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.
Tagged
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.
Last Night
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Sponging
Colors
Dark Purple
Orange
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Dark Dahlia
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Burning Ember Pigment Effect
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Makeup Sponge
  • 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 and cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Dark Dahlia. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 In a mixing tray, add one to two drops of 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to a small scoop of Additives Burning Ember until you have a paint-like consistency. Using a torn makeup sponge, lightly sponge Additives mix onto nail. Let dry for 2-3 minutes.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Lace Stockings
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Stamping
Colors
Beige
Brown
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Faux Fur
    • Bare Chemise
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Pearls
  • Striping Brush
  • Konad Stamp and plate #M65 & #M71
  • 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® Bare Chemise to entire nail.
  • 4 Stamp the rose pattern over bottom half of the nail using CND® SHELLAC® Faux Fur and the Konad stamp plate #M65. Cure for two minutes.
  • 5 Stamp the netting pattern directly over the rose pattern using the Konad stamp #M71 with Faux Fur.
  • 6 Use a striping brush to create a thin line down the center of the nail with CND® SHELLAC® Faux Fur. Cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat and place small pearls into the wet uncured layer of the Top Coat. Cure for two minutes.
  • 8 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Moonstone
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Design
Layering
Colors
Brown
Copper
Purple
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® Tips Clear 
  • RETENTION+®  Sculpting Liquid
  • RETENTION+®  Sculpting Powder Clear
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Copper Mine Pigment Effect
    • Desert Chameleon Pigment Effect
    • Amethyst Flash Pigment Effect
  • CND®  ProSeries Liquid & Powder Brush
  • CND®  Files & Buffers
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 Dip a small clear bead into Additives Amethyst Flash, then blend the bead and Additives with your brush on a plastic-backed pad. Place the bead in Zone 1 and feather up towards Zone 2. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 3 Repeat this process by dipping a small clear bead into Additives Desert Chameleon applying in Zone 2, lightly feathering over Zone 1. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 4 Repeat this process by dipping a small clear bead into Additives Copper Mine, placing the bead in Zone 3, feathering the product from the cuticle towards Zone 2, to create an ombre sunset look.
  • 5 Seal with a very thin layer of RETENTION+® Sculpting Powder.
  • 6 Lightly smooth the enhancement with the 240 side of the Koala™ Buffer, without disturbing the design.
  • 7 Finish nails to a high-gloss shine with the Girlfriend™ Buffer.
Mistletoe
Product(s)
Season
Holiday
Design
Layering
Colors
Gold
Green
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Serene Green
    • Frosted Glen
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Gilded Gleam Pigment Effect
  • CND®  ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
  • Fan Brush
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® Frosted Glen. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Dip the tip of a Gel Flat Oval Brush into CND® SHELLAC® Serene Green and feather on both sidewalls.
  • 5 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Gilded Gleam and lightly feather down the center of the nail.
  • 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.
Heat Wave
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Design
Layering
Colors
Bronze
Green
Orange
Yellow
Rose Thorn
Product(s)
Season
Valentine's
Design
Layering
Colors
Black
Red
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Wildfire
    • Dark Dahlia
  • CND® FORMATION® Tips
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Craft Glue Dots
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 For the Thorn Tip: Cut and shape a FORMATION® tip in the shape of a thorn, using one size smaller than the natural nail.
  • 2 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Wildfire to the tip. Cure each layer for two minutes in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
  • 5 For the Base: P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our “ CND® SHELLAC® ” Step-by-Steps.)
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat and cure for 10 seconds.
  • 7 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Dark Dahlia. Cure each layer 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.
  • 10 Adhere a craft glue dot to the backside of the thorn tip and press onto the nail coated with Dark Dahlia.
Polka Dot Bikini
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Abstract
Colors
Pink
White
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Pink Bikini
    • Cream Puff
    • Gotcha
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND® UV Lamp

ART SUPPLIES
  • Detail Brush or 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 two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Pink Bikini. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Use a detail brush or stylus to create rows of polka dots in alternating colors with CND® SHELLAC® Cream Puff and CND® SHELLAC® Gotcha. Cure for two minutes.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Rekindle
Product(s)
Season
Valentine's
Design
Layering
Colors
Pink
Red
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Tutti Frutti
    • Wildfire
    • Ruby Ritz
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Fan 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 and cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Tutti Frutti and cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Wildfire. DO NOT CURE.
