DND Gel + Lacquer Duo #894 Mother of Pearl
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DND #894 Mother of Pearl is a metallic multi-tone colour from DND's original gel and lacquer line, the one with more than 1,000 numbered shades. You get the gel polish and its matching lacquer, so a gel manicure and a lacquer pedicure come out the same colour.
In DND's words: Hit the mother lode of classic sophistication in this cool, iridescent pale platinum shade inspired by gems from the sea.
What you get
- 1 x DND #894 Mother of Pearl gel polish, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), cured under an LED or UV lamp
- 1 x DND #894 Mother of Pearl nail lacquer, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), air-dries
Why techs stock it
- Air-dry lacquer: the lacquer needs no lamp, handy for pedicures and quick polish changes.
- Professional bottle size: each bottle holds 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), the standard salon size rather than a mini.
- Matched by number: the gel and the lacquer share one shade number, so reorders and client records stay simple.
- Metallic in one coat: DND describes DC Platinum as extremely pigmented metallic colour in just one coat.
Specifications
| Brand | DND (Daisy Nail Design) |
|---|---|
| Line | DND |
| Shade number | 894 |
| Shade name | Mother of Pearl |
| Colour family | Multicolor |
| Finish | Metallic |
| Season on the DND chart | Spring, Winter |
| Format | gel polish + matching nail lacquer |
| Bottle size | 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) |
| Gel cure | 30 to 60 seconds under LED, about 2 minutes under UV per colour coat |
| Base and top | DND Base #500 and DND Top #600 No Cleanse |
| Removal | soak-off with acetone |
| SKU | DNDGL894 |
How to apply the gel
- Prep the plate: shape, clean up the cuticle, lightly buff and wipe with a dehydrator.
- Lay the base: a thin coat of DND Base #500, cured.
- Build the colour: two thin coats of DND #894 Mother of Pearl; cure after each one and cap the edge.
- Seal: finish with DND Top #600 No Cleanse and cure.
Who it suits
- Spring and Winter sets: a multi-tone shade looks different at each angle, so show it on a swatch stick first.
- Party and holiday sets, paired with a solid black or white on the other nails.
- Clients who ask for metallic multi-tone colour by name or by number 894.
Which option to choose
Gel or lacquer? With DND #894 Mother of Pearl you do not have to choose. The gel covers the long-wear manicure, the lacquer handles toes and touch-ups, and both match.
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 Mother of Pearl: DND gel polish and nail lacquer, multicolor gel and lacquer and DND, DC and DIVA base and top gels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the lacquer match the gel exactly?+
Yes. DND mixes DND #894 Mother of Pearl 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.
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 DND Base #500 and DND Top #600 No Cleanse. DND, DC and DIVA base and top gels are cross-compatible, so any of them will work.
How do I remove it?+
File through the top coat, soak in acetone for about 10 to 15 minutes, then ease the softened gel off with a pusher. The lacquer comes off with regular polish remover.