DND Gel Polish - 968 Head in the Clouds
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DND #968 Head in the Clouds is a pale pastel teal gel polish from DND's original gel and lacquer line, the one with more than 1,000 numbered shades, sold here as a single bottle.
In DND's words: A time-traveling teal inspires daydreams about road tripping in a '66 Thunderbird the same pastel shade as this polish.
What you get
- 1 x DND #968 Head in the Clouds gel polish, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), cured under an LED or UV lamp
- Gel only: the matching lacquer is not in this listing
Why techs stock it
- Easy to restock: DND numbers every shade, so a client favourite is one code away from a reorder.
- Two services from one colour: use the gel for the manicure and the lacquer for toes or at-home touch-ups.
- Air-dry lacquer: the lacquer needs no lamp, handy for pedicures and quick polish changes.
- Opaque in two coats: a cream finish covers the nail in two thin coats.
Specifications
| Brand | DND (Daisy Nail Design) |
|---|---|
| Line | DND |
| Shade number | 968 |
| Shade name | Head in the Clouds |
| Colour family | Green |
| Tone | pale pastel teal |
| Finish | Cream |
| Season on the DND chart | Winter |
| Format | gel polish 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 | DNDG968 |
How to apply the gel
- Get the nail ready: remove oils and shine so the base can grip.
- Base gel: DND Base #500, one thin layer, cured.
- Two colour coats: keep each coat of DND #968 Head in the Clouds thin; thick layers cure unevenly.
- No-wipe top: DND Top #600 No Cleanse, cured, no cleanse step needed.
Who it suits
- Winter sets: green swings cool or warm with the base, so check it against the client's skin.
- Editorial nail art, paired with a gold accent nail.
- Clients who ask for pale pastel teal by name or by number 968.
Which option to choose
Buy the single gel bottle of DND #968 Head in the Clouds to fill a gap on the wall. Salons that also do pedicures in the same colour usually take the duo instead.
Restocking
Every DND shade has a fixed number, so write 968 on the client card. When the bottle runs low, the reorder is one code.
More to pair with Head in the Clouds: DND #968 as a gel and lacquer duo, DND gel colours, DND green shades and DND, DC and DIVA base and top gels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colour is Head in the Clouds?+
DND #968 Head in the Clouds is a pale pastel teal. 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.
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.