  • 5 Using a fan brush, slightly moistened with 99% IPA, lightly brush diagonally from the top corner towards the opposite side, stopping in the center of the nail. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Place a small amount of CND® SHELLAC® Ruby Ritz in a mixing tray. Using the fan brush, lightly brush diagonally from the end of the nail up towards the pink. Do not entirely cover the Wildfire. 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.
Prickly Pear
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Abstract
Colors
Blue
Green
Pink
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Mint Convertible
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Emerald Mirage Pigment Effect
    • Amethyst Flash Pigment Effect
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Fan Brush
  • Square Nail Art 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® Mint Convertible. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Dip the edge of a dry fan brush into Additives Emerald Mirage and brush a thin layer from the outside edge towards the center of the nail, covering 2/3 of the nail. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 5 Dip the dip of a dry square nail art brush into Additives Amethyst Flash and apply over ¼ of the Emerald Mirage.
  • 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.
Rainbow Strike
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Design
Etching
Colors
Blue
Green
Pink
White
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Cream Puff
    • Zillionaire
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect
    • Haute Pink Pigment Effect
    • Yellow Pigment
    • Medium Green Pigment
    • Violet Pearl Pigment Effect
    • Periwinkle Twinkle Glitter
    • Hot Pink Glitter
    • Lemon Sunshine Glitter
    • Sea Glass Glitter
  • CND®  ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Stylus
  • 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® Cream Puff. Cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Cerulean Blue and brush over ¼ of the nail starting at the cuticle. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 5 Repeat with Additives Haute Pink, Yellow and Medium Green, blending the colors.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Zillionaire and cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Dip the tip of the Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Periwinkle Twinkle and brush over the Cerulean Blue portion of the nail. Repeat with Additives Hot Pink over the Haute Pink, Additives Lemon Sunshine over the Yellow and Additives Sea Glass over the Medium Green.
  • 8 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Cream Puff. Do not cure. Allow to set for 30-60 seconds.
  • 9 Use a stylus to draw the lightning bolt pattern into the Cream Puff. Wipe away excess Cream Puff and perfect the pattern using a detail brush lightly moistened with IPA. Cure for two minutes.
  • 10 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Violet Pearl and brush over the Cream Puff.
  • 11 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 12 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Peppermint Sparkle
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Design
Layering
Colors
Red
Silver
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Scarlet Letter
    • Ice Vapor
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Silver Frost Pigment Effect
  • CND®  ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Detail Brush
  • Swarovski Crystals
  • 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 layers of CND® SHELLAC® Ice Vapor. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Scarlet Letter diagonally across the nail. Cure for two minutes.
  • 5 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Silver Frost and lightly burnish around cuticle and extension edge into the Ice Vapor.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat. DO NOT CURE.
  • 7 Place a Swarovski crystal at the upper left center of the Scarlet Letter color. Cure for two minutes.
  • 8 (Optional.) Using a detail brush, carefully encase the edges of the crystal with a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat. Cure for two minutes.
  • 9 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Royal Goddess
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Layering
Colors
Black
Blue
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® PERFORMANCE FORMS® Clear
  • BRISA® Lite Removable Base Coat
  • BRISA®  Lite Removable Sculpting Gel Clear
  • CND® SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Water Park
    • Black Pool
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND® Additives:
    • Deep Blue Pigment Effect
  • CND®  ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND®  Files & Buffers
  • CND®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND® Clear PERFORMANCE FORM® . Apply a BRISA® Lite Clear Sculpting Gel enhancement and finish with the 180 side of the Blizzard™ File. (For details, see our “ BRISA® Lite Removable Gel Enhancements Sculpted on a Form” Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Apply one thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Water Park. Cure for two minutes in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Deep Blue and brush a thin layer over the entire nail. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 4 Apply one thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Black Pool, leaving the sleek “V” shape at the cuticle line. Cure for two minutes.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Ruby Romance
Product(s)
Season
Valentine's
Design
Embellished
Colors
Black
Red
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Wildfire
    • Ruby Ritz
    • Black Pool
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Fan Brush
  • Detail Brush
  • Swarovski Crystals -  Jet
  • 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® Wildfire and cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Ruby Ritz and cure for two minutes.
