• Shake the bottle thoroughly before each use to disperse the solvents which helps prevent evaporation and thickening.
• Close the cap firmly when not in use. This will prevent solvent from evaporating in between services. It may be necessary to clean the neck of the bottle after use to ensure a tight closure.
• Do not expose the bottle to light without the cap firmly in place. Exposure to light can begin the curing process, this includes sunlight and table lamps.
• Replace the cap any time you are not actually applying the product. This limits evaporation as well as exposure to light.
• Use Shellac when the bottle is at room temperature. This will insure good consistency for application and eliminate fast evaporation of the solvents.

Unfortunately not taking care of your Shellac will cause issues that cannot
be undone. Some commonly advised online remedies for thinning out Shellac
have been adding acetone or polish removers to the bottles. While this
gives the illusion of a thinner application consistency, it is likely to
lead to service breakdown issues. Another common suggestion has been
heating Shellac. NEVER put nail products in the microwave! Shellac is meant
to be stored at room temperature, and though it seems thinner after having
been heated, you are allowing the solvents to evaporate at an advanced
speed which will in turn thicken the remaining Shellac at an accelerated
rate.
Caring for Shellac bottles in the salon will give you the best application
viscosity, the thinnest possible application ability, and your guests will
see the brilliant 14 day performance they expect!

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/

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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.

On-Line Video Spotlights

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.

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!!!

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.

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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