From salon staple to banned substance: uncover the truth about TPO in gel nail polish and its effects on fertility.

Your bi-weekly nail appointment is sacred. It is an hour of self-care that leaves you feeling polished, confident, and ready to take on the world.

But if you have been scrolling through beauty news lately, you might have spotted some alarming headlines about a common gel polish ingredient called TPO.

International authorities are actively removing it from salon shelves.

Here is the lowdown on what is actually happening, the real risks involved, and how this global shift will quietly transform your next salon visit in South Africa.