In this video, I demonstrate how to create a light blue nail art design using gelly tip extensions. Products used include: - Kiara Sky Led Lamp - Kiara Sky Portable Nail Drill (Pink) - Kiara Sky Drill ...

For the safest results, Rich advises getting your gel manicure at a reputable, licensed salon. “In the home, it’s not as ...

If you really struggle with peeling but you feel like you’ve done everything right, try using a builder gel, which is also called “Builder In A Bottle” or “BIAB”. “Using BIAB as a base layer ...

Geopolymers are an advantageous alternative to Portland cement in certain applications. Depending on the raw materials and the processing conditions, these materials can present high initial ...

As of the 1 September 2025, trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO) – a chemical ingredient in gel nail polish – was prohibited in cosmetic products in the EU after animal studies suggested it ...

Traditional nail polishes are composed of pigment and resins dissolved in solvents. As it dries and the solvents evaporate, it leaves a film of colour over the nail bed. There is no chemical ...

If you've been alarmed by the recent headlines about gel nail polish being 'banned', don't fret. Your trusty, cost-effective at-home kit doesn't need to be stashed away just yet. You can still achieve ...

The European Union has officially banned the use of Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO), a chemical compound widely used in gel nail polishes as a photoinitiator. Studies have shown that ...

Forty percent of the text messages I’ve received over the last few days have been some variation of, “omg!! No more gel??” If you don’t know, this week the European Union announced a ban on TPO ...

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 ...

A primary component contained in gel nail polish, commonly used worldwide, including Kenya, has officially been banned by health authorities, barely a year after it was classified as a cancer-causing ...