Frequently asked questions about DND, DC, and DIVA
What is the difference between DND, DC, and DIVA?
DND original is the foundation Daisy Nail Designs catalog: 600 plus shades sold as gel and lacquer duos in the value tier. DC (Daisy Color) is the high-pigment tier with denser formulas that often reach full coverage at coat 1, 350 plus shades at $7 to $14, with sub-lines like DC Mermaid, Platinum, Mood Change, and Sheer. DIVA is the seasonal line built around effects: cat eye, mirror chrome, mirrorball, soda poppin', and quarterly limited drops, 250 plus shades at $8 to $15.
Can I use DND base and top with DC gel color?
Yes. DND, DC, DIVA, and the DND HEMA & TPO Free line all share the same base and top gel system, so one base and one top cover the whole family and simplify salon inventory. Cure the base 60 seconds LED or 2 minutes UV, cure each color coat 60 seconds LED, then seal with DND Top Gel and cap the free edge. Standard DND Top needs an alcohol wipe; the no-wipe variant in the DC line cures clean.
Is DND HEMA-free?
Standard DND, DC, and DIVA contain HEMA. DND HEMA & TPO Free is the dedicated HEMA-free reformulation, 200 plus shades sold as duos, and it runs on the same base and top as the rest of the family. That makes it the simplest switch for a salon already stocked on DND when a client reports an allergic reaction: move that client to the HEMA-free version of the same shade family with no new component inventory.
How do I get the DIVA cat eye and chrome effects to show?
Apply the DIVA color coat, then hold the magnet 1 to 2mm above the wet gel to pull the pattern, and cure immediately under LED to lock it in place. Shake effects bottles well before each use, because chrome, mirror, and magnetic pigments settle faster than solid colors. Store all DND bottles upright at room temperature away from direct light.
Are DND bundles cheaper than buying individual shades?
Not by the bottle in most cases: at ND a bundle is usually priced at the single price times the count, and what it saves is order lines and, on some listings, a free extra. The DND starter sets and the Buy in Bulk & Save pages are the way to open a DND station in one order. All 3,165 DND family SKUs are wholesale-priced for everyone with no business license, no minimum order, free shipping on orders $100+, and same-day dispatch on in-stock orders placed before 2pm PT on weekdays.
The DND family at ND
Daisy Nail Designs (DND) is one of the most-stocked salon brand families at ND Nails Supply, organized into three parallel sub-lines that share compatible base and top systems. The original DND line is the foundation catalog. DC (Daisy Color) is the high-pigment line with denser formulas and seasonal drops. DIVA is the seasonal-collection line featuring effects shades. ND carries 3,165 SKUs across the full DND family at wholesale prices, with same-day dispatch on in-stock orders before 2pm PT and free shipping on every order of $100 or more.
For salons that anchor on the DND family, the three sub-lines let you cover entry-tier pricing (DND), mid-tier high-pigment (DC), and seasonal specialty (DIVA) without leaving the brand ecosystem. Browse by sub-line in the sidebar.
The DND sub-lines
Three DND sub-lines run in parallel at ND, plus the dedicated HEMA-free line:
DND original
The foundation Daisy Nail Designs catalog. Classic shade families, original formula, cures 60 seconds LED. The largest shade library in the family at 600+ shades, in the value tier. Best for salons that lead with broad shade choice at wholesale pricing.
DND DC (Daisy Color)
The high-pigment premium tier inside the DND family. Denser formulas, more concentrated pigment, faster shade saturation. Sub-collections include DC Mermaid, DC Platinum, DC Mood Change, and DC Sheer. 350+ shades, sold as duos in the value tier. Best for salons positioning toward shade-saturation clients.
DND DIVA
The seasonal collection line. Effects shades dominate the catalog: cat eye, mirror chrome, soda poppin', coquette, parallel universe, mirrorball, frosted chai, and quarterly limited drops. 250+ shades, sold as singles and 6-color duo sets. Best for salons running specialty service tiers and seasonal promotions.
DND HEMA & TPO Free
Dedicated HEMA-free reformulation for sensitive clients. Shares compatible base and top with the standard DND family. 200+ shades, sold as duos. Best for salons converting clients with allergy reports without leaving the DND ecosystem.
How to pick the right DND sub-line
Match the DND sub-line to the dominant client profile in your salon:
- Salon prioritizing shade breadth at wholesale pricing: lead with DND original. 600+ shade options in one order in the DND family.
- Salon clients want saturated high-pigment color: stock DND DC. The denser formula hits full coverage at coat 1 on most shades, which speeds service time.
- Specialty manicure salon (nail art, effects): anchor on DIVA. The cat eye, chrome, and mirrorball effects let you offer premium-priced specialty services beyond standard solid-color manicures.
- Sensitive clients (HEMA allergy reports): switch affected clients to DND HEMA & TPO Free. Same base + top system, no new component inventory needed.
- Mixed inventory strategy: stock DND original as the foundation, add DC for high-pigment client requests, refresh DIVA quarterly for seasonal promotion content.
