DC is the premium sister line to classic DND. It comes in gold bottles that hold 0.6 fl oz, a little more than classic DND, with richer pigment and a glossier finish, so many shades cover in fewer coats. DC uses its own numbering, separate from classic DND, so the same number in the two lines is not the same colour. Check the shade number on each listing before you reorder.
DC should always go on over a base coat: use DC Base #800, cured for 30 seconds under LED or 2 minutes under UV. Finish with DC Top #900 No Cleanse, which leaves no sticky layer to wipe. The DND, DC and DIVA base and top gels are cross-compatible, but matching the base and top to the line gives the most predictable wear.
Apply a thin coat of colour, cap the free edge and cure it for 30 to 60 seconds under LED or about 2 minutes under UV, then repeat with a second thin coat. Thin coats cure evenly; thick ones are where chipping and peeling usually start. With the full base, colour and top system, DC is rated for up to 21 days of wear.
DC is not sold as HEMA-free: DND has not confirmed a HEMA-free status for the DC line. For clients who react to HEMA, DND makes a separate HEMA and TPO Free gel and lacquer line. To remove DC, file the top layer to break the seal, soak in acetone for about 10 to 15 minutes and lift the gel gently without scraping.
Most DC listings on this page offer three options for the same shade number: the gel polish bottle on its own, the gel together with its matching lacquer, or the lacquer on its own. Each option has its own stock count, so pick the option on the listing and check that it is in stock. DC lacquer air-dries and lasts about 5 to 7 days with a base and top coat.