Please note: During our transition from PureFoundation to TrueFoundation, you may receive products labelled with the original PureFoundation name. Rest assured, the formula remains exactly the same – only the name and packaging are being updated.
Step into the future of the nail industry with TrueFoundation, HONA's groundbreaking hybrid that marries the strength of a rubber base with the grace of TruBuild. Our innovative formula is fortified with advanced ingredients, enabling a level of crosslinking that surpasses traditional gels. The outcome is a product with unmatched adhesive properties, providing a robust foundation that truly stands out in the market.
This universal gel can be used in many ways it is a strong builder gel (no base required), it is an incredible adhesive for SwiftTips (HONA's soft gel extension system) and is also great as a strengthening overlay.
At the heart of TrueFoundation is a key ingredient that forms robust bonds with keratin – the fundamental protein in nails. This leads to dramatically enhanced adhesion, reducing the risk of peeling and chipping and ensuring your manicures are both durable and long-lasting.
SAFER - HONA hired world-leading chemists, to create the incredible formula. What this means is that you know the product has been made to the highest standards. No toxic ingredients have been used which has greatly reduced the risk of causing yourself or a client an allergy.
STRONGER - Using state-of-the-art ingredients, the HONA gel system formula was created to be the strongest hypoallergenic brand it can be. It will give up to 3+ weeks of use while giving little to no heat spike.
SMARTER - By choosing the HONA gel system you are future-proofing you and your salon. Developing an allergy to your current gel system can be costly as you will need to rebrand. A hypoallergenic system like ours will greatly reduce the chances of you developing an allergy - future-proofing yourself.
Urethane acrylate, Aliphatic difunctional urethane acrylate, Phenoxyethyl Acrylate, Acrylate resin, Methyl benzoylformate, Silica Silylate, Benzoyl Isopropanol, Ethyl Trimethylbenzoyl Phenylphosphinate, Tocopherol, Acryloyl Morpholine, PPG-3 Glyceryl Ether Triacrylate, p- Hydroxyanisole May Contain: CI 77891, CI 77007, CI 42090, CI 47005, CI 77742, CI 77499, CI 77491, CI 16035, CI 45410, CI 77000, CI 77266, CI 77510, CI 45380, CI 15880
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Overall rating: 4.962025 / 5 from 158 reviews.
True Foundation - Clear by HONA offers unmatched adhesive properties, ensuring robust and long-lasting nail care. Customers praise its phenomenal retention, excellent consistency, and effectiveness for heavy-handed clients. The hypoallergenic formula is safe, strong, and transparent, providing a superior experience.
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"I was using coloured builder ger for swift tips as I already had some from previous HONA orders but was having issues and was about to give up on my Swift tips journey. Changed to using clear gel and suddenly all the stars have aligned"
"Gives amazing retention underneath coloured truefoundation. And perfect for gel extensions!"
"I used this as a base for adding artificial flowers requested by a client. The end result was incredible"
"Perfect for applying soft gel tips! No heat spike."
"An absolute must have especially for Swift tips. 😍"
"This has saved my nail length, it's a firm staple in my kit now . The perfect viscosity for someone starting out and learning."
"Used for gel extensions"
"I primarily use pure foundation in clear for applying Hona SwiftTip. It applies easily and has good retention. The Pure Foundation can also be used under gel polish colours."
"Perfect for gel x application"
"Not only is this a clear builder gel, it can also been used to encapsulate chrome and apply Swift Tips. It is a staple for me!"
