UK gel nail ban: What it means and what has changed

I quit gel manicures to save my nails and money: here's my recovery routine

The last time I went in for a full gel set, I left the chair feeling completely underwhelmed. The nail prep was rushed; my nail beds were burning under the UV lamp; and the whole experience felt like paying a premium price for unnecessary damage. Spending nearly $100 every few weeks just to end up with thin, sensitive nails made me rethink the entire cycle. I wanted strong, glossy nails without having to rely on expensive salon visits, or harsh …

UK gel nail ban: What it means and what has changed

A key ingredient that makes manicures more durable has been banned

UK Bans Popular Gel Nail Polish Ingredient Over Fertility Concerns

A new UK ban on a chemical used in gel nail products has taken effect, preventing manufacturers and importers from placing cosmetics containing the substance on the Great Britain market. The chemical, Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide, commonly known as TPO, is used to help gel nail products cure under UV or LED lamps. It has been classified under chemicals legislation as a substance toxic to reproduction, prompting its addition to the li…