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Fiona McKim

The UK gel nail ban has started - here’s what it actually means and how your manicure might change

A woman's hand having a gel nail treatment, curing the nails under a UV lamp, with bottles of nail varnish beside .

If you regularly get gel manicures, or enjoy them as an occasional treat, news of a gel nail ban coming into force in the UK might sound alarming.

The legislation, which specifically prohibits the sale of products containing TPO (trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide), officially kicked in on Saturday, August 15th, and will impact nail salons across the country.

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