DND HEMA & TPO Free Gel Duo 098 Wind Rider
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DND 098 Wind Rider is a slate 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 098 Wind Rider gel polish, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), cured under an LED or UV lamp
- 1 x DND 098 Wind Rider nail lacquer, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), air-dries
Why techs stock it
- Made without HEMA: HEMA is the ingredient most linked to gel polish allergies, and this line leaves it out.
- 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 | 098 |
| Shade name | Wind Rider |
| Colour family | Gray |
| Tone | slate 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 | DNDHFGL098 |
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 098 Wind Rider, 45 seconds under LED per coat; thin layers cure evenly.
- Seal: no-wipe top gel, 45 seconds, 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 slate grey by name or by number 098.
Which option to choose
DND's standard gel line contains HEMA, per its safety data sheet. DND 098 Wind Rider 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.
Thin coats win
Most chipping comes from one heavy coat that never cured all the way through. Two thin coats of 098 wear longer than one thick one.
More to pair with Wind Rider: 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 098 Wind Rider 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 Wind Rider?+
DND 098 Wind Rider is a slate 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.