NAIL FASHION

THE ULTIMATE ACCESSORY
Cabin Quilt
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Artist(s)
Tamara Di Lullo
@tamaradilullo
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Palette
  • Detail Brush
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (Visit cnd.com for a complete CND™ VINYLUX™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step.)
    • Apply two thin layers of CND™ VINYLUX™ Skin Tease. Allow to dry.
    • Dispense a small amount of CND™ VINYLUX™ Wooded Bliss, CND™ VINYLUX™ Candlelight and CND™ VINYLUX™ Verbena Velvet, CND™ VINYLUX™ Books & Beaujolais, CND™ VINYLUX™ Wrapped in Linen and CND™ VINYLUX™ Soft Flame onto a palette.
    • Starting at the cuticle line and using a long hair detail brush, apply a diagonal stripe of Wooded Bliss across ¾ of the nail.
    • Apply a stripe of Candlelight perpendicular to the line of Wooded Bliss.
    • Repeat this pattern alternating colors of Velvet Verbena, Books & Beaujolais, Wrapped in Linen and Soft Flame. Leave some negative space and avoid using the same color stripe side by side.
    • Apply a second layer of color to any stripes that may require more opacity. Allow to dry.
    • Apply a layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Long Wear Top Coat.
Media
Keepsake
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Artist(s)
Tamara Di Lullo
@tamaradilullo
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Ombre Brush
  • Detail Brush
  • Small Stylus
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND™ SHELLAC™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step .)
    • Apply a thin layer of SHELLAC™ Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND™ LED Lamp using preset button 1.
    • Apply two layers of SHELLAC™ Silk Slip Dress, curing each layer on preset button 2S.
    • Apply SHELLAC™ Orchid Canopy to the top third of the nail. Using an ombre brush, create a gradient effect. Cure using preset button 2S.
    • Apply a second layer of Orchid Canopy to the top third of the nail if needed and blend to further define gradient. Cure using preset button 2S.
    • Use a detail brush and SHELLAC™ Absolutely Radishing to create flowers. Cure using preset button 2S.
    • Use a small stylus and SHELLAC™ Willow Talk to create flower centers and a few randomly placed dots. Cure using preset button 2S.
    • Apply a layer of SHELLAC™ No-Wipe+ Top Coat. Cure using preset button 3.
Media
Terrazzo
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Artist(s)
Samantha Birkett-Leigh
@sammyblissnails
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Acetate
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
  • Small Scissors
  • Small Stylus
  • Gold Leafing
instructions
    • Create the Color Transfer (see below.)
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND™ SHELLAC™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step .)
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND™ LED Lamp .
    • Apply two layers of CND™ SHELLAC™ Limoncello. Cure each layer for one minute.
    • Use a small stylus to break the gold leafing into tiny pieces. Apply flecks randomly and sparingly to the nail.
    • Apply a layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Clearly Pink. DO NOT CURE.
    • Place the Color Transfer Marble Chips onto the uncured layer to create desired pattern. Cure using preset button 2S.
    • Apply a layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Top Coat. Cure using preset button 3.
    • Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
To Create the Color Transfer Marble Chips
    • Apply two layers of CND™ SHELLAC™ Terracotta Dreams, CND™ SHELLAC™ Olive Grove, and CND™ SHELLAC™ Artisan Bazaar to a piece of acetate. Cure each layer for one minute using preset button 2S.
    • Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film and peel the color off the acetate.
    • Use a small pair of scissors to cut dried CND™ SHELLAC™ into various irregular-sized chips. Avoid making them too uniform in size or shape to mimic the properties of natural marble. Note: These can be made ahead of time in various colors and stored until needed.
Picnic
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Artist(s)
Lauren Wireman
@wildflowersnails
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Stylus
  • Detail Brush
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND™ SHELLAC™ Brand Application & Removal Step-by-Step .)
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND™ LED Lamp using preset button 1.
    • Apply two thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Oceanside. Cure each layer for one minute using preset button 2S.
    • Use a small stylus and CND™ SHELLAC™ Black Pool to apply eight dots. First, divide the nail into thirds. Then, apply four dots down the left side and four down the right side, equally spacing dots horizontally and vertically.
    • Use a detail brush to refine each dot into a square shape.
    • Using a fine detail brush and CND™ SHELLAC™ Black Pool to connect the black squares. Start at the tip of nail. Pull a lineup from the top left corner of the square (to meet what will become the bottom right corner of square above). Repeat this pattern at a 90° angle to creat a windmill effect. Two lines should never start from the same corner.
    • Moving clockwise, repeat the above process to connect each square to the bottom left corner of the above square until the right side is complete.
    • Proceed to the left side, which will be a mirror image of the right side. When finished with the thin back lines, cure for one minute using preset button 2S.
    • Create thick lines that weave in and out from one another with CND™ SHELLAC™ Among the Marigolds, CND™ SHELLAC™ Violet Rays and CND™ SHELLAC™ Mind Over Matcha. Cure for one minute using preset button 2S. Repeat for additional coverage.
    • Add white accent lines using CND™ SHELLAC™ Cream Puff. Cure for one minute using preset button 2S.
    • Apply a layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Top Coat. Cure using preset button 3.
    • Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Macrame
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Artist(s)
Lauren Wireman
@wildflowersnails
Sparkling Champagne
Product(s)
Season
Holiday
Artist(s)
Mette Steenberg
@mette_steenberg_dk
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Swarovski CrystalPixies™:
    • Cute Mood
  • Cosmetic Sponge
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. ( Click here for the complete CND™ SHELLAC™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step. )
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND™ LED Lamp using preset button 1.
    • Using the brush from the bottle, apply a thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Signature Lipstick on the left side of the nail, covering 1/3 of the nail. Do not cure.
    • Repeat step 3 down the center of the nail using CND™ SHELLAC™ High Waisted Jeans, gently blending the color into Signature Lipstick. Clean the brush before putting it back into the bottle.
    • Apply a third stripe on the right side of the nail using CND™ SHELLAC™ White Button Down, blending the color into High Waisted Jeans. Clean the brush before putting it back into the bottle. Cure using preset button 2S.
    • Repeat steps 3-5 and blend as needed to achieve additional coverage. Cure using preset button 2S.
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Top Coat. Cure using preset button 3.
    • Apply a second layer of Top Coat. Do not cure.
    • Sprinkle Swarovski CrystalPixies™ embellishments in Cute Mood onto the uncured layer of Top Coat. Cure using preset button 3.
    • Cleanse the nail using a cosmetic sponge moistened with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Day Break
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Artist(s)
Tamara Di Lullo
@tamaradilullo
Step by Step

