DND DIVA Combo #253 Gothic Grape - Base+Top+Color
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DND DIVA #253 Gothic Grape arrives as a complete gel kit: the DIVA base gel, the DIVA no-wipe top gel, the gel colour and its matching lacquer. The shade reads as deep purple with red undertones.
In DND's words: Even if life is all rainbows and sunshine, don't make the grave mistake of overlooking this deep grape-purple.
What you get
- 1 x DIVA Base Gel #100, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL)
- 1 x DND DIVA #253 Gothic Grape gel polish, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL)
- 1 x DND DIVA #253 Gothic Grape matching nail lacquer, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL)
- 1 x DIVA Top Gel #300 No Cleanse, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL)
Why techs stock it
- Professional bottle size: each bottle holds 0.5 fl oz (15 mL).
- Up to three weeks of wear: with a base gel, two thin colour coats and a no-wipe top.
- DIVA or DC system: wear it on DIVA Base #100 and DIVA Top #300, or on DC #800 and #900.
- Opaque in two coats: a cream finish covers the nail in two thin coats.
Specifications
| Brand | DND (Daisy Nail Design) |
|---|---|
| Line | DND DIVA |
| Shade number | 253 |
| Shade name | Gothic Grape |
| Colour family | Purple |
| Tone | deep purple with red undertones |
| Finish | Cream |
| Format | base gel, colour gel, matching lacquer, no-wipe top gel |
| Bottle size | 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) per bottle |
| Gel cure | 30 to 45 seconds under LED, about 2 minutes under UV per colour coat |
| Base and top | DIVA Base #100 and DIVA Top #300 No Cleanse |
| Removal | soak-off with acetone |
| SKU | DNDDIVAGLBTC253 |
How to apply the gel
- Prep: clean the nail, push back the cuticle, buff and dehydrate.
- Base: DIVA Base #100 (or DC #800), one thin layer, cured.
- Colour: two thin coats of DND DIVA #253 Gothic Grape, each cured 30 to 45 seconds under LED, edge capped.
- Top: DIVA Top #300 No Cleanse (or DC #900), cured, no wipe.
Every bottle you need for these steps is in the box, so the base, colour and top all come from the same DIVA system.
Who it suits
- Evening sets: purple carries red and blue pigment, so it shifts between salon light and daylight.
- Fall bookings, paired with a soft pink base.
- Clients who ask for deep purple with red undertones by name or by number 253.
Which option to choose
If you already own DIVA Base #100 and Top #300, the duo listing for #253 is the cheaper way to add the colour. If you do not, the combo saves ordering the base and top separately.
Lamp check
An LED lamp cures each thin colour coat in well under a minute; a UV lamp takes about 2 minutes. If the surface stays soft, the coat was too thick or the lamp is getting old.
More to pair with Gothic Grape: every DIVA shade, DIVA #253 as a gel and lacquer duo and gel kits with base and top.
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes in the combo?+
Four 0.5 fl oz bottles: DIVA Base Gel #100, the DND DIVA #253 Gothic Grape gel polish, the matching DND DIVA #253 Gothic Grape lacquer and DIVA Top Gel #300 No Cleanse.
Does the lacquer match the gel exactly?+
Yes. DND mixes DND DIVA #253 Gothic Grape 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 Gothic Grape?+
DND DIVA #253 Gothic Grape is a deep purple with red undertones. 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.
