August 23rd, 2011 - 9:24 am
Shellac on the STRIP!
Shellac on the Strip is a unique TWO DAY opportunity to feel like a rock
star featuring Shellac and Fashion Fusion and CND’s Master Painter class.
Top it all off with a cocktail party with Jan Arnold and it’s an event you
can’t miss!
Shellac and Fashion Fusion hosted by Jan Arnold showcases CND’s Shellac and Colour & Effects along with the latest runway fashions in a fast, fun, real live runway show all about NAILS!! The 90 minute show is packed with live
models wearing fashion straight of the runway, with killer nails that
complete the look. Kristina Estabrooks and Roxanne Valinoti will
demonstrate “never seen before” tips and tricks using ALL CND products that
will inspire and thrill you the nail professional. The program launched at
America’s Beauty Show in Chicago in March and made an encore Orlando
Premiere in June. Now it will be BIGGER & BETTER as Shellac and Fashion
Fusion takes LAS VEGAS!!!!!
The night ends with a CND hosted cocktail party which is a perfect way to
get up close and personal with Jan Arnold and the team. Then get some
sleep, get ready, get set, hands on!!
The next day is an 8 hour hands-on Master Painter class that will inspire
your creative side and help build your natural nail care business. Explore
CND’s exciting Colour & Effects for endless color options to decorate nails
in the season’s latest looks. Then discover CND’s new Power Polish -
Shellac, which improves the appearance of your client’s nails with a high
shine armor coat for two weeks of sheer nail perfection!
Be sure to come with some naked nails for your partner to practice on and
you will have a great time – all for $199.00, which includes over $300.00
in product and goodies!
WHEN:
Sunday & Monday , October 16th & 17th, 2011
WHERE:
Madalay Bay Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
There is a special rate of $125.00/night. You will need to mention group
code XCNDI when booking your room no later than Monday September 12, 2011
by calling 877-632-9001.
HOW:
To sign up for Shellac on the Strip click the link below
http://cndshellaconthestrip.eventbrite.com/
December 3rd, 2010 - 6:07 am
Become a CND Education Ambassador
If you have an enthusiasm for knowledge, and love for inspiring others and are:
PASSIONATE
POLISHED
PRINCIPLED
PROFESSIONAL
BOLD
We’re looking for you!
CND EDUCATION AMBASSADOR
We are now recruiting Education Ambassadors in the following areas of North America:
Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Wisconsin, U.S., Helifax
CND SHELLAC AMBASSADOR
We are now recruiting Shellac Ambassadors in the following areas of North America:
Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wyoming
To find out how you can become an Education Ambassador, CLICK HERE 
* All Education Ambassadors at CND are independent contractors (not employees) and have the freedom to maintain their own salon business while sharing their passion and skills with other professionals.
November 30th, 2010 - 8:32 am
New – CND in Minutes – Shellac Demos!
Check it out!
Shellac in Minutes – Solid Color Application & Removal 
Basic Shellac application and removal steps using a solid opaque color.
Shellac in Minutes – French Application & Removal
Shellac application and removal steps for a French Manicure.
Shellac in Minutes – Layering
Get creative and layer Shellac to create custom color combinations.
CND in Minutes – CND UV Lamp Set-Up
Everything you need to know about setting-up and using the CND UV Lamp.
October 14th, 2010 - 12:08 pm
2010 Learning Leadership Conference
We’re headed to Scottsdale, Arizona to spend three days with the best and brightest of Cosmetology school owners, managers and Instructors at the 2010 CND Learning Leadership Conference.
The schools attending set the bar high, as they invest in top quality tools, techniques and technology. At the top are names like LeJames, Federico, Cameo and Empire, just to name a few…..these institutions of learning are the best because they place their students in high esteem and never settle for just ‘good’. This year’s conference will be strategic in helping our best schools partners to kick-up their nail program a notch…. or two! Our goals include new ways to FIRE UP THEIR TEAM, IGNITE THEIR PASSION and help them SOAR TO A NEW STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE!
This begins with Intensive Skill Building! From the basics in L&P and Gel to the future of the new Shellac mani and pedi, plus business, facilitation, fashion, design, color and more……CND will help all Cosmetologists and Nail Professionals to service every client with precision and care.
And facilitating this fabulous ‘Boot Camp’ of sorts? Only the best of best!! Jan Zanettini, our School Accounts Manager will MC the program and Roxanne Valinoti will be our team lead, with support from Education Ambassadors: Angi Wingle, Kristina Saindon, Julie Goveia and Timily Calles. And special guest facilitator Susan Cox will enlighten the group with techniques for comprehensive learning. They’re revved up and ready for action!
