Settling the great debate.

As much as I love the way my nails look after I go to the nail salon, I’m gonna be honest—I don’t always have time to sit for ...

The modern manicure has become a ritual — a small luxury that punctuates busy weeks with an hour of calm, color, and care.

With festivals around the corner, many are rushing to nail salons for a glossy set of gel nails. But a viral Instagram reel by fitness coach and influencer Priyank Mehta has sparked fresh concerns. In ...

On 1 September 2025, trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO), an ingredient commonly found in nail gel formulas, was banned for use in products made and placed within the EU cosmetics market.

From BIAB to dip powder, these long-lasting manicures offer the same unrivalled shine and longevity as your go-to gels. Following the news that the EU has banned TPO (Trimethylbenzoyl ...

The EU has banned a key gel nail ingredient over health risks. Dermatologist Dr. Bandhavi Sane explains the dangers and safer nail alternatives. Beautifully manicured nails are a staple of self-care ...

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 ...

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 ...

Reports of a European ban on a crucial chemical used in the manufacture of gel polish has revived fears that trendy manicures could pose real dangers to beauty lovers devoted to their local nail salon ...

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

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 ...