DND Gel + Lacquer Duo #438 Island Oasis
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DND #438 Island Oasis is a beautiful cross between turquoise and lush emerald 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.
What you get
- 1 x DND #438 Island Oasis gel polish, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), cured under an LED or UV lamp
- 1 x DND #438 Island Oasis nail lacquer, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), air-dries
Why techs stock it
- Easy to restock: DND numbers every shade, so a best seller is one code away from a reorder.
- Two services from one colour: use the gel for the manicure and the lacquer for toes or at-home touch-ups.
- Air-dry lacquer: the lacquer needs no lamp, handy for pedicures and quick polish changes.
- Opaque in two coats: a cream finish covers the nail in two thin coats.
Specifications
| Brand | DND (Daisy Nail Design) |
|---|---|
| Line | DND |
| Shade number | 438 |
| Shade name | Island Oasis |
| Colour family | Blue |
| Finish | Cream |
| 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 | DNDGL438 |
How to apply the gel
- Get the nail ready: remove oils and shine so the base can grip.
- Base gel: DND Base #500, one thin layer, cured.
- Two colour coats: keep each coat of DND #438 Island Oasis thin; thick layers cure unevenly.
- No-wipe top: DND Top #600 No Cleanse, cured, no cleanse step needed.
Who it suits
- Summer sets: blue is high contrast against most skin tones, so a clean cuticle line matters.
- Pedicures, paired with a silver chrome accent.
- Clients who ask for beautiful cross between turquoise and lush emerald by name or by number 438.
Which option to choose
The gel half of DND #438 Island Oasis is for services that need up to three weeks of wear. The lacquer half is for pedicures, quick changes and the bottle a client takes home. Buying them as a duo keeps both on the same number.
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 Island Oasis: DND gel polish and nail lacquer, DND blue shades and DND, DC and DIVA base and top gels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the lacquer match the gel exactly?+
Yes. DND mixes DND #438 Island Oasis as a gel and a lacquer with the same shade number, so a gel manicure and a lacquer pedicure match. The lacquer air-dries, the gel needs an LED or UV lamp.
What colour is Island Oasis?+
DND #438 Island Oasis is a beautiful cross between turquoise and lush emerald. Screens show colour differently, so check a swatch stick against the client's skin before the full set.
How long do I cure each coat?+
Under an LED lamp, cure each thin colour coat 30 to 60 seconds; a UV lamp takes about 2 minutes. Thin coats cure all the way through, thick ones do not.
Which base and top coat should I use?+
DND recommends DND Base #500 and DND Top #600 No Cleanse. DND, DC and DIVA base and top gels are cross-compatible, so any of them will work.