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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Palette
  • Detail Brush
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (Visit cnd.com for a complete CND™ SHELLAC™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step.)
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND™ LED Lamp using preset button 1.
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Lady Lilly. Cure for one minute using preset button 2S.
    • Apply a second layer of Lady Lilly. DO NOT CURE.
    • Add drops of CND™ SHELLAC™ Soft Flame, CND™ SHELLAC™ Candlelight, CND™ SHELLAC™ Books & Beaujolais, CND™ SHELLAC™ Verbena Velvet and CND™ SHELLAC™ Denim Patch to a palette.
    • Starting at the tip of the nail use the CND™ ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush to apply Soft Flame followed by Candlelight, Books & Beaujolais and Verbena Velvet, overlapping them to create a marble effect.
    • Use a detail brush to apply Denim Patch at the cuticle area. Cure for one minute using preset button 2S.
    • Apply CND™ SHELLAC™ Matte Top Coat. Cure using preset button 3.
    • Mix a few drops of CND™ SHELLAC™ Cream Puff with CND PLEXIGEL™ Builder on a palette. Use a detail brush to create thin textured lines. Cure using preset button 2B.
    • Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Positano
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Artist(s)
Tamara Di Lullo
@tamaradilullo
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Detail Brush
  • Small Stylus
  • Palette
  • Thin Detail Brush
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND™ SHELLAC™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step .)
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND™ LED Lamp using preset button 1.
    • Apply two thin layers of CND™ SHELLAC™ Limoncello to the nail. Cure each layer for one minute using preset button 2S.
    • Use a medium detail brush and CND™ SHELLAC™ Artisan Bazaar to paint the main flower petals. Flash cure using preset button 1.
    • Use a small stylus and CND™ SHELLAC™ Terracotta Dreams to add dots in between each petal and flower center.
    • Use a detail brush and CND™ SHELLAC™ Olive Grove to add the leaves centered above each petal. Flash cure using preset button 1.
    • Use a detail brush and CND™ SHELLAC™ Boats & Bikinis to create scrolls and arches to frame flowers. Flash cure using preset button 1.
    • Use a detail brush and CND™ SHELLAC™ Aqua-intance to fill in the areas between flowers and scrolls.
    • Use a detail brush and CND™ SHELLAC™ Terracotta Dreams to add tiny dots at tips of scrolls and outlines above arches. Cure using preset button 2S.
    • Apply a layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Matte Top Coat. Cure using preset button 3. Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
    • Use a thin detail brush and CND™ BRISA™ Sculpting Gel in White to outline the shapes. Cure using preset button 2B.
    • Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Amapola
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Artist(s)
Tamara Di Lullo
@tamaradilullo
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
  • Detail Brush
  • Large Stylus
  • Small Stylus
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND™ SHELLAC™ Brand Application & Removal Step-by-Step .)
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND™ LED Lamp using preset button 1.
    • Apply two layers of CND™ SHELLAC™ Mind Over Matcha to the nail. Cure each layer for one minute using preset button 2S.
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Matte Top Coat. Cure using preset button 3.
    • Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
    • Use a detail brush and CND™ SHELLAC™ Cream Puff to paint the daisy petals, starting from the center outward, pulling the brush to point each petal.
    • Use a larger size stylus and CND™ SHELLAC™ Poppy Fields to create poppy petals.
    • Use a larger size stylus and CND™ SHELLAC™ Among the Marigolds to create all flower centers.
    • Use a small stylus and alternate between CND™ SHELLAC™ Cream Puff and CND™ SHELLAC™ Violet Rays to create small dots for the stamen around each flower's center.
    • Use a detail brush to carefully apply a thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Top Coat over the flowers. Cure using preset button 3.
    • Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Sunsplash
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Artist(s)
Lauren Wireman
@wildflowersnails
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Striping Tape
  • Tweezers
  • Detail Brush
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND™ VINYLUX™ Long Wear Polish Application & Removal Step-by-Step .)
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Among the Marigolds to the nail. Allow to dry.
    • Apply strips of striping tape to the nail in a sunburst pattern, allowing the tape to fl are out from one corner.
    • Apply CND™ VINYLUX™ Oceanside and CND™ VINYLUX™ Violet Rays to fill in different sections of the striping tape. Using tweezers, remove the tape immediately after painting the section. Allow to dry.
    • Use a detail brush to paint skinny accent stripes of CND™ VINYLUX™ Black Pool and CND™ VINYLUX™ Cream Puff.
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Long Wear Top Coat.
Media
Mustard Mod
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Artist(s)
Tamara Di Lullo
@tamaradilullo
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Palette
  • Detail Brush
  • Stylus
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (Visit cnd.com for a complete CND™ VINYLUX™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step.)
    • Apply two thin layers of CND™ VINYLUX™ Lady Lilly. Allow to dry.
    • Using the brush from the CND™ VINYLUX™ Candlelight bottle, apply several curved shapes in varying sizes and positions.
    • Repeat this step with CND™ VINYLUX™ Cream Puff to create more angular shapes.
    • Dispense a small amount of CND™ VINYLUX™ Soft Flame, CND™ VINYLUX™ Wooded Bliss, CND™ VINYLUX™ Black Pool and Cream Puff onto a palette.
    • Use a detail brush to paint in smaller irregular shapes, filling in any open spaces.
    • With the tip of a stylus and Cream Puff, apply dots over Candlelight and Black Pool.
    • Repeat this step with a detail brush and Soft Flame, Wooded Bliss and Black Pool over the Cream Puff areas for a "terrazzo" look.
    • Apply a layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Long Wear Top Coat.
Media
Denim Trench
Product(s)
Season
Holiday
Artist(s)
Tamara Di Lullo
@tamaradilullo
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Palette
  • Striping Brush
  • Tartan Stamping Plate
  • Stamper
  • Scraper
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. ( Click here for the complete CND™ VINYLUX™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step. )
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Silk Slip Dress to the nail.
    • Dispense a small amount of CND™ VINYLUX™ High Waisted Jeans onto a palette. Using a striping brush, draw the outline of the lower moon.
    • Using the brush from the bottle, fill in the top half of the nail with CND™ VINYLUX™ High Waisted Jeans. Allow to dry.
    • Apply CND™ VINYLUX™ Silk Slip Dress to the Tartan-pattern stamping plate. Scrape to remove excess and pick up the pattern with the stamper. Apply the pattern to the nail.
    • Apply CND™ VINYLUX™ Signature Lipstick to the free edge, creating a deep smile line. Repeat for additional coverage.
    • Apply a layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Long Wear Top Coat.
Media
Breezy
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Artist(s)
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Palette
  • Detail Brush
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (Visit cnd.com for complete CND™ VINYLUX™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step.)
    • Apply two thin layers of CND™ VINYLUX™ Rule Breaker.
    • Dispense a small amount of CND™ VINYLUX™ Chance Taker onto a palette. Use a detail brush to create vertical, wavy stripes to the nail alternating thickness to create a random pattern.
    • Apply a layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Top Coat.
Media
Public Transportation
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Artist(s)
Shelena Robinson
@shelena2002
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Palette
  • Detail Brush
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (Visit cnd.com for complete CND™ VINYLUX™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step.)
    • Apply two thin layers of CND™ VINYLUX™ Popsicle Picnic to 2/3 of the nail, leaving the tip clear. Allow to dry.
    • Dispense a small amount of CND™ VINYLUX™ Pop-Up Pool Party onto a palette. Using a detail brush and Pop-Up Pool Party, create a grid pattern on the lower third of the nail.
    • Dispense a small amount of CND™ VINYLUX™ Cream Puff onto a palette. Apply a skinny horizontal line across the nail where Picnic and Pop-Up Pool Party meet. Apply a second line of equal weight across the nail, above the first line.
    • Apply a layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Top Coat.
Media
Squiggly Wiggly
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Artist(s)
Hang Nguyen
@thehangedit
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Palette
  • Detail Brush
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (Visit cnd.com for complete CND™ VINYLUX™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step.)
    • Apply two thin layers of CND™ VINYLUX™ Smile Maker over ¾ of the thumb and ring finger nail, leaving the moon shape in cuticle area free of color.
    • Repeat using CND™ VINYLUX™ Change Sparker over the remaining nails.
    • Use a CND™ ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush lightly moistened with acetone to refine the line as needed.
    • Dispense a small amount of Smile Maker and Change Sparker onto a palette. Use a detail brush to create squiggly lines across the nail, alternating between Smile Maker over Changer Sparker and vice versa.
    • Apply a layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Top Coat.
Media
Checkerboard
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Artist(s)
Matt Bernstein
@mattxiv
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Palette
  • Detail Brush
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (Visit cnd.com for complete CND™ VINYLUX™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step.)
    • Apply two thin layers of CND™ VINYLUX™ Smile Maker.
    • Dispense a small amount of CND™ VINYLUX™ Rule Breaker, CND™ VINYLUX™ Chance Taker, and CND™ VINYLUX™ Mover & Shaker onto a palette. Use a fine detail brush and Rule Breaker to create two rectangles on opposite corners of the nail.
    • Repeat using Chance Taker and Mover & Shaker to complete a checkerboard pattern. Make sure no two adjacent rectangles are the same shade.
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Top Coat.
Media
Chat De La Ville
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Artist(s)
Shelena Robinson
@shelena2002
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Palette
  • Detail Brush
  • Stylus
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (Visit cnd.com for complete CND™ SHELLAC™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step.)
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND™ LED Lamp using preset button 1.
    • Apply two thin layers of CND™ SHELLAC™ Popsicle Picnic diagonally across the center of nail. Cure each layer for one minute using preset button 2S.
    • Using a long-haired detail brush, apply swipes of CND™ SHELLAC™ Beach Escape to create a wispy effect. Cure each layer for one minute using preset button 2S.
    • Dispense a small amount of CND™ SHELLAC™ Pop-Up Pool Party and CND™ SHELLAC™ Black Pool onto a palette. Use a stylus to apply irregular spots of Pop-Up Pool Party diagonally across the lower half of the nail. Cure each layer for one minute using preset button 2S.
    • Outline the Pop-Up Pool Party spots with a detail brush and Black Pool. Cure each layer for one minute using preset button 2S.
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Matte Top Coat. Cure for one minute using preset button 3.
    • Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Graffiti Alley
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Artist(s)
Tamara Di Lullo
@tamaradilullo
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Palette
  • Detail Brush
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (Visit cnd.com for complete CND™ VINYLUX™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step.)
    • Apply two thin layers of CND™ VINYLUX™ Cream Puff. Allow to dry.
    • Using the brush from the bottle of CND™ VINYLUX™ Popsicle Picnic, apply a curved arrow-like shape across the nail.
    • Fill in the areas around the arrow using CND™ VINYLUX™ Rooftop Hop, CND™ VINYLUX™ Sangria at Sunset, CND™ VINYLUX™ Museum Meet Cute, CND™ VINYLUX™ Beach Escape, CND™ VINYLUX™ Pop-Up Pool Party and CND™ VINYLUX™ Be Demure, leaving some Cream Puff to show through.
    • Dispense a small amount of CND™ VINYLUX™ Black Pool onto a palette. Using a clean, long-haired detail brush and Black Pool, outline the shapes with varying thickness.
    • Add small dashes with a clean detail brush and Cream Puff to create highlights.
    • Apply a layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Top Coat.
Media
Pieces Of Us
Product(s)
Season
Holiday
Artist(s)
Tamara Di Lullo
@tamaradilullo
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Artist Palette
  • Detail Brush, Small
  • Detail Brush, Medium-Large
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND™ VINYLUX™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step .)
    • Apply two layers of VINYLUX™ Cuddle Up to the nail. Allow to dry.
    • Decanter a few drops of VINYLUX™ In Lust onto a palette. Using a small detail brush, paint the outline of the first puzzle piece on the left of the nail, from the middle of the cuticle line to half way down the nail. Fill in the space using a larger detail brush..
    • Moving horizontally, repeat step 3 to the right side of the nail using VINYLUX™ Love Fizz, connecting puzzle pieces.
    • Finish the puzzle by repeating step 3 below the first puzzle piece, using VINYLUX™ Feel the Flutter.
    • Allow color to dry then repeat steps 3-5, applying a second layer of each color to ensure opacity.
    • Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX™ Long Wear Shine Top Coat.
Media
Oval Rings
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Artist(s)
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Palette
  • Detail Brush
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (Visit cnd.com for complete CND™ VINYLUX™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step.)
    • Apply two thin layers of CND™ VINYLUX™ Smile Maker. Allow to dry.
    • Dispense a small amount of CND™ VINYLUX™ Chance Taker and CND™ VINYLUX™ Rule Breaker onto a palette. Use a detail brush and draw clusters of oval rings in Chance Taker to the nail. Repeat with Rule Breaker alternating color every other nail.
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Top Coat.
Media
Flow With It
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Artist(s)
Winnie Huang
@winnieisawesome
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Palette
  • Striping Brush
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (Visit cnd.com for complete CND™ VINYLUX™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step.)
    • Apply two thin layers of CND™ VINYLUX™ Mover & Shaker. Allow to dry.
    • Dispense a small amount of CND™ VINYLUX™ Rule Breaker, CND™ VINYLUX™ Smile Maker, and CND™ VINYLUX™ Chance Taker onto palette. Use a striping brush to paint three wavy stripes across the nail keeping Smile Maker in the center.
    • Apply a layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Top Coat.
Media
Social Bubble
Product(s)
Season
Holiday
Artist(s)
Winnie Huang
@winnieisawesome
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Palette
  • Cosmetic Sponge
  • Tweezers
  • Gold Thread
  • Wax Pencil
  • Gold Bullion
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. ( Click here for the complete CND™ SHELLAC™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step. )
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND™ LED Lamp using preset button 1.
    • Apply two thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ White Button Down. Cure each layer for one minute using preset button 2S.
    • Dispense a small amount of CND™ SHELLAC™ Statement Earrings onto a palette. Dip a cosmetic sponge in CND™ SHELLAC™ Statement Earrings and press over the tip of the nail, blending toward the center to create a gradient effect. Cure for one minute using preset button 2S.
    • Apply a layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Top Coat. Do not cure.
    • Using tweezers, place gold thread down the center of the nail onto the uncured Top Coat.
    • Dispense gold bullion onto a tray. Use a wax pencil to pick up and place the beads randomly over CND™ SHELLAC™ Statement Earrings. Cure using preset button 3.
    • Apply a second layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Top Coat to seal and secure. Cure using preset button 3.
    • Cleanse the nail using a cosmetic sponge moistened with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Sheafly
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Artist(s)
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Palette
  • Small Stylus
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (Visit cnd.com for complete CND™ VINYLUX™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step.)
    • Apply two thin layers of CND™ VINYLUX™ Mover & Shaker.
    • Dispense a small amount of CND™ VINYLUX™ Chance Taker, CND™ VINYLUX™ Smile Maker, and CND™ VINYLUX™ Rule Breaker onto palette. Dip the tip of a small stylus in Chance Taker and draw a diagonal line to create the stem of the leaf pattern. Continue adding short lines to form the leaves.
    • Repeat with Rule Breaker and Smile Maker to create a random pattern alternating shades.
    • Apply a layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Top Coat.
Media
Track Jacket
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Artist(s)
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CND SUPPLIES
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (Visit cnd.com for complete CND™ VINYLUX™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step.)
    • Apply two thin layers of CND™ VINYLUX™ Smile Maker.
    • Apply a layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Self-Lover diagonally across the center of nail. Repeat for additional coverage. Let dry.
    • Apply a layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Chance Taker diagonally across lower third of the nail, leaving a small stripe of Self-Lover.
    • Apply a layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Top Coat.
Media
Spotty Dots
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Artist(s)
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Palette
  • Detail Brush
  • Dotting Tool
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (Visit cnd.com for complete CND™ VINYLUX™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step.)
    • Apply two thin layers of CND™ VINYLUX™ Rule Breaker. Allow to dry.
    • Apply a layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Chance Taker in a semi-circle to the free edge of the nail.
    • Dispense a small amount of CND™ VINYLUX™ Smile Maker, CND™ VINYLUX™ Change Sparker and CND™ VINYLUX™ Mover & Shaker onto a palette. Use a fine detail brush and create a semi-circle with Smile Maker to the cuticle area.
    • Dip a small dotting tool in Change Sparker and add a dot over Smile Maker.
    • Repeat by adding a small dot of Mover & Shaker over Chance Taker.
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Top Coat.
Media
Dusk
Product(s)
Season
Fall
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Palette
  • Detailed Brush
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (Visit cnd.com for complete CND™ VINYLUX™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step.)
    • Apply two thin layers of CND™ VINYLUX™ Gala Girl.
    • Dispense CND™ VINYLUX™ Pacific Rose to a palette. Use a detail brush to feather color into soft leopard spot shapes.
    • Repeat this process with CND™ VINYLUX™ Cherry Apple & Black Pool, decreasing the size of the spots with each color.
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Matte Top Coat.
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Product(s)
Season
Spring
Artist(s)
Natalie Pavloski
@nataliepnails
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CND SUPPLIES
  • SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Digi-teal
    • Cream Puff
    • Future Fuchsia
    • Black Pool
  • XPRESS5™ Top Coat
  • CND® LED Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Striping Brush
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our SHELLAC® Brand 14+ Day Nail Color Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of SHELLAC® Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® LED Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of SHELLAC® Digi-teal. Cure each layer for one minute.
  • 4 Draw 3-4 triangles in a variation of sizes using SHELLAC® Cream Puff and a striping brush. Cure for one minute.
  • 5 Repeat the pattern using SHELLAC® Future Fuchsia. Cure for one minute.
  • 6 Apply a vertical abstract pattern over 1/4 of the nail using SHELLAC® Black Pool. Cure for one minute.
  • 7 Apply XPRESS5™ Top Coat. Cure for one minute.
  • 8 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Talon
Product(s)
Season
Holiday
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Acetone
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (Visit cnd.com for complete CND™ VINYLUX™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step.)
    • Apply two thin layers of CND™ VINYLUX™ Get That Gold. Allow to dry.
    • Apply a layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Bordeaux Babe over 3⁄4 of the nail, leaving a moon shape in cuticle area. Use a CND™ ProSeries Gel Oval #6 Brush lightly moistened with acetone to refine the line as needed.
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Top Coat.
Flower Child
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Artist(s)
Lauren Ladnier
@laurenladnier
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Palette
  • Large Stylus
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (Visit cnd.com for complete CND™ VINYLUX™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step.)
    • Apply two thin layers of CND™ VINYLUX™ Change Sparker.
    • Dispense a small amount of CND™ VINYLUX™ Chance Taker, CND™ VINYLUX™ Smile Maker, and CND™ VINYLUX™ Self-Lover onto palette. Dip the tip of a large stylus into Chance Taker and press 5 dots in a circle to create the flower petals.
    • Dip the tip of a stylus into Smile Maker and press in the middle of the dots to create the center of the flower.
    • Repeat on remaining nails alternating colors using Smile Maker with Self-Lover, and Self-Lover with Chance Taker.
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Top Coat.
Media
Dark And Stormy
Product(s)
Season
Holiday
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Palette
  • Cosmetic Sponge
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol Detail Brush
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (Visit cnd.com for complete CND™ VINYLUX™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step.)
    • Apply two thin layers of CND™ VINYLUX™ Bordeaux Babe.
    • Dispense a small amount of CND™ VINYLUX™ Berry Boudoir onto a palette. Pick up a small amount of color using a cosmetic sponge lightly moistened with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol. Dab onto nail creating an ombre effect starting at the cuticle area fading into the center.
    • Apply CND™ VINYLUX™ Get That Gold to the underside of the extension edge.
    • Dispense a small amount of CND™ VINYLUX™ Get That Gold onto a palette. Using a detail brush, create a slim line down each side of the nail and extension edge.
    • Apply a layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Top Coat to the top of the nail and the underside of the extension edge.
Strawberries & Chocolate
Product(s)
Season
Fall
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Striping Tape
  • Scissors
  • Palette
  • Detail Brush
  • Tweezers
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (Visit cnd.com for complete CND™ VINYLUX™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step.)
    • Apply two thin layers of CND™ VINYLUX™ Gala Girl. Allow to dry.
    • Cut two pieces of striping tape leaving extra length.
    • Apply the first piece of striping tape horizontally across the the nail.
    • Dispense CND™ VINYLUX™ Cherry Apple to a palette. Use a detail brush to fill in the space between the striping tapes.
    • Allow to air dry for 10-15 seconds and use tweezers to slowly peel away the striping tape.
    • Repeat steps using CND™ VINYLUX™ Fuji Love directly under Cherry Apple.
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Top Coat.
Plume
Product(s)
Season
Holiday
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Opal Transfer Foil
  • Palette
  • Detail Brush
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (Visit cnd.com for complete CND™ SHELLAC™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step.)
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND™ LED Lamp using preset button 1.
    • Apply two thin layers of CND™ SHELLAC™ She’s A Gem!. Cure each layer for one minute using preset button 2S.
    • Press opal transfer foil into the top film to create a random pattern.
    • Use the brush from the bottle to apply random patches of CND™ SHELLAC™ Get That Gold diagonally across the nail. Cure for one minute using preset button 2S.
    • Dispense CND™ SHELLAC™ Fedora onto a palette. Use a detail brush to add small dashes of color to the perimeter of the gold patches. Cure for one minute using preset button 2S.
    • Apply a layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Top Coat. Cure for one minute using preset button 3.
    • Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Sweet Tart
Product(s)
Season
Fall
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Palette
  • Detail Brush
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (Visit cnd.com for complete CND™ SHELLAC™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step.)
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND™ LED Lamp using preset button 1.
    • Apply two thin layers of CND™ SHELLAC™ Gala Girl. Cure each layer for one minute using preset button 2S.
    • Apply a medium size dot of CND™ SHELLAC™ Crisp Apple to the left corner of the extension edge. Cure for one minute using preset button 3.
    • Dispense CND™ SHELLAC™ Black Pool to a palette. Use a detail brush to create the apple design. Cure for one minute using preset button 3.
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Matte Top Coat. Cure for one minute using preset button 3.
    • Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Anchor Me Down
Product(s)
Season
Summer
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Cosmetic Sponge Palette
  • Detail Brush Dotting Tool Palette
  • Detail Brush
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND™ SHELLAC™ Brand Application & Removal Step-by-Step .)
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND™ LED Lamp using preset button 1.
    • Apply two thin layers of CND™ SHELLAC™ It’s Now Oar Never. Cure each layer for one minute using preset button 2S.
    • Dispense a small amount of CND™ SHELLAC™ Hot or Knot and CND™ SHELLAC™ Cream Puff onto a palette.
    • Moisten a cosmetic sponge with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol and dip into Hot or Knot.
    • Press the sponge repeatedly, diagonally from the tip to the center of the nail. Cure for one minute using preset button 2S.
    • Use a detail brush to create the anchor with Cream Puff.
    • Use a dotting tool with Cream Puff to create the head of the anchor. Cure for one minute using preset button 2S.
    • Repeat with a smaller dotting tool with It’s Now Oar Never to add a tiny dot to the center of the Cream Puff dot. Cure for one minute using preset button 2S.
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Top Coat. Cure for one minute using preset button 3.
    • Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Lifeguard
Product(s)
Season
Summer
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Striping Tape
  • Scissors Tweezers
  • Palette Detail Brush
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND™ VINYLUX™ Long Wear Polish Application & Removal Step-by-Step .)
    • Apply two thin layers of CND™ VINYLUX™ Cream Puff. Allow to dry.
    • Cut five strips of striping tape long enough to extend past the nail from side to side.
    • Place the first strip across the nail leaving the lower 1/3 of the tip exposed, pressing gently to smooth. Repeat by placing the remaining strips of tape evenly spaced up the nail.
    • Apply CND™ VINYLUX™ Hot or Knot to the tip of the nail.
    • Dispense a small amount of Hot or Knot, CND™ VINYLUX™ It’s Now Oar Never, CND™ VINYLUX™ Catch of the Day and CND™ VINYLUX™ Down by the Bae onto a palette. Use a detail brush to apply Hot or Knot for the top line. Repeat step with remaining colors.
    • Allow to air dry for 10-15 seconds and use tweezers to slowly peel away the striping tape.
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Top Coat.
Sailing
Product(s)
Season
Summer
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Striping Tape
  • Scissors
  • Tweezers
  • Palette
  • Detail Brush
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND™ SHELLAC™ Brand Application & Removal Step-by-Step .)
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND™ LED Lamp using preset button 1.
    • Apply two thin layers of CND™ SHELLAC™ Down by the Bae. Cure each layer for one minute using preset button 2S.
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Top Coat. Cure for one minute using preset button 3.
    • Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
    • Cut three strips of striping tape. Place the first strip of tape down the center of the nail, pressing to smooth.
    • Place the second strip on the left side of the nail, diagonal to the first strip. Repeat on the right side, placing the third strip slightly lower than the strip on the left.
    • Dispense a small amount of CND™ SHELLAC™ Hot or Knot and CND™ SHELLAC™ Cream Puff onto a palette. Use a detail brush to apply Hot or Knot to the left triangle and Cream Puff to the right triangle. DO NOT CURE.
    • Allow to air dry for 10-15 seconds and use tweezers to slowly peel away the striping tape. Cure for one minute using preset button 2S.
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Top Coat. Cure for one minute using preset button 3.
    • Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Mod Garden
Product(s)
Season
Spring
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (Visit cnd.com for complete CND™ VINYLUX™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step.)
    • Apply two layers of CND™ VINYLUX™ Carnation Bliss.
    • Apply an even layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Magical Topiary diagonally to the nail.
    • Dispense a small amount of CND™ VINYLUX™ Cream Puff onto palette paper. Use a striping brush to create a thin diagonal line across the center, where the colors meet. Dip the large end of a dotting tool into Cream Puff and press at the base of the diagonal line.
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Matte Top Coat.
Prima Donna
Product(s)
Season
Spring
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (Visit cnd.com for complete CND™ SHELLAC™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step.)
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND™ LED Lamp using preset button 1.
    • Apply two thin layers of CND™ SHELLAC™ Magical Topiary. Cure each layer for one minute using preset button 2S.
    • Apply a layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Kiss from a Rose over 3/4 of the nail, leaving a moon shape in cuticle area.
    • Use the CND™ ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush lightly moistened with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to perfect moon. Cure for one minute using preset button 2S. Repeat for additional coverage.
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Top Coat. Cure for one minute using preset button 3.
    • Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Powdered Rose
Product(s)
Season
Spring
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
  • Palette Paper
  • Detail Brush
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (Visit cnd.com for complete CND™ SHELLAC™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step.)
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND™ LED Lamp using preset button 1.
    • Apply two thin layers of CND™ SHELLAC™ Lady Lilly. Cure each layer for one minute using preset button 2S.
    • Using the brush from the bottle, apply small dots of CND™ SHELLAC™ Kiss from a Rose, CND™ SHELLAC™ Flowerbed Folly and CND™ SHELLAC™ Soft Peony to perimeter of the nail. DO NOT CURE.
    • Use the CND™ ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush lightly moistened with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to gently press into the center of the color drops to shade and create a petal-like appearance. Cure for one minute using preset button 2S.
    • Apply CND™ SHELLAC™ Magical Topiary between the petals to highlight the design.
    • Dispense a small amount of CND™ SHELLAC™ Black Pool onto palette paper. Use a fine detail brush to outline around the petals. Cure for one minute using preset button 2S.
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Top Coat. Cure for one minute using preset button 3.
    • Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Ruby Rose
Product(s)
Season
Holiday
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Swarovski® Crystals
  • Wax Pencil
  • Tweezers
  • Adhesive
  • Tray
  • Detail Brush
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND™ SHELLAC™ Brand Application & Removal Step-by-Step .)
    • Apply a thin layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND™ LED Lamp (preset button 1).
    • Apply two thin layers of CND™ SHELLAC™ Rebellious Ruby. Cure each layer for one minute (preset button 2S).
    • Apply a generous layer of CND™ SHELLAC™ Top Coat. DO NOT CURE.
    • Dispense Swarovski® multi-sized crystals onto a tray. Use a wax pencil to press the crystals down the centerline of the nail into the uncured top coat, leaving space for the crystal hexagon. Cure for one minute (preset button 3).
    • Pick up crystal hexagon with tweezers, apply a small amount of adhesive to the crystal hexagon, place on nail and hold until set.
    • Use a detail brush to apply CND™ SHELLAC™ Top Coat around the crystals for a more secure set. Cure for one minute (preset button 3).
    • Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Scratchitti
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Design
Transfer
Colors
Blue
Green
Pink
White
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CND SUPPLIES
  • SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Cream Puff
  • XPRESS5™ Top Coat
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Digi-teal
    • Tutti Frutti
    • Art Basil
    • Magenta Mischief
    • Black Pool
  • Super Shiney™ Top Coat
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval #6 Brush
  • SCRUBFRESH™
  • CND® LED Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Pipette
  • Palette Paper
  • Tweezers
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our SHELLAC® Brand 14+ Day Nail Color Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of SHELLAC® Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® LED Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of SHELLAC® Cream Puff. Cure each layer for one minute.
  • 4 Apply the transfer to the top film with tweezers. Smooth the transfer to the nail and blend the edges with a CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush lightly moistened with SCRUBFRESH™ (See "To Create Transfer" below.)
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of XPRESS5™ Top Coat. Remove excess transfer with tweezers. Cure for one minute.
  • 6 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.

