CND Shellac Information & After Care 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 40 minutes per Shellac nail treatment appointment
(80 minutes for fingers and toes)
CND SHELLAC REMOVAL AT HOME
You will need:
100% Acetone
Silver foil (cut in 10cm squares)
Cotton pads
1. Soak a cotton pad in 100% acetone, place directly over your nails and wrapped tightly using the foil.
2. Leave for 10 minutes for the acetone to dissolve the polish components.
3. Remove the foil (one nail at a time) and gently remove any remianing shellac with a wooden nail stick
4. Clean over the nail with acetone.
5. Treat each nail and cuticle with CND Solar oil.
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, 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.
For more information or to book an appointment please call me on 0116 260 2000 or email me using the form on the contact page