15-free professional UV gels made in our own factory
At Nail Creation, we have made our nail products in our own factory in the Netherlands since 1993. So we decide which ingredients go into every bottle of gel polish and UV gel, and which stay out. All our UV gels and gel polish are 15-free.
What does 15-free mean?
15-free means a formula is made without 15 ingredients often discussed in the nail industry, such as dibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene, camphor, HEMA and xylene. Several are already banned in EU cosmetics. 15-free tells you what is not in the bottle. It does not replace good technique.
How to apply and cure nail gels with the right UV lamp
Apply nail gels in controlled layers, keep them off the skin and cure every layer under the UV/LED lamp the gel is made for.
Four habits make the difference:
- Prep the nail per product. Most gels bond best to a clean, dry nail without shine. Always follow the instructions for the product you use.
- Build up in layers. A thick layer may not cure through, leaving uncured gel underneath. Apply gel polish in thin coats and build builder gel up in layers.
- Don’t touch the cuticles with gel. Remove any spill with a clean brush before you cure.
- Match lamp and curing time. Use the UV/LED lamp the gel is made for. Curing times differ between base, builder gel, colour and top coat.
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What should you look for in professional nail gels?
Check who makes it, whether it complies with EU cosmetics legislation and if every batch performs the same. A formula you can rely on saves time and keeps clients coming back.
Why choose a nail brand with its own factory?
Because the producer controls the formula, the quality of every batch and compliance with EU legislation. This is what that looks like at Nail Creation:
| Feature | Nail Creation |
|---|---|
| Production | Own factory in the Netherlands |
| Making nail products since | 1993 |
| Legislation | Complies with EU cosmetics legislation, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 |
| Formules | All UV gels and gel polish are 15-free |
| Reviews | Rated 4.9 on Google |
Why the formula of the nail product matters for your salon
Because you work with it every day. A reliable formula gives you the same result in every bottle, and a brand with its own factory can adapt that formula when the rules change.
- Consistent results: every bottle or jar is made with the same formula
- Returning clients: happy clients come back and recommend you
- Up to date with EU legislation: when the law changes, we change the formula
Ready to work with a professional nail product you can rely on? Check out all our UV gels and Gel Polish.
Frequently asked questions about 15-free nail gels
Are all Nail Creation UV gels and gel polish 15-free?
Yes. All Nail Creation UV gels and gel polish are made without 15 ingredients often discussed in the nail industry, including HEMA.
Can a client still react to 15-free nail gels?
Gel polish and UV gels always contain acrylates, which can cause a reaction. This usually happens after repeated skin contact with uncured gel. Technique matters as much as the formula.
Which UV lamp should I use for curing nail gels?
Use the UV/LED lamp from Nail Creation and follow the curing time on the product for every layer. Check out our UV lamps
Where are Nail Creation nail gels made?
In our own factory in Nederweert, the Netherlands, where we have developed and produced nail products since 1993. Our products comply with EU cosmetics legislation, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Do you deliver professional nail products outside the Netherlands?
Yes, we deliver to nail technicians and salons with a registered business name across the EU. Shipping is free on orders from €150. Below €150, shipping is €30. Shipping outside the EU? Contact us about the options.