  • 5 Using a fan brush, apply a very small amount of CND® SHELLAC® Black Pool, feathering from cuticle towards the center, covering ¼ of the nail. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat. DO NOT CURE.
  • 7 Apply Swarovski Crystals at the cuticle area. Cure for two minutes.
  • 8 (Optional.) Using a detail brush, encase the edges of the crystals with CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat. Cure for two minutes.
  • 9 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Twisted Past
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Embossing
Colors
Dark Purple
Pewter
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® PERFORMANCE FORMS® Silver
  • RETENTION+® Sculpting Liquid
  • RETENTION+®  Sculpting Powder Clear
  • CND® SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Dark Dahlia
  • CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat
  • CND® Additives:
    • Steel Dreams Pigment Effect
  • CND®  ProSeries Liquid & Powder Brush
  • CND®  Files & Buffers
  • CND®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Measuring Scoop
  • Mixing Jar
  • Fan Brush
  • Velcro
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.R.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND® Silver PERFORMANCE FORM® . Sculpt an ultra-thin Clear RETENTION+® enhancement and finish with the 180 side of the Hot Shot™ File. (For details, see our “Liquid & Powder Enhancements Sculpted on a Form” Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Mix RETENTION+® Sculpting Powder and Additives Steel Dreams in a mixing jar to create the design’s color. Cap jar and shake thoroughly to blend. To maintain the integrity of the enhancement never mix more than 30% Additives to any powder blend.
    Steel Gray
    - 4 parts RETENTION+® Sculpting Powder Clear
    - 1 part Additives Steel Dreams
  • 3 Apply a thin layer of Steel Gray powder to the entire nail. Wait 3-5 seconds to allow product to start to set. Press the plastic nubs of the Velcro onto the nail and gently roll to the sides to create the impression over the entire surface.
  • 4 Use a fan brush dipped in CND® SHELLAC® Dark Dahlia and feather on both sides of the nail, leaving the Steel Gray powder in the center of the nail. Cure for two minutes in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat to the Dark Dahlia only, leaving the center matte. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Shattered Love
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Embellished
Colors
Black
Grey
Silver
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Dark Dahlia
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND® Additives:
    • Steel Dreams Pigment Effect
  • CND®  ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Silver 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 and cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Dark Dahlia. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Apply the silver transfer foil to the extension edge only.
  • 5 Using a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush, lightly feather Additives Steel Dreams on the extension edge just over the foil, stopping in Zone 2.
  • 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.
Shattered Illusions
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Embedded
Colors
Black
Red
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Black Pool
    • Tinted Love
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND® ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND® UV Lamp
 

 

ART SUPPLIES
  • Black Feathers
  • 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 of CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat and cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Tinted Love to entire nail. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Place feather at the tip of the nail and trim any excess feather at the tip. Use a Gel Flat Oval Brush to gently press the feather into the CND® SHELLAC® and separate feathers.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Black Pool only to the tip of the nail. 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.
Tinsel Treasure
Product(s)
Season
Holiday
Design
Encase
Colors
Gold
Silver
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® Tips Clear
  • RETENTION+®  Sculpting Liquid
  • RETENTION+®  Sculpting Powder Clear
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Gilded Gleam Pigment Effect
    • Silver Frost Pigment Effect
    • Icicles Effect
  • BRISA® Gloss
  • CND®  ProSeries Liquid & Powder Brush
  • CND®  Files & Buffers
  • CND®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Swarovski Crystals
  • 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.
