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I Tried Olive & June’s At-Home Builder Gel — & The Results Blew Me Away

My natural nails and I have been on a journey. I was a chronic nail-biter for the majority of my childhood, and even as I ...
Beauty Packaging

Olive & June Debuts a Gel Builder

It is self-leveling and features Olive & June’s patent-pending Easy Fit Nail Forms, so the Builder Gel is easy to apply and ...
NME

Former Gel guitarist responds to accusations of “heinous acts” that led to band’s split

Former guitarist of New Jersey hardcore band Gel, Anthony Webster, has responded to several serious allegations against him from his former bandmates. READ MORE: Gel – ‘Persona’ review: A flag planted ...
NDTV

Instagram-Worthy Gel Nails Linked to Cancer, Infertility, Warns Dermatologist

Dermatologist pointed out that while Europe has banned TPO to protect public health Gel nail polish has become one of the most popular beauty trends ever since Instagram gained popularity. From ...
ELLE

Why Gel Manicures Are Being Banned — Plus, 3 Glossy Alternatives That Are Better For Your Nails

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 ...
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 ...
CNN

Europe bans chemical used in some gel nail polishes, classifying it as a ‘reproductive toxicant’

The European Union is now prohibiting the use of a key chemical ingredient in some gel nail polishes and other cosmetic products. The ban, which went into effect this week, targets the use of ...
Sky

Why the EU has banned some gel nail polishes – and when the UK is expected to do the same

The European Union has banned a key ingredient in gel nail polish, raising concerns that products used in salons in the UK and elsewhere may not be safe. From 1 September 2025, Norway, Switzerland, ...
New York Post

Why gel nail polishes are banned in Europe starting today — but not in the US

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 ...
InStyle

20 Gel Nail Looks to Inspire Your September Manicure, from Vampy Fall Tones to Trendy Polka Dots

Hold on to the last summer nights, or embrace sweater weather head on. A timeless classic with a modern twist. This set features a deep, vampy burgundy to usher in the fall season, topped with a matte ...
British Vogue

The Best At-Home Gel Nail Kits And Tools For A Salon-Quality Manicure

The popularity of TikTok tutorials from amateur nail artists turned the at-home mani into a fully-fledged movement. Fuelled by the plethora of inspiration on social media, doing our own nails is no ...