Clinical testing of nail products including nail polishes, gels, enamels, and enhancements such as acrylic systems, assessing performance, durability, and safety under real-world conditions.
Nail Product Testing
What you can expect:
Nail products continue to grow in popularity across both cosmetic and treatment-led categories, with consumers seeking improved appearance, durability, and overall nail health perception. Product types include nail polishes, gel systems, strengthening treatments, base and top coats, and cuticle care formulations.
Clinical testing of nail products evaluates performance, wear characteristics, and user experience under controlled and real-world conditions, helping brands generate reliable data to support cosmetic claims.
Studies can be tailored depending on product type and desired claims, and bespoke protocols are available where required.
Products Can Be Tested For:
- Chip resistance and wear time
- Gloss and shine retention
- Colour durability and fade resistance
- Drying time performance
- Nail strength and appearance improvement
- Surface smoothness and finish quality
Additional Testing Options
Where appropriate, studies may also assess:
- Nail brittleness and breakage appearance
- Cuticle condition and surrounding skin compatibility
- Product adhesion and layering performance (e.g. base/top coat systems)
- User satisfaction and perceived quality
- Removal performance and ease of use