DND DC Gel Polish #173 Wildflowers
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DND DC #173 Wildflowers is an earthy plum pink (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
- Separate numbering: DC uses its own shade numbers, so 173 will not clash with a classic DND code.
- Up to three weeks of wear: with DC base, two thin colour coats and DC top, each cured.
- Built for a base coat: DC is designed to sit on DC Base #800, which is what holds it through the wear cycle.
- Buildable sheer: one coat gives a wash of colour, two or three build it up.
Specifications
| Brand | DND (Daisy Nail Design) |
|---|---|
| Line | DND DC |
| Shade number | 173 |
| Shade name | Wildflowers |
| Colour family | Purple |
| 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 | DNDDCG173 |
How to apply the gel
- Start clean: the nail must be fully prepped and free of oil.
- DC base first: DC needs a base coat, so lay DC Base #800 and cure it.
- Two thin coats: apply DND DC #173 Wildflowers thin, cap the free edge, cure each coat 30 to 45 seconds under LED.
- Finish: seal with DC Top #900 No Cleanse and cure.
Who it suits
- Evening 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 earthy plum pink (can be sheer) by name or by number 173.
Which option to choose
Most salons buy DND DC #173 Wildflowers 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.
Restocking
Every DND shade has a fixed number, so write 173 on the client card. When the bottle runs low, the reorder is one code.
More to pair with Wildflowers: the full DC range, purple 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 Wildflowers 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 #173 Wildflowers 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 Wildflowers?+
DND DC #173 Wildflowers is an earthy plum pink (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.