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!!!
Marisela says:
October 19th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Can everybody attend this leadership conference? it is open to the pubic, salon owners?
Are you coming to California? San Diego perhaps
Thank you
CND says:
October 23rd, 2010 at 6:01 pm
Marisela,
The Learning Leadership Conference is an event for our partner schools. If you are a school that would like to partner with CND, please call our hotline and ask for the CND Schools Coordinator.
Keep an eye out in 2011 for special events for Salons, Salon Owners and Nail Professionals.
Thank you
CND
P.J. Hester says:
November 17th, 2010 at 10:17 am
I must admit I love this product. I have had my nails done at least 3 times now and can’t believe how long the polish stays on. My nail growth can be seen even before the polish wears. Love, love, love this product. Hurry up and make more of it.
kim bright says:
November 19th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
i also love the new shellac. it has worked wonderfullybut the problem i have is i have a client who has ordered it herself off of amazon.com and has recevied it and is is not a professional. how can that be when we trying our hardest to get it for the professionals????????
CND says:
November 19th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
Kim,
There are some unauthorized dealers selling Shellac on eBay. CND does not condone or endorse the sale of Shellac on eBay. We are taking necessary steps to manage the reselling of Shellac via unauthorized channels to assure the quality and authenticity of the product.
Thank you
CND
Pam says:
November 29th, 2010 at 11:55 am
Please stop soaking in acetone use the wraps yes it takes more time
but you’ll be protecting the nail plate from excessive dryness
diane says:
December 13th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
I love the shellac product, however, I have 2 clients that no matter what I use, whether acrylic or gel and now shellac, the product does not perform like it should. Now both have very oily nail beds and very short nails at that. So, my ? is, are the just some people, because of their nail bed makeup that cannot where any type of enhancement. The love the shellac, but only get a good week out of it. It starts lifting at the tip of the nail. I thought maybe because their nails were so short it does make it a little difficult to coat the very tip, could that be a problem with shellac with very short nails?????? HELP
Holly L Schippers says:
December 17th, 2010 at 10:16 am
Diane,
Yes it is possible that Shellac will not work for everyone. I have some polishing tricks and top coat tips that may help though if you would like to check them out. Also be sure you scrub the nails with the ScrubFresh as if you were trying to take off red polish before applying the Shellac.
Polish tips:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1374914285143
Top coat tricks:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1400438323228
Hope this helps
Holly L Schippers
CND Education Ambassador
Beaty Supply says:
July 1st, 2011 at 11:29 am
I to have professional nail tech’s that have purchased the entire line of CND Shellac. However, they are now unsure if they want to continue to carry it because their (unlicensed) customers are purchasing the entire system, lamp and all, on Amazon.com. And, to top it off, amazon is selling it cheaper than the professional distributors are. How is this possible?? I understand diversion, but cheaper than salon cost does not make any sense. How can I reassure my customers that they should continue doing business with CND????
Holly L Schippers says:
July 24th, 2011 at 6:43 pm
The same way that you reassure them when dealing with hair products that are available online and at most drug and department stores. The service and knowledge behind the service are of great value to any product. I would be amazed if you could find a single professional product that I could not hunt up online somewhere for unethical purchase.
Hope that helps!
Holly L Schippers
CND Education Ambassador
Valorie says:
July 20th, 2011 at 6:56 am
Does this product “harbor” bacteria like all other nail enhancement products? Are there any studies regarding this? Nurses, especially infusion nurses are instructed not to use any nail products due to harboring bacteria and contributing to health care aquired infection.
CND says:
July 24th, 2011 at 6:04 pm
Valorie,
Naked natural nails can harbor bacteria if not washed properly, however Shellac is a power polish, if you are allowed to wear polish then Shellac would fall under that category.
Thank You,
CND
Alicia says:
August 12th, 2011 at 11:57 am
Hello!
Can someone PLEASE tell me whether you are required to do a course in Shellac before providing the service to clients?
I can not find a legitimate response or answer anywhere on the website. It is extremely frustrating !
CND says:
August 14th, 2011 at 9:36 pm
It depends in your location. If you are able to legally perform nail services on paying clients then you are able to perform Shellac. If you live in the states, most states require licensing, in other countries some require certain courses.
Hope that helps,
CND