    Silver
    - 4 parts RETENTION+® Sculpting Powder Clear
    - ½ part Additives Silver Frost Pigment Effect
    - ½ part Additives Icicles Effect
    Gold
    - 4 parts RETENTION+® Sculpting Powder Clear
    - 1 part Additives Gilded Gleam Pigment Effect
  • 3 Apply Silver powder to both sides of the nail, leaving a line down the center and at the cuticle area free of product.
  • 4 Apply Gold powder down the center of the nail and at the cuticle.
  • 5 Lightly smooth the enhancement with the 180 side of the Hot Shot File, without disturbing the design.
  • 6 Remove any dust with a plastic-backed pad saturated with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol.
  • 7 Apply a thin layer of BRISA® Gloss.
  • 8 Apply a Swarovski crystal at the cuticle area and cure for two minutes in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 9 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Sweet Swirl
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Design
Abstract
Colors
Blue
Green
Pink
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Cake Pop
    • Azure Wish
    • Limeade
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • 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 two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Cake Pop. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Apply smile line with CND® SHELLAC® Azure Wish. Then use the detail brush to create the swirl.
  • 5 Accent the smile line with a thin line of CND® SHELLAC® Limeade. 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.
White Gold
Product(s)
Season
Holiday
Design
Layering
Colors
Pink
Silver
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND®  SHELLAC ®   Colors:
    • Silver Chrome
    • Ice Vapor
  • CND®  SHELLAC ®   Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Blush Bronze Frost Pigment Effect
  • CND®  UV Lamp
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® c 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 Add one thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Ice Vapor. Cure for two minutes.
  • 5 Dip the tip of a dry fan brush into Additives Blush Bronze Frost and burnish into nail starting at the extension edge, feathering into the center of the nail.
  • 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.
Vintage Groove
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Layering
Colors
Brown
Coral
Green
Holographic Glitter
Yellow
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Sun Bleached
    • Desert Poppy
    • Faux Fur
    • Mint Convertible
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Denim Geode Glitter
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  UV Lamp
  • CND®  ProSeries Flat 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 and cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply one thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Sun Bleached and cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Desert Poppy in a wavy pattern from the top corner of the nail to the opposite bottom corner. Cure for two minutes.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Faux Fur over the Desert Poppy leaving 1/8” rim of color. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Mint Convertible over the Faux Fur leaving 1/8” rim of color. Cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Denim Geode Glitter and apply over the CND® SHELLAC® Mint Convertible.
  • 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.
Strawberry Shortcake
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Colors
Green
Pink
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Gotcha
    • Tutti Frutti
    • Hotski to Tchotchke 
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Hot Pink Glitter
    • Sea Glass Glitter
  • CND®  ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND®  UV Lamp

ART SUPPLIES
  • Stylus
  • 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® Gotcha. Cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Dip the tip of a Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Hot Pink and brush over the entire nail.
  • 5 Apply a smile line with CND® SHELLAC® Tutti Frutti at the tip of the nail, and a moon with CND® SHELLAC® Hotski to Tchotchke at the cuticle. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Dip the tip of the Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Sea Glass and apply over the blue moon.
  • 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.
Spring Mod
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Design
Abstract
Colors
Black
Blue
Green
Pink
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • BRISA® Lite Removable Base Coat
  • BRISA®  Lite Removable Smoothing Gel Clear
  • BRISA®  Lite Removable Top Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Black Pool
  • CND® Additives:
    • Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect
    • Medium Green Pigment 
    • Haute Pink Pigment Effect
    • Periwinkle Twinkle Glitter
    • Hot Pink Glitter
    • Sea Glass Glitter 
  • CND®  ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND®  Files & Buffers
  • CND®  UV Lamp

ART SUPPLIES
  • Detail Brush
  • Mixing Tray
  • Measuring Scoop
  • Spatula or Orangewood Stick
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail (For details see our “ BRISA® Lite Removable Gel Enhancements Natural Nail Overlay” Step-by-Step.)
  • 2 Apply a thin layer of BRISA® Lite Base Coat and cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply one even coat of BRISA® Lite Clear Smoothing Gel. Cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Mix Additives and BRISA® Lite Clear Smoothing 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.
