What does DC mean in DND DC?

DC stands for Daisy Color, the premium sister line to classic DND from Daisy Nail Design. DC comes in gold bottles holding 0.6 fl oz (18 mL), is formulated for richer pigment and a glossier finish, and is sold as a duo: a gel polish that cures under an LED or UV lamp plus a matching nail lacquer that air-dries.

Do I need a base coat with DND DC gel?

Yes. DC needs a base coat for proper adhesion and long wear, so always start with DC Base #800, cured 30 seconds under LED or 2 minutes under UV. Finish with DC Top #900 No Cleanse. Any DND, DC or DIVA base and top will work together, but the matched #800 and #900 give the most consistent result.

A HEMA-free claim has not been confirmed for the full DC line, so do not sell it as HEMA-free. For clients who react to HEMA, DND makes a separate HEMA & TPO Free gel and lacquer line that works with any DND, DC or DIVA base and top. A'DOR HEMA-Free gel color is the other option if you want a HEMA-free system from base to top.

How long do I cure DC gel, and how long does it last?

Cure each thin DC colour coat for 30 to 60 seconds under an LED lamp or 2 minutes under UV, and cap the free edge on every layer. With DC Base #800, two thin colour coats and DC Top #900, a DC manicure lasts up to 21 days. To remove it, file the top layer and soak in 100% acetone for 10 to 15 minutes.

Are DC shade numbers the same as classic DND numbers?

No. DC uses its own numbering, from #001 upward plus later ranges in the 2400s and 2500s, while classic DND runs from the 400s upward. The same number in the two lines is a different colour, so record the line as well as the number when you reorder or note a client's shade. The DND and DC colour charts on swatches help you check a shade before you order.

DND DC GEL & LACQUER

DND DC gel polish and matching nail lacquer in gold 0.6 fl oz bottles, shown with the classic DND and DIVA ranges: 300+ DC shades, DC base and top, combos and part sets. DTK is an authorized DND reseller.

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DND DC: the gold-bottle premium line from Daisy Nail Design

DC, short for Daisy Color, is the premium sister line to classic DND. You can spot it on a shelf straight away: DC comes in gold bottles that hold 0.6 fl oz (18 mL), slightly more than the 0.5 fl oz classic bottle. The gel inside is made for heavier pigment and a glossier finish, so many DC shades reach full coverage in fewer coats. Like the rest of the DND family, each DC colour is sold as a duo: a gel polish that cures under an LED or UV lamp and a nail lacquer in the same shade that air-dries.

This page puts the DC duos next to the two other big DND gel and lacquer ranges, classic DND and DIVA, so a tech weighing DC against the other two lines can compare them side by side. Combos, starter kits, part sets and the DND and DC base and top gels sit on the same grid. Use the sort menu and the colour and availability filters to find a number fast. DND is made in Southern California, the formula is cruelty-free and vegan, and DTK sells it as an authorized reseller.

What sets DC apart at the nail table

Richer pigment: DC is formulated for intense colour payoff and a smooth, creamy texture that brushes on without streaks.
Bigger bottle: 18 mL of gel and 18 mL of lacquer per duo, against 15 mL on classic DND and DIVA.
High-shine finish: the line is built for a glossier result than classic DND, and with DC Top #900 it can hold that shine for up to 21 days.
A base is not optional: DC relies on DC Base #800 for adhesion and long wear. Skipping it costs durability and invites lifting.
Its own numbers: DC is numbered separately from classic DND, so DC #056 and DND #456 are different colours. Always note the line with the number on a client card.

DC shade numbers and the ranges inside them

The core DC chart runs from #001 upward, with further ranges in the 2400s and 2500s. The ranges are sold as part sets as well as single duos, which makes it easy to fill a gap in your display:

DC Part 9, Guilty Pleasures: shades #290 to #326.
DC Part 13, Sheer Collection: #2436 to #2471, sheer tints that build from a soft wash to a semi-opaque or full finish. #2460 Coconut Silk, a milky white-pink, is a popular French base from this range.
DC Part 15, Free Spirit: #2508 to #2543.

On the DC colour chart, pinks are the largest family, followed by purples, nudes and browns, with blues, corals, greens and greys filling out the rest. For metallics, DND also makes DC Platinum metallic gels, sold as a single gel bottle rather than a duo.

Classic DND and DIVA on the same grid

Classic DND is the original line, with more than 1,000 numbered shades in its range, 0.5 fl oz bottles and its own Base #500 and Top #600 No Cleanse. DIVA is DND's trend-led line, 288 duos numbered #001 to #288, with Base #100 and Top #300 No Cleanse; DC #800 and #900 also work on DIVA. If you want the complete DND family in one place, including the HEMA & TPO Free line, open all DND gel duos. To shop DIVA alone, go to DND DIVA duos.