    To Create Transfer:

    1. Fill a pipette with a small amount of VINYLUX® Digi-teal. Place the tip of the pipette firmly on the palette paper. Squeeze the pipette and quickly lift off of the palette paper to create a splatter effect.

    2. Repeat this technique with VINYLUX® Tutti Fruitti, VINYLUX® Art Basil, VINYLUX® Magenta Mischief and VINYLUX® Black Pool. Allow to dry.

    3. Apply a thin layer of Super Shiney™ Top Coat over the spatter transfer. Allow to dry 2-3 hours.
CND SUPPLIES
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Cream Puff
    • Digi-teal
    • Tutti Frutti
    • Art Basil
    • Magenta Mischief
    • Black Pool
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat
  • Super Shiney™ Top Coat
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval #6 Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • Pipette
  • Palette Paper
  • Tweezers
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our VINYLUX® Long Wear Polish System Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply two thin layers of VINYLUX® Cream Puff.
  • 3 Apply the transfer to wet polish with tweezers. Smooth the transfer to the nail with a dry CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush. (See "To Create Transfer" below.)
  • 4 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat and carefully remove excess transfer with tweezers.

    To Create Transfer:

    1. Fill a pipette with a small amount of VINYLUX® Digi-teal. Place the tip of the pipette firmly on the palette paper. Squeeze the pipette and quickly lift off of the palette paper to create a splatter effect.

    2. Repeat this technique with VINYLUX® Tutti Fruitti, VINYLUX® Art Basil, VINYLUX® Magenta Mischief and VINYLUX® Black Pool. Allow to dry.

    3. Apply a thin layer of Super Shiney™ Top Coat over the spatter transfer. Allow to dry 2-3 hours.
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Season
Spring
Colors
Blue
Pink
White
Summer Squared
Product(s)
Season
Fashion Week
Design
Layering
Colors
Pink
White
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CND SUPPLIES
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Cream Puff
    • Magenta Mischief
    • Mauve Maverick
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat
ART SUPPLIES
  • Thin Striping Tape
  • Scissors
  • Tweezers
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our VINYLUX® Long Wear Polish System Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply two thin layers of VINYLUX® Cream Puff. Allow to dry.
  • 3 Apply two strips of striping tape, creating four geometric sections.
  • 4 Apply VINYLUX® Magenta Mischief over the top right and bottom left quarter of the nail and repeat covering the opposite sections with VINYLUX® Mauve Maverick. Repeat this step for additional coverage. Allow color to dry for 1-2 minutes.
  • 5 Using tweezers, remove the striping tape to reveal the Cream Puff lines of the design.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat.
Copper Caper
Product(s)
Season
Fashion Week
Design
Foil
Colors
Copper
Silver
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CND SUPPLIES
  • SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Untitled Bronze
  • XPRESS5™ Top Coat
  • CND® LED Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Thin Striping Tape
  • Scissors
  • Silver Dots Glitter Adhesive Transfer Foil
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our SHELLAC® Brand 14+ Day Nail Color Application & Removal Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of SHELLAC® Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® LED Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of SHELLAC® Untitled Bronze. Cure each layer for one minute.
  • 4 Apply a strip of striping tape down the right side of the nail.
  • 5 Press Silver Dots Glitter adhesive transfer foil over the right side of the nail in a random pattern.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of XPRESS5™ Top Coat. Cure for one minute.
  • 7 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Framework
Product(s)
Season
Fashion Week
Design
Layering
Colors
Blue
Pink
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CND SUPPLIES
  • SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Magenta Mischief
    • Digi-teal
  • XPRESS5™ Top Coat
  • CND® LED Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Thin Striping Tape
  • Scissors
  • Tweezers
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our SHELLAC® Brand 14+ Day Nail Color Application & Removal Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of SHELLAC® Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® LED Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of SHELLAC® Magenta Mischief. Cure each layer for one minute.
  • 4 Apply two strips of striping tape across the top and bottom of the nail.
  • 5 Apply SHELLAC® Digi-teal to the center of the nail up to the striping tape.
  • 6 Using tweezers, remove the striping tape to reveal the crisp lines of the design. Cure for one minute.
  • 7 Apply a thin layer of XPRESS5™ Top Coat. Cure for one minute.
  • 8 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Snow Swirl
Product(s)
Season
Holiday
Design
Color Swirl
Colors
Pink
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Winter Glow
    • Tundra
  • CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat
  • CND® LED Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Stylus
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND® SHELLAC® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® LED Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Winter Glow to the entire nail. Cure each layer for one minute.
  • 4 Polish the left side of the nail with Winter Glow. Polish the right side of the nail with CND® SHELLAC® Tundra. DO NOT CURE.
  • 5 Create the spirals by drawing through the wet polish with a stylus, allowing the colors to blend and merge together. Cure for one minute.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat. Cure for one minute.
  • 7 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
CND SUPPLIES
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Winter Glow
    • Tundra
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat
ART SUPPLIES
  • Stylus
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our VINYLUX® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply one thin layer of VINYLUX® Winter Glow to the entire nail.
  • 3 Polish the left side of the nail with Winter Glow. Polish the right side of the nail with VINYLUX® Tundra.
  • 4 Create the spirals by drawing through the wet polish with a stylus, allowing the colors to blend and merge together. Allow to dry.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat.
Arctic Haze
Product(s)
Season
Holiday
Colors
Pink
Purple
Teal
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Tundra
    • Nordic Lights
    • Glacial Mist
  • CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat
  • CND® Additives:
    • Midnight Revelry
    • Jaded Rebel
  • CND® LED Lamp
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • Fan Brush
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND® SHELLAC® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® LED Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Tundra to the entire nail. Cure each layer for one minute.
  • 4 Using a fan brush feather CND® SHELLAC® Nordic Lights from side to center on the left side of the nail. Repeat this process on the right side of the nail with CND® SHELLAC® Glacial Mist. Cure for one minute.
  • 5 Using a Gel Flat Oval Brush apply CND® Additives Midnight Revelry in the top film to the left side of the nail; concentrating the Additives on the sides of the nail and feathering to the center. Repeat this process on the right side of the nail with Additives Jaded Rebel.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat. Cure for one minute.
  • 7 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
CND SUPPLIES
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Tundra
    • Nordic Lights
    • Glacial Mist
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat
  • CND® Additives:
    • Midnight Revelry
    • Jaded Rebel
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • Fan Brush
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our VINYLUX® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply two thin layers of VINYLUX® Tundra to the entire nail.
  • 3 Using a fan brush feather VINYLUX® Nordic Lights from side to center on the left side of the nail. Repeat this process on the right side of the nail with VINYLUX® Glacial Mist.
  • 4 Using a Gel Flat Oval Brush apply CND® Additives Midnight Revelry in the wet polish to the left side of the nail; concentrating the Additives on the sides of the nail and feathering to the center. Repeat this process on the right side of the nail with Additives Jaded Rebel.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat.
Cracked Glacier
Product(s)
Season
Holiday
Design
Embossing
Colors
Blue
Pink
White
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Tundra
    • Glacial Mist
  • CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat
  • CND® LED Lamp
  • Glossing Block
ART SUPPLIES
  • Stylus
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND® SHELLAC® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® LED Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Tundra to the entire nail. Cure each layer for one minute.
  • 4 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat. Cure for one minute.
  • 5 Using the green side of the Glossing Block, buff the surface of the CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat to remove the shine.
  • 6 Create the Glacial pattern using a stylus and CND® SHELLAC® Glacial Mist. Cure for one minute.
  • 7 Apply CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat to the glacial pattern using a stylus. Cure for one minute.
CND SUPPLIES
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Tundra
    • Glacial Mist
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat
  • Glossing Block
ART SUPPLIES
  • Stylus
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our VINYLUX® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply two thin layers of VINYLUX® Tundra to the entire nail.
  • 3 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat. Allow to dry.
  • 4 Using the green side of the Glossing Block, buff the surface of the VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat to remove the shine.
  • 5 Create the Glacial pattern using a stylus and VINYLUX® Glacial Mist.
Crystal Clouds
Product(s)
Season
Holiday
Design
Embellished
Colors
Pink
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Winter Glow
    • Safety Pin
    • Clearly Pink
  • CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat
  • CND® LED Lamp
  • CND® Additives:
    • Crystal Crush
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • Makeup Sponge
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND® SHELLAC® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® LED Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Winter Glow to the entire nail. Cure each layer for one minute.
  • 4 Using a Gel Flat Oval Brush apply CND® Additives Crystal Crush to the entire nail. Gently press to smooth the edges into the top film.
  • 5 Using a makeup sponge with CND® SHELLAC® Safety Pin, sponge the color randomly over the entire nail. Cure for one minute.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Clearly Pink. Cure for one minute.
  • 7 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat. Cure for one minute.
  • 8 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
CND SUPPLIES
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Winter Glow
    • Safety Pin
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat
  • CND® Additives:
    • Crystal Crush
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • Makeup Sponge
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our VINYLUX® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply two thin layers of VINYLUX® Winter Glow to the entire nail.
  • 3 Using a Gel Flat Oval Brush apply CND® Additives Crystal Crush to the entire nail. Gently press to smooth the edges into the wet polish.
  • 4 Using a makeup sponge with VINYLUX® Safety Pin, sponge the color randomly over the entire nail. Allow to dry.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat.
  • 6 Optional: Apply a second thin layer of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat if needed to fully encase the Additives.
Punk Plaid
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Plaid
Colors
Blue
Plum
Red
Silver
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Clearly Pink
    • Tartan Punk
    • Peacock Plume
    • Safety Pin
    • Black Pool
    • Poison Plum
  • CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat
  • CND® LED Lamp
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • Striping Brush
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND® SHELLAC® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® LED Lamp.
  • 3 Apply one thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Clearly Pink. Cure for one minute.
  • 4 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Tartan Punk vertically down the left side of the nail. Detail as needed with a CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush lightly moistened with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol. Cure for one minute.
  • 5 Apply a vertical stripe of CND® SHELLAC® Peacock Plume down the right side of the nail. Then apply a horizontal stripe across the top third of the nail. Cure for one minute.
  • 6 Apply a horizontal stripe of Tartan Punk to the lower third of the nail. Cure for one minute.
  • 7 Apply stripes of CND® SHELLAC® Safety Pin to highlight existing plaid. Cure for one minute.
  • 8 Use the striping brush to create thin accent lines with CND® SHELLAC® Black Pool. Cure for one minute.
  • 9 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Poison Plum over the entire nail. Cure for one minute.
  • 10 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat. Cure for one minute.
  • 11 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
CND SUPPLIES
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Lavishly Loved
    • Tartan Punk
    • Peacock Plume
    • Safety Pin
    • Black Pool
    • Poison Plum
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • Striping Brush
  • Acetone
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our VINYLUX® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply one thin layer of VINYLUX® Lavishly Loved.
  • 3 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Tartan Punk vertically down the left side of the nail. Detail as needed with a CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush lightly moistened with Acetone.
  • 4 Apply a vertical stripe of VINYLUX® Peacock Plume down the right side of the nail. Then apply a horizontal stripe across the top third of the nail.
  • 5 Apply a horizontal stripe of Tartan Punk to the lower third of the nail.
  • 6 Apply stripes of VINYLUX® Safety Pin to highlight existing plaid.
  • 7 Use the striping brush to create thin accent lines with VINYLUX® Black Pool.
  • 8 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Poison Plum over the entire nail.
  • 9 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat.
Icescape
Product(s)
Season
Holiday
Design
Embellished
Colors
Blue
Gold
Pink
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CND SUPPLIES
  • RETENTION+® Sculpting Liquid
  • RETENTION+® Sculpting Powder Clear
  • CND® Perfect Color Powder Clear
  • CND® SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Clearly Pink
    • Tundra
    • Glacial Mist
  • CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat
  • CND® Tips
  • CND® Files & Buffers
  • CND® LED Lamp
  • CND® ProSeries Liquid & Powder Brush
  • SEALBOND™
ART SUPPLIES
  • Gold Holographic Foil
  • Fan Brush
  • Palette Paper
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
  • Tweezers
instructions
  • 1 P.R.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND® Tip. Apply a thin base layer of RETENTION+® Sculpting Powder Clear and finish with the 180 side of the Hot Shot™ File. (For details, see our "Liquid & Powder Enhancements Sculpted on a Tip" Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Clearly Pink. Cure for one minute in the CND® LED Lamp.
  • 3 Press Gold Holographic Foil onto the top film covering the entire nail.
  • 4 Apply CND® SHELLAC® Tundra using a fan brush to the top 2/3 of the nail. Cure for one minute.
  • 5 Repeat this technique with CND® SHELLAC® Glacial Mist over the top 1/3 of the nail. Cure for one minute.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat. Cure for one minute.
  • 7 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
  • 8 Use tweezers to adhere an Iceberg to the nail using SEALBOND™ Adhesive. (See "To Create Iceberg" below.)

    To Create Iceberg:

    1. Using RETENTION+® Sculpting Liquid and CND® Perfect Color Powder Clear, sculpt the desired size and shape of the Iceberg onto palette paper. Allow to set. Remember to take into consideration the length and width of the nail to which you are applying the accessory.

Northern Exposure
Product(s)
Season
Holiday
Design
Embedded
Colors
Pink
Purple
Teal
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CND SUPPLIES
  • BRISA® Sculpting Gel Clear
  • BRISA® Gloss
  • CND® SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Nordic Lights
    • Glacial Mist
  • CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat
  • CND® Tips Clear
  • CND® Files & Buffers
  • CND® LED Lamp
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • Fan Brush
  • Feather
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.R.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND® Clear Tip. Apply a BRISA® Clear Gel enhancement and finish with the 180 side of the BLIZZARD™ File. (For details, see our " BRISA® UV Gel Enhancements Sculpted on a Tip" Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of BRISA® Sculpting Gel Clear over the enhancement. DO NOT CURE.
  • 3 Place a feather in the uncured gel smoothing with the Gel Flat Oval Brush. Cure for one minute in the CND® LED Lamp.
  • 4 Apply a thin layer of BRISA® Gloss over the feather to seal. Cure for one minute.
  • 5 Apply a very sheer layer of CND® SHELLAC® Nordic Lights. Cure for one minute.
  • 6 Using a fan brush feather CND® SHELLAC® Glacial Mist around the perimeter of the entire nail. Cure for one minute.
  • 7 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat. Cure for one minute.
  • 8 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Paw Prints
Product(s)
Season
Holiday
Design
Etching
Colors
Pink
Purple
Teal
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Tundra
    • Glacial Mist
    • Nordic Lights
  • CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat
  • CND® LED Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Fan Brush
  • Stylus
  • Mixing Tray
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND® SHELLAC® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® LED Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Tundra to the entire nail. Cure each layer for one minute.
  • 4 Apply CND® SHELLAC® Glacial Mist using a fan brush by feathering the color from the top left corner towards the center and the bottom right corner towards the center, leaving a section of Tundra in the middle. Cure for one minute.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Nordic Lights to the entire nail and allow to sit for 30-60 seconds. DO NOT CURE.
  • 6 Use a stylus to carve away the Nordic Lights revealing the frosted color below, cleaning your stylus often. Cure for one minute.
  • 7 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat. Cure for one minute.
  • 8 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Petrol Shine
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Textured
Colors
Blue
Green
Purple
Silver
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Peacock Plume
  • CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat
  • CND® Additives:
    • Amethyst Blast
    • Midnight Revelry
    • Jaded Rebel
  • CND® LED Lamp
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND® SHELLAC® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® LED Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Peacock Plume. Cure each layer for one minute.
  • 4 Apply CND® Additives Amethyst Blast randomly to the nail using a dry CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush. Repeat using Additives Midnight Revelry and Additives Jaded Rebel.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat. Cure for one minute.
  • 6 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
CND SUPPLIES
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Peacock Plume
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat
  • CND® Additives:
    • Amethyst Blast
    • Midnight Revelry
    • Jaded Rebel
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
ART SUPPLIES
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our VINYLUX® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply two thin layers of VINYLUX® Peacock Plume.
  • 3 Apply CND® Additives Amethyst Blast randomly to the nail using a dry CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush. Repeat using Additives Midnight Revelry and Additives Jaded Rebel.
  • 4 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat.
Jagged Jewel
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Embellished Graffiti
Colors
Black
Pink
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Naked Naiveté
    • Black Pool
    • Clearly Pink
  • CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat
  • CND® LED Lamp
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • Stippling Brush
  • Tweezers
  • Orangewood Stick
  • Swarovski Crystals
  • Palette Paper
  • Scissors
  • Striping Brush
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND® SHELLAC® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® LED Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Naked Naiveté. Cure each layer for one minute.
  • 4 Cut a section of a transfer with scissors and apply with tweezers to the top film. Use a CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush to smooth the transfer to the nail. (See "To Create Transfer" below.)
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat. Carefully remove excess transfer with tweezers. DO NOT CURE.
  • 6 Use the tip of an orangewood stick to place Swarovski crystals into the wet XPRESS5™ Top Coat. Cure for one minute.
  • 7 OPTIONAL: Seal larger crystals by applying additional CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat around each crystal using a striping brush. Cure for one minute.
  • 8 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.

