DND Gel Polish - 688 Holly Shimmer
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DND #688 Holly Shimmer is a mid-tone crimson red with a sleek finish 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 #688 Holly Shimmer 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
- 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.
- Soft shimmer: fine shimmer catches the light without the grit of a glitter.
Specifications
| Brand | DND (Daisy Nail Design) |
|---|---|
| Line | DND |
| Shade number | 688 |
| Shade name | Holly Shimmer |
| Colour family | Red |
| Finish | Shimmer |
| Season on the DND chart | 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 | DNDG688 |
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 #688 Holly Shimmer; cure after each one and cap the edge.
- Seal: finish with DND Top #600 No Cleanse and cure.
Who it suits
- Winter sets: red shows brush strokes more than most families, so two thin coats beat one heavy one.
- Classic pedicures, paired with a glossy no-wipe top.
- Clients who ask for mid-tone crimson red with a sleek finish shimmer by name or by number 688.
Which option to choose
Gel or lacquer? DND #688 Holly Shimmer here is the gel: cured under a lamp, soak-off, up to three weeks of wear on a base and top gel. The lacquer version air-dries and lasts about a week.
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 Holly Shimmer: DND #688 as a gel and lacquer duo, DND gel colours, DND red shades and DND, DC and DIVA base and top gels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colour is Holly Shimmer?+
DND #688 Holly Shimmer is a mid-tone crimson red with a sleek finish 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.