How To Apply CND Shellac
Step 1:Ā P.E.P. - Natural Nail Preparation
1. P - Perform a manicure.
a. Wash your hands with soap and water and towel dry.Ā
b. MassageĀ CND Cool Blue Hand CleanserĀ into your hands to cleanse skin.
c. Remove any existing nail color from the natural nail using an acetone-based polish remover (Recommended:Ā OFFLYFAST Moisturizing Remover) and a plastic-backed lint-free pad.
d. If necessary, trim the length from each nail, using nail clippers.
e. Shape the nail edge with a soft gritĀ Kanga FileĀ orĀ Koala Buffer.
f. Apply a small amount ofĀ CuticleAway Professional Cuticle RemoverĀ evenly around the cuticle of each nail.
g. Gently slide a cuticle pusher along the nail plate to lift cuticle.
h. Remove any excessĀ CuticleAway from the nail and use a curette to remove cuticle.
i. Clean with soap and water, rinse and towel dry.
j. Use aĀ manicure nipperĀ to carefully remove any loose pieces of skin or hangnails. Use a gentle touch and never cut skin as it can lead to infection.
Step 2:Ā Shellac Base Coat Application
1. Shake to blend.
2. Apply one thin later ofĀ CND Shellac Base CoatĀ to extension edge and nail surface.
3. Apply to five nails and cure each hand for 10 seconds in theĀ CND LED Lamp. Do not remove the top film after removing the nails from the lamp.
Step 3: Shellac French Manicure Application
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1. Shake vigorously to blend.Ā
2. Apply one thin layer of your chosenĀ pinkĀ to your nails.Ā
3. Apply to five nails and cure each hand for one minute in theĀ CND LED Lamp. Do not remove the top film after removing the nails from the lamp.
4. Apply a second layer ofĀ Color CoatĀ to the nail surface. The second layer will provide additional coverage and color.
5. Apply to give nails and cure each hand for one minute in theĀ CND LED Lamp. Do not remove the top film after removing the nails from the lamp.
6. Apply a thin layer ofĀ white CND Shellac Color CoatĀ to the tips of the nails and edges, in an arched smile line, to flatter the nail shape. Carefully detail with theĀ
7. Apply to five nails and cure each hand for one minute in the CND LED Lamp. Do not remove the top film after removing the nails from the lamp.
Step 4:Ā Shellac Top Coat Application
1. Shake to blend.
2. Apply one thin layer ofĀ CND Shellac Top CoatĀ to each nail.
3. Apply to five nails and cure each hand for one minute in the CND LED Lamp.
4. Remove the top film with a plastic-backed, lint-free pad saturated with 99% Isopropyl alcohol.
5. Condition the nails an surrounding soft tissue withĀ CND SolarOilĀ Nail & Cuticle Care.Ā
How To Remove CND Shellac
Step 1:Ā CND Shellac Removal
1. Wash your hands with soap and water and towel dry.Ā
2. UseĀ CND CoolBlueĀ to cleanse the skin.
3. Wrap each finger with aĀ CND Foil Remover Wrap.
a. Saturate the cotton pad on theĀ CND Foil Remover WrapĀ withĀ OFFLY FAST.
b. Place wrap under the finger with the edge of the cotton pad underneath the extension of the nail.
c. Fold the cotton pad over the top of the nail.
d. Wrap theĀ CND Foil Remover WrapĀ around the finger, ensuring a snug fit.
e. Squeeze the top center of the foil together to secure.
4. Leave the CND Foil Remover Wrap on the finger for the designated time on the CND Shellac Top Coat used during application.
5. Securely grip each finger and apply slight pressure to the fingernail.
6. If necessary, gently slide off any remaining product with an orangewood stick in the direction of nail plate growth. Be careful not to scrape away the surface layers of the natural nail plate.
7. Rub the nail with a plastic-backed, lint-free pad saturated withĀ OFFLY FASTĀ to remove any residue.
3 comments
Hi Nadine,
Hereās the link to CND Shellac Negligee:
https://www.beyondpolish.com/products/cnd-shellac-negligee-0-25-oz
Have a nice day!
XO,
Christina
BP Team
Iām trying desperately to find a CND shellac in the color: Negligee I canāt find it. Can you help?
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