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Nailed By Regulation: Why Europe Just Banned Gel Nail Polish (And Why The U.S. Hasn’t)
November 11, 2025By Bar Sadeh
In September 2025, the European Union (“EU”) banned a key ingredient in gel nail polish, sparking headlines that gel manicures are now illegal in Europe.[i] Meanwhile, the product remains available on the market and in salons across the United States. Why the discrepancy? What does this reveal about each system’s approach to cosmetic safety? It […]