Culinary Culture Inspires DND’s Hot Fall Nail Design

Binge-worthy television series “The Bear,” starring Jeremy Allen White, continues to roar in popularity among salivating consumers. And it’s not just White’s hot looks!

The show’s catchphrase, “Yes, Chef!” is the name of this year’s new hit American reality competition show. Now, nail art brands like DND believe fingernails should be in tip-top shape when slicing and dicing.

In continuing to take a bite out of the gourmand trend of 2025, DND is serving up its spiciest nail collection yet. Introducing “Yes, Chef!”

The limited-edition nail color and art kit pays homage to the heat, hustle and high-stakes glamor of the professional kitchen. Launching exclusively on dndgel.com in collaboration with female culinary influencers and chefs, the collection fuses the energy of culinary culture with the boldness of beauty – inviting fans to cook up a look that’s as spicy as it is stylish, per marketers.

Flavorful Kit

The Yes, Chef! Kit includes six high-impact shades inspired by kitchen action and flavor obsessions:

Spread It – A buttery yellow;
Sip It – A rich cabernet crème burgundy;
Sear It – A bold, fire-engine red;
Zest It – A zippy citrus green;
Glaze It – A sheer sugar-gloss white shimmer; and
Scorching! – A spicy red.

Each kit is packaged in a custom chili-shaped box that doubles as a collector’s item. It features chef-inspired nail art stickers; nail charms; a DND-branded tomato salt and pepper shaker; and recipe cards co-created by culinary influencers and chefs.

“Nails are fashion, and food is culture; both are forms of self-expression that bring people together,” said a DND spokesperson. “With ‘Yes, Chef!’ we’re celebrating that intersection: the spice, the style, the creativity, and the comfort. It’s more than polish – it’s a seasonal mood, a sensory story, and a cultural conversation starter.”

Savory Partnership

To bring the “Yes, Chef!” collection to life beyond the manicure, DND Gel partnered with four culinary creators who the brand feels embodies the same boldness, creativity and cultural flavor as the collection itself. Each collaborator developed a custom recipe inspired by the nail shade that best represents their personal style and heritage – resulting in a delicious fusion of beauty and food storytelling.

Chef Tue Nguyen is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, an acclaimed chef and restaurateur blending Vietnamese roots with modern comfort food, with a loyal global following across platforms. She delivered comfort and kick with Tue’s Spicy Chicken Dumplings & Lemongrass Chili Oil, a savory nod to her Vietnamese roots, matching the zing of the collection’s citrusy-green “Zest It.”

Kelsey Calemine is a digital tastemaker, home cook and lifestyle creator with millions of followers, known for shaping beauty, fashion, and cultural trends online. She created Kelsey’s Orzo with Crispy Pancetta, a bright, buttery dish that mirrors the warmth of the “Spread It” shade.

Roti Brown is a content creator and culinary storyteller spotlighting Caribbean flavors and heritage through vibrant, shareable recipes. She created Roti’s Caribbean Pepper Patties, a flaky, golden pastry filled with bold spice that reflects the richness of “Sear It.”

Chef Cassie Yeung is the Next Level Chef contestant, turned TikTok star behind the viral Wet Wet Sauce. Cassie brought the heat with beef & udon noodles tossed in her viral Wet Wet Sauce, a fiery red chili oil and dipping sauce duo inspired by the DND shade.

These recipes will be included as collectible cards in the “Yes, Chef!” collection kits and featured across DND’s social channels throughout launch month. Each recipe, like each polish shade, tells a story – blending flavor, culture and color to celebrate beauty as a full-sensory experience. The kit is available for $115 here.