Now you and your clients can enjoy faster-than-ever service time and high-performance wear when you pair CND Shellac brand 14+ day nail color with the new Xpress5 Top Coat and CND LED Lamp. Application takes half the time and removal takes five minutes. The new lamp uses optic mirrors to target UV exposure to the nail area only and includes pre-set timers for each service step. It’s lightweight plus it has an ergonomic design with guides for proper hand and foot placement. Follow these steps for proper Shellac application.


1. P.E.P. the natural nail. Perform a manicure.


2. Eliminate surface contaminants. Purify nail plate layers.


3. Apply one thin layer of CND Shellac Base Coat to the extension edge and nail surface. Cure for 10 seconds (preset button 1) in the CND LED Lamp.


4. Apply one thin layer of CND Shellac brand Color Coat to the extension edge and nail surface. Cure for one minute (preset button 2S) in the CND LED Lamp.


5. Apply a second thin layer of CND Shellac brand Color Coat to the nail surface. Cure for one minute (preset button 2S) in the CND LED Lamp.


6. Apply one thin layer of CND Shellac Brand Xpress5 Top Coat to the extension edge and nail surface. Cure for one minute (preset button 3) in the CND LED Lamp.


7. Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.

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