DND Gel + Lacquer Duo #718 Pink Grapefruit
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DND #718 Pink Grapefruit is a cool toned grapefruit pink from DND's original gel and lacquer line, the one with more than 1,000 numbered shades. 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 #718 Pink Grapefruit gel polish, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), cured under an LED or UV lamp
- 1 x DND #718 Pink Grapefruit nail lacquer, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), air-dries
Why techs stock it
- Air-dry lacquer: the lacquer needs no lamp, handy for pedicures and quick polish changes.
- Professional bottle size: each bottle holds 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), the standard salon size rather than a mini.
- Matched by number: the gel and the lacquer share one shade number, so reorders and client records stay simple.
- Opaque in two coats: a cream finish covers the nail in two thin coats.
Specifications
| Brand | DND (Daisy Nail Design) |
|---|---|
| Line | DND |
| Shade number | 718 |
| Shade name | Pink Grapefruit |
| Colour family | Purple |
| Finish | Cream |
| Season on the DND chart | Summer |
| Format | gel polish + matching nail lacquer |
| Bottle size | 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) |
| Gel cure | 30 to 60 seconds under LED, about 2 minutes under UV per colour coat |
| Base and top | DND Base #500 and DND Top #600 No Cleanse |
| Removal | soak-off with acetone |
| SKU | DNDGL718 |
How to apply the gel
- Get the nail ready: remove oils and shine so the base can grip.
- Base gel: DND Base #500, one thin layer, cured.
- Two colour coats: keep each coat of DND #718 Pink Grapefruit thin; thick layers cure unevenly.
- No-wipe top: DND Top #600 No Cleanse, cured, no cleanse step needed.
Who it suits
- Summer sets: purple carries red and blue pigment, so it shifts between salon light and daylight.
- Fall bookings, paired with a soft pink base.
- Clients who ask for cool toned grapefruit pink by name or by number 718.
Which option to choose
Salons that only stock the gel end up mixing a close lacquer for pedicures. The DND #718 Pink Grapefruit duo avoids that: the lacquer is made to the same shade as the gel.
Thin coats win
Most chipping comes from one heavy coat that never cured all the way through. Two thin coats of 718 wear longer than one thick one.
More to pair with Pink Grapefruit: DND gel polish and nail lacquer, DND purple shades and DND, DC and DIVA base and top gels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the lacquer match the gel exactly?+
Yes. DND mixes DND #718 Pink Grapefruit 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 Pink Grapefruit?+
DND #718 Pink Grapefruit is a cool toned grapefruit 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 60 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 DND Base #500 and DND Top #600 No Cleanse. DND, DC and DIVA base and top gels are cross-compatible, so any of them will work.