DND DIVA Gel Polish - 253 Gothic Grape
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DND DIVA #253 Gothic Grape is a deep purple with red 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: Even if life is all rainbows and sunshine, don't make the grave mistake of overlooking this deep grape-purple.
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 | 253 |
| Shade name | Gothic Grape |
| Colour family | Purple |
| Tone | deep purple with red undertones |
| Finish | Cream |
| Season on the DND chart | Fall, 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 | DNDDIVAG253 |
How to apply the gel
- Prep: shape, cuticle work, light buff, dehydrator.
- Base: DIVA Base #100, cured.
- Two colour layers: keep DND DIVA #253 Gothic Grape thin and cap the free edge on each layer.
- No-wipe top: DIVA Top #300 No Cleanse, cured, no cleanse.
Who it suits
- Fall and Winter 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
The three options on this page are formats, not shades. Gel for long wear, lacquer for quick services, or both together so the manicure and pedicure match.
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 Gothic Grape: DIVA #253 as a gel and lacquer duo, every DIVA shade, purple 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 #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 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.