DND sub-lines compared
| Sub-line | Shade library | Cure time (LED) | HEMA-free | Best for | Price tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DND original | 600+ | 60 sec | No | Foundation library | Value (duos) |
| DND DC (Daisy Color) | 350+ | 60 sec | No | High-pigment depth | Value (duos) |
| DND DIVA | 250+ | 60 sec | No | Seasonal effects | Singles and 6-color duo sets |
| DND HEMA & TPO Free | 200+ | 60 sec | Yes | Sensitive clients | Mid (duos) |
How to apply DND gel
The DND application workflow is identical across original, DC, and DIVA sub-lines. The DND base and top gels work across all three plus the HEMA-free line, which simplifies salon inventory.
- Prep the nail. Push cuticles, lightly buff the natural nail surface, dehydrate with DND Nail Prep.
- Apply DND Base Gel. One thin coat. Cure 60 seconds LED or 2 minutes UV.
- Apply color coat 1. Thin even layer cuticle to free edge. DC pigment density usually means coat 1 is already close to opacity. Cure 60 seconds LED.
- Apply color coat 2. Build to full coverage. DC shades often need only 1 coat; original and DIVA typically need 2. Cure again.
- Apply DND Top Gel. Seal with one coat, cap the free edge to extend wear. Cure 60 seconds LED.
- Wipe the tacky layer. Standard DND Top requires alcohol wipe. The no-wipe variant in the DND DC line cures clean.
Care & maintenance for clients
DND gel polish wears 2 to 3 weeks reliably with proper aftercare. Share the three rules with clients at checkout:
- Cuticle oil daily. Hydrated cuticles reduce lifting at the proximal nail. Recommend client home stock from the salon's preferred cuticle oil brand.
- Glove for cleaning. Bleach, ammonia, and acetone-based household cleaners attack the gel film. Most premature wear traces back here.
- Book removal at week 3. Peeling off gel pulls the natural nail layer. 100 percent acetone soak with foil wrap for 10 minutes is the only safe removal.
For salon storage, keep DND bottles upright, room temperature, light-protected. DIVA effects pigments (chrome, mirror, magnet) settle faster than solid colors, so shake well before each application.
Reading a DND duo number
| Sub-line | Number style | Example on this page |
|---|---|---|
| DND original | Three-digit number after the # sign (the 400 to 900 series) | #401 Golden Sahara Star |
| DND DC | Three-digit DC number, or a four-digit number with the collection name on the newer drops | #081 Pearl Pink, #161 White Fur, #2532 Lavender Haze (Free Spirit Collection) |
| DND DIVA | Named singles and 6-color duo sets by set name | Dusk 'Til Dawn, On The Dark Side, Six In The City |
| DND HEMA & TPO Free | Three-digit number with the shade name, in numbered Parts of 35 or 36 | #210 Sea. Waves. Repeat; Part 06 I'm The Captain Now, Part 07 Island Gal |
The number is what a client asks for at the next visit and what the salon reorders by, so the desk keeps the sub-line beside the number on the card: a DC #081 and an original #401 are different bottles from different lines, and the DC numbers do not cross-reference to the original chart.
Running all three lines on one base and top
The reason a DND wall stays simple is the base and top. The DND Base 500 and Top 600, the DC Base 800 and Top 900, and the DIVA Base 100 and Top 300 are compatible across the family, so a salon that stocks original, DC, and DIVA colors can run one pair at every station and keep the second pair only where a client is paying for the longer stated wear on DC. The HEMA-free duos sit on the same base and top. That is the practical difference between DND and a mixed-brand wall: one prep tray, one cure time (60 seconds LED across the family), and one removal routine for several hundred shades, which is why salons that build on DND tend to add sub-lines rather than brands as they grow.
Which DND line a new salon opens with
- A value gel wall: the original duos by number, twenty nudes and pinks, a French white, a classic red, and the season's few, refilled from the DND gel and lacquer page.
- A pigment-led menu: DC duos, where the denser formula reaches coverage in two thin coats and the newer four-digit drops carry the seasonal names.
- A sensitive-client tier: the HEMA & TPO Free duos in Parts, swatched as their own row and booked for clients who ask about HEMA.
- An effects accent nail: the DIVA singles and 6-color sets for cat eye, chrome, and the quarterly drops, under the DIVA No Cleanse top so the effect does not smear.
Most salons start with the original duos and one DIVA set, add DC as clients ask for deeper pigment, and add the HEMA-free Parts once a client has reacted to a standard gel.
Wholesale pricing at ND
ND offers wholesale pricing on the full DND family. No business license required, no minimum order, no membership fee. The Buy in Bulk & Save pages add volume tiers on top of the wholesale price for orders of 50+ bottles. DND Bundles in the Buy in Bulk & Save category specifically pre-package DND, DC, and DIVA in salon-starter sets at 20 to 40 percent under per-bottle pricing. Free shipping on every order of $100 or more, same-day dispatch on in-stock DND ordered before 2pm PT weekdays.
Salons that lead with DND as the foundation brand typically stock 100+ original shades plus 30 to 50 DC shades plus the latest DIVA seasonal drop. Pairing with DND Nail Lacquer enables matching mani-pedi service tier.