What Is A Gel Manicure 'Heat Spike'—And How Can You Avoid It During Your Next Appointment

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

Are gel manicures bad for your nails? A manicurist and a dermatologist share their verdict

An overlooked element of whether gel manicures are bad for your nails are the effect they can have on your hands. According ...
WCVB Channel 5 Boston

'Like a tanning bed for your nails': Boston doctor sounds alarm over gel manicures

JESSICA, AND WHAT EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT HEALTH CONCERNS. YEAH THAT’S RIGHT. WE’RE TALKING ABOUT GEL NAIL POLISH. RIGHT. AND FOR ONE LOCAL WOMAN, WHAT SHE LEARNED FROM HER DOCTOR WAS ENOUGH TO ...
Indiatimes

Nail polish effects on nails: What science reveals and how to keep your manicure safe

Frequent nail polish use, harsh removers, and gel manicures can harm nail health, leading to issues like discoloration, brittleness, and peeling. Research confirms these effects, highlighting ...
Today

How Nail Polish Can Impact Your Health, According to Doctors

Nail polish has been around for a long time, but new formulas and techniques have taken nail painting to the next level. Manicure enthusiasts can now choose from an endless variety of colors and ...
HELLO! Magazine

Worried about the gel nail polish ban? Naked nails are the new manicure trend

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. Read our full commerce guidelines here. Gel nails are one of the best-loved beauty treatments in the UK. Why? Because not only do ...
Marie Claire

Is Gel Polish Inherently Problematic? Inside Gel Polish’s Never-Ending Safety Scandals

Traditional nail polishes are composed of pigment and resins dissolved in solvents. As it dries and the solvents evaporate, it leaves a film of colour over the nail bed. There is no chemical ...
New York Magazine

Should I Be Nervous About Getting a Gel Manicure?

Last month, the European Union announced a ban on TPO, or trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide, an ingredient commonly found in gel nail polish. The ban went into effect on September 1, prompting ...
The Nation Newspaper

Gel nail polish banned, causes infertility

A popular and trending gel nail polish among Nigerian ladies has been banned by the European Union due to an ingredient commonly found in gel nail polish. The banned substance, TPO (trimethylbenzoyl ...
PBS

Why did the EU ban gel nail polish? 3 things to know

Many people love gel nail polish for its durability and shiny gloss, but a new ban in Europe may have left mani-pedi devotees with some not-so-pretty concerns. On Sept. 1, the European Union banned ...
Yahoo

Gel Nail Polish Banned in Europe Over Concerns It May Cause Infertility—What You Need to Know

Europe banned a common gel polish ingredient because of health concerns seen in animal studies. Experts say the risks for consumers are still unclear, but repeated exposure could be more harmful for ...