    To Create Transfer:

    1. Using a stippling brush pick up a generous amount of CND® SHELLAC® Black Pool. Pull the bristles back with an orangewood stick and release the bristles, spraying the color onto the palette paper. Repeat as needed to create the desired amount of webbing. Cure the transfer for one minute.

    2. Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Clearly Pink over the webbing transfer. Cure for one minute.

    3. Wipe the transfer with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
CND SUPPLIES
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Naked Naiveté
    • Black Pool
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat
  • Super Shiney™
  • CND® LED Lamp
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • Stippling Brush
  • Tweezers
  • Orangewood Stick
  • Swarovski Crystals
  • Palette Paper
  • Scissors
  • Striping Brush
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our VINYLUX® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply two thin layers of VINYLUX® Naked Naiveté.
  • 3 Cut a section of the transfer with scissors and apply with tweezers to the wet polish. Use a CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush to smooth the transfer to the nail. (See "How To Create Transfer" below.)
  • 4 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat. Carefully remove excess transfer with tweezers.
  • 5 Use the tip of an orangewood stick to place Swarovski crystals into the wet Top Coat.
  • 6 OPTIONAL: Seal larger crystals by applying additional VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat around each crystal using a striping brush.

    To Create Transfer:

    1. Using a stippling brush, pick up a generous amount of VINYLUX® Black Pool. Pull the bristles back with an orangewood stick and release the bristles, spraying the color onto the palette paper. Repeat as needed to create the desired amount of webbing. Allow to dry.

    2. Apply a thin layer of Super Shiney™ Top Coat over the webbing transfer. Allow to dry for 2-3 hours.
Controversy
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Plaid
Colors
Blue
Red
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Tartan Punk
    • Peacock Plume
  • CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat
  • CND® LED Lamp
  • CND® Glossing Block
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • Tweezers
  • Orangewood Stick
  • Crystals and Faceted Gems
  • Palette Paper
  • Scissors
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND® SHELLAC® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® LED Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Tartan Punk. Cure each layer for one minute.
  • 4 Cut or tear a jagged piece of a transfer and place onto the top film, smoothing into place with the Gel Flat Oval Brush. (See "To Create Transfer" below.)
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat. Cure for one minute.
  • 6 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
  • 7 Gently buff the entire nail with the green side of the CND® Glossing Block to reveal a matte "leathered look."
  • 8 Embellish the nail with crystals and faceted gems in different sizes using SEALEBOND™ Adhesive.

    To Create Transfer:

    1. Brush a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Peacock Plume on a piece of palette paper. Cure for one minute.

    2. Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film from the form.
Chained Up
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Embellished Pearl
Colors
Black
Pink
Silver
White
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CND SUPPLIES
  • BRISA® Sculpting Gel Clear
  • BRISA® Gloss
  • CND® SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Naked Naiveté
  • CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat
  • Additives:
    • Midnight Revelry
    • Titanium Pearl
  • CND® Tips Clear
  • CND® Files & Buffers
  • CND® LED Lamp
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • SEALEBOND™
ART SUPPLIES
  • Tweezers
  • Makeup Sponge
  • Spatula or Orangewood Stick
  • Palette Paper
  • Mixing Tray
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.R.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND® Clear Tip. Apply a BRISA® Clear Gel enhancement and finish with the 180 side of the BLIZZARD™ File. (For details, see our " BRISA® LED Gel Enhancements Sculpted on a Tip" Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Naked Naiveté. Cure each layer for one minute in the CND® LED Lamp.
  • 3 Apply CND® SHELLAC® Additives Midnight Revelry to the top portion of the nail, tapering down the right side using a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush.
  • 4 Using a piece of makeup sponge and Naked Naiveté lightly tap over the Additives. Cure for one minute.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat. Cure for one minute.
  • 6 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
  • 7 Use tweezers to adhere a pearl to the top right corner using SEALEBOND™ Adhesive (See "To Create Pearl" below)

    To Create Pearl:

    1. Mix Additives and BRISA® Sculpting Gel Clear in a mixing tray to create the design's colors. Gently stir together using a spatula or an orangewood stick until thoroughly mixed. Use a slow, steady motion to avoid creating bubbles. To maintain the integrity of the enhancement never mix more than 30% Additives to any gel blend.

    Pearl Blend
    - 3 parts BRISA® Sculpting Gel Clear
    - 1 part Additives Titanium Pearl

    2. Using Pearl Blend sculpt the desired size and shape of the pearl onto the palette paper. Cure for one minute.

    3. Apply BRISA® Gloss to the Pearl. Cure for one minute.

    4. Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Steel Rose
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Plaid
Colors
Black
Red
Silver
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CND SUPPLIES
  • RETENTION+® Sculpting Liquid
  • RETENTION+® Sculpting Powder Clear
  • CND® Perfect Color Powder Clear
  • CND® SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Rouge Rite
    • Black Pool
  • CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat
  • Additives:
    • Black
    • Midnight Revelry
  • CND® Tips
  • CND® Files & Buffers
  • CND® LED Lamp
  • CND® ProSeries Liquid & Powder Brush
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • SEALEBOND™
ART SUPPLIES
  • Tweezers
  • Silver Chain
  • Striping Brush
  • Mixing Jar
  • Palette Paper
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.R.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND® Tip. Apply a thin base layer of RETENTION+® Sculpting Powder Clear and finish with the 180 side of the HOT SHOT™ File. (For details, see our "Liquid & Powder Enhancements Sculpted on a Tip" Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Rouge Rite. Cure each layer for one minute in the CND® LED Lamp.
  • 3 Create a fishnet pattern with a striping brush and CND® SHELLAC® Black Pool on the right half of the nail. Cure for one minute.
  • 4 Apply CND® Additives Midnight Revelry to the tip of the nail using a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat. DO NOT CURE.
  • 6 Place a piece of silver chain into the wet XPRESS5™ Top Coat vertically down the center of the nail and pull to the right of the nail to create desired pattern. Cure for one minute.
  • 7 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
  • 8 Use tweezers to adhere a rose to the top right corner using SEALEBOND™ Adhesive (See "To Create Rose" Below).

    To Create Rose:

    1. Mix CND® Perfect Color Powder Clear and CND® Additives in a mixing jar to create the design's colors. Cap jar and shake thoroughly to blend. To maintain the integrity of the enhancement never mix more than 30% Additives to any powder blend.

    Pink Blend
    - 4 parts CND® Perfect Color Powder Clear
    - 1 part CND® Additives Black
    - ½ part CND® Additives Midnight Revelry

    2. Using the Dark Rose Blend sculpt the desired size and shape of the rose onto the palette paper.
Celestial
Product(s)
Season
Holiday
Design
Color Fade
Colors
Pink
Purple
Teal
White
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Nordic Lights
    • Glacial Mist
    • Tundra
  • CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat
  • CND® LED Lamp
  • CND® Additives:
    • Crystal Crush
    • Whiteout
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • Fan Brush
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND® SHELLAC® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® LED Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Nordic Lights to the entire nail. Cure each layer for one minute.
  • 4 Using a fan brush with CND® SHELLAC® Glacial Mist apply to 2/3 of the nail angling from the extension edge towards the cuticle. Cure for one minute.
  • 5 Repeat the same technique using a fan brush and CND® SHELLAC® Tundra applying to ½ of the nail. Cure for one minute.
  • 6 Create the Glacial pattern using a stylus and CND® SHELLAC® Glacial Mist. Cure for one minute.
  • 7 Using a Gel Flat Oval Brush apply CND® Additives Crystal Crush and Additives Whiteout to the top of the cuticle area, applying a drop of CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat between layers of Additives. Cure for one minute.
  • 8 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
CND SUPPLIES
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Nordic Lights
    • Glacial Mist
    • Tundra
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat
  • CND® Additives:
    • Crystal Crush
    • Whiteout
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • Fan Brush
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our VINYLUX® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply two thin layers of VINYLUX® Nordic Lights to the entire nail.
  • 3 Using a fan brush with VINYLUX® Glacial Mist apply to 2/3 of the nail angling from the extension edge towards the cuticle.
  • 4 Repeat the same technique using a fan brush and VINYLUX® Tundra applying to ½ of the nail. Allow to dry.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat.
  • 6 Using a Gel Flat Oval Brush apply CND® Additives Crystal Crush and Additives Whiteout to the top of the cuticle area, applying a drop of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat between layers of Additives.
Denim & Diamonds
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Geometric
Colors
Blue
Silver
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Peacock Plume
    • Silver Chrome
  • CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat
  • CND® Additives:
    • Midnight Revelry
  • CND® LED Lamp
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • Striping Brush
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND® SHELLAC® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® LED Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Peacock Plume. Cure each layer for one minute.
  • 4 Apply CND® SHELLAC® Silver Chrome with a striping brush in a triangle at the base of the nail. Cure for one minute.
  • 5 Apply CND® Additives Midnight Revelry to the Silver Chrome triangle using a dry CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat. Cure for one minute.
  • 7 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
CND SUPPLIES
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Peacock Plume
    • Silver Chrome
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat
  • CND® Additives:
    • Midnight Revelry
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • Striping Brush
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our VINYLUX® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply two thin layers of VINYLUX® Peacock Plume.
  • 3 Apply VINYLUX® Silver Chrome with a striping brush in a triangle at the base of the nail.
  • 4 Apply CND® Additives Midnight Revelry to the Silver Chrome triangle using a dry CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat.
Incognito
Product(s)
Season
Fashion Week
Design
Layering
Colors
Blue
Grey
Silver
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CND SUPPLIES
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Safety Pin
    • Grommet
    • Peacock Plume
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat
  • CND® Additives:
    • Midnight Revelry
ART SUPPLIES
  • Mixing Tray
  • Detail Brush
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our VINYLUX® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply two thin layers of VINYLUX® Safety Pin to the entire nail.
  • 3 Apply the abstract camouflage pattern using VINYLUX® Grommet, followed by VINYLUX® Peacock Plume and then Safety Pin.
  • 4 Mix 2-3 drops of Peacock Plume with Additives Midnight Revelry. Apply the blend using a detail brush to accent the design.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat.
Decoupage
Product(s)
Season
Fashion Week
Design
Decoupage
Colors
White
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CND SUPPLIES
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Cream Puff
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat
ART SUPPLIES
  • Mulit-Color Print
  • Circular Hole Punch
  • Mixing Tray
  • Tweezers
  • Stylus
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our VINYLUX® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply two thin layers of VINYLUX® Cream Puff to the entire nail.
  • 3 Select a multi-colored pattern print and cut out 3-4 dots of the desired print using a circular hole punch.
  • 4 Dip the print into water with tweezers for 2-3 seconds to soften the paper. Drain excess water from the print on a paper towel.
  • 5 Apply the print to the nail, overlapping them in a random pattern down the center of the nail. Use a stylus to press into place.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat.
Wistful Orchard
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Floral
Colors
Black
Green
Pink
Purple
White
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Black Pool
    • Cream Puff
    • Tinted Love
    • Wisteria Haze
    • Beckoning Begonia
    • Butterfly Queen
    • Bicycle Yellow
  • CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat
  • Additives:
    • Nectar Glaze
    • Hydrangea Bloom
    • Silver Ponyfoot
  • CND® UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Detail Brush
  • Mixing Tray
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND® SHELLAC® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Black Pool. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Use a detail brush to apply multiple roses and vines using CND® SHELLAC® Cream Puff down the center of the nail. Cure for two minutes.
  • 5 Using a detail brush apply Additives Nectar Glaze over a few white roses. DO NOT CURE.
  • 6 Use a dry brush technique over the white roses with CND® SHELLAC® Tinted Love, CND® SHELLAC® Wisteria Haze, CND® SHELLAC® Beckoning Begonia and CND® SHELLAC® Butterfly Queen. DO NOT CURE.
  • 7 Mix Additives Hydrangea Bloom and a dash of Silver Ponyfoot in a mixing tray and apply the blend over the white vines. DO NOT CURE.
  • 8 Use a detail brush to accent flowers with CND® SHELLAC® Bicycle Yellow. Cure for two minutes.
  • 9 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat. Cure for two minutes.
  • 10 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
CND SUPPLIES
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Black Pool
    • Cream Puff
    • Beckoning Begonia
    • Crushed Rose
    • Wisteria Haze
    • Butterfly Queen
    • Bicycle Yellow
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat
  • Additives:
    • Nectar Glaze
    • Hydrangea Bloom
    • Silver Ponyfoot
ART SUPPLIES
  • Detail Brush
  • Mixing Tray
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our VINYLUX® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply two thin layers of VINYLUX® Black Pool.
  • 3 Use a detail brush to apply multiple roses and vines using VINYLUX® Cream Puff down the center of the nail.
  • 4 Mix two drops of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat and a dash of Additives Nectar Glaze in a mixing tray and apply the blend over a few white roses.
  • 5 Use a dry brush technique over the white roses with VINYLUX® Crushed Rose, VINYLUX® Wisteria Haze, VINYLUX® Beckoning Begonia and VINYLUX® Butterfly Queen.
  • 6 Mix VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat with Additives Hydrangea Bloom and a dash of Additives Silver Ponyfoot in a mixing tray and apply the blend over the white vines.
  • 7 Use a detail brush to accent flowers with VINYLUX® Bicycle Yellow.
  • 8 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat.
Painted Peonies
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Abstract
Colors
Fuchsia
Green
Pink
Purple
White
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Cream Puff
    • Dark Dahlia
    • Beckoning Begonia
    • Tinted Love
    • Hot Pop Pink
    • Lost Labyrinth
  • CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat
  • CND® UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Stylus
  • Art Detail Brush
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND® SHELLAC® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Cream Puff. Cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Create an Abstract Rose Pattern with a stylus and CND® SHELLAC® Dark Dahlia, from sidewall to center on the top 1/3 of the nail.
  • 5 Repeat the same technique using CND® SHELLAC® Beckoning Begonia and CND® SHELLAC® Tinted Love leaving wisps of Cream Puff showing to accent. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Accent over Dark Dahlia with CND® SHELLAC® Lost Labyrinth wisps. Detail the Tinted Love with CND® SHELLAC® Hot Pop Pink.
  • 7 Detail the Beckoning Begonia with Dark Dahlia. Cure for two minutes.
  • 8 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat. Cure for two minutes.
  • 9 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
CND SUPPLIES
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Cream Puff
    • Dark Dahlia
    • Beckoning Begonia
    • Crushed Rose
    • Lost Labyrinth
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat
ART SUPPLIES
  • Stylus
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our VINYLUX® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply two thin layers of VINYLUX® Cream Puff.
  • 3 Create an Abstract Rose Pattern with a stylus and VINYLUX® Dark Dahlia, from sidewall to center on the top 1/3 of the nail.
  • 4 Repeat the same technique using VINYLUX® Beckoning Begonia and VINYLUX® Crushed Rose leaving wisps of Cream Puff showing to accent.
  • 5 Accent over Dark Dahlia with wisps of VINYLUX® Lost Labyrinth.
  • 6 Detail Crushed Rose and Beckoning Begonia wisps with Dark Dahlia.
  • 7 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat.
Sweet Hibiscus
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Embossing
Colors
Blue
Pink
Purple
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Lost Labyrinth
    • Clearly Pink
    • Beckoning Begonia
    • Tinted Love
    • Hot Pop Pink
    • Butterfly Queen
    • Wisteria Haze
  • CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat
  • Additives:
    • ​Hydrangea Bloom
  • ​ CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND® UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Stylus
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND® SHELLAC® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Lost Labyrinth. Cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Using the Gel Flat Oval Brush, burnish Additives Hydrangea Bloom into the top film.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Clearly Pink. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Use a stylus with CND® SHELLAC® Beckoning Begonia to apply the center of the rose.
  • 7 Create the outer petals of the rose with a stylus and CND® SHELLAC® Tinted Love. Cure for two minutes.
  • 8 Accent petals with CND® SHELLAC® Hot Pop Pink, CND® SHELLAC® Butterfly Queen and CND® SHELLAC® Wisteria Haze over the Tinted Love. Cure for two minutes.
  • 9 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat. Cure for two minutes.
  • 10 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
CND SUPPLIES
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Lost Labyrinth
    • Beckoning Begonia
    • Crushed Rose
    • Butterfly Queen
    • Wisteria Haze
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat
  • Additives:
    • Hydrangea Bloom
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • Stylus
  • Mixing Tray
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our VINYLUX® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply two thin layers of VINYLUX® Lost Labyrinth.
  • 3 Mix two drops of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat and a dash of Additives Hydrangea Bloom in a mixing tray.
  • 4 Apply a thin layer of the blend over the entire nail using the Gel Flat Oval Brush.
  • 5 Use a stylus with VINYLUX® Beckoning Begonia to apply the center of the rose.
  • 6 Create the outer petals of the rose with a stylus and VINYLUX® Crushed Rose.
  • 7 Accent petals with VINYLUX® Butterfly Queen and VINYLUX® Wisteria Haze.
  • 8 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat.
Faux Hawk
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Embellished Geometric
Colors
Red
Silver
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Rouge Rite
    • Clearly Pink
  • CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat
  • CND® Additives:
    • Midnight Revelry
  • CND® LED Lamp
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • Orangewood Stick
  • Square Silver Studs
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND® SHELLAC® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® LED Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Rouge Rite. Cure each layer for one minute.
  • 4 Apply one thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Clearly Pink. DO NOT CURE.
  • 5 Use the tip of an orangewood stick to place Swarovski crystals into the wet XPRESS5™ Top Coat. Cure for one minute.
  • 6 Apply CND® Additives Midnight Revelry using a dry CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush to the four corners of the nail.
  • 7 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat. Cure for one minute.
  • 8 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
CND SUPPLIES
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Rouge Rite
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat
  • CND® Additives:
    • Midnight Revelry
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • Orangewood Stick
  • Square Silver Studs
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our VINYLUX® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply two thin layers of VINYLUX® Rouge Rite.
  • 3 Use the tip of an orangewood stick to place silver studs down the center of the nail. Then apply studs to sides of nail, pressing into the wet color layer.
  • 4 Apply CND® Additives Midnight Revelry using a dry CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush to the four corners of the nail.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat.
Gardenia Bloom
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
3D Floral
Colors
Blue
Pink
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND®  Tips Natural
  • BRISA®  Bond
  • BRISA®  Sculpting Gel Clear
  • BRISA®  Gloss
  • Additives
    • Hummingbird
    • Hydrangea Bloom
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Butterfly Queen
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND®  Files & Buffers
  • CND®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Netting
  • Stylus
  • Mixing Tray
  • Spatual or Orangewood Stick
  • Craft Glue Dots
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.R.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND® Clear Tip. Apply a BRISA® Gel Clear enhancement and finish with the 180 side of the Blizzard File. (For details, see our “ BRISA® UV Gel Enhancements Sculpted on a Tip” Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Mix Additives and BRISA® Sculpting Gel in a mixing tray to create the design’s colors. Gently stir together using a spatula or an orangewood stick until thoroughly mixed. Use a slow, steady motion to avoid creating bubbles. To maintain the integrity of the enhancement never mix more than 30% Additives to any gel blend.

