Professional Nail Preparation Starts Here

Dependable gel retention begins with careful preparation. The Nails Done Right HEMA-Free Non-Acid Primer creates an essential bonding step between the properly prepared natural nail and compatible gel products.

This professional, low-odor formula is made without HEMA and does not contain traditional nail-primer acid. It air-dries quickly without requiring a UV/LED lamp and helps support dependable adhesion when used as part of a correctly applied gel system.

Why Nail Techs Love It

• HEMA-free formula
• Non-acid nail primer
• Helps support dependable product adhesion
• Low-odor professional formula
• Air-dries without a nail lamp
• Applies easily in a thin, controlled layer
• Designed for compatible base coats and builder gels
• Convenient 15 mL professional bottle

How to Use

Complete your normal professional nail-preparation routine, making sure the natural nail is clean and free from dust, oil, and moisture.

Apply a very thin layer of Nails Done Right HEMA-Free Non-Acid Primer to the natural nail, avoiding the surrounding skin and cuticle area. Allow it to air-dry completely. Do not cure the primer in a nail lamp.

Once dry, continue with Nails Done Right HEMA-Free Gel Base Coat or your compatible builder-gel system.

Complete Your HEMA-Free Gel System

For a complete professional foundation, pair this primer with:

• HEMA-Free Gel Base Coat
• Ballerina HEMA-Free Universal Builder Gel
• HEMA-Free No-Wipe Gel Top Coat

Together, these four essentials support preparation, adhesion, structure, protection, and a beautiful high-shine finish.

Professional Insight From LINDA

After 40 years behind the nail table, I know that most retention problems begin before the gel is ever applied. Thorough preparation, a controlled amount of primer, and keeping product away from the skin are essential for dependable results.

The Nails Done Right HEMA-Free Non-Acid Primer is the first product step in the HEMA-Free Gel Essentials Starter Kit—a streamlined system created to help nail professionals build beautiful gel enhancements from the foundation up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a non-acid nail primer do?

A non-acid primer helps create a bonding layer between the properly prepared natural nail and compatible gel products. It supports adhesion without using a traditional acid-primer formula.

Is this nail primer HEMA-free?

Yes. This primer is formulated without HEMA.

Does this primer require a UV/LED lamp?

No. The Nails Done Right HEMA-Free Non-Acid Primer air-dries and should not be cured in a nail lamp.

Do I apply primer before base coat?

Yes. Apply a very thin layer after completing your nail-preparation routine. Allow it to air-dry completely before applying a compatible gel base coat.

Can I use it with builder gel?

Yes. It can be used as the preparation step beneath compatible base-coat and builder-gel systems when applied according to product instructions.

How much primer should I apply?

Use only a very thin, controlled layer on the natural nail. Applying more product does not create better adhesion.

Size: 15 mL / 0.5 fl oz

For professional use. Avoid skin contact and follow all product instructions. HEMA-free does not mean acrylate-free or guarantee that an allergic reaction cannot occur.