DND DIVA Gel & Lacquer Duo #243 Imperial Jade
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DND DIVA #243 Imperial Jade is a bright neutral 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: It doesn't matter where or when, treat yourself like royalty with this bright jade green.
What you get
- 1 x DND DIVA #243 Imperial Jade gel polish, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), cured under an LED or UV lamp
- 1 x DND DIVA #243 Imperial Jade nail lacquer, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), air-dries
Why techs stock it
- 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.
- Part of a numbered chart: DIVA runs #001 to #288 plus a glitter range, so shades are easy to track.
- 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 | 243 |
| Shade name | Imperial Jade |
| Colour family | Green |
| Tone | bright neutral 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 | DNDDIVAGL243 |
How to apply the gel
- Get the plate ready: remove shine and oil.
- Base gel: a thin layer of DIVA Base #100, cured.
- Colour coats: DND DIVA #243 Imperial Jade in two thin coats, curing each one.
- Seal: DIVA Top #300 No Cleanse, cured, then cuticle oil.
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 bright neutral green by name or by number 243.
Which option to choose
Salons that only stock the gel end up mixing a close lacquer for pedicures. The DND DIVA #243 Imperial Jade duo avoids that: the lacquer is made to the same shade as the gel. If you also need the base and top gels, the combo listing for this number includes them.
Storing the bottles
Keep gel bottles closed and away from the lamp and from windows, since stray UV can thicken the gel in the neck. Wipe the neck before capping so the lid does not stick.
More to pair with Imperial Jade: DIVA gel and lacquer duos, the DIVA Parallel Universe collection, the DIVA #243 combo with base and top and DND, DC and DIVA base and top gels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the lacquer match the gel exactly?+
Yes. DND mixes DND DIVA #243 Imperial Jade 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 Imperial Jade?+
DND DIVA #243 Imperial Jade is a bright neutral 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.