DND Gel Polish - 981 Chestnut Cassette
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DND #981 Chestnut Cassette is a cool light brown 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.
In DND's words: Believe it or nut, you can kick off a great nail day by pressing play on a pastel medium-toned brown shade.
What you get
- 1 x DND #981 Chestnut Cassette 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.
- Clean cream finish: no shimmer or glitter, so it reads the same under salon light and daylight.
Specifications
| Brand | DND (Daisy Nail Design) |
|---|---|
| Line | DND |
| Shade number | 981 |
| Shade name | Chestnut Cassette |
| Colour family | Brown |
| Tone | cool light brown |
| Finish | Cream |
| Season on the DND chart | Fall |
| 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 | DNDG981 |
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 #981 Chestnut Cassette; cure after each one and cap the edge.
- Seal: finish with DND Top #600 No Cleanse and cure.
Who it suits
- Fall sets: brown looks richer on deeper skin tones and softer on fair ones.
- Coffin and almond shapes, paired with a nude base for an ombre fade.
- Clients who ask for cool light brown by name or by number 981.
Which option to choose
Buy the single gel bottle of DND #981 Chestnut Cassette to fill a gap on the wall. Salons that also do pedicures in the same colour usually take the duo instead.
Lamp check
An LED lamp cures each thin colour coat in well under a minute; a UV lamp takes about 2 minutes. If the surface stays soft, the coat was too thick or the lamp is getting old.
More to pair with Chestnut Cassette: DND #981 as a gel and lacquer duo, DND gel colours, DND brown shades and DND, DC and DIVA base and top gels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colour is Chestnut Cassette?+
DND #981 Chestnut Cassette is a cool light brown. 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.