process. We try the techniques ourselves so we can tell you if a viral hack actually saves time or if it just creates a sticky mess on your hands. Real experience always beats guessing.
Where We Get Our Info
We check every piece of information against multiple credible sources. We always prefer primary sources over secondary ones. If a brand releases a new top coat, we look at the manufacturer’s own specification sheet rather than a random retail listing.
We exclude unverified claims about nail strengthening or rapid growth entirely. For us, a credible source is a licensed cosmetologist, official brand data, or a well-known industry publication. We want to be absolutely sure the details we share hold up under scrutiny.
Who Contributes to the Site
We only work with people who know their way around a nail file. All authors and contributors on mycutenails.com have real-world experience, practical knowledge, and a true passion for the nail niche. We vet anyone who writes for us to make sure they understand the practical differences between acrylics, hard gels, and dip powders.
If the lead editor is writing the piece, they bring years of personal experience and dedicated research to every single article. We skip the fake credentials and focus on genuine enthusiasm and knowledge.
Our Stance on AI Tools
AI tools may be used to assist with research. AI tools may be used to enhance quality, clarity, readability, or to check grammar. AI is not used to automate publishing.
AI is not used to produce low-effort content. Every piece of content goes through human editorial review and fact-checking before publishing.
Checking the Facts
Every single article is fact-checked before it sees the light of day. We take this seriously because buying the wrong UV lamp wattage based on bad info is a huge waste of your money. Our fact-checking process covers numerical claims, curing statistics, quoted sources, and specific product dimensions.
We also verify shade names, release dates for seasonal collections, and any time-sensitive pricing details. If a brand updates a formula, we check those changes carefully to keep you informed.
The Final Human Check
You will never read an article here that bypassed human eyes. Every piece of content is reviewed by a human editor before publishing. We treat this as our final quality gate. The lead editor reads through the tutorial, checks the logic of the application steps, and makes sure the tone is helpful and encouraging. If a draft does not make sense or misses the mark, it goes back for revisions. Nothing gets a free pass to publication.
Keeping Things Fresh
The beauty world moves incredibly fast. What was popular last summer might be completely discontinued this year. We regularly review and update our content to reflect current information. For evergreen guides, like how to properly prep your nail bed, we do a review cycle every 6 to 12 months.
For time-sensitive topics like holiday collections, we update them much faster. If you point out an error, we are committed to correcting it quickly so the next reader gets the best information possible.
Affiliate and Sponsor Transparency
Running My Cute Nails requires funding, so we may include affiliate links or sponsored content. We always disclose these partnerships clearly at the top of the page.
Most importantly, affiliate relationships do not change which products or ideas we recommend. If we test a sponsored nail drill and it underperforms, we will say so plainly. You deserve honesty above all else.
Unbiased Recommendations
Our editorial content is completely separate from our advertising and commercial relationships. Brands cannot buy a good review here. We pick our favorite seasonal designs and nail art inspirations based entirely on what we think you will love.
Sponsored posts are kept strictly separated from our honest, independent product recommendations. We protect our editorial voice fiercely.
Hands-On Beauty Standards
Since we focus on the fun, creative world of nails, fashion, and beauty, we rely heavily on practical knowledge. Every article is backed by hands-on testing, personal experience, or extremely thorough research.
We want you to feel confident trying out that new tortoiseshell nail design, knowing we put the effort in to verify the technique actually works for a normal person at home. We focus on real results rather than impossible perfection.
What Must Happen Before Hitting Publish
Before an article goes live on My Cute Nails, it has to pass a strict checklist. It must have a clearly stated purpose so you know what you will learn. It has to offer an original perspective or add real value, rather than just repeating what is already out there.
It must feature supporting evidence, a clear structure, accurate information, and highly useful images. Finally, we always provide proper attribution when highlighting another nail artist’s work.
We Want to Hear From You
We are always trying to improve. If you spot an error, find a broken link, or notice that a favorite polish shade is discontinued, please let us know.
We invite you to flag any concerns you have with our articles. We review all reader feedback and make valid corrections promptly, typically within 48 hours. Your input makes this site better for everyone.
If you have editorial questions, want to report an inaccuracy, or simply wish to share feedback, please reach out to us at:
editorial@mycutenails.com