DND DIVA Gel & Lacquer Duo #214 Candy Store
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DND DIVA #214 Candy Store is a strawberry pink 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.
What you get
- 1 x DND DIVA #214 Candy Store gel polish, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), cured under an LED or UV lamp
- 1 x DND DIVA #214 Candy Store nail lacquer, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), air-dries
Why techs stock it
- Matched by number: gel and lacquer carry the same number, so a client can buy a bottle to take home.
- 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.
- 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 | 214 |
| Shade name | Candy Store |
| Colour family | Pink |
| Tone | strawberry pink |
| 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 | DNDDIVAGL214 |
How to apply the gel
- Prep: shape, cuticle work, light buff, dehydrator.
- Base: DIVA Base #100, cured.
- Two colour layers: keep DND DIVA #214 Candy Store thin and cap the free edge on each layer.
- No-wipe top: DIVA Top #300 No Cleanse, cured, no cleanse.
Who it suits
- Bridal and bridesmaid bookings: pink sits close to most natural nail beds, so regrowth shows slowly.
- Everyday short square sets, paired with a milky white for a soft French.
- Clients who ask for strawberry pink by name or by number 214.
Which option to choose
Gel or lacquer? With DND DIVA #214 Candy Store 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 214 wear longer than one thick one.
More to pair with Candy Store: DIVA gel and lacquer duos, the DIVA First Class collection, pink 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 #214 Candy Store 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 Candy Store?+
DND DIVA #214 Candy Store is a strawberry pink. 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.