Frequently asked questions
What does each DIVA duo cost?
The DIVA duo runs $6.90 against a $12.00 MSRP, a flat wholesale tier for any buyer regardless of business license. Each DIVA listing also offers Gel-Only at $5.00 and Lacquer-Only at $3.99, plus a combo package at $18.90 (Duo plus Base/Top Gel). Unlike original DND and DC listings, DIVA does not offer a dipping powder 3in1 add-on option.
How is DIVA different from DND original and DND DC?
DIVA is the third DND brand stocked at ND with its own vendor field, shade codes in the 200 to 290 range, and seasonal pastel palette. Pricing sits at $6.90 per duo, slightly above original DND ($6.00) and DC ($6.75). DIVA does not carry a dipping powder 3in1 add-on like the other two brands. The Soda Poppin spring drop and holiday-themed fall drops are signature DIVA releases that the legacy DND and DC archives do not cover.
Do I need a UV or LED lamp to cure DIVA gel polish?
Both work. A 48W LED cures DIVA base, color, and top coat in 60 seconds per layer. A 36W UV cures the same layers in 120 seconds per layer. DIVA pastels and neutrals often need a third color coat for full opacity, while deep reds and burgundies reach opacity in 45 seconds and benefit from a shorter cure to avoid over-cure shrinkage at the free edge.
How long does a DIVA gel manicure last on the client?
Three weeks is the standard wear window when applied correctly with thin even coats, full free-edge capping, and the right cure per layer. Wear extends to 21 days when clients apply cuticle oil daily and wear cleaning gloves for solvent or abrasive work. DIVA matches original DND and DC on wear time. Past three weeks the gel develops microcracks at the free edge that trap moisture and lift, so rebook for a fill or full removal at the three-week mark.
Do DIVA Part bundles save money over buying individual duos?
Per duo, no. DIVA Part 1 ships 35 curated duos at $241.50 total, which works out to $6.90 per duo, identical to single-order pricing on the same hub. What DIVA Part bundles save is time and curation: one SKU and one cart line replaces 35 individual orders, and the seasonal color stories are pre-built for spring and fall rotations. The 19-Part catalog is smaller than original DND (98 Parts) or DC (57 Parts), so order the Soda Poppin and holiday Parts early in the season before they sell out.
What's in this DND DIVA Gel & Lacquer hub
This hub carries 328 SKUs under the "DND Diva" vendor, the third DND brand stocked at ND alongside original DND and DND DC.
The mix breaks down as 309 individual duo listings, 19 DIVA Part bundles, and seasonal duo drops.
Every DIVA listing ships as a paired set: one bottle of soak-off gel for the in-salon service, and one bottle of regular nail lacquer in the exact same shade.
What makes DIVA different from DND original and DC
DIVA codes are in the 200 to 290 range, distinct from original DND (400 to 700 codes) and DC (001 onward).
The palette leans toward seasonal pastels and trend-forward neutrals. The Soda Poppin spring drop and the holiday-themed fall drops are signature DIVA releases.
DIVA listings carry four packaging variants (duo, gel only, lacquer only, duo plus base/top combo), without the dipping powder 3in1 add-on that original DND and DC offer.
The variants inside each DIVA listing
Open any DIVA shade page (for example 290 Art House) and you see four buying options:
- Gel Polish & Lacquer duo: $6.90 (was $12.00). The pair this collection sells.
- Gel Polish Only: $5.00 (was $10.00). For the gel-service-only client.
- Lacquer Only: $3.99 (was $8.00). For takehome or pedicure use without the gel.
- Gel & Lacquer + Base/Top combo: $18.90 (was $34.00). The 4-bottle starter for a new shade.
The headline price for this hub is the DIVA duo at $6.90. Pick the Gel-Only or Lacquer-Only option if a client only needs one finish, or the Base/Top combo when stocking a fresh new color from scratch.
How DIVA sits across the DND family at ND
The three DND brands at ND each carry distinct color archives, codes, and pricing.
Original DND runs $6.00 per duo and carries the legacy archive since 2007 in the 400 to 700 code range.
DND DC runs $6.75 per duo, the premium tier with higher pigment density and faster cure, in the 001 onward code range.
DIVA at $6.90 per duo carries the seasonal and trend-forward palette. Most salons stocking the DND family mix at least two brands, with DIVA selected for the spring and fall trend rotations.
Pricing at ND for DIVA duos
Every DIVA duo on this hub runs $6.90 against a $12.00 MSRP, a flat wholesale tier for any buyer regardless of business license.
The 19 DIVA Part bundles ship at the same per-duo rate. DIVA Part 1 (35 duos) runs $241.50 against a $420.00 MSRP, which works out to $6.90 per duo, identical to single-order pricing.
What DIVA Part bundles save is time and curation. The 19 Parts package the DIVA color archive into 33 to 36 duo boxes built around seasonal stories.
Free shipping triggers on every order over $99. No business license required, no minimum order. In-stock duos and Parts ordered before 2pm Pacific weekdays ship same day.
How the DIVA Part bundle system works
Each DIVA Part is a 33 to 36 duo box. The catalog has 19 Parts at the moment, smaller than original DND (98 Parts) and DC (57 Parts).
DIVA Parts release on seasonal cycles. The Soda Poppin pastel collection drops in spring, and the holiday-themed bundles drop in fall and winter.
Salons running DIVA as primary stock 2 to 4 Parts for foundation coverage, then add 1 fresh Part each quarter when the new collection releases.
Step-by-step DIVA gel application
- Prep: shape, push back cuticles, gentle buff to remove surface shine, dehydrate with bond aid.
- Primer: thin coat of acid-free primer, air dry 30 seconds. Skip on healthy non-oily nail beds.
- Base coat: thin layer of DND Base Gel, cure 60 seconds at 48W LED or 120 seconds at 36W UV.
- Color coat 1: thin even layer, cap the free edge, cure 60 seconds LED.
- Color coat 2: second thin layer for full opacity, cure 60 seconds LED.
- Top coat: DND Top Gel for high gloss, cure 60 seconds, wipe inhibition layer with 91 percent alcohol.
Pro tip: DIVA pastels and neutrals often need a third color coat for full opacity. Stop at two coats only if the shade reads at full opacity already on the swatch.
Curing nuances by color family
DIVA pastels and seasonal neutrals cure to full opacity at 60 seconds on a 48W LED, the standard DND cure time.
Deep DIVA reds and burgundies cure faster at 45 seconds. Reduce cure time on dark shades to avoid over-cure shrinkage at the free edge.
DIVA glitter and chrome top coats cure 75 seconds because metallic particles partially block UV penetration.
Care and longevity for clients
- Wear cleaning gloves for dishes, bathroom scrubs, and garden work. Solvents and abrasives shorten gel wear from 21 days down to 10.
- Apply cuticle oil daily, twice daily for the first week. Hydrated cuticles prevent lifting at the proximal edge.
- Rebook at week three for a fill or full removal. Past three weeks the gel develops microcracks at the free edge that lift.
Salon storage and shelf life
Keep DIVA bottles upright at room temperature out of direct sun. Heat over 80F thins the gel viscosity and shortens cure consistency.
Unopened DIVA duos last 24 months from the manufacture date stamped on the bottle base.
Opened bottles stay usable 18 months at room temperature, or 24 months if stored upright in a drawer away from light. Replace any bottle that thickens visibly or separates between pigment and base.
Related DND collections at ND
DIVA sits inside the broader DND family at ND. Cross-link to the sibling sub-lines and DIVA drilldowns below.