DC compared with classic DND

Point	DND DC	Classic DND
Bottle	Gold, 0.6 fl oz (18 mL)	White gel bottle and coloured lacquer bottle, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL)
Formula	Richer pigment, glossier finish, often fewer coats	The original DND gel and lacquer
Numbering	DC numbers, #001 upward plus the 2400s and 2500s	400s upward, more than 1,000 shades
Base gel	DC Base #800, required	Base #500
Top gel	DC Top #900 No Cleanse	Top #600 No Cleanse
Wear	Up to 21 days with the full DC system	Up to three weeks with base, colour and top
Removal	File the top layer, soak in 100% acetone for 10 to 15 minutes

All DND, DC and DIVA base and top gels are cross-compatible, so a station stocked with one set will still work on the other lines. Pairing DC colour with #800 and #900 gives the most consistent result.

Applying DC gel polish in three steps

Prep the nail: clean, shape and lightly buff the surface, push back the cuticle and dehydrate.
DC Base #800: one thin layer, cured for 30 seconds under LED or 2 minutes under UV.
DC colour: a thin coat, free edge capped, cured for 30 to 60 seconds under LED or 2 minutes under UV. Add a second thin coat if the shade needs it, cured the same way.
DC Top #900 No Cleanse: a thin sealing layer over the colour, edge capped, cured fully. It leaves no tacky layer, so there is nothing to wipe.
Cuticle oil to finish, and the matching DC lacquer for the toes or for the client to take home.

Pro tip: because DC is so pigmented, the temptation is to lay it on thick to finish in one pass. Resist it. Thin layers cure evenly; thick ones are where chipping and peeling begin.

DC Nail Lacquer on its own: base coat, one or two thin coats of colour, then a top coat. With base and top it gives about 5 to 7 days of colour and comes off with acetone or non-acetone remover.

Is DND DC HEMA-free?

No HEMA-free claim has been confirmed for the whole DC line, and classic DND gel contains HEMA. If a client has reacted to HEMA, use the dedicated DND HEMA and TPO Free duos instead, which DND makes without HEMA and without TPO and which work with any DND, DC or DIVA base and top gel. For a HEMA-free system across base, colour and top, A'DOR HEMA-Free gel color is the other option on the shelf.

Which line for which client

The client wants full colour in a short appointment: DC, since its pigment often covers in fewer coats.
The client asks for a classic DND number seen at another salon: classic DND, which carries the widest range of numbered shades.
The client follows seasonal palettes: DIVA, with themed collections such as Coquette, Frosted Chai and Happy Trails.
The client wants a sheer, natural look or a French base: the DC Sheer range from #2436 to #2471, layered thin for a soft tint or built up for more coverage.
The client wants metallic shine: DC Platinum, a single gel bottle rather than a duo.
The client has reacted to HEMA: the DND HEMA & TPO Free line, not DC.

Removal, aftercare and storage

To take DC off, file the top layer to break the seal, soak the nails in 100% acetone for about 10 to 15 minutes, then ease the softened gel away with an orangewood stick. Let the acetone do the work rather than scraping; forcing it is how the natural nail gets damaged. After the service, ask clients to hydrate their cuticles every day. Between appointments, keep DC gel bottles capped and away from the lamp and from sunny windows, since stray UV light can thicken gel in the neck of the bottle, and wipe the neck clean before closing so the gold cap does not stick.

Ways to buy DC at DTK

Single DC duos: one gel and its matching lacquer, so you can reorder a single number.
DC gel bottles alone: for techs who only need the gel, in DND DC gel colors.
DC combos: a DC duo listed together with base and top gel.
DC Base #800 and Top #900: separately or as a pair, in DND and DC base and top.
DC part sets: a full numbered range in one box, offered as gel and lacquer duos or as gel only, with a colour sample for the part. Sold-out shades are named on each listing and left out of the box. See DC part sets for salons.
Dip, gel and lacquer in one shade: the DND and DC 3-in-1 combos add the matching dip powder.

Prices sit on each listing and follow stock, so check the product page for today's figure. Before ordering a long run, match colours on the DND and DC colour charts.

DC by season

DC shades are also grouped by season for quick restocking. The DC spring duos include #320 Cloud Castle, #098 Aqua Gray and #096 Olive Garden. The DC fall duos lean on browns such as #319 Coffee Bean, #053 Spiced Brown and #324 Safari. The DC winter gels range from #057 White Bunny to #062 Strawberry Wine and #326 Nightrider.