    Blue Smoothing Gel
    - 3 parts BRISA® Lite Clear Smoothing Gel
    - ½ part Additives Periwinkle Twinkle Glitter
    - ½ part Additives Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect
    Green Smoothing Gel
    - 3 parts BRISA® Lite Clear Smoothing Gel
    - ½ part Additives Sea Glass Glitter
    - ½ part Additives Medium Green Pigment
    Pink Smoothing Gel
    - 3 parts BRISA® Lite Clear Smoothing Gel
    - ½ part Additives Haute Pink Pigment Effect
    - ½ part Additives Hot Pink Glitter
  • 5 Apply Blue Smoothing Gel in a teardrop pattern down the center of the nail, stopping just above the extension edge. Lock for 10 seconds.
  • 6 Apply Green Smoothing Gel to the left and right sidewalls. Lock for 10 seconds.
  • 7 Apply Pink Smoothing Gel to the center of the nail, being careful not to overlap onto the Blue or Green sections. Cure for two minutes.
  • 8 Use a detail brush with CND® SHELLAC® Black Pool to outline each color. Cure for two minutes.
  • 9 Apply a thin layer of BRISA® Lite Top Coat. Cure for two minutes.
  • 10 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Off The Grid
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Design
Etching
Colors
Gold
Green
Teal
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Iced Cappuccino
    • Gold VIP Status
    • Hotski to Tchotchke
  • CND® SHELLAC®   Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Titanium Pearl Pigment Effect
    • Sea Glass 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® Iced Cappuccino. Cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Titanium Pearl and brush over the entire nail. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Gold VIP Status and cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Hotski to Tchotchke over the entire nail. Do not cure. Allow to set for 30-60 seconds.
  • 7 Use a stylus to draw lines in the desired pattern. Cure for two minutes.
  • 8 Dip the tip of the Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Sea Glass and apply only to the Hotski to Tchotchke sections of the nail.
  • 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.
Old World Red
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Layering
Colors
Brown
Gold
Orange
Red
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • VINYLUX®  Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Faux Fur
    • Rubble
    • Crimson Sash
    • Fine Vermilion
    • Locket Love
  • VINYLUX®  Top Coat
ART SUPPLIES
  • Fan Brush
  • Gold Bullion
  • Brown Bullion
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our “ VINYLUX® Polish System Application” Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply two thin layers of VINYLUX® Faux Fur.
  • 3 Dip the tip of a fan brush into VINYLUX® Rubble and feather diagonally over the top quarter of the nail.
  • 4 Repeat with VINYLUX® Crimson Sash over the center of the nail slightly overlapping Rubble, and VINYLUX® Fine Vermilion across the bottom third of the nail.
  • 5 Feather VINYLUX® Locket Love diagonally across the top and bottom of the nail blending colors together.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Long Wear Top Coat.
  • 7 While the top coat is still wet, apply brown and gold bullion diagonally across the nail.
Ornamental Arch
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Etching
Colors
Gold
Navy
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Locket Love
    • Indigo Frock
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Stylus
  • Gold Bullion
  • 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® Locket Love. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Indigo Frock. DO NOT CURE.
  • 5 Use the tip of a stylus to etch the scallop pattern. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat. DO NOT CURE.
  • 7 Apply gold bullion to accent the design. Cure for two minutes.
  • 8 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Ruby Pendant
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Embellished
Colors
Crimson
Gold
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Fine Vermilion
    • Crimson Sash
  • CND® Additives:
    • Rose Notion Pigment Effect
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Gold Jump Ring
  • Tweezers
  • 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 two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Fine Vermilion. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Rose Notion and apply to the entire nail.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat. DO NOT CURE.
  • 6 Use tweezers to place a gold jump ring in the center of the nail. Cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Use the tip of a stylus to apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Crimson Sash into the center of the jump ring. Cure for two minutes.
  • 8 Use the tip of the stylus to apply CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat over the Crimson Sash filling the jump ring to the top. Cure for two minutes.
