DND DIVA Gel Polish - 196 Lavender Silk
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DND DIVA #196 Lavender Silk is a heather blue with purple undertones 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: Relax and take a deep breath.
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
- DIVA or DC system: wear it on DIVA Base #100 and DIVA Top #300, or on DC #800 and #900.
- Short cure: thin colour coats cure in about 30 to 60 seconds under LED.
- Trend-led colour: DIVA is the DND line that follows seasonal colour stories, so it keeps the wall current.
- 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 | 196 |
| Shade name | Lavender Silk |
| Colour family | Blue |
| Tone | heather blue with purple undertones |
| Finish | Cream |
| Season on the DND chart | Summer, 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 | DNDDIVAG196 |
How to apply the gel
- Prep: shape, cuticle work, light buff, dehydrator.
- Base: DIVA Base #100, cured.
- Two colour layers: keep DND DIVA #196 Lavender Silk thin and cap the free edge on each layer.
- No-wipe top: DIVA Top #300 No Cleanse, cured, no cleanse.
Who it suits
- Summer and Winter 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 heather blue with purple undertones by name or by number 196.
Which option to choose
Most salons buy DND DIVA #196 Lavender Silk 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.
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 Lavender Silk: DIVA #196 as a gel and lacquer duo, every DIVA shade, blue 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 #196 Lavender Silk 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 Lavender Silk?+
DND DIVA #196 Lavender Silk is a heather blue with purple 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 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.