Dermatologists have warned of the dark side of using gel nail polish – it turns out it's not just a pretty beauty trend but can have a devastating effect if it triggers allergies.
Experts are starting to see a surge in the number of people developing "life-changing" allergies which are caused by gel nail polishes leaking into the skin.
They have warned that the chemicals in gel products, known as methacrylates, can cause a terrifying allergic reaction where the nails loosen and the skin develops a severe, itchy rash.
