DND Base and Top Ultimate Review!

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[@vf8811]

Very well done. You don’t see a good educational well researched review like this too often. Also very well spoken & organized 🧡

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

Victoria Fernandes thank you so much! Just the beginning and so much more to come 🤗🤗

[@cocito6906]

Best review ever!!! Covered everything anyone could need thank u!! I’m definitely going to buy now!

[@carolynshort6114]

You are the best reviewer of nail products I’ve ever seen!

[@teresagutierrex9220]

WOW!! Such an amazing review!! Thank you so much! Will be opening up a mini nail salon in January and I am looking into using DND so this definitely helped!! Thank you again!!

[@reenapurdy3923]

I got DND base & top as a gift.. thanks to your review I have not doubts!!💕

[@Melyp29]

I love DND! That what I used all the time, very affordable 8.50 for two gel and lacquer nail polish

[@celgrl28]

AWESOME review! Thorough yet straight to the point

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

🙏🏼

[@DGander1610]

This is the first proper review I have seen on any product since I decided to become a nail tech. I’m currently looking into DND due to the price range and the fact you get the matching varnish. Thank you so much for this video. You have helped me make up my mind on this product

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

Kira Martin thank you!!! And I will be doing follow ups on a lot of these product reviews so stay tuned! 💅🏻

[@DS-ky9dl]

Great review...honest and informative. Super job.

[@mrs.mariacampbellclark6137]

Thank you so much🤗 I was trying a new polish and recently order dnd for the first time earlier today😁 and this video really helped🥰 because I was asking ebay seller the most questions there was to ask 😂

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

Great brand consistent and great price!

[@ginajohnson3689]

I’ve tried all the gel polishes and price point aside DND is my favorite hands down ! Love how pigmented they all are as well as the viscosity the consistency is perfect. I won’t name manufactures but there are two that are at least double the cost with less than half of the pigment coat for coat over DND. Seriously, you can take the black licorice and dam near cover up a white base with a single coat !

[@christiangyrl3]

As always great review

[@littleclay1838]

thank you so much for the comparison. I am learning what works for me, and what I like. I'm on the hunt for a good top coat and base coat that doesn't have an offensive odor....at an affordable price. I tried the DND no wipe top coat in the black bottle but the smell is awful, and its consistancy is too thick. I noticed that this DND brand was much much thinner. How does it smell?

[@lesliemonterroso2355]

great video!! i’m looking into doing my nails at home and dnd seems like the brand i want to go for

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

DND is on point I also love the Beetles gel polish Low cost great quality the only thing is they don’t come with matching toe colors (regular polish)

[@jobaker2960]

Thank you! Great video!

[@SavySavannah.]

I don’t know if you’re still responding to comments but I wondered if you knew (or anyone reading this) what the difference was between the original DND gels and the DND DC gels you’ve used in this vid? Also, can you mix base & top coats? I’ve bought the original top coats but I’m wondering if they can be used with the DC gels too? Thanks in advance 🤗💛

[@rebeccamuir3464]

Brilliant thanks hun so much

[@AnHoang-qk7gt]

Amazing review

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

🙏🏼🤘🏼

[@ritaburnett5816]

Thank you for your video.. I'm definitely looking into DND products. I'm new to the nail world and now I've Decided on DND my next question is do u have a video on a starter color selection... like a top 10 starter colors or anything like that?

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

Rita Burnett awesome!!! And yes I actually am working on a video right now with the colors you need to have ! Coming soon with in 2 weeks

[@Lilthis_n_that]

I had my nails done on Friday . Here it is Monday n a few edges/polished has chipped. Keep in mind I work with my hands in mfg as well as entrepreneur hair business

[@lizlovesabe]

Is there a specific lamp that you can recommend?

[@courtneyjohnson6459]

What’s the difference between the gold bottle of the DND compared to the regular white ones?

[@tbbg6901]

Hello, I have a question. Can you tell me what varnish and lacquer means and what’s the difference. Thank you.

[@Skyehye3113]

Can you do a vidoe where you compare all of them and pick a winner

[@kerenlallouz5825]

Thank you for the great review! Do you have a link for the top and base coat ..having a hard time finding it. Thank you!