So, my take away from this event?
The future of the beauty industry is in great hands! These top schools believe in their nail program…they believe in CND…and MOST importantly they exist to see their students succeed!
I also have to say I felt like the key beneficiary at the program. To get away from daily tasks and focus on learning, sharing and becoming more enlightened was a rich gift!!!
October 3rd, 2010 - 3:47 pm
Q&A #5 Why are there white spots on the natural nail?
Q: Why am I seeing white spots on the nails after removal of Shellac?
A: White spots on the nail after removal of Shellac is typically due to slight dehydration of the nails.
Tips & Tricks:
- Clients should be using Solar Oil daily and repeatedly. This will help moisturize their natural nails and keep their natural flexibility. It will also help maintain the natural flexible feeling of Shellac.
- Minimize exposure of acetone by using Shellac Wraps. Soaking the nails and fingertips in a bowl of acetone is excessive exposure to acetone.
- Apply Shellac base coat thin. The thicker you use it the longer it will take to remove.
- If your clients natural nails are overly dry, try a warm Solar Oil soak. Use an oil warmer or place small bowl of Solar Oil in a larger bowl of warm water.Put just enough Solar oil to cover the tips of the fingers. Soak for 5 min after application of Shellac
- When dry spots are found on natural nail after Shellac removal, apply SolarOil and buff with 1200 grit buffer such as CND Koala Buffer. In mild cases, Shellac can then be reapplied. In more severe cases, the client should take a break from wearing Shellac for a few weeks.
- To remove any residual Shellac use an orangewood stick to gently scrape the nail. Do not use metal or hard plastic. Improper scraping may cause damage to the top layer of natural nail, thus making the nails more prone to dehydration.
- Immediately after Shellac removal, wash the client’s hand with plenty of water using mild soap. Strong soap or detergents are also sources of dehydration.
- Do not buff the natural nail prior to application. The top layer of the natural nail is normally more dense or less porous than the other layers and acts as a protecting layer, preventing solvents from penetrating the natural nail and causing excess dehydration.
October 3rd, 2010 - 3:41 pm
Q&A #4 Why do I need to shake the Shellac bottles?
Shellac color coat, topcoat and base coat must be shaken for 30 seconds prior to each use.
Q. Why do I need to shake the Shellac bottles?
A. When Shellac is not in use, the solvents rise to the top of the bottle. Solvents are the reason Shellac stays thin inside the bottle. If the bottle is not shaken prior to use, a disproportionate amount of solvent will be used as the brush is pulled through the top layer of solvent. Additionally, during use, more Solvent can evaporate out of the open bottle. As more solvent is used, the formula becomes off balance and the thicker ingredients that settle to the bottom of the Shellac bottle are left. Overtime, this make Shellac seem thicker which makes it difficult to apply Shellac in thin layers and can lead to under curing and wrinkling.
SHAKE….. SHAKE….. SHAKE the Shellac
(prior to every application for 30 seconds.)
Click here for Shellac Step-by-Step
October 3rd, 2010 - 3:36 pm
Q&A #3 Is Shellac safe for pregnant women?
September 27th, 2010 - 12:15 pm
Shellac Step-by-Step
Have some questions?
Need some answers?
Click here for Shellac Step-by-Steps.
August 19th, 2010 - 10:47 am
Q&A #2 Why are a few of my Shellac clients peeling?
Top Question #2
Q: Why is Shellac peeling on some of my clients?
A: Proper Preparation, Application, Curing, Home Maintenance
1. Preparation
- The first step is to make sure you are doing proper P.E.P.
P.E.P. includes
- P-erform Mini Manicure = Removing the Cuticle off the nail plate
- E-liminate Surface Contaminants = ScrubFresh
- P-Purify Nail Plate = ScrubFresh
Note: If your client experiences natural nail delamination (peeling)…
Lightly buff the area with a 240 grit or higher buffer. If there is excessive delamination discontinue the service until the nail grow out (thus avoiding damaging the natural nail with too much buffing).
“Please refer to the Shellac Step-by-Step directions for detailed P.E.P., application and removal techniques”
2. Application - Thin is best!!!
- SHAKE, SHAKE, SHAKE the bottle of Shellac
- With each layer of Shellac, apply it thin.
- Keep a tiny free margin around the cuticle and sidewall areas.
- Cap the extension edge with each layer of Shellac
3. Curing
- Stick with the system - Use the CND UV Lamp
- Cure each layer
- Base Coat = 10 sec
- Color Coat = 2 min
- Top Coat = 2 min
4. Home Maintenance
- Solar Oil -Keeps natural nails, nail color and nail enhancements tough and flexible. Use daily!