Dust that hardens gel nails will soon be prohibited. Nail stylists have to throw away thousands of euros in stock

From September 1, 2025, gel nails with TPO, a fabric that cures gellak under a lamp, can no longer be sold, used or kept up. TPO could be harmful to fertility and cause skin irritation. The sector finds the ban “absurd and unjust”. But what does this prohibition mean for you as a customer? And do you have to worry if you wore gel nails for years?

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