Frequently asked questions
What does the A'DOR HEMA-Free Gel Color Collection cover at ND?
145 A'DOR HEMA-Free + TPO-Free gel color SKUs covering the full 144-shade individual color library at $5.99 per 0.6oz bottle plus the Set 144 Colors curated bundle box at the wholesale-tier bulk pricing. The shade codes run 001 through 144 with named themes like Catch My Drift (005), Whipped Daylight (006), Limoncello (007), Wisteria Mysteria (008), and Tiffany's (010), covering nudes, brights, darks, and statement shades for the full salon menu.
What does HEMA-Free + TPO-Free mean for the client and the technician?
HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) is the acrylic monomer in standard gel polish that triggers contact allergy in some clients (redness around cuticle, itching, small fluid bumps), and the risk grows with repeated exposure. TPO (Diphenyl 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl phosphine oxide) is the photoinitiator that can trigger skin and eye irritation in a smaller subset. A'DOR uses alternate methacrylate chemistry plus an alternate photoinitiator system that delivers the same 3-week salon-tier wear without the chemistry that drives the reactivity events. Ideal for sensitive-client salon segments and technicians on daily exposure.
Does A'DOR HEMA-Free gel hold the standard salon-tier wear?
Yes. A'DOR holds the standard salon-tier 3-week wear, the glass-like glossy finish, the production-floor cure time under the standard LED lamp at 36W and higher, and the full pigment library. The HEMA-Free formulation replaces the HEMA monomer with alternate methacrylate chemistry that delivers equivalent bond strength to the natural nail plate. The TPO-Free photoinitiator system cures equivalently under the standard LED lamp without TPO.
Which A'DOR HEMA-Free shades should the new salon stock first?
Start with 30 to 50 of the most-requested A'DOR singles at $5.99 each, covering the universal nude + bright + dark + statement palette. Recommended starter codes from the top-inventory range: Catch My Drift (005), Whipped Daylight (006), Limoncello (007), Wisteria Mysteria (008), Tiffany's (010), plus 25 more across the broad shade family. Total stock cost roughly $180 to $300 for the booth-opening A'DOR library covering the first 50 to 100 sensitive-client bookings.
What other A'DOR collections pair with the Gel Color line?
A'DOR Color Me Gel-Ons Collection (74 SKUs) for the soft gel extension tier. A'DOR Wave Gel Collection (13 SKUs) for the wave-effect nail art. A'DOR Crack Gel Collection (13 SKUs) for the cracked-egg-shell effect art. A'DOR Mirror Spider Gels (7 SKUs) for abstract spider-web pulling. A'DOR Marble Ink Collection (24 SKUs) for metallic marble drop technique. A'DOR Poke Gel Collection (16 SKUs). Plus A'DOR All Products (372 SKUs) for the full brand catalog access in one collection.
What's the wholesale ordering setup at ND for A'DOR?
A'DOR is the ND direct-line HEMA-Free + TPO-Free brand. No business license required, no minimum order, no membership fee. Per-bottle pricing $5.99 for the 0.6oz singles, plus the Set 144 Colors curated bundle at the wholesale-tier bulk pricing. Free shipping on every order over $99, same-day dispatch on in-stock A'DOR Gel Color ordered before 2pm PT weekdays. Stable wholesale pricing across the seasonal calendar.
Why A'DOR HEMA-Free anchors the sensitive-client salon tier at ND
A'DOR is the ND direct-line HEMA-Free + TPO-Free gel color brand, formulated for the sensitive-client salon segment where the standard HEMA-containing gel triggers reactivity events. The salon stocking A'DOR as the booth-anchor HEMA-Free option serves the clientele who develop redness or itching around the cuticle with conventional gel polish, the salon technicians working daily with gel who want to lower the cumulative-exposure reactivity risk, and the clean-beauty-positioned salon differentiating its menu from the general gel polish booth.
ND Nails Supply ships 145 A'DOR HEMA-Free Gel Color SKUs covering the full 144-shade individual color library at $5.99 per 0.6oz bottle plus the Set 144 Colors curated bundle option at the wholesale-tier bulk pricing. The A'DOR line holds the salon-tier 3-week wear performance, the production-floor cure time under standard LED lamps, and the full pigment library across nudes, brights, darks, and statement shades that the modern salon menu demands.
