DND Gel Polish - 997 Corduroy Cactus
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DND #997 Corduroy Cactus is a creamy green 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: Itching to try a new nail color?.
What you get
- 1 x DND #997 Corduroy Cactus 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
- 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.
- Soak-off gel: the gel removes with acetone, which keeps the natural nail in better shape between sets.
- 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 | 997 |
| Shade name | Corduroy Cactus |
| Colour family | Nude |
| Tone | creamy green |
| Finish | Cream |
| 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 | DNDG997 |
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 #997 Corduroy Cactus; cure after each one and cap the edge.
- Seal: finish with DND Top #600 No Cleanse and cure.
Who it suits
- Spring sets: nude reads differently on each skin tone, so swatch it on the client first.
- Clean-girl manicures, paired with a white French tip.
- Clients who ask for creamy green by name or by number 997.
Which option to choose
Buy the single gel bottle of DND #997 Corduroy Cactus to fill a gap on the wall. Salons that also do pedicures in the same colour usually take the duo instead.
Thin coats win
Most chipping comes from one heavy coat that never cured all the way through. Two thin coats of 997 wear longer than one thick one.
More to pair with Corduroy Cactus: DND #997 as a gel and lacquer duo, DND gel colours, DND nude shades and DND, DC and DIVA base and top gels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colour is Corduroy Cactus?+
DND #997 Corduroy Cactus is a creamy green. 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.