DND DIVA Gel & Lacquer Duo #127 Caterpillar Chronicles
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DND DIVA #127 Caterpillar Chronicles is a soft leaf green from DND's trend-led DIVA line. You get the gel polish and its matching lacquer, so a gel manicure and a lacquer pedicure come out the same colour.
In DND's words: We can't be-leaf that this leaf green color is soda-licious.
What you get
- 1 x DND DIVA #127 Caterpillar Chronicles gel polish, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), cured under an LED or UV lamp
- 1 x DND DIVA #127 Caterpillar Chronicles nail lacquer, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), air-dries
Why techs stock it
- Short cure: thin colour coats cure in about 30 to 45 seconds under LED.
- Trend-led colour: DIVA is the DND line that follows seasonal colour stories, so it keeps the wall current.
- Soak-off gel: the gel removes with acetone, no drilling through the colour.
- 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 | 127 |
| Shade name | Caterpillar Chronicles |
| Colour family | Green |
| Tone | soft leaf green |
| Finish | Cream |
| Format | gel polish + matching nail lacquer |
| Bottle size | 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) |
| Gel cure | 30 to 45 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 | DNDDIVAGL127 |
How to apply the gel
- Prep: shape, cuticle work, light buff, dehydrator.
- Base: DIVA Base #100, cured.
- Two colour layers: keep DND DIVA #127 Caterpillar Chronicles 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: green swings cool or warm with the base, so check it against the client's skin.
- Editorial nail art, paired with a gold accent nail.
- Clients who ask for soft leaf green by name or by number 127.
Which option to choose
Gel or lacquer? With DND DIVA #127 Caterpillar Chronicles you do not have to choose. The gel covers the long-wear manicure, the lacquer handles toes and touch-ups, and both match.
Removal
File through the top coat, then soak in acetone for about 10 to 15 minutes and ease the softened gel off with a pusher. Skip the drill on the natural nail and finish with cuticle oil.
More to pair with Caterpillar Chronicles: DIVA gel and lacquer duos, the DIVA Soda Poppin' collection, green 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 #127 Caterpillar Chronicles 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 Caterpillar Chronicles?+
DND DIVA #127 Caterpillar Chronicles is a soft leaf green. 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 45 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.