The HEMA-Free + TPO-Free formulation explained
| Chemistry | Role in standard gel | Reactivity profile | A'DOR replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) | Acrylic monomer bonding cured gel to the natural nail plate | Contact allergy: redness, itching, small fluid-filled bumps around the cuticle. Risk grows with repeated exposure across booking visits. | A'DOR uses alternate methacrylate chemistry that delivers equivalent bond strength to the natural nail plate without the contact-allergy trigger. |
| TPO (Diphenyl 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl phosphine oxide) | Photoinitiator triggering the gel cure under the LED lamp | Skin and eye irritation in a subset of clients plus salon technicians on daily exposure. | A'DOR uses an alternate photoinitiator system that cures equivalently under the standard LED lamp at 36W and higher without TPO. |
| Standard salon-tier performance retained | 3-week wear, glass-like glossy finish, full pigment library, salon production-floor cure time | None compromised in the A'DOR HEMA-Free + TPO-Free formulation | A'DOR delivers the same salon-tier finish without the HEMA + TPO chemistry that drives the reactivity events. |
The 145 SKU A'DOR HEMA-Free Gel Color library at ND
The A'DOR HEMA-Free Gel Color Collection at ND covers the full 144-shade individual color singles run plus the curated Set 144 Colors bundle option. The shade codes follow the standard 3-digit format (001 through 144) with named shades like Catch My Drift (005), Whipped Daylight (006), Limoncello (007), Wisteria Mysteria (008), and Tiffany's (010). The single shade format ships in the 0.6oz bottle at the $5.99 price point.
- A'DOR HEMA-Free Gel Polish singles (144 named shades): shade codes 001 through 144 with named themes covering the standard salon-tier nude, bright, dark, and statement palette. Each shade ships in 0.6oz at $5.99. Stock 100 to 500 units per popular shade for the daily salon production-floor service tier.
- A'DOR HEMA-Free Set 144 Colors bundle: the full 144-shade library in one curated bundle box at the bulk-tier wholesale pricing. The single-order option for the salon stocking the full A'DOR library at the booth-anchor tier.
A'DOR brand cross-link map for the full salon menu
A'DOR is more than the gel color line. The full A'DOR product family at ND covers the gel color anchor plus the nail art companion collections, which lets the salon offer the full HEMA-Free service menu from a single brand source:
- A'DOR Color Me Gel-Ons Collection: 74 SKUs covering the broader A'DOR gel-on extension line for the salon serving the soft gel extension tier alongside the standard gel color service.
- A'DOR Wave Gel Collection: 13 SKUs for the wave-effect nail art technique. Requires Diamond Top as the protective finish layer for the wave pattern integrity.
- A'DOR Crack Gel Collection: 13 SKUs for the cracked-egg-shell effect art. Pairs with a gold or silver base for the highest contrast finish.
- A'DOR Mirror Spider Gels: 7 SKUs for the abstract spider-web pulling technique. Requires the thin liner brush for the web-pulling step.
- A'DOR Marble Ink Collection: 24 SKUs covering the metallic marble ink art line for the beginner-friendly drop + brush marble technique.
- A'DOR Poke Gel Collection: 16 SKUs for the poke gel art line.
How to pick the A'DOR HEMA-Free stock by salon service tier
- New HEMA-Free booth, single-chair starter: stock 30 to 50 of the most-requested A'DOR shades from the singles library at $5.99 each. The 30-shade starter covers the universal nude + bright + dark palette for the first 50 to 100 sensitive-client bookings. Total stock cost roughly $180 to $300 for the booth-opening A'DOR library.
- Mid-volume salon serving daily HEMA-Free bookings: order the A'DOR HEMA-Free Set 144 Colors bundle for the full library coverage in a single bulk purchase. Pair with the A'DOR Color Me Gel-Ons Collection for the soft gel extension tier alongside the standard gel color service.
- Upscale salon offering full HEMA-Free art menu: stock the Set 144 Colors plus the A'DOR Wave Gel + Crack Gel + Mirror Spider + Marble Ink art collections. The full A'DOR brand stock gives the salon every HEMA-Free service style under one brand source for the upscale clean-beauty client tier.
- Mobile booth or at-home retail tier: focus on 15 to 20 most-requested A'DOR singles plus 1 to 2 art collection picks (Wave Gel or Marble Ink for the Instagram retail close). The 17-shade starter covers 80 percent of the at-home HEMA-Free shade requests.
Wholesale pricing at ND
A'DOR is the ND direct-line HEMA-Free + TPO-Free brand, which means the salon is buying authentic A'DOR stock with the manufacturer chain-of-custody intact. No business license required, no minimum order, no membership fee. Per-bottle pricing $5.99 for the 0.6oz singles, plus the Set 144 Colors bundle at the wholesale-tier bulk pricing for the full-library single-order option. Free shipping on every order over $99, same-day dispatch on in-stock A'DOR Gel Color ordered before 2pm PT weekdays. The A'DOR line holds stable wholesale pricing across the seasonal calendar, which lets the salon stock at the predictable cost-per-bottle tier for the production-floor reorder cycle.