C8 Brand Spotlight · No. 03
Meet DND
Daisy Nail Design — one shade, gel and lacquer matched
DND (Daisy Nail Design): The Matching-Duo Brand Salons Run On
DND — Daisy Nail Design — is a California-born professional nail brand best known for the DND Duo: a soak-off gel polish paired with an exact-match nail lacquer under one shade number, across a library of more than 1,000 colors. It is cruelty-free (Leaping Bunny certified) and built for everyday salon volume.
If your salon does matching mani-pedis, you already know the DND name. The matching Duo system — gel on the hands, the very same shade in lacquer on the toes — is what made the brand a workhorse behind nail tables everywhere. At C8 Nail Supply it is one of our deepest color lines, spanning the original DND Duo, the high-pigment DND DC range, and the gel essentials that hold it all together.
The Story
DND was founded by Loc Duong in Southern California, growing out of years spent in nail and beauty import and distribution. That salon-first background shaped the brand's signature move: pairing a soak-off gel with a perfectly matched nail lacquer so a tech could deliver a consistent manicure and pedicure from a single shade number. The matching Duo became the brand's breakthrough, and the lineup grew from there into the DC range, gel base and top coats, dip powders, and the newer DIVA effects line — now more than 1,000 shades deep and distributed internationally, while staying rooted in its California home.
What DND Is Known For
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What Techs Love About It
Across the pro community, DND earns steady praise for three things: the true color match between gel and lacquer that keeps mani-pedi sets consistent, the glossy, long-wearing finish techs get out of the Duo and DC formulas, and the value of a 1,000-plus shade range a salon can stock deep without overspending. It is the kind of line that quietly does the heavy lifting service after service.
DND FAQ
What is the DND Duo system?
The DND Duo pairs a soak-off gel polish with an exact-match nail lacquer under a single shade number, so a tech can match a gel manicure and a lacquer pedicure to the same color.
Where is DND made / based?
DND (Daisy Nail Design) is a professional nail brand founded by Loc Duong and based in Southern California.
Is DND cruelty-free?
Yes — DND Gel is certified cruelty-free under the Leaping Bunny program.
Where can I buy DND?
C8 Nail Supply carries DND, DND DC and the gel essentials in retail, case and wholesale quantities. Browse the collection below or call us at 714-868-7088 for volume orders.