    AB Glitter
    - 3 parts BRISA® Sculpting Gel Clear
    - 1 part Additives Hummingbird
  • 3 Apply a thin layer of AB glitter to the entire nail. DO NOT CURE.
  • 4 Dip a Gel Flat Oval Brush in 99% Isopropyl Alcohol and pick up Additives Hydrangea Bloom to form a paste. Brush onto netting.
  • 5 Wrap netting around finger and secure with a craft glue dot. Lock gel for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp. Gently remove netting. Cure for two minutes
  • 6 Seal pattern with a thin layer of BRISA® Clear Sculpting Gel. Cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Refine with CND® files and buffers.
  • 8 Apply a thin layer of BRISA® Gloss. Cure for two minutes.
  • 9 Use a stylus and CND® SHELLAC® Butterfly Queen to create a rose pattern. Cure for two minutes.
  • 10 Apply CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat to the rose pattern. Cure for two minutes.
  • 11 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Forget Me Not
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Floral
Colors
Blue
Pink
Purple
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Water Park
    • Wisteria Haze
    • Hot Pop Pink
    • Butterfly Queen
    • Lost Labyrinth
  • CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat
  • Additives:
    • Hydrangea Bloom
  • CND® UV Lamp
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • Stylus
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND® SHELLAC® Step-by-Steps.)
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND® SHELLAC® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Water Park. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Using the Gel Flat Oval Brush, burnish Additives Hydrangea Bloom into the top film.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Clearly Pink. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Use a stylus to apply a series of dots to resemble daisies using CND® SHELLAC® Wisteria Haze, CND® SHELLAC® Hot Pop Pink, and CND® SHELLAC® Butterfly Queen to create petals. Cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Create the center of the daisies with contrasting colors using a stylus with Wisteria Haze and Hot Pop Pink. Cure for two minutes.
  • 8 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat. Cure for two minutes.
  • 9 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
CND SUPPLIES
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Reflecting Pool
    • Wisteria Haze
    • Crushed Rose
    • Butterfly Queen
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat
  • Additives:
    • Hydrangea Bloom
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • Stylus
  • Mixing Tray
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our VINYLUX® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply two thin layers of VINYLUX® Reflecting Pool.
  • 3 Mix two drops of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat and a dash of Additives Hydrangea Bloom in a mixing tray and apply the blend in a thin layer to the entire nail using the Gel Flat Oval Brush.
  • 4 Use a stylus to apply a series of dots to resemble daisies using VINYLUX® Wisteria Haze, VINYLUX® Crushed Rose, and VINYLUX® Butterfly Queen to create petals.
  • 5 Create the center of the daisies in contrasting colors with a stylus using Wisteria Haze and Crushed Rose.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat.
Molten Ice
Product(s)
Season
Fashion Week
Design
Layering
Colors
Black
Blue
Silver
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Black Pool
    • Glacial Mist
  • CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat
  • CND® Additives:
    • Crystal Crush
    • Midnight Revelry
  • CND® LED Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Detail Brush
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND® SHELLAC® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® LED Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Black Pool. Cure each layer for one minute.
  • 4 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Glacial Mist around the cuticle area, creating 'drips' of color. Cure for one minute.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® XPRESS5™ Top Coat. DO NOT CURE.
  • 6 Use a detail brush to place small pieces of Additives Crystal Crush and Midnight Revelry over the Glacial Mist. Cure for one minute.
  • 7 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Nostalgia
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Floral
Colors
Blue
Pink
Rose
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Water Park
    • Tinted Love
    • Beckoning Begonia
    • Lost Labyrinth
  • CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat
  • CND® UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Stylus – small and large
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND® SHELLAC® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Water Park. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Use a small stylus and CND® SHELLAC® Tinted Love to create a diagonal dotted line across the nail. Use a larger stylus to create flowers on the top half of the nail. Cure for two minutes.
  • 5 Use a stylus to accent flowers with CND® SHELLAC® Beckoning Begonia and CND® SHELLAC® Lost Labyrinth.
  • 6 Apply Lost Labyrinth with a stylus to create a random pattern on the bottom half of the nail. Cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat. Cure for two minutes.
  • 8 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
CND SUPPLIES
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Reflecting Pool
    • Crushed Rose
    • Beckoning Begonia
    • Lost Labyrinth
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat
ART SUPPLIES
  • Stylus – small and large
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our VINYLUX® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply two thin layers of VINYLUX® Reflecting Pool.
  • 3 Use a stylus and VINYLUX® Crushed Rose to create a diagonal dotted line across the nail. Use a larger stylus and Crushed Rose to create flowers on the top half of the nail.
  • 4 Use a stylus to accent flowers with VINYLUX® Beckoning Begonia and VINYLUX® Lost Labyrinth.
  • 5 Apply Lost Labyrinth with a stylus to create a random pattern on the bottom half of the nail.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat.
Bleeding Heart
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Stamping
Colors
Blue
Pink
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Water Park
    • Clearly Pink
    • Butterfly Queen
  • CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat
  • Additives:
    • Hydrangea Bloom
  • CND® UV Lamp
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • Konad Plate m63
  • Stylus
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND® SHELLAC® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Water Park. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Using a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush apply Additives Hydrangea Bloom to the pattern in the stamping plate.
  • 5 Remove excess Additives from the plate, roll stamp over pattern and apply to nail.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Clearly Pink. Cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Use a stylus and CND® SHELLAC® Butterfly Queen to create the floral pattern. Cure for two minutes.
  • 8 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat. Cure for two minutes.
  • 9 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
CND SUPPLIES
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Reflecting Pool
    • Butterfly Queen
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat
  • Additives:
    • Hydrangea Bloom
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • Konad Plate m63
  • Mixing Tray
  • Stylus
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our VINYLUX® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply two thin layers of VINYLUX® Reflecting Pool.
  • 3 Mix two drops of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat and a dash of Additives Hydrangea Bloom in a mixing tray and apply the blend to the pattern with the Gel Flat Oval Brush on the stamping plate.
  • 4 Remove excess blend, roll stamp over pattern and apply to the nail.
  • 5 Use a stylus and VINYLUX® Butterfly Queen to create the floral pattern.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat.
Pale Petals
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Soft Petals
Colors
Peach
White
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND® Tips Natural
  • CND® RETENTION+® Liquid
  • CND® Perfect Color Powders:
    • Warm Pink Opaque
    • Soft White
  • Additives
    • ​Nectar Glaze
  • CND® Files & Buffers
  • BRISA® Gloss
  • CND® UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Mixing Jar
  • Measuring Scoop
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.R.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND® Natural Tip. Apply a thin base layer of RETENTION+® Liquid and Perfect Color Warm Pink Opaque Powder and finish with the 180 side of the Hot Shot File. (For details, see our “Liquid & Powder Enhancements Sculpted on a Tip” Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Apply a layer of BRISA® Gloss. Cure for two minutes in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Remove top film with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol.
  • 4 Mix Perfect Color Powder and Additives in a mixing jar to create the design’s colors. Cap the jar and shake thoroughly to blend. To maintain the integrity of the enhancement never mix more than 30% Additives to any powder blend.

    Peach
    - 3 parts Perfect Color Powder Warm Pink Opaque
    - 1 part Additives Nectar Glaze
  • 5 Create the outer petals with RETENTION+® Liquid and Peach powder.
  • 6 Create remaining petals by dipping first into Peach powder to create a bead and then dip the bead into Perfect Color Soft White Powder to create a two-tone bead. Continue creating petals until you have the desired design.
Woodlands
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Design
Stamping
Colors
Beige
Green
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND ®  SHELLAC ®  Base Coat
  • CND ®  SHELLAC ®  Colors:
    • Field Fox
    • Wild Moss
  • CND ®  SHELLAC ®  Top Coat
  • CND ®  ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND ®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Stylus
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND® SHELLAC® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Field Fox. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Wild Moss. DO NOT CURE
  • 5 Use a stylus to etch the wood grain design. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat. Cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
CND SUPPLIES
  • VINYLUX ®  Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Field Fox
    • Wild Moss
  • VINYLUX ®  Long Wear Top Coat
ART SUPPLIES
  • Detail Brush
  • Bundle Monster Stamping Plate #207
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our VINYLUX® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply two thin layers of VINYLUX® Field Fox to the entire nail.
  • 3 Stamp the wood pattern over the entire nail using VINYLUX® Wild Moss and Bundle Monster Stamping Plate #207.
  • 4 Use a detail brush to complete the stripes and knots of the woodgrain design.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat.
Dewdrops
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Design
Layering
Colors
Beige
Blue
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND ®  SHELLAC ®  Base Coat
  • CND ®  SHELLAC ®  Colors:
    • Creekside
    • Field Fox
  • CND ®  SHELLAC ®  Top Coat
  • Additives:
    • Hummingbird
  • CND ®   Files & Buffers
  • CND ®  ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND ®   UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND® SHELLAC® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Creekside. Cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Use a Gel Flat Oval Brush to burnish Additives Hummingbird into the top film.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Field Fox. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Creekside. Cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat. Cure for two minutes.
  • 8 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
  • 9 Use a CND® Koala Buffer to gently buff the surface, revealing the layers of colors. Lightly buff the entire nail with the green side of the CND® Glossing Block to matte the surface.
CND SUPPLIES
  • VINYLUX ®  Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Creekside
    • Field Fox
  • VINYLUX ®  Long Wear Top Coat
  • Additives:
    • Hummingbird
  • CND ®  Glossing Block
  • CND ®  Files & Buffers
  • CND ®  ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • Spatula
  • Mixing Tray
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our VINYLUX® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Creekside to the entire nail.
  • 3 Mix a small amount of Additives Hummingbird with VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat and apply a thin layer using the Gel Flat Oval Brush.
  • 4 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Field Fox.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Creekside.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat. Allow to dry.
  • 7 Use a CND® Koala Buffer to gently buff the surface, revealing the layers of colors. Lightly buff the entire nail with the green side of the CND® Glossing Block to matte the surface.
Soft Grass
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Design
Foil
Colors
Beige
Bronze
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND ®  SHELLAC ®  Base Coat
  • CND ®  SHELLAC ®  Colors:
    • Field Fox
  • CND ®  SHELLAC ®  Top Coat
  • CND ®   Glossing Block
  • CND ®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Striping Brush
  • Bronze Transfer Foil
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND® SHELLAC® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Field Fox. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat. Cure for two minutes.
  • 5 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
  • 6 Lightly buff the entire nail with the green side of the CND® Glossing Block to matte the surface.
  • 7 Use a striping brush to apply CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat in stripes resembling blades of grass. Cure for two minutes.
  • 8 Apply bronze transfer foil to the tacky cured layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat.
  • 9 Use a striping brush to apply CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat on top of the bronze foil. Cure for two minutes.
  • 10 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
CND SUPPLIES
  • VINYLUX ®  Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Field Fox
  • VINYLUX ®  Long Wear Top Coat
  • CND ®  Glossing Block
ART SUPPLIES
  • Striping Brush
  • Bronze Transfer Foil
  • Transfer Foil Adhesive
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our VINYLUX® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply two thin layers of VINYLUX® Field Fox to the entire nail.
  • 3 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat.
  • 4 Lightly buff the entire nail with the green side of the CND® Glossing Block to matte the surface.
  • 5 Using a striping brush to apply foil adhesive in stripes resembling blades of grass. Allow to dry.
  • 6 Apply bronze transfer foil to the tacky foil adhesive.
  • 7 Apply VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat to the blades of grass design with a striping brush.
Peaceful Pond
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Design
Water Dip
Colors
Beige
Blue
Brown
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND ®  SHELLAC ®  Base Coat
  • CND ®  SHELLAC ®  Colors:
    • Studio White
  • CND ®  SHELLAC ®  Top Coat
  • VINYLUX ®  Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Studio White
    • Creekside
    • Faux Fur
    • Field Fox
  • VINYLUX ®  Long Wear Top Coat
  • Super Shiney™ Top Coat
  • CND ®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Glass Bowl
  • Stylus
  • Palette Paper
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND® SHELLAC® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Studio White. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Apply VINYLUX® transfer to top film.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.

    To Create Transfer:

    1. Fill a glass bowl with room temperature water.
    2. Drop VINYLUX® colors one on top of the other starting with VINYLUX® Studio White, VINYLUX® Creekside, VINYLUX® Faux Fur and VINYLUX® Field Fox
    3. Use a stylus to swirl the colors and create the pattern.
    4. Place a small piece of palette paper onto the pattern in the bowl of water; gently lift the palette paper out of the bowl. Allow to dry.
    5. Apply Super Shiney™ Top Coat over the transfer. Allow to completely dry prior to use.
CND SUPPLIES
  • VINYLUX ®  Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Studio White
    • Creekside
    • Faux Fur
    • Field Fox
  • VINYLUX ®  Long Wear Top Coat
  • Super Shiney™ Top Coat
ART SUPPLIES
  • Stylus
  • Glass Bowl
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our VINYLUX® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply two thin layers of VINYLUX® Studio White to the entire nail.
  • 3 Apply VINYLUX® transfer to top film.
  • 4 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat.

    To Create Transfer:

    1. Fill a glass bowl with room temperature water.
    2. Drop VINYLUX® colors one on top of the other starting with VINYLUX® Studio White, VINYLUX® Creekside, VINYLUX® Faux Fur and VINYLUX® Field Fox
    3. Use a stylus to swirl the colors and create the pattern.
    4. Place a small piece of palette paper onto the pattern in the bowl of water; gently lift the palette paper out of the bowl. Allow to dry.
    5. Apply Super Shiney™ Top Coat over the transfer. Allow to completely dry prior to use.
Pressed Daisies
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Design
Stamping
Colors
Green
Yellow
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND ®  SHELLAC ®  Base Coat
  • CND ®  SHELLAC ®  Colors:
    • Wild Moss
  • CND ®  SHELLAC ®  Top Coat
  • VINYLUX ®  Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Field Fox
  • CND ®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Bundle Monster Stamping Plate #225
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our CND® SHELLAC® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Wild Moss. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Stamp the floral pattern over the entire using VINYLUX® Field Fox and Bundle Monster Stamping Plate #225. Allow to dry.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
CND SUPPLIES
  • VINYLUX ®  Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Wild Moss
    • Field Fox
  • VINYLUX ®  Long Wear Top Coat
ART SUPPLIES
  • Bundle Monster Stamping Plate #225
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our VINYLUX® Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply two thin layers of VINYLUX® Wild Moss.
  • 3 Stamp the floral pattern over the entire nail using VINYLUX® Field Fox and Bundle Monster Stamping Plate #225.
  • 4 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat.
Tranquil Fields
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Design
Color Drops
Colors
Peach
Silver
White
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND ®   Tips Clear
  • BRISA ®  Bond
  • BRISA ®  Sculpting Gel Clear
  • BRISA ®  Paint Pure White
  • BRISA ®  Gloss
  • Additives:
    • Pink Gold Sparkle
    • Nectar Glaze
    • Silver Ponyfoot
  • CND ®   Files & Buffers
  • CND ®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Mixing Tray
  • Measuring Scoop
  • Spatula or Orangewood Stick
  • Stylus
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.R.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND® Clear Tip. Apply a BRISA® Gel Clear enhancement and finish with the 180 side of the Blizzard File. (For details, see our “ BRISA® UV Gel Enhancements Sculpted on a Tip” Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Mix Additives and BRISA® Sculpting Gel Clear in a mixing tray to create the design’s colors. Gently stir together using a spatula or an orangewood stick until thoroughly mixed. Use a slow, steady motion to avoid creating bubbles. To maintain the integrity of the enhancement never mix more than 30% Additives to any gel blend.

