DND DIVA Gel Polish - 026 Smokey Shimmy
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DND DIVA #026 Smokey Shimmy is a metallic silver from DND's trend-led DIVA line. Choose the gel alone, the gel with its matching lacquer, or the lacquer on its own.
What you get
- Gel Polish Only: one 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) gel bottle
- Gel Polish & Lacquer: the gel bottle and the matching lacquer, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) each
- Lacquer Only: one 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) air-dry lacquer
Why techs stock it
- Matched by number: gel and lacquer carry the same number, so a client can buy a bottle to take home.
- 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.
- Packed sparkle: works alone or as an accent nail over a cream shade.
Specifications
| Brand | DND (Daisy Nail Design) |
|---|---|
| Line | DND DIVA |
| Shade number | 026 |
| Shade name | Smokey Shimmy |
| Colour family | Silver |
| Tone | metallic silver |
| Finish | Glitter |
| Season on the DND chart | Spring, Winter |
| Format | gel only, gel + lacquer, or lacquer only |
| 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 | DIVA Base #100 and DIVA Top #300 No Cleanse |
| Removal | soak-off with acetone |
| SKU | DNDDIVAG026 |
How to apply the gel
- Get the plate ready: remove shine and oil.
- Base gel: a thin layer of DIVA Base #100, cured.
- Colour coats: DND DIVA #026 Smokey Shimmy in two thin coats, curing each one.
- Seal: DIVA Top #300 No Cleanse, cured, then cuticle oil.
Who it suits
- Spring and Winter sets: silver particles settle in the bottle, so roll it before the first coat.
- New Year's Eve, paired with a black or navy accent nail.
- Clients who ask for metallic silver by name or by number 026.
Which option to choose
Choose Gel Polish Only if you only run gel services, Gel Polish & Lacquer if you also do pedicures or sell take-home bottles, and Lacquer Only for regular polish services. All three are the same Smokey Shimmy shade.
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 Smokey Shimmy: DIVA #026 as a gel and lacquer duo, every DIVA shade, silver gel and lacquer shades and DND, DC and DIVA base and top gels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the lacquer match the gel exactly?+
Yes. DND mixes DND DIVA #026 Smokey Shimmy 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 Smokey Shimmy?+
DND DIVA #026 Smokey Shimmy is a metallic silver with a glitter 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 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 DIVA Base #100 and DIVA Top #300 No Cleanse. DND, DC and DIVA base and top gels are cross-compatible, so any of them will work.