DND HEMA & TPO Free Gel Duo 264 Keep It Tuft(s) University
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DND 264 Keep It Tuft(s) University is a dusty blue 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 264 Keep It Tuft(s) University gel polish, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), cured under an LED or UV lamp
- 1 x DND 264 Keep It Tuft(s) University 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.
- Clean cream finish: no shimmer or glitter, so it reads the same under salon light and daylight.
Specifications
| Brand | DND (Daisy Nail Design) |
|---|---|
| Line | DND HEMA & TPO Free |
| Shade number | 264 |
| Shade name | Keep It Tuft(s) University |
| Colour family | Blue |
| Tone | dusty blue |
| 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 | DNDHFGL264 |
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 264 Keep It Tuft(s) University, 45 seconds under LED per coat; thin layers cure evenly.
- Seal: no-wipe top gel, 45 seconds, then cuticle oil.
Who it suits
- Summer sets: blue is high contrast against most skin tones, so a clean cuticle line matters.
- Pedicures, paired with a silver chrome accent.
- Clients who ask for dusty blue by name or by number 264.
Which option to choose
If a client has reacted to gel before, DND 264 Keep It Tuft(s) University is the DND duo to trial, since the line leaves out HEMA and TPO. The base and top gels are separate products, so check their labels too.
Check the shade first
Paint a swatch stick and hold it next to the client's hand before the full set. Screens and lamps both shift how a colour looks.
More to pair with Keep It Tuft(s) University: the DND HEMA & TPO Free collection, HEMA-free blue shades and the Part 08 School Of Sleek set.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the lacquer match the gel exactly?+
Yes. DND mixes DND 264 Keep It Tuft(s) University 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 Keep It Tuft(s) University?+
DND 264 Keep It Tuft(s) University is a dusty blue. 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.