Nails

Shellac Layering Combinations

August 11, 2010·1 min read

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Shellac by CND offers a base coat, color coat and top coat all featuring UV3 technology to provide your clients with brilliant color and a flawless finish for up to fourteen days. This new polish wears like a gel and has a quick removal time of only ten minutes. You can create a unique color specifically for your client to give her the VIP treatment with Shellac’s color line.  Prepare the nails for application with meticulous nail and cuticle prep, then you’re ready to create great color combinations by LAYERING Shellac. Here is one of our favorites! Subscribe to BTC “On Paper” Magazine–only $19.95 (save $10)! (more…)
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    Apply Shellac UV Base Coat. Cure 10 seconds.

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    Apply first shade of Shellac UV Color Coat (Fedora, in this example). Cure 2 minutes.

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    Apply second shade of Shellac UV Color Coat (Tutti Frutti). Cure 2 minutes.

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    Apply Shellac UV Top Coat. Cure 2 minutes.

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    Remove tacky layer with cotton pad soaked in 99% Isopropyl Alcohol.

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    Use the CND UV Lamp (or Brisa™ Lamp) for best results.