Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the starter kit, the combo set, and the bundle?
A gel starter kit includes a gel color plus base, top, and an LED lamp, so it is complete for a beginner with no lamp. A single-shade combo is one gel color with its matching lacquer, base gel, and top gel, for someone who already owns a lamp. A multi-color bundle is six coordinated gel shades curated by theme or season. Only the starter kits include a lamp.
Do I need a lamp, or is one included?
It depends on the set. The starter kits come with an LED lamp. The single-shade combos and the multi-color bundles do not include a lamp, so you cure them with your own LED or UV lamp. The gel layers only set under a lamp and will not air-dry. The matching lacquer in a combo air-dries and needs no lamp.
Which base and top go with my color?
In the single-shade combos they are already included and matched to the color, so you do not have to choose. DND (Daisy) sets use #500 Base and #600 Top, DND DC sets use #800 Base and #900 Top, and DND DV (Diva) sets use #100 Base and #300 Top. The set title lists the exact numbers.
Is the lacquer the same color as the gel?
Yes. In the single-shade combos the nail lacquer is the air-dry version of the same DND shade, so your gel manicure and a lacquer pedicure match. Use the gel on your fingers for weeks of wear and the lacquer on your toes, or any time you want color without a lamp.
How long does it last, and how do I take it off?
With clean prep and the top gel sealed over the tip, a DND gel manicure lasts up to 3 weeks without chipping. To remove it, soak your nails in acetone until the gel lifts, then gently push it away. Do not peel it off, which can damage your natural nail.
Are these authentic DND products?
Yes. Every set is 100% genuine DND (Daisy Nail Designs, DC, and Diva), the same product used in salons, never a copy or repackaged item.
Everything you need to do gel nails at home
Gel nails last for weeks, but doing them at home means getting a few things right: a base, the color, a top coat, and a lamp to cure them. This page brings the ready-made DND sets together in one place, so you can pick the set that matches where you are, from a total beginner to someone who just wants the color and already owns a lamp.
Every set is 100% authentic DND at the same wholesale price a salon pays, so you get salon-quality nails at home without a salon appointment.
Pick the set that fits you
There are three kinds of set here. The one you want depends on whether you already own an LED lamp.
| Set type | What is inside | Includes a lamp? | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gel starter kit | A gel color plus base, top, and an LED lamp | Yes, lamp included | Total beginners with no lamp yet |
| Single-shade combo | One gel color, its matching lacquer, base gel, and top gel | No, use your own lamp | Anyone who owns a lamp and wants one shade done right |
| Multi-color bundle | Six coordinated gel shades (some with a base), curated by theme or season | No, use your own lamp | Building a palette, gifting, or trying a whole look |
Not sure? If you have never done gel at home and do not own a lamp, start with a gel starter kit, it is the only set that comes with the lamp. If you already cure gel at home, a single-shade combo or a 6-color bundle gives you the polish without paying for another lamp.
What is in a single-shade combo
The single-shade combos are a complete four-piece manicure in your chosen color, with the base and top already matched to it:
- DND Base Gel: helps the color grip and stops early lifting.
- DND Gel Color (0.5 oz): your shade, rich enough for full color in two thin coats.
- DND Nail Lacquer (0.5 oz): the same shade as an air-dry polish, made for your toes or a quick look with no lamp.
- DND Top Gel: seals in a glossy, long-wearing shine.
Each DND line pairs with its own base and top, and the combo already includes the right pair: DND (Daisy) uses #500 Base and #600 Top, DND DC uses #800 Base and #900 Top, and DND DV (Diva) uses #100 Base and #300 Top. You never have to guess which base and top go with your color.
How to do your gel manicure at home
- Push back your cuticles, lightly buff the shine off the nail, and wipe clean.
- Brush on a thin layer of DND base gel and cure it under an LED lamp.
- Apply your first thin coat of color and cure.
- Apply a second coat for full color and cure.
- Seal with DND top gel and cure. If the surface feels tacky, wipe it with a little alcohol.
- For your toes or a fast no-lamp look, brush the matching lacquer over a bare, dry nail. It air-dries on its own.
The gel layers (base, color, and top) only set under a lamp, they do not air-dry. If you buy a single-shade combo or a bundle, you supply your own LED lamp. The starter kits are the sets that already include a lamp, so double-check the set type before you check out.
How long it lasts and how to take it off
- With clean prep, a DND gel manicure lasts up to 3 weeks without chipping.
- Brush a little of each layer over the very tip of your nail to help it last longer.
- To remove, soak your nails in acetone until the gel lifts, then gently push it away. Do not peel it off, which can damage your natural nail.
Salon supplies at wholesale prices
Every set is 100% authentic DND, the same product used in salons. You pay one wholesale price for the whole set, far less than a salon gel appointment, with no minimum order and free shipping over $99. Buy the base, top, and lacquer once and they stretch across many manicures.