DND DC Platinum #209 Lite Ruby
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DND DC #209 Lite Ruby is a metallic nude gel polish from DND's premium DC line, poured into gold 0.6 fl oz bottles, sold here as a single bottle.
In DND's words: With a subdued color, Lite Ruby is a sophisticated hue that looks like sand under your feet at the best beach you know.
What you get
- 1 x DND DC #209 Lite Ruby gel polish, 0.6 fl oz (18 mL) gold DC bottle
- Gel only: no lacquer in this listing
Why techs stock it
- Quick cure: each thin colour coat cures in 30 to 45 seconds under an LED lamp.
- No-wipe finish: DC Top #900 No Cleanse leaves no sticky layer after curing.
- Bigger bottle: DC bottles hold 0.6 fl oz (18 mL), a little more than the classic 0.5 fl oz DND bottle.
- High-shine metallic: the metallic finish shows every ridge, so buff the plate smooth first.
Specifications
| Brand | DND (Daisy Nail Design) |
|---|---|
| Line | DND DC Platinum |
| Shade number | 209 |
| Shade name | Lite Ruby |
| Colour family | Nude |
| Finish | Metallic |
| Format | gel polish only |
| Bottle size | 0.6 fl oz (18 mL) |
| Gel cure | 30 to 45 seconds under LED, about 2 minutes under UV per colour coat |
| Base and top | DC Base #800 and DC Top #900 No Cleanse |
| Removal | soak-off with acetone |
| SKU | DNDDCP209 |
How to apply the gel
- Start clean: the nail must be fully prepped and free of oil.
- DC base first: DC needs a base coat, so lay DC Base #800 and cure it.
- Two thin coats: apply DND DC #209 Lite Ruby thin, cap the free edge, cure each coat 30 to 45 seconds under LED.
- Finish: seal with DC Top #900 No Cleanse and cure.
Who it suits
- Office-friendly sets: nude reads differently on each skin tone, so swatch it on the client first.
- Clean-girl manicures, paired with a white French tip.
- Clients who ask for metallic nude by name or by number 209.
Which option to choose
A metallic gel like DND DC #209 Lite Ruby is usually one or two nails in a set, or a full set for holidays and events. It wears on the same DC Base #800 and DC Top #900 as the cream DC shades.
Storing the bottles
Keep gel bottles closed and away from the lamp and from windows, since stray UV can thicken the gel in the neck. Wipe the neck before capping so the lid does not stick.
More to pair with Lite Ruby: the DC Platinum collection, the full DC range and DND, DC and DIVA base and top gels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the matching lacquer included?+
No. This listing is the 0.6 fl oz (18 mL) gel bottle only. Use a DC base and top gel with it for the full wear time.
What colour is Lite Ruby?+
DND DC #209 Lite Ruby is a metallic nude with a metallic finish. 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 45 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 DC Base #800 and DC Top #900 No Cleanse. DND, DC and DIVA base and top gels are cross-compatible, so any of them will work.