DND DC Gel + Lacquer Duo #2542 Untamed
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DND DC #2542 Untamed is a neon red 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 #2542 Untamed gel polish, 0.6 fl oz (18 mL), cured under an LED or UV lamp
- 1 x DND DC #2542 Untamed nail lacquer, 0.6 fl oz (18 mL), air-dries
Why techs stock it
- Gold-bottle DC formula: DC is DND's premium line, with richer pigment and a glossier finish than the classic range.
- 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.
- Neon brightness: neon shades glow brightest over a white base.
Specifications
| Brand | DND (Daisy Nail Design) |
|---|---|
| Line | DND DC |
| Shade number | 2542 |
| Shade name | Untamed |
| Colour family | Red |
| Finish | Neon |
| Season on the DND chart | Summer |
| 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 | DNDDCGL2542 |
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 #2542 Untamed, 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
- Summer sets: red shows brush strokes more than most families, so two thin coats beat one heavy one.
- Classic pedicures, paired with a glossy no-wipe top.
- Clients who ask for neon red by name or by number 2542.
Which option to choose
Salons that only stock the gel end up mixing a close lacquer for pedicures. The DND DC #2542 Untamed duo avoids that: the lacquer is made to the same shade as the gel.
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 Untamed: DC gel and lacquer duos, red 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 #2542 Untamed 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 Untamed?+
DND DC #2542 Untamed is a neon red with a neon finish. 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.