HEMA (hydroxyethyl methacrylate) is a chemical widely used to help gel bond to the nail. HEMA-free means we've formulated without it. It matters because HEMA is a known skin sensitiser: applied correctly, it's fine for most people, but repeated skin contact with uncured gel can trigger irritation over time. Keeping HEMA out means one less thing to worry about, with no drop in quality.

Yes, every Mylee Gel Polish and Builder Gel is HEMA-free and TPO-free. We removed them for safety (HEMA is a common sensitiser), to stay ahead of EU rules now restricting HEMA and banning TPO, and to future-proof our formulas. 

And we did it without compromise: they still cure in 60 seconds and last chip-free for up to 3 weeks.

Yes. Mylee is 100% real gel: it cures under an LED lamp into a hard, glossy finish that lasts up to 3 weeks (if a polish air-dries with no lamp, it isn't real gel). 

HEMA-free doesn't mean weaker; our formulas are engineered to perform without it. Independent testing found Mylee lasts even longer than many competitor brands.*

Applied and removed correctly, gel shouldn't damage your nails; in fact, it protects them as they grow. Most damage comes from picking or peeling gel off. That's why easy removal matters: Mylee is designed to soak off cleanly (buff the top coat, soak, gently scrape) with no forcing. Independent testing found Mylee is easier to remove at home than other brands.*

Yes. Because every formula is HEMA-free and TPO-free, we've removed two ingredients most linked to reactions, which is why those with sensitive nails often find Mylee a good fit. Keep gel off the skin, cure fully and remove gently. 

Sensitivity varies, though, so if you've reacted to gel before or notice any irritation, stop use and speak to a professional

OPI Gel Colour is a professional salon gel, so we tested against it. Mylee at-home Gel Polishes last longer and are easier to remove at home.* You get longer-lasting results, a HEMA-free, TPO-free formula and 250+ shades

They're different products: Essie Gel Couture air-dries, while Mylee is real gel cured under an LED lamp. In independent testing, Mylee delivered longer-lasting shine and stronger-feeling nails than the leading nail lacquer brand.* So you get genuine cured-gel durability and gloss, backed by testing.

Salon-quality results at home, on your schedule, for far less. Independent testing found Mylee lasts as long as the leading salon brand and is easier to remove at home.* A kit lets you do your own nails again and again, saving up to £1,000 a year, with 250+ shades and gentle removal whenever you fancy a change.

Because we prove it rather than promise it. Independent clinical testing found Mylee lasts as long as the leading salon brand, is easier to remove, and gives longer-lasting shine and stronger nails than the leading lacquer brand.* Our formulas are HEMA-free and TPO-free, and as the UK's No.1 at-home gel nail brand, trust is the top reason customers choose us again and again.

Yes. Every Mylee product is 100% vegan and certified cruelty-free by PETA. There are no animal-derived ingredients and no animal testing, ever. Alongside our HEMA-free and TPO-free formulas, it's all part of making Mylee a cleaner, kinder choice, without compromising on results.

*Independent clinical study conducted on 60 women for 3 weeks, age: 18+ (22nd of July 2025).