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

Keren Lallouz I bought it in a beauty supply store. You can def find it on amazon ;)

[@yvettequinones7231]

Just found your channel and subscribed. Super happy because I just ordered a couple of sets from this brand honestly because the colors are beautiful but, also I would like to start growing my natural nail and hoping gel polishes will help me do that because my nails are so thin and break ver easily. Thanks for the review it was on point.

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

Thank you so much! Make sure you check out some of my first videos that go through each step of the manager process. The most important thing is how you’re handling your nails not necessarily the product you’re putting on them if they’re weak I would suggest keeping them short and rounded over the next few weeks until we can get some of that new healthy nail grown out to the tip. It will be stronger. Make sure that you were constantly pushing your cuticle back when you get out of the shower every day just use your nails put your key to go back every day that will promote growth and under no circumstance do you peel any product off your nails! I hope you start seeing an improvement in your natural nails soon 🤗💅🏻

[@yvettequinones7231]

Oh My Gel 🥰

[@salema120]

Have you got the link for the lamp please . Mines really bad x

[@leydimonserrat3509]

Please share the link to order dnd and thank you :)

[@mcintia100]

Great video! What is the color of the OPI Polish in the first video?

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

Lisbon wants Moore 😉

[@LebSweety1]

I’m wondering what brand of lamp you use. I’ve been wanting to buy one that will work well with the DND polishes

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

Cynthia Meghaizel in my opinion almost any lamp will work with any gel. I have always used artistic But you do need a license to purchase it from a distributor. I recently purchased the OPILED lamp and it works well. I will probably be trying out the Gelish LED lamp sooner than later

[@anafonseca8748]

I've started using this product and I've noticed my clients aren't happy. It's been chipping! I usually use opi and cnd. Have been doing nails for 20 years. Tia

[@anna6031]

I really love DND top and base, it just doesn't pair well with the IBD gel polishes on natural nails

[@lubyreddic5825]

I've used this DND gel base and top coat a couple of times and no matter how much I've scuffed the top coat off (by hand or e-file) and no matter the length of time I let them soak. The gel polish isn't cracking like others I've used before, so removing it has been more difficult than other gel polishes. Do you have any insight on how to remove this seamlessly? Because I definitely agree that this is a long lasting gel polish!

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

Wow that’s crazy I definitely don’t have that much of an issue removing it I just buffet really good with a gritty file and make sure to use pure acetone as opposed to polish remover that can definitely make a difference

[@Poppi_Weasel]

i don't like DND color Consistency. I have to use a gel brush. Top Coats Always wear out and/or Chip after around 8 days, esp on dominant hand. Gotta be summn better out there 😩

[@jess95jh]

Do you recommend using a primer before the base coat and if so which one ?

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

Jessica Hernandez I don’t use it it doesn’t make one bit of difference and ends up just being an extra cost an extra step to take. It’s been quite a few years since I even use them but I’ll definitely get on getting some research some trials and I will be sure to post a video regarding primers and bonds full scoop and review!!! Thanks for the question this one I’m sure many think about and I don’t even have it on my que . I’ll get back to you grl ASAP 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@adrianasalazar9083]

Hi Oh My Gel, thank you so much for this video, recently I bought this brand Mia Secret, the gel line is called GELUX, and i dont know whats going bcz starts to peel off two days later, don´t know if it is bcz the gel might be expired or if this brand is not good? With your video I´m gonna try the DND gel and I have a question, it doesn´t matter if I use the DND top and base coat with a different brand of gel color? for example CND or OPI? I read that otherwise the gel wont stick to the nail, but I think they just say that to force you to buy their own top and base coat.

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

Girl let me tell you I have bottles of Gel that I still use and they are over four years old as long as you are taking care of the product and it’s not contaminated or anything it’s going to last you. The issue you’re having without seeing your nails and knowing how you’re applying it I can tell you is probably about the process how you’re prepping your nails polishing your nails etc. it takes time but practice makes perfect! I’m currently reviewing lots of cheap Amazon brands and I always have long lasting where regardless of how cheap the product I bought is but lots of reviews are coming and I will be recapping the Manicure process again but definitely check out some of my beginning videos on the nail prep!

[@adrianasalazar9083]

@@TheNaturalNailGuru Thankkkkk youuuuuu, and I was thinking probably is also the lamp I´m using, it might not curing my nails correctly. I´m checking out your other videos, they are pretty helpful.

