DND Gel Polish - 858 Sandy Nude
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DND #858 Sandy Nude is a sheer gray from DND's original gel and lacquer line, the one with more than 1,000 numbered shades. Choose the gel alone, the gel with its matching lacquer, or the lacquer on its own.
What you get
- Gel Polish Only: one 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) gel bottle
- Lacquer Only: one 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) air-dry lacquer
- Gel Polish & Lacquer: the gel bottle and the matching lacquer, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) each
Why techs stock it
- Matched by number: the gel and the lacquer share one shade number, so reorders and client records stay simple.
- A system you already run: it works with DND Base #500 and DND Top #600, and with DC or DIVA base and top.
- Up to three weeks of wear: when it goes on over a base gel and under a top gel, cured layer by layer.
- Buildable sheer: one coat gives a wash of colour, two or three build it up.
Specifications
| Brand | DND (Daisy Nail Design) |
|---|---|
| Line | DND |
| Shade number | 858 |
| Shade name | Sandy Nude |
| Colour family | Gray |
| Finish | Sheer |
| Season on the DND chart | Spring, Fall, Winter |
| Format | gel only, gel + lacquer, or lacquer only |
| 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 | DNDG858 |
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 #858 Sandy Nude; cure after each one and cap the edge.
- Seal: finish with DND Top #600 No Cleanse and cure.
Who it suits
- Minimal sets: grey is a neutral that works year round and does not fight an outfit.
- Short nails, paired with a matte top coat.
- Clients who ask for sheer gray by name or by number 858.
Which option to choose
Most salons buy DND #858 Sandy Nude 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.
Thin coats win
Most chipping comes from one heavy coat that never cured all the way through. Two thin coats of 858 wear longer than one thick one.
More to pair with Sandy Nude: DND gel colours, DND gray shades and DND, DC and DIVA base and top gels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the lacquer match the gel exactly?+
Yes. DND mixes DND #858 Sandy Nude 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 Sandy Nude?+
DND #858 Sandy Nude is a sheer gray 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 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.

