Hema Free | TPO Free Collection
Shop HEMA-free and TPO-free gel polish from the brands nail techs trust, including Aprés, DND, Kiara Sky and NotPolish. These professional gels are made without HEMA and TPO, two ingredients many salons now avoid, while still delivering rich color, smooth application and long-lasting wear. A popular choice for sensitive clients and for techs who work with gel every day.
What is HEMA-free gel polish?
HEMA-free gel polish is gel made without HEMA (2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate), an ingredient used in many gels to help with adhesion and durability. HEMA is one of the ingredients most commonly linked to gel polish allergies, which usually develop over time with repeated skin contact. Many brands now offer HEMA-free lines that replace it with alternative ingredients while keeping professional performance.
What is TPO, and why go TPO-free?
TPO is a photoinitiator: the ingredient that reacts to your lamp's light and makes gel cure. It has been restricted in cosmetics in the European Union, and many brands have reformulated their gels to be TPO-free. TPO-free gels use different photoinitiators, so it is worth checking that your lamp is compatible and following each brand's curing times.
Compare HEMA-free gel lines
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Line |
Formulated without |
Bottle |
Stand-out features |
|---|---|---|---|
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Aprés Gel Couleur |
HEMA, TPO |
15 mL |
Self-leveling, no tacky layer, Brush-X applicator |
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DND HEMA & TPO Free |
HEMA, TPO |
15 mL duo |
Matching gel polish and nail lacquer in every shade |
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Kiara Sky Gel Pro |
HEMA, TPO, TT, TMPTA |
Color-coated |
One-swipe color, EaseGlide FiberBrush, chrome-ready |
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NotPolish Solo Gel |
HEMA, TPO |
20 mL |
Round precision brush, 48 shades, velvet-finish bottles |
HEMA-free does not mean allergy-proof
Removing HEMA and TPO lowers exposure to two common concerns, which makes these gels a gentler choice for sensitive clients. It does not make any gel allergy-proof. Other acrylates can still cause reactions, and clients who have already had a reaction to gel should speak to a medical professional before any gel service. The best protection for everyone is good technique: thin coats, no product on the skin, and a full cure.
Build a fully HEMA-free system
A HEMA-free color is only one step. Primers, base coats, top coats and extension gels can still contain HEMA, so check every product you use in the service. For example, Aprés offers Extend Gel Non-Wipe, which is HEMA, TPO and TMPTA-free, for Gel-X extensions. When in doubt, look for "HEMA-free" on each product label.
Buy HEMA-free gel polish wholesale from Nail Company
Nail Company Wholesale Supply is a professional nail distributor based in Pensacola, Florida, supplying salons, nail techs and beauty businesses nationwide. Shop HEMA-free and TPO-free gel from Aprés, DND, Kiara Sky and NotPolish online, or call our team at 850-434-6245 for help choosing the right line for your salon.