Shellac Preparation & Aftercare Advice

TREATMENT PROCESS

CONSULTATION

When having your first Shellac treatment you will be provided with the full and in depth consultation to assess your needs and to check for contra-indications.
You will be asked to complete a consultation/ record card which will be referred to on future appointments. All information provided by you will be stored in strict accordance with the data protection act and will never share with any third parties.

SHELLAC APPLICATION

Shellac is a chip-resistant, high-shine and 14 day lasting nail polish*. It can be applied on natural nails or on gel nail extensions. However, since Shellac is removed using acetone, it cannot be used on acrylic nail extensions as acrylic product is also broken down by acetone. (Please note that at this time I do not provide a nail extension service)

Please allow 30-45 minutes per Shellac nail treatment appointment (60 – 90 minutes for fingers and toes)

1. You will be seated at a suitable table for the treatment to be carried out.

2. You will be given a dry manicure to remove dead cuticle skin from the nail surface; this will help your skin look good and nails to grow healthily in the future.

3. A CND Shellac base coat will be applied to the nail surface and free edge then cured under a CND UV lamp.

4. The first coat of CND Shellac colour will be applied and cured under a CND UV lamp, please note that this first coat can appear translucent.

5. The second coat of CND Shellac colour will be applied and cured under the CND UV lamp, this coat will give you full colour coverage.

6. The colour coat will be seal with CND Shellac top coat and cured under the CND UV lamp.

7. The surface of the nail will then be wiped using CND D-Sparse (isopropyl alcohol) to remove a top film and bring out the high glossy shine.

8. CND Solar oil will then be applied around each nail.

If you are having a French manicure or nail art this will be completed between steps 4 & 5.

SHELLAC REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. To remove the Shellac nail polish, a special designed CND cotton pad wrap will be soaked with CND D-solve (acetone) and
placed directly over each of your nails and wrapped tightly. This will have to be left for 10 minutes for the acetone to dissolve the polish components.

2. After 10 minutes and while your nails are still wrapped they will be lightly assaged to loosen the Shellac polish on your nails.

3. he wraps will be twisted and pulled off each nail.

4. Any remaining Shellac polish will be removed with a wooden nail stick and cleaned with acetone.

5. Most importantly by following this correct removal procedure your nails will stay perfectly healthy, they can be left nude or are ready for a fresh application of CND Shellac polish.

*For CND Shellac to last 14 days correct aftercare should be followed.

CND SHELLAC AFTERCARE

Shellac is pretty indestructible with normal wear and tear, however when doing jobs like household cleaning and gardening, hobbies that are rough on your hands or using harsh chemical products you should wear gloves. Doing these things without protection
can mar your Shellac and reduce its longevity.

During your Shellac application the front edge of your nail was covered with each layer of Shellac. The reasons for this is to make the manicure look nice and to avoid the colour shrinking at the free edge during the curing process.
The ‘so called’ seal is expected to wear off the sharp free edge of the natural nail in a few days with normal wear and tear. It is possible to carefully file this free edge every few days to keep the free edge looking perfect. (The lack of a sealed free edge does not cause chipping or peeling if you have filed correctly, always file at a 45 degree angle and with a 240 grit file or preferably even higher)

CHIPPING OR LIFTING
if something you have done has caused a chip (that cannot be filed away as discussed above) or lifted an edge of your Shellac manicure, please do NOT pick or pull at the area, as this will cause any damage to increase. Please contact me so that I can assess the nail and decide if a repair is necessary. Please note that repairs are chargeable - £2 per nail.

ON HOLIDAY
If you are on holiday please be careful when using sun tan oils or insect repellent solutions as many of these products contain solvent oils which will cause major damage to the Shellac colour coat.

SWIMMING POOLS
Some of the more delicate Shellac colours can fade somewhat if one is in chlorinated water followed by excessive sun (remember that chlorine is a bleach and sun intensifies the bleaching action). Dry your hands and nails after swimming and before sunbathing to minimize any colour fading.

CUTICLE OIL
It is recommended that you apply Solar Oil (suitable for shellac) twice a day as it will substantially prolong the life of your Shellac and keep your natural nails and the skin surrounding them healthy, moisturised and flexible. I recommend CND Solar Oil which we retail in 10ml or 3.7ml bottle.

RESCUE RXX OIL
A highly effective new treatment from CND that repairs damaged nails with the power of Keratin protein and moisturizing jojoba oil. With daily use, peeling and white spots are dramatically reduced and nail strength improves. We have 3.7ml bottles available to purchase in our salon.

REMOVAL
Incorrect removal at home may damage the surface of your nails which defeats the whole point of the CND Shellac system. I can remove the Shellac using a professional remover and will give you a mini-manicure so that your natural nails will look perfectly groomed, this is chargeable, please see pricelist.

If you would prefer to remove the shellac at home yourself I sell the CND Shellac Removal Tubes for £9.95, these tubes contain 10 CND Remover Wraps; a 100ml D.Solve acetone solution for safe CND Shellac Removal and a 3.7ml bottle of SolarOil
for rapid hydration.