Every new year, I reset my nail routine the same way I reset everything else. Clean space, fresh products, and no more dealing with lifting, burning, or nails that just don’t last. Going into 2026, my biggest nail goal is simple. Better prep. Better retention. Less stress.
If you do your own nails at home like I do, you already know that the foundation matters just as much as the color or design. That’s why I’ve been reaching for Cre8tion’s newest HEMA free, TPO free Primer and Bond.
Why Nail Prep Is Everything
I used to think lifting was just part of doing nails at home. Turns out, it was mostly a prep issue. Your nail foundation sets the tone for the entire set. If your primer and bond aren’t doing their job, no builder gel, polygel, or overlay is going to save it.
HEMA Free and TPO Free Can Matter
One of the biggest reasons I love this primer and bond is that it’s HEMA free and TPO free. If you have clients who are allergic or concerned about the risks, this prep will be amazing to use on them. It gives you peace of mind knowing no one will have allergy outbreaks and you can market your products as allergen safe.
Works with Literally All My Gels
I switch up my nail systems a lot. Builder gel one month, polygel the next, and sometimes dip. What I love about this primer and bond is that it works with all of it. Builder gels, polygel, structured manicures, overlays, and more.
I don’t have to overthink compatibility. It just works, which is exactly what I want from a nail prep product.
Low Heat Formula = No More Nail Anxiety
If you’ve ever hesitated before curing because you’re scared it’s going to burn, same. This low heat formula completely changed that for me. No stinging, no pulling my hand out of the lamp halfway through curing, no nail anxiety.
It makes doing my nails feel more enjoyable and way less stressful, which honestly makes me want to stay consistent with my nail routine.
My 2026 Nail Resolution
This year, I’m not buying random products just because they’re trending. I’m sticking with nail essentials that actually make my sets last longer and feel better on my nails. Starting with a solid nail foundation using a primer and bond has been the biggest upgrade so far.
Sometimes the glow up is in the basics.
If you’re starting 2026 wanting better retention, healthier feeling nails, and a smoother nail routine at home, upgrading your nail foundation is the move. Cre8tion’s HEMA free, TPO free Primer and Bond has become a non negotiable in my prep routine, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon.
New year, better nails, and way less lifting. That’s the energy I’m taking into 2026.
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Can I use under DND gel polishes?