DND DC Gel Polish #162 Clear Red
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DND DC #162 Clear Red is a passionate dark red jelly (can be sheer) from DND's premium DC line, poured into gold 0.6 fl oz bottles. Choose the gel alone, the gel with its matching lacquer, or the lacquer on its own.
What you get
- Gel Polish Only: one 0.6 fl oz (18 mL) gel bottle
- Gel Polish & Lacquer: the gel bottle and the matching lacquer, 0.6 fl oz (18 mL) each
- Lacquer Only: one 0.6 fl oz (18 mL) air-dry lacquer
Why techs stock it
- Soak-off removal: the gel comes off with acetone at the next appointment.
- 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 45 seconds under an LED lamp.
- Natural-nail look: the sheer finish lets some of the nail show through, good for clean-girl sets.
Specifications
| Brand | DND (Daisy Nail Design) |
|---|---|
| Line | DND DC |
| Shade number | 162 |
| Shade name | Clear Red |
| Colour family | Red |
| Finish | Sheer |
| Format | gel only, gel + lacquer, or lacquer only |
| Bottle size | 0.6 fl oz (18 mL) |
| Gel cure | 30 to 45 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 | DNDDCG162 |
How to apply the gel
- Prep: buff, cleanse and dehydrate.
- Base coat: DC Base #800, 30 seconds under LED.
- Colour: DND DC #162 Clear Red in two thin layers; thick layers can cure unevenly and chip.
- Top coat: DC Top #900 No Cleanse, 30 seconds, then cuticle oil.
Who it suits
- Holiday and date-night 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 passionate dark red jelly (can be sheer) by name or by number 162.
Which option to choose
Most salons buy DND DC #162 Clear Red as the gel and lacquer pair, so the manicure and pedicure match. The gel-only and lacquer-only options suit techs who already own the other half.
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 Clear Red: the full DC range, red gel and lacquer shades and DND, DC and DIVA base and top gels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the three options?+
They are the same Clear Red shade in different formats: gel polish only, the gel with its matching lacquer, or the lacquer only. Choose by the services you run.
Does the lacquer match the gel exactly?+
Yes. DND mixes DND DC #162 Clear Red 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 Clear Red?+
DND DC #162 Clear Red is a passionate dark red jelly (can be sheer) with a sheer 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 45 seconds; a UV lamp takes about 2 minutes. Thin coats cure all the way through, thick ones do not.