    Pink Gold
    - 2 parts BRISA® Gloss
    - 1 part Additives Pink Gold Sparkle

    Peach
    - 3 parts BRISA® Gloss
    - 1 part Additives Nectar Glaze

    Silver
    - 3 parts BRISA® Gloss
    - 1 part Additives Silver Ponyfoot
  • 3 Apply a thin layer of BRISA® Paint Pure White to the entire nail. DO NOT CURE.
  • 4 Use a stylus to apply Pink Gold drops in a flower pattern into the uncured BRISA® Paint. Pull the dots to the center to create a flower. DO NOT CURE.
  • 5 Apply Peach inside the previous petals and pull to the center of the flower. DO NOT CURE.
  • 6 Use a stylus to apply Silver dots to center of flower. Then drizzle and pull between flowers to accent. Cure for two minutes in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 7 Apply a layer of BRISA® Gloss to the entire nail. Cure for two minutes.
  • 8 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Marigold
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Design
Layering
Colors
Peach
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND ®  Tips Clear
  • RETENTION+ ®  Liquid
  • RETENTION+ ®  Powder Clear
  • Perfect Color Powder Warm Pink Opaque
  • CND ®  SHELLAC®  Colors :
    • Dandelion
  • Additives:
    • Nectar Glaze
  • CND ®  SHELLAC ®  Top Coat
  • SCRUBFRESH ®
  • CND ®  Files & Buffers
  • CND ®   ProSeries Liquid & Powder Brush
  • CND ®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Mixing Jar
  • Measuring Scoop
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.R.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND® Clear Tip. Apply a thin base layer of RETENTION+® Clear Powder and finish with the 180 side of the Hot Shot™ File. (For details, see our “Liquid & Powder Enhancements Sculpted on a Tip” Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Mix Perfect Color Powder and Additives in a mixing jar to create the design’s colors. Cap the jar and shake thoroughly to blend. To maintain the integrity of the enhancement never mix more than 30% Additives to any powder blend.

    Peach
    - 3 parts Perfect Color Powder Warm Pink Opaque
    - ½ part Additives Nectar Glaze
  • 3 Apply Peach powder to the entire nail.
  • 4 Lightly smooth the enhancement with the 240 side of the Koala Buffer without removing the color. Cleanse the nail with SCRUBFRESH® .
  • 5 Apply CND® SHELLAC® Dandelion in a crescent shape along the sidewall and across the extension edge. Cure for two minutes in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 6 Apply CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat over the Dandelion ONLY. Cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Daydream
Product(s)
Season
Fashion Week
Design
Transfer
Colors
Black
Pink
White
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Azure Wish
    • Cream Puff
    • Cake Pop
    • Lilac Longing
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Round sponge eye-shadow applicator
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our “ CND® SHELLAC® ” Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat and cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Azure Wish. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Using a round sponge eye-shadow applicator dab on “cloud” pattern with CND® SHELLAC® Cream Puff and cure for two minutes.
  • 5 Repeat with Cake Pop, followed by Lilac Longing and another layer of Cream Puff. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Tie-Dye
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Abstract
Colors
Orange
Pink
White
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Shellac™ Base Coat
  • CND Shellac Colors:
    • Cream Puff
    • Tutti Frutti
    • Tropix
    • Negligee
  • CND Shellac Top Coat
  • CND UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Liner Brush
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our “CND Shellac” Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Base Coat and cure for 10 seconds in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND Shellac Cream Puff. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 With a liner brush, paint a narrow line of CND Shellac Tutti Frutti horizontally across the top and bottom of the nail. To create the tie-dye effect, use a liner brush lightly moistened with IPA to feather the colors until they blend and fade together.
  • 5 Draw a line of CND Shellac Tropix across the center of the nail and feather the colors with the lightly moistened liner brush. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Apply one layer of CND Shellac Negligee to soften the look and cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 8 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Bright Eyed
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Abstract
Colors
Blue
Pink
White
Yellow
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Tips Clear
  • Brisa™ Sculpting Gel Clear
  • Brisa Paint Pure White
  • Brisa Gloss
  • Brisa Bond
  • CND Additives:
    • Yellow Pigment
    • Bright Red Pigment
    • Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect
  • CND ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND Files & Buffers
  • CND UV Lamp
  • ScrubFresh™
ART SUPPLIES
  • Plastic mixing tray/measuring scoop
  • Detail Brush
  • Spatula or Orangewood Stick
instructions
  • 1 P.R.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND Clear Tip. Apply a Brisa Clear Gel enhancement and finish with the 180 side of the Blizzard™ File. (For details, see our “Brisa UV Gel Enhancements Sculpted on a Tip” Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Apply two layers of Brisa Pure White Paint over the entire nail. Cure each layer for two minutes in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Mix Additives, Brisa Gloss and Brisa Pure White Paint on a mixing tray to create the design’s colors. Gently stir together using a spatula or an orangewood stick until thoroughly mixed. Use a slow, steady motion to avoid creating bubbles. To maintain the integrity of the enhancement never mix more than 30% Additives to any gel blend.
    Yellow
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - 1 part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 1 part Additives Yellow
    Red
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - 1 part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 1 part Additives Bright Red
    Blue
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - 1/3 part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 1 part Additives Cerulean Blue
  • 4 Use the Gel Flat Oval Brush with a light touch and apply a stripe of Yellow gel from the center to the bottom left corner of the nail, and apply a half circle to the right side. Clean brush and refine the design if needed. Lock for 10 seconds.
  • 5 Using the wide flat part of the Gel Flat Oval Brush, apply Red gel starting near the top. As you drag product down to create the design, roll the brush to the thin side to taper the line to a point. Clean brush and refine as needed. Lock for 10 seconds.
  • 6 Create the circle using Blue gel. Clean brush and refine as needed. Cure the design for two minutes.
  • 7 Seal with a thin layer of Brisa Gloss and cure for two minutes. Remove the sticky uncured layer with ScrubFresh and a lint-free pad to reveal the shine.
Mahogany Stripes
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Geometric
Colors
Gold
Red
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Shellac™ Base Coat
  • CND Shellac Colors:
    • Red Baroness
    • Iced Cappuccino
  • CND Shellac Top Coat
  • CND UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Striping Tape
  • Detail Brush
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our “CND Shellac” Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Base Coat and cure for 10 seconds in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Red Baroness and cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Apply striping tape down the length of the nail covering the Red Baroness areas.
  • 5 Apply CND Shellac Iced Cappuccino to entire nail, covering the striping tape. Allow to set for one minute, then remove tape. Use a detail brush if necessary to clean up the stripes. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Watercolors
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Abstract
Colors
Black
Blue
Pink
Yellow
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Tips Clear
  • Brisa™ Sculpting Gel Clear
  • Brisa Paint Pure White
  • Brisa Gloss
  • Brisa Bond
  • CND Additives:
    • Yellow Pigment
    • Black Pigment
    • Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect
    • Haute Pink Pigment Effect
  • CND ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND Files & Buffers
  • CND UV Lamp
  • ScrubFresh™
ART SUPPLIES
  • Plastic mixing tray/measuring scoop
  • Small flat edge shading Brush
  • Spatula or Orangewood Stick
  • Marbleizer/ stylus
instructions
  • 1 P.R.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND Clear Tip. Apply a Brisa Clear Gel enhancement and finish with the 180 side of the Blizzard™ File. (For details, see our “Brisa UV Gel Enhancements Sculpted on a Tip” Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Apply two layers of Brisa Pure White Paint over the entire nail. Cure each layer for two minutes in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Mix Additives, Brisa Gloss and Brisa Pure White Paint on a mixing tray to create the design’s colors. Gently stir together using a spatula or an orangewood stick until thoroughly mixed. Use a slow, steady motion to avoid creating bubbles. To maintain the integrity of the enhancement never mix more than 30% Additives to any gel blend.
    Blue
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - 1 part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 1 part Additives Cerulean Blue
    Yellow
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - 1 part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 1 part Additives Yellow
    Black
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - ½ part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 1 part Additives Black
    Purple
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - 1 part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - ½ part Additives Cerulean Blue
    - ½ part Additives Haute Pink
  • 4 Use the Gel Flat Oval Brush with a light touch and apply an even layer of Brisa Pure White Paint and cure for two minutes.
  • 5 Using Blue gel and a flat edge shading brush wipe the bulk of product from the brush and dry brush. Create the blue design starting with the top right corner. Drag the brush from edge to center lightening brush pressure as you near the end. Using the same dry brush technique, start at the tip and brush up the right side, lightening brush pressure to feather the end. Make the final blue horizontal stripe using this technique. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Use Yellow gel to create a horizontal stripe near the top using the dry brush technique. Lock for 10 seconds.
  • 7 Use Black gel to create a stripe on the left side of the nail. Lock for 10 seconds.
  • 8 Use Purple gel and apply in an abstract pattern. Cure the design for two minutes.
  • 9 Seal with a thin layer of Brisa Gloss and cure for two minutes. Remove the sticky uncured layer with ScrubFresh and a lint-free pad to reveal the shine.
Acid Rain
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Color Wash
Colors
Blue
Pink
Yellow
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Tips Clear
  • Brisa™ Sculpting Gel Clear
  • Brisa Paint Pure White
  • Brisa Gloss
  • Brisa Bond
  • CND Additives:
    • Yellow Pigment
    • Haute Pink Pigment Effect
    • Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect
  • CND ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND Files & Buffers
  • CND UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Mixing tray
  • Measuring scoop
  • Detail Brush
  • Spatula or Orangewood Stick
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.R.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND Clear Tip. Apply a Brisa Clear Gel enhancement and finish with the 180 side of the Blizzard™ File. (For details, see our “Brisa UV Gel Enhancements Sculpted on a Tip” Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Apply two layers of Brisa Pure White Paint over the entire nail. Cure each layer for two minutes in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Mix Additives, Brisa Gloss and Brisa Pure White Paint on a mixing tray to create the design’s colors. Gently stir together using a spatula or an orangewood stick until thoroughly mixed. Use a slow, steady motion to avoid creating bubbles. To maintain the integrity of the enhancement never mix more than 30% Additives to any gel blend.
    Pink
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - 1 part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 1 part Additives Haute Pink
    Blue
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - 1 part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 1 part Additives Cerulean Blue
    Yellow
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - 1 part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 1 part Additives Yellow
  • 4 Use the Gel Flat Oval Brush with a light touch and apply a Medium-size drop of Pink gel to the top left side of the nail, a medium-size drop of Blue gel to the center and a medium-size drop of Yellow gel to the right side. Use a detail brush to drag the colors towards the tip, creating an irregular paint-drip pattern. Where the colors merge you will be making a tertiary color as you drag the color enhancing the design. Cure the design for two minutes.
  • 5 Seal with a thin layer of Brisa Gloss and cure for two minutes. Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Abstract Flower
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Abstract
Colors
Red
White
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Shellac™ Base Coat
  • CND Shellac Colors:
    • Red Baroness
    • Cream Puff
  • CND Shellac Top Coat
  • CND UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Striping Brush
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our “CND Shellac” Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Base Coat and cure for 10 seconds in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Red Baroness and cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Apply a second layer of CND Shellac Red Baroness. Do not cure.
  • 5 Place three dots of CND Shellac Cream Puff down one side of the nail in a semi-circle. Using a striping brush, gently swirl each dot into the shape of an abstract flower petal. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Spice Shop
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Abstract
Colors
Blue
Brown
Yellow
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Tips Clear
  • Brisa™ Sculpting Gel Clear
  • Brisa Paint Pure White
  • Brisa Gloss
  • Brisa Bond
  • CND Additives:
    • Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect
    • Yellow Pigment
    • Medium Green Pigment
    • Antique Bronze Pigment Effect
    • Spectrum Shimmer Effect
  • CND ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND Files & Buffers
  • CND UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Mixing tray
  • Measuring scoop
  • Spatula or Orangewood Stick
  • Fan Brush
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.R.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND Clear Tip. Apply a Brisa Clear Gel enhancement and finish with the 180 side of the Blizzard™ File. (For details, see our “Brisa UV Gel Enhancements Sculpted on a Tip” Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Apply two layers of Brisa Pure White Paint over the entire nail. Cure each layer for two minutes in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Mix Additives, Brisa Gloss and Brisa Pure White Paint on a mixing tray to create the design’s colors. Gently stir together using a spatula or an orangewood stick until thoroughly mixed. Use a slow, steady motion to avoid creating bubbles. To maintain the integrity of the enhancement never mix more than 30% Additives to any gel blend.
    Yellow
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - 1 part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 1 part Additives Yellow
    Blue-Green
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - 1 part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - ½ part Additives Cerulean Blue
    - ½ part Additives Medium Green
    Brown Shimmer
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - ½ part Additives Spectrum Shimmer
    - ½ part Additives Antique Bronze
  • 4 Use the Gel Flat Oval Brush with a light touch and apply Yellow gel to the entire nail. Cure for two minutes.
  • 5 Using a fan brush and a dry brush technique apply Blue-Green gel starting at the bottom left corner and brushing to the top right corner. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Using the same technique, apply the Brown Shimmer gel from the top right corner to the bottom left corner. Cure the design for two minutes.
  • 7 Seal with a thin layer of Brisa Gloss and cure for two minutes. Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Serpentine
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Abstract
Colors
Black
Green
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Shellac™ Base Coat
  • CND Shellac Colors:
    • Hotski to Tchotchke
    • Asphalt
    • Black Pool
  • CND Shellac Top Coat
  • CND UV Lamp
  • CND ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush

 

