DND #897 Knotty or Nice is a glitter red from DND”s original gel and lacquer line, the one with more than 1,000 numbered shades. You get the gel polish and its matching lacquer, so a gel manicure and a lacquer pedicure come out the same colour.

In DND”s words: A deep, cool red infused with micro glitter that”s so nice it leaves tongues tied in knots.

What you get

1 x DND #897 Knotty or Nice nail lacquer, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), air-dries

Why techs stock it

Air-dry lacquer: the lacquer needs no lamp, handy for pedicures and quick polish changes.

Professional bottle size: each bottle holds 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), the standard salon size rather than a mini.

Matched by number: the gel and the lacquer share one shade number, so reorders and client records stay simple.

Glitter finish: glitter sits best under a generous top coat so the surface stays smooth.

Specifications

Brand	DND (Daisy Nail Design)
Line	DND
Shade number	897
Shade name	Knotty or Nice
Colour family	Red
Finish	Glitter
Format	gel polish + matching nail lacquer
Bottle size	0.5 fl oz (15 mL)
Gel cure	30 to 60 seconds under LED, about 2 minutes under UV per colour coat
Base and top	DND Base #500 and DND Top #600 No Cleanse
Removal	soak-off with acetone
SKU	DNDGL897

How to apply the gel

Prep the plate: shape, clean up the cuticle, lightly buff and wipe with a dehydrator.

Lay the base: a thin coat of DND Base #500, cured.

Build the colour: two thin coats of DND #897 Knotty or Nice; cure after each one and cap the edge.

Seal: finish with DND Top #600 No Cleanse and cure.

Who it suits

Classic pedicures, paired with a glossy no-wipe top.

Clients who ask for glitter red by name or by number 897.

Which option to choose

Gel or lacquer? With DND #897 Knotty or Nice you do not have to choose. The gel covers the long-wear manicure, the lacquer handles toes and touch-ups, and both match.

Removal

File through the top coat, then soak in acetone for about 10 to 15 minutes and ease the softened gel off with a pusher. Skip the drill on the natural nail and finish with cuticle oil.

More to pair with Knotty or Nice: DND gel polish and nail lacquer, DND red shades and DND, DC and DIVA base and top gels.