SBS: CND™ Coffin Tip with Shaper

Use CND™ Pre-Shaped Tips to extend the natural nail to a desired length or correct the appearance of misshapen nails.

STEP 1

P – PERFORM A DRY MANICURE

1. Have the client wash their hands with CND™ SCENTSATIONS™ Hand Wash and running water for 20-30 seconds and towel dry.
2. Massage COOLBLUE™ Hand Cleanser into the client’s hands.
3. If necessary, 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.*
4. If necessary, trim the length from each nail, using nail clippers.
5. Shape the free edge of each nail with a fine 240-grit file (Kanga™ File or Koala Buffer™).
6.

Gently slide a cuticle pusher along the nail plate toward the proximal nail fold (cuticle area) and along each lateral fold (sides of nail) to lift and loosen any cuticle (non-living tissue) from the nail plate.**
7.

Gently guide a curette along the nail plate to remove non-living tissue on the nail.
8.

If necessary, use a manicure nipper to carefully remove any loose pieces of skin or hangnails.

R – REMOVE SHINE

9. Remove shine from the natural nail surface with a fine 240-grit buffer (Koala Buffer™) in the direction of the natural nail growth.
Optional: Use an enhancement prep bit at low speed with very
gentle pressure with E-File.

E & P – ELIMINATE SURFACE CONTAMINANTS AND
P – PURIFY NAIL PLATE LAYERS.

10. 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.

STEP 2

FIT THE TIP

1.

The tip should fit easily from sidewall to sidewall completely encasing the entire natural nail.
2.

Pre-tailor the tip to fit the shape of the cuticle area and slim the
sidewalls if needed using a 180-grit file.
3.

Remove the shine from the underside of the tip using a sanding band for E-File with a light touch to assure maximum adhesion of the tip to the natural nail.

STEP 3

APPLY THE TIP

1.

Apply a thin layer of CND PLEXIGEL™ Bonder (rolling the bottle gently to blend prior to application) to the natural nail only. Always leave a tiny free margin around the perimeter of the nail to avoid the skin.
2. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND™ LED Lamp using preset button 1.
3.

Apply a thin layer of CND PLEXIGEL™ Bonder to the underside of the tip where it will have contact with the nail. Use the pre-etched area as a guide.
4. Cure for 10 seconds using preset button 1.
5.

Apply a small bead of CND PLEXIGEL™ Shaper to the underside of the tip.
6.

Place the cuticle edge or back edge of the tip at the cuticle line starting at a 45-degree angle and gently press the tip down onto the nail, pressing to eliminate any bubbles.
7.

Flash cure for 10 seconds followed by a full cure in the CND™ LED Lamp using preset button 2B.

STEP 4

PERFECT THE SHAPE

 

1.

If needed, use an under nail cleaner bit for E-File on low speed with a gentle touch to clean the underside of the nail of any product that may have seeped out from the contact area.
2.

Blend and refine the cuticle area of the nail to a tapered edge using either a 180-grit file in a one direction stroke or a fine grit bit for E-File. This will ensure the tip is tapered to the nail and have a natural appearance when polished.

ADD COLOR

(Option for gel polish)
If using CND ™ SHELLAC™ Gel Polish, remove the shine from the surface of the nail using a 180-grit buffer and clean the nail with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol.
1.

Shake CND™ SHELLAC™ Color vigorously to blend.
2. Apply two thin layers of color coat to all five nails using the 5-point polish method.
3. Cure each layer for one minute in the CND™ LED Lamp using preset
button 2S.
4.

Apply a layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Original Top Coat to all five 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 SOLAROIL™ to condition the nail.

CND™ PRODUCTS REQUIRED
• COOLBLUE™ Hand Cleanser
• OFFLY FAST™ Moisturizing Remover
• SCRUBFRESH™ Nail Surface Cleanser
• CND™ Files and Buffers
• CND™ Coffin Tips
• CND PLEXIGEL™ Bonder
• CND PLEXIGEL™ Shaper
• CND™ SCENTSATIONS™ Hand Wash

ACCESSORIES/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
• CND™ LED Lamp
• Hand towels
• Plastic-backed, lint-free pads
• 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
• Cuticle pusher
• Manicure nippers
• Nail clippers
• Curette
• E-File*
• Disposable gloves

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