[@dreamingnights90]

I used DND top and base for about 1 year because you can’t beat the price point. I found that that awesome durability was a double edge sword when it came to removal. Compared to OPI base which I now use, DND would not release from the nail and required a lot of scraping. Within 15 minutes OPI completely comes off and DND would barely budge. I did LOVE DND’s durability until I started to use color conditioner and my nails all turned purple! It’s actually what brought me to your channel. I’d love for you to test these brands for color stylist as you did with the Young Nails top. Nonetheless, great content! Keep it up.

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

dreamingnights90 I definitely didn’t notice any issues in the soaking off I always buff to soak and i do use the OPI remover which I found helps a little bit more than just using regular acetone but I’ll definitely pay attention the next time I use it and I’ll make sure to soak one hand with the OPI remover and one with regular acetone to see how it differs. Thanks for the info 🙏🏼💁🏻‍♀️💅🏻

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

dreamingnights90 And as for staining and durability right now the best one that I’ve used is the indestructible gel. I have a client with super magenta hair and she never uses light colors because it is staining 24 seven she gets it touched up every three weeks and with the indestructible Gel she has had zero stains so far. I’ll probably use the D&D on her next time to see whether or not it holds up to her color. I have so much product to try out it is crazy But I am trying all!

[@trustinthemagic3301]

Have you tried the DND base and top coat with a Gelish colour? And if so did they mix well together without any Problems?

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

I did a review on it check it out! You’re able to see consistency application and results for yourself I believe I had three different clients testing out the product I hope it has all the information you’re looking for!

[@LUVCHUNKS71]

I need some of this top n base I have some colors of DND

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

LUVCHUNKS71 Works really well.

[@cintronsachayra]

How did you prep the nails? Did you file/buff the nail plate?

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

I always buff using a mini nail buffer I do not like using a file to buff the nail plate because it is more harsh than I need it I like the cushion soft buffer 180 grit

[@dayanavelasco2164]

What causes stains? I use dnd mostly and have a few gélish but there’s times I’ll get stains in the first week even and then there’s times in 2 1/2 weeks they’re good as new

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

Dayana velasco A variety of things can cause stains it could come from , make up, make up remover or face wash stuff , hair products, ironing or blow drying hair because of the heat, exposing your nails to direct heat. Spices, and a variety of clothes. Harsh cleaning supplies - not usually the every day ones that most people use. Any of those things depending on the chemicals in the product could cause stains. I have plenty of clients that use a lot of product and they never have any stain so it really just depends on the type that you’re using. You are able to narrow down determine what it could be but it really takes a lot of paying attention. But when the nails do stain it’s almost immediate take a look at the stuff that you expose your nails to on a daily basis and try to observe them every morning every night so you can figure out what’s causing it ;)

[@natzen4322]

I noticed you use different color brands. Do you find that longevity is found mostly in the top and base coat quality vs the color coats?

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

The longevity is on mostly in the process. I have reviewed so many different products and most of them wear perfectly it all comes down to the process an application. And I love that I can rely on the manicure regardless of the brands I am mixing because I have yet to find one company that offers everything I want and need!

[@ashlynnelefrancois8321]

I get chipping near the end of two weeks but lately I have been using a young nails base coat. do you think that could be the issue? also do you use their dip systems? I'm also struggling with chipping in that brand too...

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

Personally do not like dip it’s an acrylic. I only use soak off gel polish for hands there is no exception in my shop. And in my experience it all comes down to the manicure process I have used many different brands from cheap to expensive and I would say 95% of the time I get perfect where every single time and I show it in the clients that test out the products. It’s all about the prep very rarely is it a product issue But practice makes better!

[@calliesmith-everett4500]

I’ve been using the dnd collection as well as the top and base coat, however I’ve noticed small cracks in a couple of my nails. Any tips on how to prevent this ?

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

Callie Smith-Everett Got a video coming out real soon real quick about this but essentially if you have cracks along the tips of your nails it’s usually meaning that you’re banging your nails into stuff and the gel is flexible but it will crack. If the cracks are specifically on the corners of the tips then some thing as simple as changing your shape will make a significant difference. If the cracks are all along the tip from side to side you just need to be more cautious because the nails are banging into things with your day-to-day activities. Nails could be thin and weak which would contribute to it being able to bend much easier, maybe they’re just a little too long for your day-to-day activities and keeping them a little bit shorter will help. And my recommendation on how to deal without being able to look at your nails is keep them shorter don’t make them so square and make sure you’re pushing your cuticles back on a regular basis to promote nail growth so we get much stronger healthier nails to those tips. Promise quick video on this coming soon

[@maurygarrido4560]

The same thing happens to me, my nail cracks. what first do you use?