  • 9 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Luxe Leopard
Product(s)
Season
Fashion Week
Design
Stamping
Colors
Black
Blue
Bronze
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Faux Fur
    • Clearly Pink
  • CND® Additives:
    • Black Pigment
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Black Pool
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND® UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Copper Transfer Foil
  • Konad Stamp Plate #M93 & M57
  • 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® Faux Fur. Cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Press the copper transfer foil over the entire nail.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Clearly Pink. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Black and burnish over two thirds of the nail, concentrating at the cuticle area and extension edge.
  • 7 Stamp the leopard pattern over the nail using VINYLUX® Black Pool and Konad stamp plates #M93 & M57. Allow to dry completely.
  • 8 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat. Cure two minutes.
  • 9 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Graffiti Cats
Product(s)
Season
Fashion Week
Design
Encase
Colors
Black
Blue
Pink
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Polish Colors:
    • Hot Pop Pink
  • VINYLUX® Top Coat
ART SUPPLIES
  • Kitten Image
  • Black Permanent Marker
instructions
  • 1 P.E.P. the natural nail. (For details see our “ VINYLUX® Polish System Application” Step-by-Steps.)
  • 2 Apply two thin layers of VINYLUX® Hot Pop Pink. Allow to dry completely.
  • 3 Cut the desired kitten image to scale to fit over the nail.
  • 4 Place the cutout into room temperature water and fully saturate. Drain off excess water.
  • 5 Apply the cutout over the nail and smooth. Allow to dry completely.
  • 6 Use a black permanent marker to draw in the graffiti pattern. Allow to dry completely.
  • 7 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Top Coat.
Poison Ivy
Product(s)
Season
Fashion Week
Design
Etching
Colors
Black
Purple
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Rock Royalty
    • Clearly Pink
    • Black Pool
  • CND® Shellac®  Top Coat
  • CND® UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Iridescent Purple Transfer Foil
  • 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® Rock Royalty. Cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Press the iridescent purple transfer foil over the entire nail.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Clearly Pink. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Black Pool. DO NOT CURE.
  • 7 Use the tip of a stylus to etch out the swirl pattern. DO NOT CURE.
  • 8 Repeat with another layer of Black Pool and cure for two minutes.
  • 9 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat. Cure two minutes.
  • 10 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Macaw
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Color Wash
Colors
Black
Blue
Orange
Purple
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Powder My Nose
    • Cerulean Sea
    • Tango Passion
    • Electric Orange
    • Black Pool
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND® UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Detail Brush
  • Swarovski Crystals
  • 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® Powder My Nose and cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Cerulean Sea in a triangle shape at the extension edge.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Tango Passion at the cuticle area in a triangle shape. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Use a small detail brush to apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Electric Orange in a skinny chevron shape outlining the Tango Passion and overlapping the other colors. Cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Use the detail brush with CND® SHELLAC® Black Pool to outline Electric Orange and Cerulean Sea and add the criss-cross pattern over Powder My Nose. Cure for two minutes.
  • 8 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat. DO NOT CURE>
  • 9 Place three Swarovski crystals at the tip of each color. Cure for two minutes.
  • 10 (Optional.) Using a detail brush, carefully encase the edges of the crystals with a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 11 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Carnivale
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Layering
Colors
Blue
Orange
Pink
Yellow
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Cerulean Sea
    • Sultry Sunset
    • Bicycle Yellow
    • Electric Orange
  • CND® SHELLAC®   Top Coat
  • CND® Additives:
    • Pink Lotus Pigment
    • Sizzling Sand Glitter
  • CND®  UV 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 and cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Cerulean Sea in a half-moon pattern. Cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Use the tip of the Gel Flat Oval Brush to apply a skinny line of CND® SHELLAC® Sultry Sunset next to the Cerulean Sea. Cure for two minutes.
  • 5 Use the tip of the Gel Flat Oval Brush to apply a skinny line of CND® SHELLAC® Bicycle Yellow next to Sultry Sunset. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Electric Orange to the rest of the nail. Cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Pink Lotus and apply to the cured Sultry Sunset.
  • 8 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Sizzling Sand and burnish into the entire nail.
  • 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.
