That glossy gel manicure might look flawless, but it’s what’s inside some gel polish that is causing concern and changes ...

Nail paints, also known as nail polishes, are cosmetic products used to color, protect, and enhance the appearance of nails.

A good gel manicure is basically a confidence boost in polish form—glossy, unbothered, and quietly saying, “I have my life ...

Keen to ditch gel manicures? Whether it's a matter of cost, time or concerns about damage, there are alternatives to heading ...

Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Health Updated on Sep 5, 2025 9:12 PM EDT — Published on Sep 5, 2025 6:21 PM EDT Many ...

Justyna Pryke, Scratch Stars Gel Tech of the Year 2015 & 2025, serves up a step-by-step guide to removing hard gel enhancements safely and effectively. Removing hard gel manually (without an E-file) ...

Worried that your beloved gel manicure just got labeled dangerous? Don’t be. The “banned” ingredient (TPO) is safe at the tiny amounts in gel polish — so safe that Europe’s own scientific panel found ...

(née Barnes), has previously written for Scratch, natural nail damage can occur as a result of ‘improper application or removal, overly aggressive filing or client abuse such as picking or biting’. If ...

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 ...

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 ...