[@Inamin81]

Hi 👋🏾 I was looking for your review on KUPA base and top coat. Did you try their brand as of yet ?

[@tomjones2157]

I'd like to know about Kupa too. Some people say it stays shiny for 3-4 weeks.

[@kaileighkaitfors5382]

@@tomjones2157 Hi I use Kupa top coat and my nail and clients nails always stay shiny between the 3-4 week mark. I have never tried the base coat though.

[@mizluna16]

Hello, thanks for sharing 🥰 so I have a big problem with opi gel polish 😩 it won’t dry at all even with thin layers and I thought it was my gel lamp so I bought the young nails gel lamp but it still won’t dry, I don’t know what to do anymore with opi 😏

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

That’s def odd! I’ve used opi for years and many diff lights from the cheapest to the most expensive and there’s only one color that ever gave me that problem and that was my gosh I do I just “pump up the volume”, which sucks because it’s such a cute color! But if there’s an issue with all of the colors than something has to be at the bottom of it. I would need to see more to start determining what could be the problem. You can send me pictures or video of your OPI bottles the lamp that you’re using may be in a video of you trying to cure one finger and hopefully I’d be able to help you out a little bit more. @oh_my_gel comment your IG if you do send me pictures just to make sure it does not get lost in the mix. I do get a lot of messages.

[@cb-qk7wp]

DND has numbers for thei topb coat and base coat, like 500, 600, 700, 800, 900. I see you used 800 for base and 900 for top. what does it all mean?

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

They do numbers instead of names. Just how they distinguish one from the other 😉

[@cb-qk7wp]

@@TheNaturalNailGuru thanks for your reply! is there a difference in quality though? they all seem to be clear top coats and base coats, not color names.

[@rastagal0919]

Question... so I have been doing my nails alone for the last 6 months I only use DND products.. This last time I did my nails black DND-055 and used my gel lamp and my nails did not dry.. The only thing different that I did was do my nails on a glass table. ( No bottom on the nail lamp, it did not come with one). So you know if that would affect the drying. Because I was SO Upset, and because of this Now I have black streaks in my DND top coat.

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

rastagal0919 The plate at the bottom really shouldn’t affect the curing. If gel is not curing it can be that the coats are being applied to thick Or that the curing lamp itself is not strong enough anymore. It’s rough to tell if that’s the case because the lamps don’t tell you when the light is not as powerful 🙄I would definitely make sure that you are applying thin coats especially for a black polish it’s usually really pigmented. And double up the curing time see if that helps.

[@ginagee5627]

I’ve heard that black gels can have a difficult time curing well in almost any lamp. You may have to cure longer with thinner layers.

[@rastagal0919]

@@ginagee5627 Hey so I actually did my nails last night with the new nail dryer and had to cure it 3 times. I only did one finger in black because of what happened before. The rest on my fingers a gray and one time curing worked for them. So I know it has to be the black polish

[@Tiffy1990]

Hi, does the DND gel top coat pull away from the nails? As in it leaves spots of separated gel before it cures?

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

After doing this review with those three clients I continued using the D&D Joe base and topcoat until the bottle is pretty much done I never noticed any of those issues I will be doing a follow up to This review since I did continue using the product they did find other things with it however it does require me to review a little bit further before updating. I have had issues that you were talking about with some top coats and actually it’s happened to me with Opi it seems to happen when there’s either something on the brush or the nail that’s causing it to separate and if the coatand applying is too thin it’ll happen a lot something that can definitely be worked with but I will be looking into it further it’s really understand why that happens. Sometimes it could be that the gel was somehow contaminated but I promise I’ll be getting more info on this issue soon and stay tuned for a more in-depth review on this product as it will be coming out over the next few weeks

[@Tiffy1990]

Oh My Gel Thank you :)

[@glimpses.of.fabs.]

Do you have the Baumé or the DND gel polish for the third set or can you recommend a base color for French manicure?

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

I use so many diff base color for French def depends on the preference of my client some like neutral sheer, a pink sheer and some don’t like sheer at all so they go for a full coverage base. I like using “bare my soul” (OPI) it is a neutral sheer color. “Baby take a vow” OPI for a sheer pink, and “ put it in neutral” OPI for a not so sheer color that not really neutral but not too pink. Hope that was helpful!

