Gel colour (gel polish) is a soak-off coloured gel brushed over a base coat and cured under a UV/LED lamp, so it wears longer than regular nail polish. M1 Nail & Beauty Supply stocks gel polish singles, Duo sets and colour series from DND, ONME, OPI, Mr. Nail, Cre8tion, Chance, YHH and JING.
Types of gel colour
| Type | Best for | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| DND gel polish only | Salons that order DND shades by number range. | DND 601-699, DND 701-799, DND 801-899 |
| Duo: gel + matching lacquer | Offering the same shade in gel and regular polish, for pedicures or touch-ups. | DND Duo 401-499, DND Duo 501-599, DND Duo 601-699, DND Duo 801-899, DC Duo 001-144, DIVA Duo 101-199 |
| DC and DIVA gel polish | The other two DND-made lines, each with its own shades and bottle. | DC 001-144, DC 254-326, DC Sheer Collection 2436-2471, DC 2508-2543, DIVA 001-099, DIVA 101-199 |
| ONME and OPI | ONME colour series and OPI GelColor shades. | ONME D Gel series, ONME U Gel, ONME 456, OPI GelColor S061 OPI'm a Bubble Bunny |
How to choose gel colours
- Shop by colour. Browse pink, nude, red, white and blue gel polish, or filter this page by colour.
- DND, DC or DIVA. The three DND lines differ mainly in packaging and bottle size (DND 15 ml, DC 18 ml, DIVA 15 ml), and DND and DC base and top coats work with either.
- Duo or gel only. A Duo adds the matching regular lacquer, handy for toes or for clients who switch between gel and polish.
- Magnetic shades are in cat eye colours.
Related: Gel base coat, Gel top coat, HEMA-free gel, Lacquer, All nail colour
Guides
- DND vs DC vs DIVA gel polish: lines, bottle sizes and base & top numbers
- CND systems explained: Shellac base and top coats, Vinylux, Plexigel and Brisa
- OPI Bubble Bath vs Funny Bunny vs Put It In Neutral: OPI's sheer pinks, nudes and whites compared
Gel colour FAQ
What does "Duo" mean on DND, DC and DIVA colours?
A Duo is a pair: one gel polish and one regular nail lacquer in the matching shade. "Gel Polish Only" listings are the gel bottle on its own. Salons buy Duos when they want the same colour for gel manicures and regular-polish pedicures.
How many coats of gel colour do I need?
Usually two thin coats, each cured, over the cured base. Sheer and pastel shades may need a third coat for full coverage. Thin coats cure all the way through; one thick coat can stay soft underneath, wrinkle or lift.
Why does my gel polish have bubbles?
Shaking the bottle traps air, so roll it between your palms instead. Bubbles also come from wiping the brush too hard on the bottle neck or working in thick layers. Pop any bubble with the brush tip before curing, because the lamp sets it in place.
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