Frequently asked questions
What is the DND Spring Duo collection?
It's 76 matching gel+lacquer pair SKUs curated from the DND original gel+lacquer library for the spring promotional calendar. Each SKU contains one 0.5oz gel polish bottle and one 0.5oz matching air-dry lacquer bottle in the same shade name and number, ready for mani-pedi combo service.
What's the difference between this and the Spring Colors (gel-only) collection?
This collection ships matching gel+lacquer duo pairs (gel bottle + lacquer bottle). The gel-only Spring Colors collection ships single gel polish bottles without the matching lacquer side. Pick this one if your salon offers mani-pedi combo service; pick the gel-only collection if you stock matching lacquers separately or skip the lacquer side.
Which shades work best for Easter promotion?
For classic Easter pastels, anchor on 424 Lemon Juice (bright yellow), 427 Air of Mint (soft mint green), 444 Short n Sweet (light pink), and 743 Mike Ike. These cover the standard Easter palette and give natural Instagram content for the March-April booking promotion.
Are these gel polishes HEMA-free?
No. DND original gel polish uses the standard HEMA formula. If you need HEMA-free for sensitive clients, switch to the DND DC line or to alternative HEMA-free brands like LDS Color Craze (Healthy), Lavis Deluxe Gel, or Kiara Sky Gel Pro.
What's the wholesale savings on this collection?
Each duo is priced at the standard ND wholesale tier with no minimum order and no business license required. For deeper savings, the DND Bulk Bundle category ships pre-paired Part bundles (28 to 36 matching pairs per bundle) at 15 to 25 percent additional discount off the per-pair wholesale price.
Why salons stock DND Spring Duo shades
The DND Spring Duo collection at ND Nails Supply is 76 matching gel-and-lacquer pair SKUs curated for the spring promotional calendar from the wider DND original (Daisy Nail Designs) gel+lacquer library. Each duo ships as a single SKU containing the matching gel polish bottle and the matching air-dry lacquer bottle in the same shade name and number, which lets the salon offer mani-pedi combo service without separate SKU management. The 76 shades skew toward the bright, pastel, and fresh-tone palettes that pair with spring promotional themes (Easter, Mother's Day, spring weddings, garden-party events, etc.).
For ND's wholesale-priced-for-everyone model, DND spring duos are the seasonal promotion anchor. Salons running a DND-led service tier typically stock 20 to 40 shades from this seasonal collection in March through May for spring booking promotion, then transition the spring duos into the foundation library while bringing in the new summer duos for June through August.
The 76 Spring duo SKUs
The Spring Duo collection includes shades from the DND 400s, 500s, 600s, and 700s shade ranges that match the spring palette signature. Strong sellers include 424 Lemon Juice (bright yellow), 427 Air of Mint (soft mint green), 444 Short "n" Sweet (light pink), 506 Summer Sun (golden orange), and 621 French Vanilla (cream nude). Each SKU is a matching duo of one 0.5oz gel bottle plus one 0.5oz air-dry lacquer bottle in the same shade.
The collection covers four shade-family clusters: bright pastels (Lemon Juice, Mint, Sugar Crush), spring nudes (French Vanilla, Caramel Corn, Honey), garden colors (Air of Mint, Green Forest AK, Green Isle MN), and bridal-tones (Raspberry, Short "n" Sweet, Blue River OR). The mix supports salon promotion across the full spring booking season.
How to pick the right Spring duo shades
Match the seasonal salon promotion to the duo subset:
- Easter and pastel promotion (March-April): lead with 424 Lemon Juice, 427 Air of Mint, 444 Short "n" Sweet, 743 Mike Ike. The classic Easter pastel palette gives natural Instagram content for spring booking promotion.
- Mother's Day and bridal-tone promotion (April-May): anchor on 621 French Vanilla, 431 Raspberry, 744 Caramel Corn, 745 Honey. The bridal-toned cream-and-soft-pink palette pairs with Mother's Day gift card promotion and spring wedding service tier.
- Garden-party theme (May-June): pick 568 Green Forest AK, 532 Green Isle MN, 434 Gulf Stream, 729 Ambrosia. The green-blue-coral natural palette pairs with outdoor spring event promotion.
- Bright statement palette: stock 713 Orange Sherbet, 740 Dazzle, 506 Summer Sun, 725 Sugar Crush. The bright statement shades work for Instagram content and salon-photo nail-art promotion.
- Spring transition to summer: pick shades that bridge into the summer duo collection for service-tier continuity through June.
Spring duo seasonal companion lines
| Seasonal collection | Pair count at ND | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| DND Spring Duo (this collection) | 76 matching pairs | March to May promotion |
| DND Summer Duo | 69 matching pairs | June to August promotion |
| DND Fall Duo | 49 matching pairs | September to November promotion |
| DND Winter Duo | 62 matching pairs | December to February promotion |
Stocking all four seasonal duo collections gives the salon 256 matching gel+lacquer pairs across the full annual booking calendar, with each season rolling fresh shades into the foundation library while the older shades transition to clearance pricing.
How to apply DND gel and lacquer duos
Each DND duo pair uses the standard soak-off gel + matching air-dry lacquer workflow. The matching shades pair directly for mani-pedi combo service.
- Prep the nail. Push cuticles, lightly buff the natural nail surface, dehydrate with nail prep.
- Manicure side (gel). Apply DND Base Gel, cure 60 seconds LED. Apply color coat 1 + cure. Apply color coat 2 to full opacity + cure. Apply DND Top Gel + cure 60 seconds. Wipe tacky layer with 99 percent isopropyl alcohol.
- Pedicure side (lacquer). Apply Base Coat, air-dry 60 seconds. Apply color coat 1 + 2 (3 to 5 minutes air-dry each). Apply Top Coat + air-dry 5 to 8 minutes for full hardening.
- Matching shade check. The duo pairs ship in the same shade name and number on both bottles. No color matching guesswork between mani and pedi sides.
Care & maintenance for clients
DND gel wears 2 to 3 weeks reliably; the matching DND lacquer wears 5 to 7 days. For spring outdoor activity (gardening, beach trips, picnics), share three rules with clients at checkout:
- Cuticle oil daily. Hydrated cuticles reduce gel lifting at the proximal nail fold, important after spring outdoor activity.
- Glove for gardening. Soil contact, fertilizer, and gardening chemicals attack the gel film. Spring gardening is the biggest cause of premature spring-season gel wear.
- Top coat refresh on lacquer side. Apply a thin lacquer top coat layer every 3 days at home. Extends pedicure visible wear through spring sandal season.
Wholesale pricing at ND
ND offers wholesale pricing on the full DND Spring Duo collection. No business license required, no minimum order. The DND Bulk Bundle category ships pre-paired Part bundles (28 to 36 matching pairs per bundle) at 15 to 25 percent additional savings off the per-pair wholesale tier. Free shipping on every order over $99, same-day dispatch on in-stock duos ordered before 2pm PT weekdays.
Salons promoting spring booking typically stock 20 to 40 duos from this collection in February through May for the spring service tier, then transition the leftover shades into the foundation library when the DND Summer Duo collection drops for June.