DND DIVA Gel & Lacquer Duo #205 Papaya Pop
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DND DIVA #205 Papaya Pop is a pastel creamy orange 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: Papaya attention to the finer things in life and it'll make things all that much sweeter like this soft creamsicle orange.
What you get
- 1 x DND DIVA #205 Papaya Pop gel polish, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), cured under an LED or UV lamp
- 1 x DND DIVA #205 Papaya Pop nail lacquer, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), air-dries
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 | 205 |
| Shade name | Papaya Pop |
| Colour family | Nude |
| Tone | pastel creamy orange |
| 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 | DNDDIVAGL205 |
How to apply the gel
- Prep: clean the nail, push back the cuticle, buff and dehydrate.
- Base: DIVA Base #100 (or DC #800), one thin layer, cured.
- Colour: two thin coats of DND DIVA #205 Papaya Pop, each cured 30 to 45 seconds under LED, edge capped.
- Top: DIVA Top #300 No Cleanse (or DC #900), cured, no wipe.
Who it suits
- Office-friendly sets: nude reads differently on each skin tone, so swatch it on the client first.
- Clean-girl manicures, paired with a white French tip.
- Clients who ask for pastel creamy orange by name or by number 205.
Which option to choose
Gel or lacquer? With DND DIVA #205 Papaya Pop you do not have to choose. The gel covers the long-wear manicure, the lacquer handles toes and touch-ups, and both match.
Thin coats win
Most chipping comes from one heavy coat that never cured all the way through. Two thin coats of 205 wear longer than one thick one.
More to pair with Papaya Pop: DIVA gel and lacquer duos, the DIVA First Class collection, nude 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 #205 Papaya Pop 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 Papaya Pop?+
DND DIVA #205 Papaya Pop is a pastel creamy orange. 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.