[@glimpses.of.fabs.]

@@TheNaturalNailGuru great thank you!

[@sparkleclap]

Have you purchased dnd nail polish directly from their website? I am not sure if I should purchase through amazon or dnd website

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

Joanna i’ve only ever bought their polish through the beauty supply store in my area. I try to go directly through the manufacturer or an authorized retailer before going to Amazon although on Amazon some of those big beauty supply stores do sell products and you can be sure that you’re buying from an authorized source. I’ve never had any issues with the polishes that I’ve purchased through Amazon 😉

[@sparkleclap]

Oh My Gel thank you!!!

[@reneebrown9415]

Does the top coat bubble up? Have to wait a few seconds before curing?

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

Don’t recall having an issue with bubbles and def not something I get often from any brand. If you get bubbles make sure to be easy when putting the top/brush back in the bottle the “pumping” of the top in and out the bottle could push air into the polish making bubbles. It’s def possible that the polish is defective but that’s not usual if it’s happening to many of ur polishes then it could be how it’s handled 😉

[@Amanda-kc8pn]

Heyyy Tati

[@luannmarie9015]

Hello! New here! 🙂 What’s the difference between 800 and 900 DND?

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

luann marie hi! I believe it’s just the numbers for the basecoat and top coat. Kind of like how polishes have names these are determined by numbers if I find anything different about that I’ll make sure to comment again and share the info. ;)

[@gingerbread1212]

Did the DND yellow? I am a new nail tech and have chosen the brand as my starter line. I am having trouble finding a non yellowing top coat.

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

Definitely didn’t have any of those issues with this review. Usually the stains on the topcoat come from products the clients are using or clothing or heat. I am also on a mission of finding a non-stain topcoat it is not that easy the only non-stain topcoat I ever found was indestructible gel and I cannot find it anywhere anymore that was an awesome topcoat

[@xoPanchitaxo]

@@TheNaturalNailGuru Young Nails has a stain resistant top coat - but I hear you really have to follow instructions on how to and what NOT to use with it. But i hear hair color stylist love it for that reason.

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

@@xoPanchitaxo I have already reviewed it it’s one of my earlier videos. That topcoat I would only recommend using with acrylic or maybe a hard gel because it cracks and shatters every single time so unfortunately not something I would ever recommend . And it’s sad because it is truly a no stain topcoat and super shiny but not a quality product for natural nails it needs a hard surface underneath to prevent it from cracking😩

[@xoPanchitaxo]

@@TheNaturalNailGuru Ahh okay yes I see now thats where the complaints on it are coming from! I had not tried it out yet. Bummer!

[@ushasingh2303]

The OPI color please? So pretty.

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

I believe that one is… Lisbon wants Moore

[@ushasingh2303]

@@TheNaturalNailGuru thank you so much, btw I like your videos 😀

[@adriannaplumb4242]

If i were to gel my nails can i use Modelones base coat and Dnd color and top coat.

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

I have never had any issue when crisscrossing brands for a gel manicure 🤷🏻‍♀️ 😉

[@adriannaplumb4242]

Thanks cause on google it said ot could cause it to chip and miss color.

[@bobbyputa6199]

I can’t use a base coat as both or the other way around

[@ExplodingElephants66]

No, the base coat is specifically formulated to adhere to the natural nail and to the gel color. A top coat wouldn’t act as that double stick tape like the base coat does. A base gel won’t give you the same shine and durability as a top coat would give you. I would make sure to have a both base and top coat gels. If you’re just beginning, dnd is great, or the makartt base and top from Amazon, both very affordable options and wear well.

[@Peprmint13]

Is this top coat good for applying chrome powders??

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

arelyrely ugh I have a love-hate relationship with chrome powders. But I am currently in the process of getting the nitty-gritty on this super cute trend that is a pain in the booty to consistently get the look you want LOL it will be coming soon and I hope to answer all of your questions regarding chrome powders 💁🏻‍♀️

[@Peprmint13]

Oh My Gel thank you so much! 😚😚💕

[@Peprmint13]

I have been having problems with the second layer of top coat pudding on top of the first layer of no-wipe coat for the powder. I'll be on the lookout for your video! ☺️

[@kendrabuss3627]

Is there a difference between the DND base & top vs DND DC bade & top?

