DND HEMA & TPO Free Gel Duo 020 Melting
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DND 020 Melting is a sheer pink from DND's HEMA & TPO Free line. 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: Don't let it drip, keep it coolin' off with this milky peachy pink, a buildable sheer to blur the line between your natural nails and a sweetheart finish.
What you get
- 1 x DND 020 Melting gel polish, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), cured under an LED or UV lamp
- 1 x DND 020 Melting nail lacquer, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), air-dries
Why techs stock it
- TPO free: TPO is the photoinitiator the EU removed from cosmetics in 2025; this formula does not use it.
- Rated for 21 days: DND lists up to 21 days of chip-free wear with proper prep.
- Does not shrink: DND lists the HEMA & TPO Free formula as non-shrinking and chip-free.
- Natural-nail look: the sheer finish lets some of the nail show through, good for clean-girl sets.
Specifications
| Brand | DND (Daisy Nail Design) |
|---|---|
| Line | DND HEMA & TPO Free |
| Shade number | 020 |
| Shade name | Melting |
| Colour family | Pink |
| Tone | sheer pink |
| Finish | Sheer |
| Format | gel polish + matching nail lacquer |
| Bottle size | 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) |
| Gel cure | 45 seconds under LED, about 2 minutes under UV per colour coat |
| Base and top | any DND, DC or DIVA base and no-wipe top gel |
| Formula | HEMA free, TPO free, vegan, cruelty-free |
| Removal | soak-off with acetone |
| SKU | DNDHFGL020 |
How to apply the gel
- Prep: clean the nail, push back the cuticle, buff off the shine and dehydrate.
- Base: a thin layer of any DND, DC or DIVA base gel, cured 30 seconds under LED.
- Colour: two thin coats of DND 020 Melting, each cured 45 seconds under LED, edge capped.
- Top: a DND, DC or DIVA no-wipe top gel, cured 45 seconds.
Who it suits
- Bridal and bridesmaid bookings: pink sits close to most natural nail beds, so regrowth shows slowly.
- Everyday short square sets, paired with a milky white for a soft French.
- Clients who ask for sheer pink by name or by number 020.
Which option to choose
DND's standard gel line contains HEMA, per its safety data sheet. DND 020 Melting belongs to the separate HEMA & TPO Free line, so it is the DND option for clients who react to regular gel. Any client with a known allergy should still patch test.
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 Melting: the DND HEMA & TPO Free collection, HEMA-free pink shades and the Part 01 Every Hue set.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the lacquer match the gel exactly?+
Yes. DND mixes DND 020 Melting 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 do HEMA free and TPO free mean?+
HEMA is a monomer and the ingredient most linked to allergic reactions from gel polish. TPO is a photoinitiator the EU removed from cosmetics in 2025. This DND line is made without either one.
What colour is Melting?+
DND 020 Melting is a sheer pink 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 45 seconds; a UV lamp takes about 2 minutes. Thin coats cure all the way through, thick ones do not.