DND DIVA Gel Polish - 168 Tangy Apricot
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DND DIVA #168 Tangy Apricot is a peach-orange from DND's trend-led DIVA line. Choose the gel alone, the gel with its matching lacquer, or the lacquer on its own.
In DND's words: This soft apricot pink is a"peel"ing to all audiences and will steal the spotlight for sure.
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
- 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 | 168 |
| Shade name | Tangy Apricot |
| Colour family | Peach |
| Tone | peach-orange |
| Finish | Cream |
| Season on the DND chart | Spring, Fall |
| 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 | DNDDIVAG168 |
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 #168 Tangy Apricot, each cured 30 to 60 seconds under LED, edge capped.
- Top: DIVA Top #300 No Cleanse (or DC #900), cured, no wipe.
Who it suits
- Spring and Fall sets: peach carries both pink and orange pigment, so it warms a cool skin tone without going bright.
- Everyday manicures, paired with a sheer nude.
- Clients who ask for peach-orange by name or by number 168.
Which option to choose
Most salons buy DND DIVA #168 Tangy Apricot as the gel and lacquer pair, so the manicure and pedicure match. The gel-only and lacquer-only options suit techs who already own the other half.
Restocking
Every DND shade has a fixed number, so write 168 on the client card. When the bottle runs low, the reorder is one code.
More to pair with Tangy Apricot: DIVA #168 as a gel and lacquer duo, every DIVA shade, peach 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 #168 Tangy Apricot 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 Tangy Apricot?+
DND DIVA #168 Tangy Apricot is a peach-orange. 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.