DND DC Acrylic & Dip Powder - DC166 Hard Pink
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For sheer pink sets without a lamp, reach for DND DC #166 Hard Pink. Dip the nail, or build with monomer if the service is acrylic.
The DND shade note: A rich jelly pink with rose undertones (can be sheer).
The number and name match DC gel #166 Hard Pink, so a powder client and a gel client can ask for the same colour by the same number.
In the box
- 1 x DND DC #166 Hard Pink powder, 1.6 oz (45 g) jar
- Colour powder only: dip liquids, monomer and brushes are separate
Why salons reorder it
- No lamp for the dip: a dip service sets with its activator, so the powder itself needs no LED or UV light.
- Fine for colour work: pigment is already in the powder, so there is no polish layer to add over the colour.
- Works with the DND dip steps: bonder, base, activator and top are sold separately, so you can restock each one on its own schedule.
Details at a glance
| Brand | DND (Daisy Nail Design) |
|---|---|
| Line | DND DC |
| Number | 166 |
| Shade name | Hard Pink |
| Colour group | Pink |
| Finish | Sheer |
| Format | powder for dip or acrylic |
| Jar size | 1.6 oz (45 g) |
| Lamp | not needed for a dip service |
| Removal | soak-off with acetone |
| SKU | DCDD166 |
Using it step by step
- Clean up first: shape the free edge, remove cuticle from the plate and dehydrate the nail.
- Build the dip layers: use bonder, then base, then press into DND DC #166 Hard Pink, tapping off the loose powder after each dip.
- Set the powder: coat with activator so the layers harden.
- Refine: file away any bulk and smooth the surface with a buffer.
- Top it: apply top coat from your dip kit in thin, even strokes.
Best for
- Baby showers and birthdays: pink is the colour family most clients rebook without thinking twice.
- Clients who ask for sheer pink by number 166.
- Salons that run dip and acrylic and want one colour jar for both.
Choosing between the options
Dip or acrylic? Dip uses a bonder, base and activator with no monomer. Acrylic uses monomer and a brush. This powder works for both, so choose by the service you run.
Keeping the powder clean
Dust and leftover activator can spoil a jar, so brush off nails before dipping and cap the jar when you finish. Many salons pour some into a separate dish for each client.
Keep going from Hard Pink: DC colour powders, DC #166 as a gel and lacquer duo, DC #1 Bonder and DC #3 Activator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this for dip and acrylic?+
Yes. This powder can be used as a dip powder, or with monomer for an acrylic application. Use the steps for the service you are running.
How do I remove it?+
File through the top layer, then soak in acetone until the powder softens and ease it off with a pusher. Avoid scraping the natural nail.
What else do I need for a dip set?+
Bonder, base, activator and top gel from a dip system, plus a file and buffer. Those are sold separately, so this listing is the colour powder only.
Will it look exactly like the photo?+
Screens differ and a finished nail looks different from loose powder, so make a swatch on a tip before the full set.