Archive for October, 2010
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.)
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October 3rd, 2010 - 3:36 pm
Q&A #3 Is Shellac safe for pregnant women?
