DND DC Gel + Lacquer Duo #040 Sandy Brown
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DND DC #040 Sandy Brown is a rich mauve-toned warm coral brown from DND's premium DC line, poured into gold 0.6 fl oz bottles. You get the gel polish and its matching lacquer, so a gel manicure and a lacquer pedicure come out the same colour.
What you get
- 1 x DND DC #040 Sandy Brown gel polish, 0.6 fl oz (18 mL), cured under an LED or UV lamp
- 1 x DND DC #040 Sandy Brown nail lacquer, 0.6 fl oz (18 mL), air-dries
Why techs stock it
- Quick cure: each thin colour coat cures in 30 to 60 seconds under an LED lamp.
- No-wipe finish: DC Top #900 No Cleanse leaves no sticky layer after curing.
- Bigger bottle: DC bottles hold 0.6 fl oz (18 mL), a little more than the classic 0.5 fl oz DND bottle.
- Clean cream finish: no shimmer or glitter, so it reads the same under salon light and daylight.
Specifications
| Brand | DND (Daisy Nail Design) |
|---|---|
| Line | DND DC |
| Shade number | 040 |
| Shade name | Sandy Brown |
| Colour family | Purple |
| Finish | Cream |
| Season on the DND chart | Fall |
| Format | gel polish + matching nail lacquer |
| Bottle size | 0.6 fl oz (18 mL) |
| Gel cure | 30 to 60 seconds under LED, about 2 minutes under UV per colour coat |
| Base and top | DC Base #800 and DC Top #900 No Cleanse |
| Removal | soak-off with acetone |
| SKU | DNDDCGL040 |
How to apply the gel
- Prep: clean, shape, push back the cuticle and dehydrate the plate.
- Base: DC Base #800, one thin coat, cured 30 seconds under LED.
- Colour: one thin coat of DND DC #040 Sandy Brown, cured 30 to 60 seconds; repeat for the second coat.
- Top: DC Top #900 No Cleanse, cured 90 seconds under LED, no wipe.
Who it suits
- Fall sets: purple carries red and blue pigment, so it shifts between salon light and daylight.
- Fall bookings, paired with a soft pink base.
- Clients who ask for rich mauve-toned warm coral brown by name or by number 040.
Which option to choose
The gel half of DND DC #040 Sandy Brown is for services that need up to three weeks of wear. The lacquer half is for pedicures, quick changes and the bottle a client takes home. Buying them as a duo keeps both on the same number.
Check the shade first
Paint a swatch stick and hold it next to the client's hand before the full set. Screens and lamps both shift how a colour looks.
More to pair with Sandy Brown: DC gel and lacquer duos, purple gel and lacquer shades and DND, DC and DIVA base and top gels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the lacquer match the gel exactly?+
Yes. DND mixes DND DC #040 Sandy Brown as a gel and a lacquer with the same shade number, so a gel manicure and a lacquer pedicure match. The lacquer air-dries, the gel needs an LED or UV lamp.
What colour is Sandy Brown?+
DND DC #040 Sandy Brown is a rich mauve-toned warm coral brown. Screens show colour differently, so check a swatch stick against the client's skin before the full set.
How long do I cure each coat?+
Under an LED lamp, cure each thin colour coat 30 to 60 seconds; a UV lamp takes about 2 minutes. Thin coats cure all the way through, thick ones do not.
Which base and top coat should I use?+
DND recommends DC Base #800 and DC Top #900 No Cleanse. DND, DC and DIVA base and top gels are cross-compatible, so any of them will work.