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CND SHELLAC™

How do I apply and remove SHELLAC™?

In this guide, you will find all important steps on how to apply and remove SHELLAC™ for a perfect result

Application & Removal

STEP 1: P.E.P. - Natural Nail Preparation (No Buffing)

10 Min - P.E.P. is a systematic method of ensuring SHELLAC™ Brand 14+ Day Nail Color, VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish and CREATIVE PLAY™ Nail Lacquer adhere to the natural nail plate.

P - Perform a manicure

a. Have the client wash their hands with soap and water and towel dry.
b. Massage COOLBLUE™ Hand Cleanser into the client’s hands to cleanse skin.
c. Remove any existing nail color from the natural nail using an acetone-based polish remover (OFFLY FAST™ 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 (tip of the nail) with a soft grit Kanga™ File or Koala Buffer™.
f. Apply a small amount of CuticleAway™ Professional Cuticle Remover evenly around the cuticle of each nail.**

g. Gently slide a cuticle pusher along the nail plate toward the cuticle area and along the lateral fold (sides of nail) to lift and loosen any cuticle (non-living tissue) from the nail plate. Remove any excess CuticleAway™ from the nail and use a curetteto remove cuticle up to the eponychium and lateral fold.
h. Scrub nails thoroughly with soap and a damp brush, then rinse with warm water to remove the cuticle remover and soap; towel dry.**
i. Use a manicure nipper to carefully remove any loosened cuticle, as well as any loose pieces of skin or hangnails. Use a gentle touch during cuticle removal to protect the seals. Never cut living tissue as it can lead to infection.

E - Eliminate Surface Contaminants
P - Purify Nail Plate Layers

1. E – Eliminate surface contaminants, dust, lint or skin and P – Purify nail plate layers.
a. Thoroughly cleanse and temporarily dehydrate the nail plate layers with SCRUBFRESH™ using a lint-free, plastic-backed pad. Pull back the skin and scrub the nail as if removing red nail polish.

PRODUCTS REQUIRED

• COOLBLUE™ Hand Cleanser
• OFFLY FAST™ Moisturizing Remover
• CuticleAway™ Professional Cuticle Remover
• SCRUBFRESH™ Nail Surface Cleanser
• CND™ Files and Buffers

ACCESSORIES/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

• Hand towels
• Hand soap
• Plastic-backed, lint-free pads
• Disinfectable dust brush*
• Cuticle pusher
• Manicure nippers
• Nail clippers
• Curette

* Optional

STEP 2: SHELLAC™ Base Coat Application

Enhance service and speed with the CND™ 5 Point Polish Method – an easy, systematic approach for polish perfection that will bring out the best in SHELLAC™ Brand 14+ Day Nail Color. (For more detailed information see the CND™ 5 Point Polish Method Step-by-Step.)

1. Shake to blend.
2. Apply one thin layer of SHELLAC™ Base Coat to extension edge and nail surface.
3. Apply to five nails and cure each hand for 10 seconds (preset button 1) in the CND™ LED Lamp. Do not remove the top film after removing the nails from the lamp.

STEP 3: SHELLAC™ Color Coat Application

Solid Color:

1. Shake vigorously to blend.
2. Apply one thin layer of SHELLAC™ Color Coat to extension edge and nail surface (this layer will be slightly semi-sheer if applied correctly).
3. Apply to five nails and cure each hand for one minute (preset button 2S) in the CND™ LED Lamp.* Do not remove the top film after removing the nails from the lamp.
4. Apply a second thin layer of Color Coat to the nail surface. The second layer will provide additional coverage and color, refining and perfecting the tiny free margins with each layer.
5. Apply to five nails and cure each hand for one minute (preset button 2S) in the CND™ LED Lamp.* Do not remove the top film after removing the nails from the lamp.

* If using the CND™ UV Lamp, cure for two minutes.