Diamond Reef
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Embellished
Colors
Green
Orange
Pink
Yellow
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Bicycle Yellow
    • Lush Tropics
    • Hot Pop Pink
  • CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat
  • CND® Additives
    • Sizzling Sand Glitter
  • CND®  UV Lamp
  • CND®  ProSeries Gel Flat Flat Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • Detail Brush
  • Swarovski Crystals in Yellow, Teal, Orange and Pink
  • 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® Bicycle Yellow. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Apply a thin strip of CND® SHELLAC® Lush Tropics in the center of the nail, curving slightly at the extension edge. Cure for two minutes.
  • 5 Repeat this pattern using CND® SHELLAC® Electric Orange and Shellac Hot Pop Pink. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 6 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Sizzling Sand and burnish over the entire nail.
  • 7 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat. DO NOT CURE.
  • 8 Apply contrasting-colored Swarovski Crystals into the wet CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat. Cure for two minutes.
  • 9 (Optional.) Using a detail brush, carefully encase the edges of the crystals with a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 10 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Blue Lagoon
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Embellished
Colors
Blue
Orange
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Electric Orange
    • Cerulean Sea
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND® UV Lamp
  • CND®  ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • Aqua Blue AB 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 and cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Electric Orange. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Apply one thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Cerulean Sea over the entire nail. DO NOT CURE.
  • 5 Use a Gel Flat Oval Brush lightly moistened with 99% IPA to brush away the Cerulean Sea on both sides of the nail, leaving a chevron shape down the center of the nail. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Press the transfer foil over the Cerulean Sea.
  • 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.
Jeweled Palm
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Embellished
Colors
Green
Yellow
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Bicycle Yellow
    • Lush Tropics
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND® UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Fan Brush
  • Detail Brush
  • Swarovski Crystals in Orange and 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 two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Bicycle Yellow. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Dip the tip of a fan brush into CND® SHELLAC® Lush Tropics and brush over the nail starting from the bottom left, brushing up towards the cuticle. Repeat on the right side of the nail. Cure for two minutes.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat. DO NOT CURE.
  • 6 Place Swarovski Crystals across the nail, alternating the Orange and Clear. Cure for two minutes.
  • 7 (Optional.) Using a detail brush, carefully encase the edges of the crystals with a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 8 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Dragon Fruit
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Abstract
Colors
Blue
Purple
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Tango Passion
    • Cerulean Sea
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives
    • Midnight Tide Pigment Effect
    • Sizzling Sand Glitter
  • CND®   UV Lamp
  • CND®  ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • Detail Brush
  • Teal Blue 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 and cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Tango Passion. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Midnight Tide and brush onto the entire nail.
  • 5 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into CND® SHELLAC® Cerulean Sea to create small diagonal squares on the top third of the nail. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Dip the tip of a Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Sizzling Sand Glitter and brush over the entire nail.
  • 7 Using a detail brush, apply Cerulean Sea to the outside edges of the squares. Cure for two minutes.
  • 8 Press the blue transfer foil over the Cerulean Sea.
  • 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.
Toucan
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Abstract
Colors
Blue
Pink
Purple
Yellow
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND®  Tips Clear
  • RETENTION+®  Sculpting Liquid
  • RETENTION+®  Sculpting Powder Clear
  • CND®  ProSeries Liquid & Powder Brush
  • CND®  Files & Buffers
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Zillionaire
    • Tango Passion
    • Cerulean Sea
    • Sultry Sunset
  • CND®  Additives
    • Tropic Sunrise Pigment
    • Sizzling Sand Glitter
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Stylus
  • 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.

    Yellow Glitter
    - 4 parts RETENTION+® Sculpting Powder Clear
    - ½ part Additives Tropic Sunrise Pigment
    - ½ part Additives Sizzling Sand Glitter
  • 3 Apply Yellow Glitter powder to the entire nail. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 4 Lightly smooth the enhancement with the 180 side of the Hot Shot File without removing the color.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Zillionaire. Cure for two minutes in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 6 Apply small drops of CND® SHELLAC® Tango Passion, CND® SHELLAC® Cerulean Sea and CND® SHELLAC® Sultry Sunset into the uncured Zillionaire, and use a stylus to drag through the three drops of CND® SHELLAC® colors to create a marbleized effect. Cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 8 Wipe with 99% Alcohol to remove top film.
