DND HEMA & TPO Free Gel Duo 279 What, Like It's Hard
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DND 279 What, Like It's Hard is a dusty coral 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.
What you get
- 1 x DND 279 What, Like It's Hard gel polish, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), cured under an LED or UV lamp
- 1 x DND 279 What, Like It's Hard nail lacquer, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), air-dries
Why techs stock 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.
- Vegan and cruelty-free: DND labels the HEMA & TPO Free line both vegan and cruelty-free.
- 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 | 279 |
| Shade name | What, Like It's Hard |
| Colour family | Pink |
| Tone | dusty coral pink |
| 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 | DNDHFGL279 |
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 279 What, Like It's Hard, 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 dusty coral pink by name or by number 279.
Which option to choose
If a client has reacted to gel before, DND 279 What, Like It's Hard 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.
Restocking
Every DND shade has a fixed number, so write 279 on the client card. When the bottle runs low, the reorder is one code.
More to pair with What, Like It's Hard: the DND HEMA & TPO Free collection, HEMA-free pink shades and the Part 08 School Of Sleek set.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the lacquer match the gel exactly?+
Yes. DND mixes DND 279 What, Like It's Hard 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 What, Like It's Hard?+
DND 279 What, Like It's Hard is a dusty coral pink. 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.