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

Kendra Buss The D&D DC is pretty much just a new collection they upgraded their bottles I don’t believe there’s much difference if any in the durability/ quality of the base and top. But totally worth checking out stay tuned I might go ahead and do a little review on that and see whether not there’s any difference in shine or wear 😉

[@TheDayi123]

Once I got the DND base and noticed It had a sticky layer unlike DC collection but that was just once . I've been using DND colors for over a year now and I must say it's one of my favorite brands. And for the stains only one of my clients has that problem ( she is a hair stylist so I guess the heat and hair products she uses can affect the color )

[@melaniefigueroa5537]

@@TheNaturalNailGuru I am using the base coat and sometimes get sticky, how can I avoid that?

[@christyb5575]

Here in LA they’re $5.50😱

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

Christy B omg even cheaper .... super good for the price for sure!!!

[@barazahradnikova8885]

Hello i wana purchase this online but i am confused why every top and base coat has different number for example base coat 400 top coat 500 and the ones you used are higher numbers why is that ?

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

DND uses numbers to label their polish so their basecoat top coat and their colors all have a number on it. They have different types of base and topcoat’s some that are a no wipe topcoat some that you have to wipe when it’s cured and then they have their base and topcoat from their older collection which is why your base and topcoat are a different number than the ones that I used. 😉

[@barazahradnikova8885]

Thank you so much for your reply! 😄😄 do you have any recomendation for the best one i should buy in your opion ?

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

The only one I have tried so far is there no white topcoat from the DC collection I do have the others to test out as well but I am sure all of them are awesome. Which ever one you can find in your beauty supply will be perfect

[@barazahradnikova8885]

@@TheNaturalNailGuru thank you so much for your help! ❤

[@elidethcampbellcampbell1184]

Do you have to use primer of any kind?

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

No! Video coming soon on primers/bonds 😉

[@elidethcampbellcampbell1184]

@@TheNaturalNailGuru ok thank you for responding 🙏🏼❤️

[@aurelagjekaj9394]

Hello How are you? Thank you sooo much for sharing with us you exasperation 🤗🤗 I would like to ask you I prepare so nice the nail and i use OPI base/top coat and OPI GEL COLOR but the color doesn’t stay al all very rare 3 weeks what you suggest to do ....... I do my oun nails because I ‘m practiced I have use Aimeili base/top coat that stays a little bit more than OPI can you help please ..... and thank you if you can respond me🙌😘😘😘😘

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

Aurela Gjekaj Hi!! A lot of the times it has to do with the preparation of the nail so you always want to make sure it’s a dry manicure and that you have the nail Plate really nicely buffed and free of any oils. .... however I’ve recently done a review on the OPI base and topcoat and although my review was thorough and extensive and had good results after using Opi base/top for over a month I’ve definitely noticed a couple of things that I’m not too happy about and I will be doing a follow up video on this very very soon so stay tuned because the information might help with the issue you’re having with OPI base and top. 😉

[@gracesoyebo3530]

Hi I’ve been trying to use the dnd gel polish but it never dries and when it does it all clumps to the middle. How do I fix this

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

I’ve definitely never experienced any issues using their polishes and I’ve been using them for a couple years now. The drying issue usually has to do with the light. DND polish is very pigmented so I can understand why a 9 W or a 12 W light won’t cure in the normal time you will need to do it 2/3 times (35w is ideal- there’s an awesome one for $50 I just did a review on it you can check it out and there’s a 10%. Disc code in the description! ).... and considering that you’re also experiencing clumping I’m thinking that you’re applying the coats a little too thick. the colors are very pigmented so you want to try to apply very thin coats... if it is too thick little bits will cure before others making it look lumpy. So nail doc says: thinner coats and if low wattage light let it run at least 2 times (double cure time) hope that help!! 😉

[@ol3770]

This DND brand is sooo cheap compare to others and i havent had any problem with it, which is kind of strange really but i dont mind that. The only thing i have experienced is their dip and gel wont always match so i would test them on fake nails first so see how close they are before using them on clients. It SUCKS when they want to match and when you finish their hands and toes are 2 different color.

[@TheNaturalNailGuru]

That happens a lot I have yet to find a brand that is 100% consistent with matching hands and feet that’s why every time I do swatches I make sure to point that out.