Nails
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Take a Tip From...CND's Roxanne Valinoti

CND's Roxanne Valinoti suggests using Brisa Lite Smoothing Gel as a stand-alone correction service for clients whose nails are slightly less than perfect.

June 13, 2013
Take a Tip From...CND's Roxanne Valinoti

 

1 min to read


CND’s Brisa Lite Kit — which includes top coat, base coat, Sculpting Gel, and Smoothing Gel — is a removable gel system that’s easy to take off and doesn’t require filing of the natural nail. Roxanne Valinoti, CND’s education manager,

says Brisa Lite Smoothing Gel makes a great stand-alone correction service for clients whose nails are slightly less than perfect.

Ad Loading...

For nail biters or clients experiencing difficulty growing out their nails, the lightweight, clear Smoothing Gel corrects the natural shape and provides protection. “It performs like a nail enhancement product, but it’s desirable because there’s no roughing up of the actual nail before application,” says Valinoti.

Using Smoothing Gel only adds about four minutes to the initial service time, and Valinoti recommends charging 20% to 30% more than the price of your manicure. Smoothing Gel lasts around three weeks and makes a great service for male clients as well, Valinoti adds.

After prepping the nail, apply Brisa Lite Removable Base Coat and cure it. Then apply Brisa Lite Removable Smoothing Gel and cure again. Smoothing Gel is commonly worn with Shellac, but for a clear, natural look, apply Brisa Lite Top Coat and cure.


Subscribe to Our Newsletter

More Technique

Technique|Articles|May 11, 2026

Footlogix Powers Up Footcare with New Spiraleen+

Marine-exclusive antioxidants act as a natural biological shield for the feet to help protect skin, smooth cracks, hydrate roughness, calm inflammation and disrupt bacterial and fungal activity, leaving feet feeling softer, smoother, more hydrated and healthier.

Ad Loading...
Technique|Articles|Apr 22, 2025

What is a Medical Pedicure?

Nail technicians are embracing the Medical Pedicure as a service and placing it on their menus. But what is it? What training is required? Is it within our scope of practice as licensed nail technicians?

Ad Loading...
Wellness|Articles|Aug 28, 2023

What Are Neuromas?

When the weight of the body lands on a swollen nerve, it can be debilitating. Learn the symptoms and alert clients to this common problem that develops in the nerves of the foot.

Ad Loading...