DND DIVA Gel & Lacquer Duo #218 Astral Spark
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DND DIVA #218 Astral Spark is a neon orange with red undertones 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: Although travel to galaxies far, far away is not yet possible, let this deep neon orange light the spark for your wanderlust on this plane.
What you get
- 1 x DND DIVA #218 Astral Spark gel polish, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), cured under an LED or UV lamp
- 1 x DND DIVA #218 Astral Spark 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.
- Bright finish: a neon needs thin, even coats to avoid streaks.
Specifications
| Brand | DND (Daisy Nail Design) |
|---|---|
| Line | DND DIVA |
| Shade number | 218 |
| Shade name | Astral Spark |
| Colour family | Orange |
| Tone | neon orange with red undertones |
| Finish | Neon |
| 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 | DNDDIVAGL218 |
How to apply the gel
- Prep: shape, cuticle work, light buff, dehydrator.
- Base: DIVA Base #100, cured.
- Two colour layers: keep DND DIVA #218 Astral Spark thin and cap the free edge on each layer.
- No-wipe top: DIVA Top #300 No Cleanse, cured, no cleanse.
Who it suits
- Summer and vacation sets: orange warms up tanned and olive skin.
- Pedicures, paired with a white tip.
- Clients who ask for neon orange with red undertones by name or by number 218.
Which option to choose
Gel or lacquer? With DND DIVA #218 Astral Spark 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 218 wear longer than one thick one.
More to pair with Astral Spark: DIVA gel and lacquer duos, the DIVA First Class collection, orange 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 #218 Astral Spark 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 Astral Spark?+
DND DIVA #218 Astral Spark is a neon orange with red undertones with a neon finish. 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.