And there may be another reason to be concerned about your gel mani habit: a unique kind of discomfort that can come on like ...

For the safest results, Rich advises getting your gel manicure at a reputable, licensed salon. “In the home, it’s not as ...

Europe is known for being quite strict when it comes to regulations on beauty products. For example, they don’t allow any animal testing for cosmetics, there is a list of over 1,700 ingredients that ...

FOR PEOPLE EVERYWHERE WHO LOVE GETTING MANICURES, A RECENT STUDY COULD BE CONCERNING. THE SUBJECT? THE UV LAMPS USED BY SOME NAIL SALONS. MICHELLE: THE STUDY SAYS UV LAMPS USED TO HARDEN A CERTAIN ...

Gel manicures are a beauty staple for millions, lasting weeks without chips and staying glossy through work, workouts and everything in between. But as of Sept. 1, 2025, the European Union has banned ...

Polygel nails are a cross between acrylic and gel nails. The nails are durable, long-lasting, and yet still flexible.

Beginning Sept. 1, the European Union has banned an ingredient commonly found in gel nail polish. The banned substance, TPO (trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide), gives nails a super glossy sheen ...

As Europe's ban on a common chemical in gel nail polish goes into effect, should you start skipping the salon? The European Union instituted a ban on trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO) ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? A common ingredient found in many gel nail polishes was just banned by the ...

UV got to be kidding! If you’re a regular at nail salons, you may be dismayed to learn that your pedicure may be more of a pedi-curse. “Getting pedicures, especially at a nail salon, can increase ...