DND DC Gel + Lacquer Duo #2528 On A Whim
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DND DC #2528 On A Whim is a pink 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 #2528 On A Whim gel polish, 0.6 fl oz (18 mL), cured under an LED or UV lamp
- 1 x DND DC #2528 On A Whim 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 | 2528 |
| Shade name | On A Whim |
| Colour family | Pink |
| Finish | Cream |
| Season on the DND chart | Spring |
| 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 | DNDDCGL2528 |
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 #2528 On A Whim, 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
- Spring sets: pink sits close to most natural nail beds, so regrowth shows slowly.
- Everyday short square sets, paired with a milky white for a soft French.
- Clients who ask for pink by name or by number 2528.
Which option to choose
Salons that only stock the gel end up mixing a close lacquer for pedicures. The DND DC #2528 On A Whim duo avoids that: the lacquer is made to the same shade as the gel.
Storing the bottles
Keep gel bottles closed and away from the lamp and from windows, since stray UV can thicken the gel in the neck. Wipe the neck before capping so the lid does not stick.
More to pair with On A Whim: DC gel and lacquer duos, pink gel and lacquer shades, the DC Part 15 Free Spirit collection and DND, DC and DIVA base and top gels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the lacquer match the gel exactly?+
Yes. DND mixes DND DC #2528 On A Whim 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 On A Whim?+
DND DC #2528 On A Whim is a pink. 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.