Frequently asked questions
What does each Kiara Sky Gel Pro Polish cost?
Every individual Gel Pro Polish bottle runs $13.00 against a $13.99 MSRP at the wholesale tier, a flat 7 percent discount across the 169-shade line. Base and Top coats sit at the same $13.00 tier. The larger Rubber Base High Shine Non-Wipe runs $26.00 (was $27.98), and the HEMA-Free Primer runs $11.00 (was $13.99). Edit collection bundles ship at $130.00 for 6 to 8 curated shades or $156.00 for the larger Fall Edit.
What does HEMA-free mean in gel polish?
HEMA stands for Hydroxylethyl Methacrylate, a monomer used in most standard gel polishes. Some clients develop sensitivity to HEMA over time, with symptoms from redness around the cuticle to itching, swelling, or blistering after a service. Nail technicians who work with gel daily face higher long-term exposure. Gel Pro removes HEMA from the formula, making the line a fit for clients with HEMA-related skin reactions and salons targeting the clean-beauty market.
How is Gel Pro different from the Kiara Sky All-in-One line?
Three things. Gel Pro is HEMA-free; All-in-One uses the standard gel formula with HEMA. Gel Pro is gel-only (each bottle is one product); All-in-One ships as a gel-plus-matching-lacquer duo set. Gel Pro uses the Hfg code prefix (Hfg001 through Hfg150+); All-in-One uses the 5000-series code (5001 Snow Bunny, 5006 Bare Velvet, etc.). Pick Gel Pro for sensitivity clients and clean-beauty positioning, All-in-One for matched gel-and-lacquer service tier.
Do I need a UV or LED lamp to cure Gel Pro HEMA-free polish?
Yes. A 48W LED cures the base, color, and top coat in 60 seconds per layer. A 36W UV cures the same layers in 120 seconds per layer. Pastels and whites in the Hfg series often need a third color coat for full opacity. Deep blacks and dark reds reach opacity in 45 seconds, so reduce cure time on dark shades to avoid over-cure shrinkage at the free edge.
Which Kiara Sky line should a HEMA-allergic client switch to?
Gel Pro is the only Kiara Sky line built HEMA-free. If a client developed redness, itching, or blistering on a standard Kiara Sky gel service (All-in-One or KS Gel Colors), switching to Gel Pro in the same shade family is the first step. The Hfg series covers the full color range from neutrals to brights, and the HEMA-free Base, Top, and Primer round out the full service without standard HEMA exposure. For broader cross-brand HEMA-free options, the linked HEMA-free and TPO-free hub at ND lists every alternative formulation.
What's in this Kiara Sky Gel Pro HEMA-Free hub
This hub carries 176 SKUs of Kiara Sky Gel Pro, the HEMA-free gel polish line from Kiara Sky.
The mix breaks down as 169 individual gel color shades in the Hfg code series, 7 Base and Top coat products (including HEMA-Free Rubber Base, Non-Wipe Top, Matte Velvet Top, and Primer), plus 5 Edit collection bundles and 3 seasonal sets.
Every individual Gel Pro Polish bottle runs $13.00 at the wholesale tier. The Hfg code prefix on each shade stands for HEMA-free gel.
What HEMA-free means for clients and salons
HEMA, short for Hydroxylethyl Methacrylate, is a monomer used in most standard gel polishes. Some clients develop sensitivity to HEMA over time, with symptoms ranging from redness around the cuticle to itching, swelling, or blistering after a service.
Nail technicians who work with gel polish daily face higher long-term exposure than clients and are the population most likely to develop HEMA sensitivity.
Gel Pro removes HEMA from the formula, which makes the line a fit for two specific salon use cases: clients who have already developed HEMA-related skin reactions in past gel services, and salons positioning toward the clean-beauty market.
The Gel Pro base and top coat system
Seven base and top coat SKUs round out the system alongside the 169 color shades.
- HEMA-Free Rubber Base: $13.00 (was $13.99). The standard rubber base for natural-nail flex and adhesion.
