Struggling with brittle nails? We're happy to announce that we now carry the new CND PLEXIGEL system. CND PLEXIGEL is a brush-in-bottle gel nail enhancement system that provides up to 3+ weeks of strength, length and shape. The system includes four different formulas:

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Bonder

CND PLEXIGEL Bonder: a bonding agent that anchors CND PLEXIGEL to the natural nail for secure adhesion for 3+ weeks of wear.

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Shaper

CND PLEXIGEL Shaper: A crystal-clear brush-on gel enhancement that provides strength, protection, and free-edge length to the natural nail.

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Builder

CND PLEXIGEL Builder: A clear brush-on gel enhancement that provides strength, architecture and moderate/long length to the natural nail.

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Protector Top Coat

CND PLEXIGEL Protector Top Coat: A clear, high-gloss protective top coat designed to complete the final layer of CND PLEXIGEL enhancements. 

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No one likes a chipped nail, but the good news is that fixing them has never been easier! 

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CND PLEXIGEL Shaper-Natural Nail Overlay

What You'll Need:

• Cool Blue Hand Cleanser
• Offly Fast Moisturizing Remover
• Scrub Fresh Nail Surface Cleanser
• File & Buffer
• CND PLEXIGEL Bonder
• CND PLEXIGEL Shaper
• CND PLEXIGEL Protective Top Coat
• CND LED Lamp
• Hand Towel & Hand Soap
• Lint-Free Pads
• 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
• Cuticle Pusher
• Nail Clippers
• Nippers
• Curette
• E-File (optional)

Step 1: Perform a Manicure:

1. Wash your hands for 20-30 seconds and towel dry.
2. Apply Cool Blue and gently rub into hands.
3. If necessary, remove any existing nail color from the natural nail.
4. Trim the length of the nails, if needed.
5. Shape the free edge using a nail file.
6. Gently use a cuticle pusher to loosen any cuticle from the nail plate.
7. Gently guide a Curette along the nail plate to remove non-living tissue on the nail.
8. If needed, use a nipper to carefully remove any pieces of skin or hangnails.
9. Remove shine from the natural nail surface using a buffer in the direction of the natural nail growth. (OPTIONAL: you may also use an e-file)
10. Use Scrubfresh and lint-free pads, cleanse the nail plate.

Step 2: Apply CND PLEXIGEL Bonder:

1. Gently roll the bottle to blend formula.
2. Apply a thin layer of CND PLEXIGEL Bonder to all nails, sealing the free edge after each application. Avoid painting the cuticle.
3. Cure for 10 seconds in an LED lamp (if using the CND LED Lamp, use preset button 1). DO NOT REMOVE TOP FILM AFTER CURING.

Step 3: Apply CND PLEXIGEL Shaper:

1. Apply a thin, even layer of CND PLEXIGEL Shaper to the natural nail, sealing the free edge after each application. 
2. Apply to all nails and cure for one minute in LED lamp (if using the CND LED Lamp, use preset button 2B). DO NOT REMOVE TOP FILM AFTER CURING.
3. Apply a second layer of Shaper to perfect the shape, using a light touch to float the gel over the nail. (Flash cure two nails at a time to prevent gel from running and use preset button 1)
4. Apply Shaper to all five nails and cure for one minute using preset button 2B.

Step 4: Perfect The Shape (Optional):

1. If you need to refine the nail shape, remove the top film with a cotton pad saturated in 99% Isopropyl Alcohol.
2. Buff the surface of the nail to smooth out any imperfections using an 180-grit buffer (OPTIONAL: use a medium grit diamond bit at 1/2 speed with an e-file).
3. Remove dust and cleanse the nail with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol.

Step 5: Apply CND PLEXIGEL Protector Top Coat:

1. Gently roll bottle to blend formula.
2. Apply the CND PLEXIGEL Protector Top Coat to all nails, sealing the free edge after application. 
3. Cure for one minute in the CND Lamp using preset button 3.
4. Lightly wipe to remove top film with a lint-free pad saturated in 99% Isopropyl Alcochol

Step 6: Add Color (Option For Gel Polish)

If using CND Shellac, skip Protector Top Coat and use CND Shellac Base Coat.

1. Shake CND Shellac vigorously to blend
2. Apply two thin layers of color coat to all nails.
3. Cure each layer for one minute in the CND Lamp using preset button 2S.
4. Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Top Coat to all nails.
5. Cure for one minute in the CND LED Lamp using preset button 3.
6. Lightly wipe to remove top film with cotton pad or cosmetic sponge saturated with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol.
7. Apply a drop of Solar Oil to condition the nail.

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