DND HEMA & TPO Free Gel Duo 097 Cloudy
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DND 097 Cloudy is a cloud grey 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.
What you get
- 1 x DND 097 Cloudy gel polish, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), cured under an LED or UV lamp
- 1 x DND 097 Cloudy nail lacquer, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), air-dries
Why techs stock it
- Made without HEMA: the line is formulated without HEMA, the monomer many clients now ask about by name.
- Fits your current system: DND says it works with any DND, DC or DIVA base and top gel.
- Standard bottle: each bottle holds 0.5 fl oz (15 mL).
- Opaque in two coats: a cream finish covers the nail in two thin coats.
Specifications
| Brand | DND (Daisy Nail Design) |
|---|---|
| Line | DND HEMA & TPO Free |
| Shade number | 097 |
| Shade name | Cloudy |
| Colour family | Gray |
| Tone | cloud grey |
| Finish | Cream |
| 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 | DNDHFGL097 |
How to apply the gel
- Start with a clean plate: no oil, no shine.
- Base gel: DND #500, DC #800 or DIVA #100, cured 30 seconds.
- Two thin coats: DND 097 Cloudy, 45 seconds under LED per coat; thin layers cure evenly.
- Seal: no-wipe top gel, 90 seconds under LED, then cuticle oil.
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 cloud grey by name or by number 097.
Which option to choose
DND's standard gel line contains HEMA, per its safety data sheet. DND 097 Cloudy belongs to the separate HEMA & TPO Free line, so it is the DND option for clients who ask for a gel made without HEMA.
Thin coats win
Most chipping comes from one heavy coat that never cured all the way through. Two thin coats of 097 wear longer than one thick one.
More to pair with Cloudy: the DND HEMA & TPO Free collection, HEMA-free gray shades and the Part 03 Up Up & Away set.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the lacquer match the gel exactly?+
Yes. DND mixes DND 097 Cloudy 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 used in many gel polishes, and TPO is a photoinitiator the EU removed from cosmetics in 2025. This DND line is made without either one.
What colour is Cloudy?+
DND 097 Cloudy is a cloud grey. 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.