- HEMA-Free Rubber Base High Shine Non-Wipe: $26.00 (was $27.98). The larger-size rubber base with non-wipe finish.
- HEMA-Free High-Shine Non-Wipe Top Coat: $13.00. The standard gloss finish without inhibition layer to wipe.
- HEMA-Free Matte Velvet Top Coat: $13.00. The matte velvet finish for trend-driven service.
- HEMA-Free Primer: $11.00. The acid-free prep coat applied before the base layer.
How to pick the right Gel Pro stock
- Salon adding a HEMA-free service tier: start with 18 to 24 Gel Pro shades covering nudes, reds, pinks, and 2 to 3 trend colors. Add the HEMA-Free Rubber Base plus one Top Coat from the system.
- Salon with a client who reacted to standard gel: stock the specific shade she requests plus the Rubber Base, Top Coat, and Primer. Single-bottle rebuild often costs under $60.
- Salon opening with HEMA-free as primary tier: the 150-Color Collection set at $1,950 (was $2,098.50) bundles 150 shades plus a free LAVIS nail drill for a single foundation order.
- Salon needing seasonal refresh: the Edit collection sets at $130 ship 6 to 8 curated shades around a theme (Freshly Pressed, Love Edit, Holiday Edit). The Fall Edit at $156 ships a larger seasonal palette.
Pricing at ND for Gel Pro HEMA-Free
Every individual Gel Pro Polish bottle runs $13.00 against a $13.99 MSRP, a flat 7 percent wholesale discount across the line.
Base and Top coats sit at the same $13.00 tier with the exception of the larger Rubber Base High Shine Non-Wipe at $26.00 and the HEMA-Free Primer at $11.00.
Edit collection bundles ship at $130.00 (was $139.90) for the standard 6 to 8 shade Edits, or $156.00 for the larger Fall Edit. The flagship 150-Color Collection plus free LAVIS nail drill bundle ships at $1,950.00 against a $2,098.50 MSRP.
Free shipping triggers on every order over $99. No business license required, no minimum order. In-stock products ordered before 2pm Pacific weekdays ship same day.
Step-by-step Gel Pro application
- Prep: shape the natural nail, push back cuticles, gentle buff to remove surface shine.
- Primer: apply HEMA-Free Primer, air dry 30 seconds. Skip on healthy non-oily nail beds.
- Base coat: thin layer of HEMA-Free Rubber Base, cure 60 seconds at 48W LED or 120 seconds at 36W UV.
- Color coat 1: thin even layer of Gel Pro Polish, cap the free edge, cure 60 seconds LED.
- Color coat 2: second thin layer for full opacity, cure 60 seconds LED. Add a third coat for pastels and whites.
- Top coat: HEMA-Free High-Shine Non-Wipe Top for gloss finish, or HEMA-Free Matte Velvet Top for matte finish, cure 60 seconds.
Pro tip: Non-Wipe top coats skip the alcohol wipe step normally needed to remove the inhibition layer. This shaves 30 to 60 seconds off the per-client service time and is particularly useful in high-volume HEMA-free salons.
Care and longevity for clients
- Wear cleaning gloves for dishes, bathroom scrubs, and garden work. Solvents and abrasives shorten gel wear from 21 days down to 10.
- Apply cuticle oil daily, twice daily for the first week. Hydrated cuticles prevent lifting at the proximal edge.
- Rebook at week three for a fill or full removal. Past three weeks the gel develops microcracks at the free edge that lift.
Salon storage and shelf life
Keep Gel Pro bottles upright at room temperature out of direct sun. Heat over 80F thins the gel viscosity and shortens cure consistency.
Unopened bottles last 24 months from the manufacture date. Opened bottles stay usable 18 months at room temperature, or 24 months if stored upright in a drawer away from light.
Related Kiara Sky and HEMA-free collections at ND
Cross-link to other Kiara Sky lines and broader HEMA-free options below.