DND Gel Polish - 438 Island Oasis
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DND #438 Island Oasis is a beautiful cross between turquoise and lush emerald gel polish from DND's original gel and lacquer line, the one with more than 1,000 numbered shades, sold here as a single bottle.
What you get
- 1 x DND #438 Island Oasis gel polish, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), cured under an LED or UV lamp
- Gel only: the matching lacquer is not in this listing
Why techs stock it
- Matched by number: the gel and the lacquer share one shade number, so reorders and client records stay simple.
- A system you already run: it works with DND Base #500 and DND Top #600, and with DC or DIVA base and top.
- Up to three weeks of wear: when it goes on over a base gel and under a top gel, cured layer by layer.
- Opaque in two coats: a cream finish covers the nail in two thin coats.
Specifications
| Brand | DND (Daisy Nail Design) |
|---|---|
| Line | DND |
| Shade number | 438 |
| Shade name | Island Oasis |
| Colour family | Blue |
| Finish | Cream |
| Season on the DND chart | Summer, Winter |
| Format | gel polish only |
| 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 | DNDG438 |
How to apply the gel
- Prep the plate: shape, clean up the cuticle, lightly buff and wipe with a dehydrator.
- Lay the base: a thin coat of DND Base #500, cured.
- Build the colour: two thin coats of DND #438 Island Oasis; cure after each one and cap the edge.
- Seal: finish with DND Top #600 No Cleanse and cure.
Who it suits
- Summer and Winter sets: blue is high contrast against most skin tones, so a clean cuticle line matters.
- Pedicures, paired with a silver chrome accent.
- Clients who ask for beautiful cross between turquoise and lush emerald by name or by number 438.
Which option to choose
This listing is the DND #438 Island Oasis gel bottle on its own, for techs who only run gel services. If you also want the lacquer for pedicures or take-home touch-ups, look for the same number as a duo.
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 Island Oasis: DND #438 as a gel and lacquer duo, DND gel colours, DND blue shades and DND, DC and DIVA base and top gels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colour is Island Oasis?+
DND #438 Island Oasis is a beautiful cross between turquoise and lush emerald. 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.
How do I remove it?+
File through the top coat, soak in acetone for about 10 to 15 minutes, then ease the softened gel off with a pusher. The lacquer comes off with regular polish remover.