DND DIVA Nail Lacquer - 257 Dewdrop Gray
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DND DIVA #257 Dewdrop Gray is a deep warm grey 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: Hear the pitter patter of rainfall over the canopy of leaves, and relax in tranquility with this warm stone grey.
What you get
- 1 x DND DIVA #257 Dewdrop Gray nail lacquer, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), air-dries
- Lacquer only: no gel polish in this listing
Why techs stock it
- Take-home bottle: clients can buy the same number for touch-ups between appointments.
- No lamp needed: the lacquer air-dries, so it suits pedicures, quick changes and clients who skip gel.
- Easy removal: it comes off with regular acetone or non-acetone polish remover.
- 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 | 257 |
| Shade name | Dewdrop Gray |
| Colour family | Gray |
| Tone | deep warm grey |
| Finish | Cream |
| Season on the DND chart | 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 | DNDDIVANL257 |
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 #257 Dewdrop Gray, 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
- Winter sets: grey is a neutral that works year round and does not fight an outfit.
- Short nails, paired with a matte top coat.
- Clients who ask for deep warm grey by name or by number 257.
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 257 dry faster and chip less than one heavy coat.
More to pair with Dewdrop Gray: the matching DIVA #257 gel polish, DIVA #257 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 #257 Dewdrop Gray 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 Dewdrop Gray?+
DND DIVA #257 Dewdrop Gray is a deep warm grey. 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.