French Manicure:

1. Shake vigorously to blend.
2. Apply one thin layer of your chosen pink to extension edge and nail surface.
3. Apply to five nails and cure each hand for one minute (preset button 2S) in the CND™ LED Lamp.* Do not remove the top film after removing the nails from the lamp.

4. Apply a second thin layer of Color Coat to the nail surface. The second layer will provide additional coverage and color, refining and perfecting the tiny free margins with each layer.
5. Apply to five nails and cure each hand for one minute (preset button 2S) in the CND™ LED Lamp.* Do not remove the top film after removing the nails from the lamp.

6. Apply a thin layer of white SHELLAC™ Color Coat to the tips of the nails and extension edge, in an arched smile line, to flatter the nail shape. Carefully detail with the CND™ ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush lightly moistened with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to perfect the smile line.

Note: Applying the white tip on top of a pink base will assure that the detailing brush doesn’t remove the critical Base Coat layer during this refinement step.

7. Apply to five nails and cure each hand for one minute (preset button 2S) in the CND™ LED Lamp.* Do not remove the top film after removing the nails from the lamp.

* If using the CND™ UV Lamp, cure for two minutes.

STEP 4: SHELLAC™ Top Coat Application

1. Shake to blend.
2. Apply one thin layer of SHELLAC™ Top Coat to each extension edge and nail surface.
3. Apply to five nails and cure each hand for one minute (preset button 3) 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 and surrounding soft tissue with SOLAROIL™ Nail & Cuticle Care and send a bottle home with the client for daily conditioning.

* If using the CND™ UV Lamp, cure for two minutes.

Removal from Fingernails:

STEP 1: SHELLAC™ Brand Removal

1. Have the client wash their hands with soap and water and towel dry.
2. Massage COOLBLUE™ into the client’s hands to cleanse skin.

3. Wrap each finger with a CND™ Foil Remover Wrap.

a. Saturate the cotton pad on the CND™ Foil Remover Wrap with OFFLY FAST™.
b. Place wrap under the finger with the edge of the cotton pad underneath the extension edge of the nail.
c. Fold the cotton pad over the top of the nail.
d. Wrap the CND™ Foil Remover Wrap 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 based on the SHELLAC™ Top Coat used during application.

SHELLAC™ TOP COAT

XPRESS5™
REMOVAL TIME: 5 Minutes

ORIGINAL
REMOVAL TIME: 8 Minutes

DURAFORCE™
REMOVAL TIME: 15 Minutes

SPECIAL EFFECTS
REMOVAL TIME: 8-15 Minutes

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 with OFFLY FAST™ to remove any residue.

Application on Toenails:

STEP 1: P.E.P. - Natural Nail Preparation (No Buffing)

For more detailed information see the CND™ P.E.P. Technique Step-By-Step.

1. P - Perform a pedicure.
a. Wash client’s feet with soap and water, or soak in a pedicure tub with your choice of CND™ Spa Collection or SPAPEDICURE™ soak products. Towel dry.
b. Massage COOLBLUE™ into hands to cleanse skin.
c. Remove any existing nail color from the natural nail using an acetone-based polish remover (OFFLY FAST™ 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 (tip of the nail) with a soft grit Kanga™ File or Koala Buffer™.
f. Apply a small amount of CuticleAway™ evenly around the cuticle of each nail.
g. Gently slide a cuticle pusher along the nail plate to lift cuticle.
h. Remove any excess CuticleAway™ from the nail and use a curette to remove cuticle.

i. Clean with soap and water, rinse and towel dry.
j. Use a manicure nipper to carefully remove any loose pieces of skin or hangnails. Use a gentle touch and never cut skin as it can lead to infection.
2. E – Eliminate surface contaminants, dust, lint or skin and P – Purify nail plate layers.
a. Cleanse and temporarily dehydrate the nail plate with SCRUBFRESH™ and a lint-free, plastic-backed pad. Pull back the skin and scrub the nail as if removing red nail polish.