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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Humeara Mohamed

Worried about the gel nail ban? Try these safe at-home gel nail kits instead

Changes in regulation mean one particular ingredient in gel formulas needs to be off the shelves by February 2027 - (Humeara Mohamed/The Standard)

People love to hate on the humble gel manicure. Popularised in the nineties and noughties – though around since the eighties – gel formulas last longer than their supermarket-bought polish counterparts.

Rather than chipping off, they stay put until you decide otherwise. Nowadays, you’ve got myriad types to choose from: the popular BIAB (Builder in a Bottle) adds structure and strength to weak nails, and is easy to infill or soak off with the help of a professional.

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