DND DIVA Nail Lacquer - 253 Gothic Grape
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DND DIVA #253 Gothic Grape is a deep purple with red undertones nail lacquer from DND's trend-led DIVA line. It air-dries, so it needs no lamp, and it matches the gel polish with the same number.
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 DND DIVA #253 Gothic Grape nail lacquer, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), air-dries
- Lacquer only: no gel polish in this listing
Why techs stock it
- Matched to the gel: it shares its shade number with the gel polish, so a gel manicure and a lacquer pedicure line up.
- About a week of wear: with a base coat and a top coat it typically lasts 5 to 7 days.
- Restock by number: reorders are one code: 253.
- Clean cream finish: no shimmer or glitter, so it reads the same under salon light and daylight.
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 | nail lacquer only, air-dry |
| Bottle size | 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) |
| Dry time | about 2 to 3 minutes per coat |
| Wear | about 5 to 7 days with a base coat and top coat |
| Removal | regular acetone or non-acetone polish remover |
| SKU | DNDDIVANL253 |
How to apply the lacquer
- Start clean: wipe the plate and push back the cuticle.
- Base: a thin base coat to protect the nail and help the colour hold.
- Two thin coats: DND DIVA #253 Gothic Grape, letting each coat dry 2 to 3 minutes; thin coats dry faster than one thick one.
- Seal: finish with a top coat and cap the free edge.
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
Lacquer or gel? The lacquer suits pedicures, quick changes and clients who take a bottle home. The gel with the same number is for long-wear manicures under a lamp.
Thin coats win
Two thin coats of 253 dry faster and chip less than one heavy coat.
More to pair with Gothic Grape: the matching DIVA #253 gel polish, DIVA #253 as a gel and lacquer duo, all DIVA nail lacquers and nail lacquer from every brand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this gel or regular polish?+
This is DND DIVA #253 Gothic Grape nail lacquer, a regular air-dry polish. It needs no lamp. The gel polish with the same number is sold as a separate listing.
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 against the client's skin first.
How long does it last?+
With a base coat underneath and a top coat on top, DND lacquer typically lasts 5 to 7 days before it starts to chip.
How long does each coat take to dry?+
Each thin coat dries in about 2 to 3 minutes. Thin coats dry faster and more evenly than one thick coat.