An overlooked element of whether gel manicures are bad for your nails are the effect they can have on your hands. According to Dr Natalya Grigorovich, dermatologist at ALTA Medispa, “gel manicures ...

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

A common chemical found in gel nail polish was banned in Europe. Will the United States do the same? It’s unlikely, experts say. The European Union banned the chemical trimethylbenzoyl ...

The European Union has officially banned a key ingredient found in gel nail polish, forcing salons to throw out relevant stock due to fresh safety concerns. The new beauty rule came into force on 1st ...

A ban on semi-permanent nail polishes came into effect across the European Union earlier this month amid concerns over a key ingredient's health impact – but in Portugal, at least, it is still used in ...

The current formulation of gel nails could be banned in the UK as one of the common ingredients has been classified as a health risk. Trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO), used in gel nails, ...

Anyone who’s accidentally smudged or chipped a freshly painted nail understands the allure of the gel manicure. The procedure, in which gel polish is applied and then cured under a lamp, results in a ...

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