ART SUPPLIES
  • Gold Glitter
  • Sponge
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our “CND Shellac” Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Base Coat and cure for 10 seconds in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply one thin layer of CND Shellac Hotski to Tchotchke. Cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Dip the tip of a dry gel oval brush lightly moistened with IPA into gold glitter and brush a thin layer over the entire nail.
  • 5 Apply a layer of CND Shellac Hotski to Tchotchke and lightly dab with a sponge to remove some of the color coat. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Use a sponge to dab on CND Shellac Asphalt and Black Pool. Cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Using the technique above, apply more glitter to accent as needed.
  • 8 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 9 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
White Swan
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Design
Embellished
Colors
White
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Shellac™ Base Coat
  • CND Shellac Colors:
    • Studio White
    • Moonlight & Roses
    • Zillionaire
  • CND Shellac Top Coat
  • CND UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Swarovski Crystals - Clear
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our “CND Shellac” Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Base Coat and cure for 10 seconds in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Studio White and cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Moonlight & Roses and cure for two minutes.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Zillionaire and cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Top Coat.
  • 7 Place crystals into tacky CND Shellac at the cuticle area in a quarter moon shape. Cure for two minutes.
  • 8 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 9 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Green Tea
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Abstract
Colors
Blue
Brown
Green
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Tips Clear
  • Brisa™ Sculpting Gel Clear
  • Brisa Paint Pure White
  • Brisa Gloss
  • Brisa Bond
  • CND Additives:
    • Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect
    • Medium Green Pigment Effect
    • Spectrum-Shimmer Effect
    • Antique Bronze Pigment Effect
  • CND ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND Files & Buffers
  • CND UV Lamp
  • ScrubFresh™
ART SUPPLIES
  • Plastic mixing tray/measuring scoop
  • Spatula or Orangewood Stick
  • Fan Brush
instructions
  • 1 P.R.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND Clear Tip. Apply a Brisa Clear Gel enhancement and finish with the 180 side of the Blizzard™ File. (For details, see our “Brisa UV Gel Enhancements Sculpted on a Tip” Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Apply two layers of Brisa Pure White Paint over the entire nail. Cure each layer for two minutes in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Mix Additives, Brisa Gloss and Brisa Pure White Paint on a mixing tray to create the design’s colors. Gently stir together using a spatula or an orangewood stick until thoroughly mixed. Use a slow, steady motion to avoid creating bubbles. To maintain the integrity of the enhancement never mix more than 30% Additives to any gel blend.
    Blue-Green
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - 1 part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - ½ part Additives Cerulean Blue
    - ½ part Additives Medium Green
    Brown Shimmer
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - ½ part Additives Spectrum Shimmer
    - ½ part Additives Bronze Shimmer
  • 4 Use the Gel Flat Oval Brush with a light touch and apply a layer of Blue-Green gel to the entire nail. Cure for two minutes.
  • 5 Using a fan brush and a dry brush technique apply Brown Shimmer gel from the top right corner to the center of the nail. To finish, use the same technique and start at the bottom left corner and pull to the center. Cure the design for two minutes.
  • 6 Seal with a thin layer of Brisa Gloss and cure for two minutes. Remove the sticky uncured layer with ScrubFresh and a lint-free pad to reveal the shine.
Argyle
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Design
Print
Colors
Pink
Red
White
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Shellac™ Base Coat
  • CND Shellac Colors:
    • Strawberry Smoothie
    • Tropix
    • Hot Chilis
    • Tutti Frutti
    • Cream Puff
  • CND Shellac Top Coat
  • CND UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Liner Brush
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our “CND Shellac” Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Base Coat and cure for 10 seconds in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND Shellac Strawberry Smoothie. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Use a liner brush to create a diamond pattern across the nail with CND Shellac Tropix, Hot Chilis, Tutti Frutti and Strawberry Smoothie. Colors should alternate up and down (Hot Chilis and Strawberry Smoothie) and side to side (Tropix and Tutti Frutti). Each row will have two colors. Clean brush with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol between each color. Cure for two minutes.
  • 5 Draw in very thin diagonal lines with CND Shellac Cream Puff. Each line should go through the center of a diagonal row creating an “X” in the middle of each diamond. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Chrome French
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Color Wash
Colors
Pink
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Shellac™ Base Coat
  • CND Shellac Colors:
    • Romantique
  • CND Shellac Top Coat
  • CND Additives:
    • Haute Pink Pigment Effect
  • CND UV Lamp
  • CND ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • Gold Adhesive Foil
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our “CND Shellac” Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Base Coat and cure for 10 seconds in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND Shellac Romantique. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Haute Pink Pigment Effect and lightly feather around the cuticle area fading down the sidewalls.
  • 5 Press Gold Adhesive Foil into the tacky CND Shellac to create the smile line.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Looney Leopard
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Abstract
Colors
Black
Pink
Red
Yellow
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Tips Clear
  • Brisa™ Sculpting Gel Clear
  • Brisa Paint Pure White
  • Brisa Gloss
  • Brisa Bond
  • CND Additives:
    • Yellow Pigment
    • Black Pigment
    • Haute Pink Pigment Effect
    • Bright Red Pigment
  • CND ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND Files & Buffers
  • CND UV Lamp
  • ScrubFresh™
ART SUPPLIES
  • Plastic mixing tray/measuring scoop
  • Detail Brush
  • Spatula or Orangewood Stick
  • Marbleizer/ stylus
instructions
  • 1 P.R.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND Clear Tip. Apply a Brisa Clear Gel enhancement and finish with the 180 side of the Blizzard™ File. (For details, see our “Brisa UV Gel Enhancements Sculpted on a Tip” Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Apply two layers of Brisa Pure White Paint over the entire nail. Cure each layer for two minutes in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Mix Additives, Brisa Gloss and Brisa Pure White Paint on a mixing tray to create the design’s colors. Gently stir together using a spatula or an orangewood stick until thoroughly mixed. Use a slow, steady motion to avoid creating bubbles. To maintain the integrity of the enhancement never mix more than 30% Additives to any gel blend.
    Yellow
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - 1 part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 1 part Additives Yellow
    Pink
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - 1 part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 1 part Additives Haute Pink
    Red
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - 1/3 part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 1 part Additives Bright Red
    Black
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - ½ part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 1 part Additives Black
  • 4 Use the Gel Flat Oval Brush with a light touch and apply a thin even layer of Yellow gel to the entire nail. Cure for two minutes.
  • 5 With Pink gel create two medium-size circles diagonal to each other in the center of the nail. Create a medium-size half circle at the top left corner and the bottom right corner. Clean brush and refine the design if needed. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Using Red gel and a medium stylus/ marbleizing tool make the smaller red dots randomly in the spaces between the pink circles. Cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Using Black gel and a detail brush detail the pink circles, making black dots in some and perimeter circles on others. Cure the design for two minutes.
  • 8 Seal with a thin layer of Brisa Gloss and cure for two minutes. Remove the sticky uncured layer with ScrubFresh and a lint-free pad to reveal the shine.
Speed Racer
Product(s)
Season
Winter
Design
Geometric
Colors
Black
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Tips Clear
  • Retention+™ Sculpting Powder Clear
  • Retention+ Sculpting Liquid
  • CND Additives:
    • Black Pigment
  • Brisa™ Gloss
  • CND ProSeries Liquid & Powder Brush
  • CND Files & Buffers
  • CND UV Lamp
  • ScrubFresh™
ART SUPPLIES
  • Mixing jars/plastic measuring scoop
instructions
  • 1 P.R.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND Clear Tip. Apply a thin base layer of Retention+ Clear Sculpting Powder and finish with the 180 side of the Hot Shot™ File. (For details, see our “Liquid & Powder Enhancements Sculpted on a Tip” Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Mix Retention+ Sculpting Powder and Additives in mixing jars to create the design’s colors. Cap jars and shake thoroughly to blend. To maintain the integrity of the enhancement never mix more than 30% Additives to any powder blend.
    Black
    - 3 parts Retention+ Sculpting Powder Clear
    - 1 part Additives Black
  • 3 With Black powder create the first vertical line down the center of the nail making sure to stop the line at the desired smile line. Clean brush and refine the line as needed.
  • 4 Continue with Black powder creating the vertical lines to the side of the first centerline. Clean brush and refine design as needed.
  • 5 Create short, vertical extension edge lines in the spaces between the existing lines. Clean brush and refine as needed.
  • 6 Create the corners of the smile line on either side using black. Clean brush and refine design as needed.
  • 7 Encase the entire design in a thin layer of Retention+ Clear Sculpting Powder. Allow to set.
  • 8 Lightly smooth the enhancement with the 180 side of the Hot Shot File, without disturbing the design.
  • 9 Cleanse with ScrubFresh and then seal with Brisa Gloss. Cure for two minutes in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 10 Remove the sticky uncured layer with ScrubFresh and a lint-free pad to reveal the shine.
Chameleon
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Embellished
Colors
Blue
Pink
Red
Yellow
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Tips Clear
  • Retention+™ Sculpting Powder Clear
  • Retention+ Sculpting Powder Bright White
  • Retention+ Sculpting Liquid
  • CND Additives:
    • Haute Pink Pigment Effect
    • Yellow Pigment
    • Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect
    • Bright Red Pigment
  • Brisa™ Gloss
  • CND ProSeries Liquid & Powder Brush
  • CND ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND Files & Buffers
  • CND UV Lamp
  • ScrubFresh™
ART SUPPLIES
  • Mixing jars
  • Measuring scoop
  • Velcro
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.R.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND Clear Tip. Apply a thin base layer of Retention+ Clear Sculpting Powder and finish with the 180 side of the Hot Shot™ File. (For details, see our “Liquid & Powder Enhancements Sculpted on a Tip” Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of Retention+ Bright White Sculpting Powder to the entire nail. Wait 3-5 seconds to allow product to start to set. Press the plastic nubs of the Velcro into the wet L&P and gently roll to the sides to create the impression over the entire surface. Remove the Velcro and allow to set.
  • 3 Using the Gel Flat Oval brush lightly moistened with IPA press into the Additives Haute Pink and brush over the surface of the enhancement. Continue with the remaining colors, cleaning the brush thoroughly between colors, graduating the color down the nail.
  • 4 Encase the entire design in a thin layer of Retention+ Clear Sculpting Powder and allow to set.
  • 5 Lightly smooth the enhancement with the 180 side of the Hot Shot File, without disturbing the design.
  • 6 Cleanse with ScrubFresh and then seal with Brisa Gloss. Cure for two minutes in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 7 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Komodo
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Abstract
Colors
Black
Blue
Pink
Yellow
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Tips Clear
  • Retention+™ Sculpting Powder Clear
  • Retention+ Sculpting Liquid
  • CND Additives:
    • Yellow Pigment
    • Haute Pink Pigment Effect
    • Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect
    • Violet Pearl Pigment Effect
    • Black Pigment
  • Brisa™ Gloss
  • CND ProSeries Liquid & Powder Brush
  • CND ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND Files & Buffers
  • CND UV Lamp
  • ScrubFresh™
ART SUPPLIES
  • Mixing jars
  • Measuring scoop
  • Velcro
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.R.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND Clear Tip. Apply a thin base layer of Retention+ Clear Sculpting Powder and finish with the 180 side of the Hot Shot™ File. (For details, see our “Liquid & Powder Enhancements Sculpted on a Tip” Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Mix Retention+ Sculpting Powder and Additives in mixing jars to create the design’s colors. Cap jars and shake thoroughly to blend. To maintain the integrity of the enhancement never mix more than 30% Additives to any powder blend.
    Black
    - 3 parts Retention+ Sculpting Powder Clear
    - 1 part Additives Black
  • 3 Apply a thin layer of Black powder to the entire nail. Wait 3-5 seconds to allow product to start to set. Press the plastic nubs of the Velcro into the wet L&P and gently roll to the sides to create the impression over the entire surface. Remove the Velcro and allow to set.
  • 4 Using the Gel Flat Oval Brush lightly moistened with IPA press into Additives Haute Pink and brush over the surface of the enhancement. Continue with the remaining colors, cleaning the brush thoroughly between colors, graduating the color down the nail.
  • 5 Encase the entire design in a thin layer of Retention+ Clear Sculpting Powder. Allow to set.
  • 6 Lightly smooth the enhancement with the 180 side of the Hot Shot File, without disturbing the design.
  • 7 Cleanse with ScrubFresh and then seal with Brisa Gloss. Cure for two minutes in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 8 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
SolarStorm
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Abstract
Colors
Blue
Pink
White
Yellow
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Tips Clear
  • Brisa™ Sculpting Gel Clear
  • Brisa Paint Pure White
  • Brisa Gloss
  • Brisa Bond
  • CND Additives:
    • Yellow Pigment
    • Haute Pink Pigment Effect
    • Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect
    • Spectrum-Shimmer Effect
  • CND ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND Files & Buffers
  • CND UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Mixing tray
  • Measuring scoop
  • Detail Brush
  • Spatula or Orangewood Stick
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.R.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND Clear Tip. Apply a Brisa Clear Gel enhancement and finish with the 180 side of the Blizzard™ File. (For details, see our “Brisa UV Gel Enhancements Sculpted on a Tip” Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Apply two layers of Brisa Pure White Paint over the entire nail. Cure each layer for two minutes in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Mix Additives, Brisa Gloss and Brisa Pure White Paint on a mixing tray to create the design’s colors. Gently stir together using a spatula or an orangewood stick until thoroughly mixed. Use a slow, steady motion to avoid creating bubbles. To maintain the integrity of the enhancement never mix more than 30% Additives to any gel blend.
    Yellow
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - 1 part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 1 part Additives Yellow
    Pink
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - 1 part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 1 part Additives Haute Pink
    Purple
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - 1 part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - ½ part Additives Cerulean Blue
    - 1 part Additives Haute Pink
  • 4 Use the Gel Flat Oval Brush with a light touch and apply a thin, even layer of Yellow gel to the entire nail. Cure for two minutes.
  • 5 Thoroughly clean brush. Apply a diagonal stripe of Pink gel to the left side of the nail. Use your brush to feather the line into the Yellow. Lock for 10 seconds.
  • 6 Thoroughly clean brush. Apply a stripe of Purple gel in a soft arc where the two colors blend together. Using a detail brush feather the Purple into the Yellow and then into the Pink. Cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Using the Gel Flat Oval Brush, dip the tip into Spectrum Shimmer and press into the top film where the Yellow and Purple blend. Thoroughly clean brush.
  • 8 Seal with a thin layer of Brisa Gloss and cure for two minutes. Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Emerald City
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Encase
Colors
Black
Blue
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Tips Clear
  • Retention+™ Sculpting Powder Clear
  • Retention+ Sculpting Liquid
  • CND Additives:
    • Black Pigment
    • Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect
    • Spectrum-Shimmer Effect
  • Brisa™ Gloss
  • CND ProSeries Liquid & Powder Brush
  • CND Files & Buffers
  • CND UV Lamp
  • ScrubFresh™
ART SUPPLIES
  • Mixing jars
  • Measuring scoop
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.R.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND Clear Tip. Apply a thin base layer of Retention+ Clear Sculpting Powder and finish with the 180 side of the Hot Shot™ File. (For details, see our “Liquid & Powder Enhancements Sculpted on a Tip” Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Mix Retention+ Sculpting Powder and Additives in mixing jars to create the design’s colors. Cap jars and shake thoroughly to blend. To maintain the integrity of the enhancement never mix more than 30% Additives to any powder blend.
    Black
    - 3 parts Retention+ Sculpting Powder Clear
    - 1 part Additives Black
    Opalescent Blue
    - 4 parts Retention+ Sculpting Powder Clear
    - ½ part Additives Cerulean Blue
    - ½ part Additives Spectrum Shimmer
  • 3 Apply Black powder to the perimeter of the nail in small sections. Wipe brush clean of product and refine the inside edge by gently pressing into the product to refine the line. Once perimeter has been created continue with the black pattern, refining as needed. Allow to set. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 4 Apply Opalescent Blue powder to the center, pressing and smoothing to create the desired shape. Allow to set.
  • 5 Lightly smooth the enhancement with the 180 side of the Hot Shot File, without disturbing the design.
  • 6 Cleanse with ScrubFresh and then seal with Brisa Gloss. Cure for two minutes in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 7 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Liquid Liner
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Embossing
Colors
Black
Pink
Yellow
Step by Step

