A polished caramel-toned duo for refined gel and lacquer manicures.
✦ Coordinated Color for Polished Nails
DND HEMA & TPO-Free Duo #114 Caramel Afterdark brings together a soak-off gel polish and a matching traditional air-dry lacquer in one beautifully coordinated set. Designed for professional nail services, the duo helps create a consistent shade story whether you are working with gel applications or classic lacquer manicures.
As part of DND’s HEMA & TPO-Free collection, this shade belongs to a broad professional color range known for self-leveling gel texture, high-gloss shine, rich pigmentation, and long-wear performance claims. Caramel Afterdark offers a warm, modern color impression inspired by its name, making it an elegant choice for clients who love understated depth.
✦ Why It Belongs in Your Nail Lineup
✦ Matching Duo Format Includes a soak-off gel color and a coordinating air-dry lacquer for consistent color across different manicure preferences.
✦ HEMA & TPO-Free Collection Marketed by DND as part of its HEMA & TPO-Free gel and lacquer family for professionals seeking this formulation category.
✦ Self-Leveling Gel Texture The gel formula is promoted with a self-leveling feel, helping support smooth-looking color application when used properly.
✦ High-Gloss Shine Designed for a glossy gel manicure finish when paired with the appropriate DND base and top coat system.
✦ Rich Color Payoff DND’s collection-level claims highlight high pigmentation and strong coverage, making it a dependable shade choice for salon menus.
✦ Gel or Lacquer Flexibility Use the gel for LED/UV-cured services or the matching lacquer for a traditional polish manicure that air-dries.
✦ Formula Features
Product Type Matching nail color duo with one soak-off gel polish and one traditional lacquer.
Size Format Manufacturer and retailer listings show 15 mL bottles, commonly listed as 0.5 fl oz in US retail.
Gel Workflow The gel color is made for a standard professional gel system with base gel, color layers, top coat, and LED/UV curing.
Ingredient Note A full ingredient list for shade #114 was not found in the reviewed online sources; check the bottle label or official SDS for ingredient-level details.
✦ How to Use
- 01 Begin with clean, properly prepped nails. For gel services, apply a compatible base gel and cure according to the base coat and lamp instructions.
- 02 Apply a thin layer of gel color, keeping product away from the cuticle area and capping the free edge. Cure under an LED/UV lamp as directed by DND and your lamp manufacturer.
- 03 Add a second thin gel layer if desired for coverage, cure, then finish with an appropriate DND top coat and cure following your system’s directions.
- 04 For the matching lacquer, apply as a traditional nail polish and allow it to air-dry. Store bottles tightly closed and away from direct light or excess heat.
