DND Gel Polish - 495 Shimmer Sky
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DND #495 Shimmer Sky is an eloquent cool toned pinkish purple shimmer 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 #495 Shimmer Sky 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
- 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.
- A system you already run: it works with DND Base #500 and DND Top #600, and with DC or DIVA base and top.
- Light-catching finish: the shimmer shows most on a smooth, well-buffed surface.
Specifications
| Brand | DND (Daisy Nail Design) |
|---|---|
| Line | DND |
| Shade number | 495 |
| Shade name | Shimmer Sky |
| Colour family | Purple |
| Finish | Shimmer |
| Season on the DND chart | Spring |
| 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 | DNDG495 |
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 #495 Shimmer Sky thin; thick layers cure unevenly.
- No-wipe top: DND Top #600 No Cleanse, cured, no cleanse step needed.
Who it suits
- Spring 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 eloquent cool toned pinkish purple shimmer by name or by number 495.
Which option to choose
This listing is the DND #495 Shimmer Sky 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.
Check the shade first
Paint a swatch stick and hold it next to the client's hand before the full set. Screens and lamps both shift how a colour looks.
More to pair with Shimmer Sky: DND #495 as a gel and lacquer duo, DND gel colours, DND purple shades and DND, DC and DIVA base and top gels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colour is Shimmer Sky?+
DND #495 Shimmer Sky is an eloquent cool toned pinkish purple shimmer with a shimmer 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 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.