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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Tips Clear
  • Brisa™ Sculpting Gel Clear
  • Brisa Paint Pure White
  • Brisa Gloss
  • Brisa Bond
  • CND Additives:
    • Black Pigment
    • Yellow Pigment
    • Haute Pink Pigment Effect
  • CND ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND Files & Buffers
  • CND UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Mixing tray
  • Measuring scoop
  • Detail Brush
  • Spatula or Orangewood Stick
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND Clear Tip. Apply a Brisa Clear Gel enhancement and finish with the 180 side of the Blizzard™ File. (For details, see our “Brisa UV Gel Enhancements Sculpted on a Tip” Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Apply a thin, even layer of Brisa Pure White Paint and cure for two minutes in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Mix Additives, Brisa Gloss and Brisa Pure White Paint on a mixing tray to create the design’s colors. Gently stir together using a spatula or an orangewood stick until thoroughly mixed. Use a slow, steady motion to avoid creating bubbles. To maintain the integrity of the enhancement never mix more than 30% Additives to any gel blend.
    Yellow
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - 1 part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 1 part Additives Yellow
    Pink
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - 1 part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 1 part Additives Haute Pink
    Black
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - ½ part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 1 part Additives Black
  • 4 Use the Gel Flat Oval Brush and the Yellow gel to make an arc on the left side of the nail making sure to cover the entire left side. Clean brush thoroughly and detail the line. Lock into place for 10 seconds.
  • 5 Using the Pink gel create a small half circle on the right side of the nail. Clean brush thoroughly and refine the line. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Using the Black gel and a detail brush create a raised line of black along the edge of the yellow. Perfect if necessary. Lock for 10 seconds. With another scoop of Black gel create the remaining black line, tapering it to a point in the top right corner. Perfect if necessary. Cure the design for two minutes.
  • 7 Seal with a thin layer of Brisa Gloss and cure for two minutes. Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Firestorm
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Abstract
Colors
Red
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Shellac™ Base Coat
  • CND Shellac Colors:
    • Wildfire
  • CND Shellac Top Coat
  • CND ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Swarovski Crystals - Light Siam
  • Martha Stewart Glitter – Garnet
  • Red Crushed Glass
  • Orangewood Stick
  • Tweezers
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our “CND Shellac” Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Base Coat and cure for 10 seconds in CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Wildfire and cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Dip a Gel Flat Oval Brush, coated with CND Shellac Top Coat, into garnet glitter and apply down the center of the nail.
  • 5 Dip a Gel Flat Oval Brush, coated with CND Shellac Top Coat, into red crushed glass and apply down the center of the nail.
  • 6 Place crystals in tacky CND Shellac.
  • 7 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 8 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Groovy
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Abstract
Colors
Blue
Pink
Yellow
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Tips Clear
  • Brisa™ Sculpting Gel Clear
  • Brisa Paint Pure White
  • Brisa Gloss
  • Brisa Bond
  • CND Additives:
    • Yellow Pigment
    • Haute Pink Pigment Effect
    • Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect
  • CND ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND Files & Buffers
  • CND UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Mixing tray
  • Measuring scoop
  • Detail Brush
  • Spatula or Orangewood Stick
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.R.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND Clear Tip. Apply a Brisa Clear Gel enhancement and finish with the 180 side of the Blizzard™ File. (For details, see our “Brisa UV Gel Enhancements Sculpted on a Tip” Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Apply two layers of Pure White Brisa Paint over the entire nail. Cure each layer for two minutes in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Mix Additives, Brisa Gloss and Brisa Pure White Paint on a mixing tray to create the design’s colors. Gently stir together using a spatula or an orangewood stick until thoroughly mixed. Use a slow, steady motion to avoid creating bubbles. To maintain the integrity of the enhancement never mix more than 30% Additives to any gel blend.
    Electric Blue
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - ½ part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 1 part Additives Cerulean Blue
    Hot Pink
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - ½ part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 1 part Additives Haute Pink
    Bright Yellow
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - 1 part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 1 part Additives Yellow
  • 4 Use the Gel Flat Oval Brush with a light touch and apply the Electric Blue gel to the enhancement. “Float” the gel from side-to-side to create the design. Add small details to the sides of the nail. Lock for 10 seconds.
  • 5 Thoroughly clean the brush. Apply Hot Pink gel with the same side-to-side floating technique, overlapping a portion of the blue. Add small details to the sides of the nail. Lock for 10 seconds.
  • 6 Thoroughly clean the brush. Finish the color blend with the Bright Yellow gel, overlapping a portion of the pink. Add small details to the sides of the nail. Cure the design for two minutes.
  • 7 Seal with a thin layer of Brisa Gloss and cure for two minutes. Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Cosmic Grid
Product(s)
Season
Winter
Design
Geometric
Colors
Black
Silver
White
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CND SUPPLIES
  • Brisa™ Sculpting Gel Clear
  • Brisa Sculpting Gel White
  • Brisa Gloss
  • CND Additives:
    • Black Pigment
    • Green Gold Sparkle Effect
    • Titanium Pearl Pigment Effect
  • CND ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND Files & Buffers
  • CND UV Lamp
  • ScrubFresh™
ART SUPPLIES
  • Plastic Mixing Tray/Measuring Scoop
  • Spatula or Orangewood Stick
instructions
  • 1 P.R.E.P. the natural nail and apply a clear Performance Form™. Apply a Brisa Clear Gel enhancement and finish with the 180 side of the Blizzard™ File. Refine with a Boomerang Padded File. Then apply Brisa Gloss and cure for two minutes. Do NOT remove the sticky, uncured layer. (For details, see our “Brisa UV Gel Enhancements Sculpted on a Form” Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Mix Additives and Brisa Clear Gel on a mixing tray to create the design’s colors. Gently stir together using a spatula or an orangewood stick until thoroughly mixed. Use a slow, steady motion to avoid creating bubbles. To maintain the integrity of the enhancement never mix more than 30% Additive to any gel blend.
    Sheer Sparkle
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - 1 part Additives Green Gold Sparkle
    Sheer Gray-Pearl Sparkle
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - ½ part Additives Black Pigment
    - 1 part Additives Titanium Pearl
    Black
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - 1 part Additives Black
  • 3 Apply a thin layer of Sheer Sparkle gel to the entire nail. Lock for 10 seconds in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 4 Apply Sheer Gray-Pearl gel to the right ⅓ of the nail. Cure for two minutes in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 5 Apply the Black gel to half of the tip in a sharp geometric shape. Lock for 10 seconds in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 6 Use the Gel Flat Oval brush and Brisa White Sculpting Gel to apply a clean white grid to the nail. Refine the design as needed. Lock each line of the grid pattern as you create them. Cure the design for two minutes in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 7 Seal with a thin layer of Brisa Gloss and cure for two minutes. Remove the sticky uncured layer with ScrubFresh and a lint-free pad to reveal the shine.
Volcano
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Encase
Colors
Black
Red
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Tips Clear
  • Retention+™ Sculpting Liquid
  • Retention+ Sculpting Powder Clear
  • CND Additives:
    • Black Pigment
    • Bright Red Pigment
    • Pink Gold Sparkle Effect
  • Brisa™ Gloss
  • CND ProSeries Liquid & Powder Brush
  • CND Files & Buffers
  • CND UV Lamp
  • ScrubFresh™
ART SUPPLIES
  • Mixing jars/plastic measuring scoop
instructions
  • 1 P.R.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND Clear Tip. Apply a thin base layer of Retention+ Clear Sculpting Powder and finish with the 180 side of the Hot Shot™ File. (For details, see our “Liquid & Powder Enhancements Sculpted on a Tip” Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Mix Retention+ Sculpting Powder and Additives in mixing jars to create the design’s colors. Cap jars and shake thoroughly to blend. To maintain the integrity of the enhancement never mix more than 30% Additives to any powder blend.
    Black
    - 3 parts Retention+ Sculpting Powder Clear
    - 1 part Additives Black
    Dark Red
    - 3 parts Retention+ Sculpting Powder Clear
    - 1 part Additives Bright Red
    Light Red Pearl
    - 3 parts Retention+ Sculpting Powder Clear
    - 1 part Additives Bright Red
    - 1 part Additives Pink Gold Sparkle
  • 3 Apply Black powder to the tip of the nail in a thin iced smile line. Wipe brush clean of product and refine the inside edge by gently pressing into the product to refine the smile line. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 4 Apply Dark Red powder in a thin line down the center of the nail. Clean brush thoroughly. Refine the lines if needed by pressing the tip of the brush into the line.
  • 5 Use the Light Red Pearl powder to make the next two lines on either side of the centerline. Clean brush thoroughly and perfect lines if needed.
  • 6 Continue alternating colors, working from the center to the lateral walls. Allow to set.
  • 7 Lightly smooth the enhancement with the 180 side of the Hot Shot File, without disturbing the design.
  • 8 Apply a thin layer of Brisa Gloss to seal the design and cure for two minutes in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 9 Remove the sticky uncured layer with ScrubFresh and a lint-free pad to reveal the shine.
Oxidized Metal
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Abstract
Colors
Coral
Green
Tan
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Shellac™ Base Coat
  • CND Shellac Colors:
    • Dark Lava
    • Iced Coral
  • CND Shellac Top Coat
  • CND UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Leaf Foils:
    • Gold-Black
  • Tweezers
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our “CND Shellac” Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Base Coat and cure for 10 seconds in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply one thin layer of CND Shellac Dark Lava. Cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Apply random pieces of Gold-Black Leaf Foil to the tacky CND Shellac.
  • 5 Apply one thin layer of CND Shellac Iced Coral and cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Black Diamonds
Product(s)
Season
Winter
Design
Embellished
Colors
Black
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Shellac™ Base Coat
  • CND Shellac Colors:
    • Black Pool
  • CND Shellac Top Coat
  • CND UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Swarovski Crystals - Jet
  • Tweezers
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our “CND Shellac” Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Base Coat and cure for 10 seconds in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND Shellac Black Pool. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 5 Place Black crystals in tacky CND Shellac.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Peacock
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Abstract
Colors
Blue
Gold
Green
Kaleidoscope
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Encase
Colors
Black
Blue
Orange
Pink
Yellow
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Tips Clear
  • Retention+™ Sculpting Liquid
  • Retention+ Sculpting Powder Clear
  • Retention+ Sculpting Powder Bright White
  • Brisa™ Gloss
  • Brisa Paint Pure White
  • CND Additives:
    • Yellow Pigment
    • Haute Pink Pigment Effect
    • Violet Pearl Pigment Effect
    • Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect
    • Titanium Pearl Pigment Effect
    • Bright Red Pigment
    • Black Pigment
  • CND ProSeries Liquid & Powder Brush
  • CND ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND Files & Buffers
  • CND UV Lamp
  • ScrubFresh™
ART SUPPLIES
  • Mixing jars
  • Measuring scoop
  • Detail Brush
  • Spatula or Orangewood Stick
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.R.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND Clear Tip. Apply a thin base layer of Retention+ Clear Sculpting Powder and finish with the 180 side of the Hot Shot™ File. (For details, see our “Liquid & Powder Enhancements Sculpted on a Tip” Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Mix Retention+ Sculpting Powder and Additives in mixing jars to create the design’s colors. Cap jars and shake thoroughly to blend. To maintain the integrity of the enhancement never mix more than 30% Additives to any powder blend.
    Yellow
    - 3 parts Retention+ Sculpting Powder Clear
    - ½ part Retention+ Sculpting Powder Bright White
    - 1 part Additives Yellow
    Pink
    - 3 parts Retention+ Sculpting Powder Clear
    - ½ part Retention+ Sculpting Powder Bright White
    - 1 part Additives Haute Pink
    Sheer Pink Pearl
    - 3 parts Retention+ Sculpting Powder Clear
    - 1 part Additives Violet Pearl
    Blue
    - 4 parts Retention+ Sculpting Powder Clear
    - 1 part Additives Cerulean Blue
    - 1 part Additives Titanium Pearl
    Orange
    - 3 parts Retention+ Sculpting Powder Clear
    - ½ part Additives Yellow
    - ½ part Additives Bright Red
    Black Gel
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - ½ part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 1 part Additives Black
  • 3 Apply Yellow powder diagonally to the top left corner of the nail. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 4 Apply Pink powder diagonally directly beneath the Yellow. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 5 Apply Sheer Pink Pearl powder below the Pink to create an elongated pattern.
  • 6 Continue applying base colors to create the desired pattern for the base. Allow to set.
  • 7 Lightly smooth the enhancement with the 180 side of the Hot Shot File, without disturbing the design.
  • 8 Apply a zebra print over the entire design using Black gel and a detail brush. Refine the pattern with a gel brush lightly dampened with ScrubFresh if needed. Cure for two minutes in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 9 Cleanse with ScrubFresh and then seal with Brisa Gloss. Cure for two minutes.
  • 10 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Disco Fever
Product(s)
Season
Winter
Design
Embellished
Colors
Silver
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Shellac™ Base Coat
  • CND Shellac Colors:
    • Silver Chrome
  • CND Shellac Top Coat
  • CND UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Swarovski Crystals
  • Tweezers
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our “CND Shellac” Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Base Coat and cure for 10 seconds in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND Shellac Silver Chrome. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 5 Place crystals in tacky CND Shellac using tweezers.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Tiara
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Design
Encase
Colors
Pink
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Tips Clear
  • Retention+™ Sculpting Liquid
  • Retention+ Sculpting Powder Clear
  • Retention+ Sculpting Powder Intense Pink
  • CND Additives:
    • Haute Pink Pigment Effect
  • Brisa™ Gloss
  • CND ProSeries Liquid & Powder Brush
  • CND Files & Buffers
  • CND UV Lamp
  • ScrubFresh™
ART SUPPLIES
  • Mixing jars
  • Measuring scoop
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol

 

instructions
  • 1 P.R.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND Clear Tip. Apply a thin base layer of Retention+ Clear Sculpting Powder and finish with the 180 side of the Hot Shot™ File. (For details, see our “Liquid & Powder Enhancements Sculpted on a Tip” Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Mix Retention+ Sculpting Powder and Additives in mixing jars to create the design’s colors. Cap jars and shake thoroughly to blend. To maintain the integrity of the enhancement never mix more than 30% Additives to any powder blend.
    Sheer Pink
    - 8 parts Retention+ Sculpting Powder Clear
    - ⅛ part Additives Haute Pink
    Bright Pink
    - 6 parts Retention+ Sculpting Powder Clear
    - ⅛ part Additives Haute Pink
  • 3 Apply a bead of Sheer Pink powder to Zones 2 and 3 to begin building the enhancement and creating the smile line.
  • 4 Create a small bead with the Bright Pink powder and place in the center of Zone 1 to create a small dot. Press the bead flat while using your brush to refine the edges of the circle. Create smaller dots along the smile line.
  • 5 "Ice" the extension edge with a bead of Bright Pink powder, wiping your brush dry to refine the edge as necessary.
  • 6 Use Retention+ Clear Sculpting Powder to encase Zone 1. Lightly smooth the enhancement with the 180 side of the Hot Shot™ File, without disturbing the design.
  • 7 Cleanse with ScrubFresh and then seal with Brisa Gloss. Cure for two minutes in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 8 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Mood Ring
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Layering
Colors
Blue
Green
Purple
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Shellac™ Base Coat
  • CND Shellac Colors:
    • Rock Royalty
    • Negligee
    • Purple Purple
    • Iced Coral
    • Moonlight & Roses
  • CND Shellac Top Coat
  • CND ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Plastic Mixing Dishes
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our “CND Shellac” Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Base Coat and cure for 10 seconds in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND Shellac Rock Royalty. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Pour 3-4 drops of CND Shellac Negligee, Purple Purple, Iced Coral and Moonlight & Roses in separate plastic dishes.
  • 5 Use a Gel Flat Oval Brush to apply a thin strip of CND Shellac Negligee down one side of the nail.
  • 6 Use a Gel Flat Oval Brush to apply a thin strip of CND Shellac Purple Purple down one side of the nail.
  • 7 Apply a thin strip of CND Shellac Iced Coral down the center of the nail. Cure for two minutes.
  • 8 Apply one thin layer of CND Shellac Moonlight & Roses to entire nail and cure for two minutes.
  • 9 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Crowns
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Geometric
Colors
Black
Red
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Shellac™ Base Coat
  • CND Shellac Colors:
    • Gold VIP Status
    • Dark Lava
    • Black Pool
  • CND Shellac Top Coat
  • CND ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Detail Brush 
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our “CND Shellac” Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Base Coat and cure for 10 seconds in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply one thin layer of CND Shellac Gold VIP Status. Cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Apply two thin layers of CND Shellac Dark Lava to the nail only, creating the illusion of a longer nail and leaving the extension edge visible. (Clean up the smile line using a Gel Flat Oval Brush lightly moistened with IPA if needed.) Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 5 “Ice” the extension edge with a thin line of CND Shellac Black Pool.
  • 6 Using a detail brush and CND Shellac Black Pool, apply one large dot in the center of the nail followed by smaller dots along the smile line. Cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 8 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Shady Lady
Product(s)
Season
Winter
Design
Abstract
Colors
Grey
Tan
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Shellac™ Base Coat
  • CND Shellac Colors:
    • Asphalt
    • Cocoa
    • Studio White
  • CND Shellac Top Coat
  • CND ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Cosmetic sponges
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our “CND Shellac” Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Base Coat and cure for 10 seconds in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND Shellac Asphalt. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Cocoa about 1/8” away from cuticle and sidewalls. Cure for two minutes.
  • 5 Using a cosmetic sponge, dab on CND Shellac Studio White and Asphalt and cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Cobalt Glass
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Design
Embellished
Colors
Black
Blue
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Tips Clear
  • Retention+™ Sculpting Liquid
  • Retention+ Sculpting Powder Clear
  • CND Additives:
    • Black Pigment
    • Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect
    • Spectrum Shimmer Effect
  • Brisa™ Gloss
  • CND ProSeries Liquid & Powder Brush
  • CND Files & Buffers
  • CND UV Lamp
  • ScrubFresh™
ART SUPPLIES
  • Mixing jars
  • Measuring scoop
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.R.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND Clear Tip. Apply a thin base layer of Retention+ Clear Sculpting Powder and finish with the 180 side of the Hot Shot™ File. (For details, see our “Liquid & Powder Enhancements Sculpted on a Tip” Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Mix Retention+ Sculpting Powder and Additives in mixing jars to create the design’s colors. Cap jars and shake thoroughly to blend. To maintain the integrity of the enhancement never mix more than 30% Additive to any powder blend.
    Black
    - 3 parts Retention+ Sculpting Powder Clear
    - 1 part Additives Black
    Opalescent Blue
    - 4 parts Retention+ Sculpting Powder Clear
    - ½ part Additives Cerulean Blue
    - ½ part Additives Spectrum Shimmer
  • 3 Apply Black powder around the perimeter of the entire nail in small medium-wet beads to create a tiny frame. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 4 Apply a bead of Opalescent Blue powder to Zone 2. Press and smooth from side-to-side and ease it into Zone 1. Apply a bead to Zone 3 and smooth it over the entire nail. Add small beads as needed to refine the shape.
  • 5 Lightly smooth the enhancement with the 180 side of the Hot Shot File, without disturbing the design.
  • 6 Cleanse with ScrubFresh and then seal with Brisa Gloss. Cure for two minutes in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 7 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Metallic Glitter Fade
Product(s)
Season
Winter
Design
Embellished
Colors
Black
Gold
Silver
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cnd supplies
  • CND Shellac™ Base Coat 
  • CND Shellac Colors:
    • Black Pool
  • CND ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush 
  • CND Shellac Top Coat
  • CND UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Martha Stewart Glitters:
    • Gold
    • Copper
    • Silver
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our “CND Shellac” Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Base Coat and cure for 10 seconds in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND Shellac Black Pool. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Dip the tip of the Gel Flat Oval Brush, lightly moistened with IPA, into Gold glitter and brush on 1/3 of the nail, starting from cuticle area. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 5 Dip the tip of the brush into the Copper glitter and apply slightly below the first color melding the two colors together. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 6 Apply the third color, Silver glitter, melding all the glitter colors together so there is no defined line of single color.
  • 7 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 8 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Python
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Color Wash
Colors
Black
Brown
Green
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Performance Forms Silver
  • Retention+™ Sculpting Liquid
  • Retention+ Sculpting Powder Clear
  • CND Additives:
    • Black Pigment
    • Medium Green Pigment
    • Antique Bronze Pigment Effect
  • CND ProSeries Liquid & Powder Brush
  • CND Files & Buffers
ART SUPPLIES
  • Mixing jars
  • Measuring scoop
  • Square of tulle netting
instructions
  • 1 P.R.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND Silver Performance™ Form. Sculpt an ultra-thin clear Retention+ enhancement, remove the form and finish with the 180 side of the Blizzard™ File. (For details, see our “Liquid & Powder Enhancements Sculpted on a Form” Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Apply a second thin layer of Retention+ Clear Sculpting Powder over the enhancement and allow to set for 30 seconds. Press netting into the partially set surface of the enhancement. Wait 3-5 seconds and gently pull the netting from the nail, leaving the python pattern behind. Allow to set.
  • 3 Create a tiny bead of Retention+ Clear Powder and dip it into Additives Black, then blend the bead and Additives with your brush on a plastic-backed pad. Place the blended bead over the python pattern in Zone 3 and press so that it seeps into the cracks of the pattern.
  • 4 Repeat this process with a dark green shade by double-dipping the tiny clear bead first into Additives Medium Green and then into Additives Black. Blend and apply over the python pattern, allowing it to seep into the cracks in Zone 2. Lightly feather into the black layer in Zone 3.
  • 5 Repeat the process with Additives Antique Bronze to Zone 1 to complete the look.
  • 6 Seal with a very thin layer of Retention+ Clear Powder and buff to a high shine.
Hibiscus Lemonade
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Design
Etching
Colors
Pink
Yellow
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Cream Puff
    • Clearly Pink
    • Tutti Frutti
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Yellow Pigment
    • Lemon Sunshine Glitter
  • CND®  ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Stylus
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our “ CND® SHELLAC® ” Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat and cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Cream Puff. Cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Yellow and brush a thin layer over the entire nail. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Clearly Pink and cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Dip the tip of the Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Lemon Sunshine and brush a thin layer over the entire nail.
  • 7 Apply half circles of CND® SHELLAC® Tutti Frutti on the left side of the nail. Do not cure.
  • 8 Use a stylus to etch the design. Cure for two minutes.
  • 9 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 10 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
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Cabin Quilt
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Artist(s)
Tamara Di Lullo
@tamaradilullo
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CND SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
  • Palette
  • Detail Brush
instructions
    • P.E.P. the natural nail. (Visit cnd.com for a complete CND™ VINYLUX™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step.)
    • Apply two thin layers of CND™ VINYLUX™ Skin Tease. Allow to dry.
    • Dispense a small amount of CND™ VINYLUX™ Wooded Bliss, CND™ VINYLUX™ Candlelight and CND™ VINYLUX™ Verbena Velvet, CND™ VINYLUX™ Books & Beaujolais, CND™ VINYLUX™ Wrapped in Linen and CND™ VINYLUX™ Soft Flame onto a palette.
    • Starting at the cuticle line and using a long hair detail brush, apply a diagonal stripe of Wooded Bliss across ¾ of the nail.
    • Apply a stripe of Candlelight perpendicular to the line of Wooded Bliss.
    • Repeat this pattern alternating colors of Velvet Verbena, Books & Beaujolais, Wrapped in Linen and Soft Flame. Leave some negative space and avoid using the same color stripe side by side.
    • Apply a second layer of color to any stripes that may require more opacity. Allow to dry.
    • Apply a layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Long Wear Top Coat.
Media

CND™ SHELLAC™ Brand, RETENTION+™ Liquid and BRISA™ Gel products are for Professional Use Only.