DND DC Gel Polish #2518 Down With The Zest
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DND DC #2518 Down With The Zest is a yellow 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.
In DND's words: Bright lemon meets a hint of lime to deliver a shade as zesty as you are on a day off.
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 2518 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.
- Opaque in two coats: a cream finish covers the nail in two thin coats.
Specifications
| Brand | DND (Daisy Nail Design) |
|---|---|
| Line | DND DC |
| Shade number | 2518 |
| Shade name | Down With The Zest |
| Colour family | Yellow |
| Finish | Cream |
| 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 | DNDDCG2518 |
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 #2518 Down With The Zest 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
- Spring sets: yellow pigment is naturally sheer, so plan on a third thin coat or a white base.
- Pastel nail art, paired with a white base coat underneath.
- Clients who ask for yellow by name or by number 2518.
Which option to choose
Most salons buy DND DC #2518 Down With The Zest 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.
Lamp check
An LED lamp cures each thin colour coat in well under a minute; a UV lamp takes about 2 minutes. If the surface stays soft, the coat was too thick or the lamp is getting old.
More to pair with Down With The Zest: the full DC range, yellow gel and lacquer shades, the DC Part 15 Free Spirit collection and DND, DC and DIVA base and top gels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the three options?+
They are the same Down With The Zest 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 #2518 Down With The Zest 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 Down With The Zest?+
DND DC #2518 Down With The Zest is a yellow. 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.