It’s been a long time coming but I am pleased to announce the newest additions to the Nails Done Right product line.
Opting for HEMA, TPO and HPMA free products can be a healthier choice, especially for those who are concerned about the potential harmful effects of these chemicals.
HEMA Free Non Acid Primer- this is the first step in my service and the first chemical to touch your nails. This step allows for superior adhesion and longer wear when used prior to gel.
HEMA, TPO and HPMA FREE Base Coat- this is the 2nd step of your service AND the first light cured product applied to your nail surface.
HEMA, TPO and HPMA FREE No Cleanse Top Coat- This is the final gel product applied to your service AND the product most likely to come into contact with your skin.
First for the technical part. Let’s learn more about these ingredients.
What is HEMA? HEMA is 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate.
HEMA is a light-curing monomer that helps build the structure and durability of gel polish.
While HEMA contributes to durability and adhesion, it has been known to cause allergic reactions in select individuals. HEMA-free alternatives are designed to reduce the risk of these reactions while still providing durable enhancements.
What is TPO? TPO is Trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide! Whew! What a name! This is a photoinitiator used in light cured products to help them cure quickly. It can cause skin irritation, hormone disruption and has even been linked to carcinogenicity.
What is HPMA? HPMA is 2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate is another chemical commonly used as an alternative to HEMA.
In my almost 4 decades of doing nails I have had a handful of guests who’ve had allergic reactions to the nail products I’ve used. My mother being the very first many years ago. Mostly though, the ladies had reactions while I was using acrylic, your typical monomer liquid and polymer powder combination.
Being know as a high quality product guru, fortunately I have had only 2 guests become sensitive to the gel products I’ve used in the past 20 years. One of them being a popular low cost gel polish and nail lacquer combo, which I will not name. But even I having not used that brand in years, had a reaction when I cleaned up the gel polish off the side of my clients nail with my thumb. Bad mistake. I know better, but when I’ve done that same thing using my brand of gel polish I’ve never had a reaction. And my products have no odor. This one is stinky too. So cheap isn’t always better!
That being said, since developing my own line of gel products I have had zero guests experience any reactions.
Why all of a sudden have I ventured into this new area of healthier products? It’s not like I’ve had any problems with what I’m currently offering but I like options. Quite honestly if you can have something that’s just as good AND better for you why not. I find evolving into a new realm of the nail industry is part of the larger picture, and it can be good for us long term.
2 things I’m very particular about when adding a new product for the Nails Done Right product line; it must have no stinky smell and have NO heat spike! A small heat sensation may be likely for very sensitive guests but after testing these products on hundred’s of ladies only 1 had a slight sensation to the 3 FREE Top Coat. And no one has had any sensation to the base coat.
In the past 2 years many of my guests have asked me what the difference is between the regular line and the new hema free 3 free products? Many of them have stated this “well Linda, my nails hold up so well I really don’t care what you use! So if hema free works just as good then why not! But I’m fine with the regular stuff too!”.
I love my ladies, and I love doing nails. I have to pinch myself when I look back on all the years I’ve been at this, and with still so many guests who’ve been coming to me for decades with their love and loyalty, honestly I’m living my best life, dreams really do come true xo
HEMA Free Non Acid Primer
UV/LED Gel Base Coat