Nightlife
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Embellished
Colors
Blue
Green
Yellow
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Bicycle Yellow
    • Electric Orange
    • Cerulean Sea
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Detail Brush
  • Small Swarovski Crystals in Orange, Blue and Pink
  • 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® Bicycle Yellow to the top third of the nail, CND® SHELLAC® Electric Orange to the middle third and CND® SHELLAC® Cerulean Sea to the bottom third of the nail. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat. DO NOT CURE.
  • 5 Place the orange crystals over the entire top yellow portion of the nail, the blue crystals over the orange portion and the pink crystals over the blue portion of the nail. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 (Optional.) Using a detail brush, carefully encase the edges of the crystals with a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Tropic Petal
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Abstract
Colors
Blue
Purple
Yellow
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • BRISA®  Lite Removable Base Coat
  • BRISA®  Lite Removable Sculpting Gel Clear
  • CND® PERFORMANCE FORMS® Clear
  • VINYLUX® Long Wear Polish:
    • Powdere My Nose
    • Bicycle Yellow
    • Tango Passion
    • Cerulean Sea
  • VINYLUX®  Long Wear Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives
    • Midnight Tide Pigment Effect
  • CND®  UV Lamp
  • CND®  ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND®  Files & Buffers
ART SUPPLIES
  • Stylus
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 Remove a Clear PERFORMANCE FORM® from the plastic paper.
  • 2 Over the shiny side of the paper, apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Powder My Nose. While polish is still wet, quickly add one drop of VINYLUX® Bicycle Yellow followed by a drop of VINYLUX® Tango Passion and VINYLUX® Cerulean Sea. While still wet, drag a stylus through the center of the drops.
  • 3 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Midnight Tide onto the Cerulean Sea portion of the design. Let dry completely for about one hour.
  • 4 P.E.P. the natural nail and apply a CND® Clear PERFORMANCE FORM® . Apply a BRISA® Lite Removable Clear Gel enhancement and finish with the 180 side of the Blizzard™ File. (For details, see our “ BRISA® Lite Removable Gel Enhancements Sculpted on a Form” Step-by-Step.)
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Powder My Nose to the nail.
  • 6 Carefully cut out the custom VINYLUX® polish transfer design and apply to the nail. Use a Gel Flat Oval Brush to press and smooth onto the nail.
  • 7 Apply a thin layer of VINYLUX® Top Coat to the entire nail.
Road Trippin’
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Design
Layering
Colors
Green
Yellow
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Mint Convertable
    • Sun Bleached
    • Powder My Nose
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Base Coat
  • CND®  Glossing Buffer
  • CND®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Makeup Sponge
  • 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 and cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply one thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Powder My Nose to entire nail. Cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Pour a small amount of both CND® SHELLAC® Sun Bleached and CND® SHELLAC® Mint Convertible onto the mixing tray side by side. Press the flat side of a damp makeup sponge into both colors at the same time and stamp the entire nail with the sponge. Cure for two minutes.
  • 5 Repeat with sponge and individual colors to darken shade, being sure to 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.
  • 8 Lightly buff the shine using the green side of the CND® Glossing Buffer to make the finish shiny.
Lemon & Lime
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Color Wash
Colors
Chartreuse
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® Shellac® Base Coat
  • CND® Shellac®  Colors:
    • Cream Puff
  • CND® Shellac®  Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Yellow Pigment
    • Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect
  • CND®  UV 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 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 In a mixing tray, create Additives Lime mix:
    Additives Lime Mix:
    - 1 part Yellow Pigment
    - ½ part Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect
  • 5 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Lime mix and brush a thin layer over the entire nail. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 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.
Hot Pop Orange
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Color Wash
Colors
Orange
Step by Step

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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Tropix
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Yellow Pigment
  • CND®  UV 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 and cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Tropix. Cure each layer 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® Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Vibrant Purple
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Color Wash
Colors
Purple
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Hot Pop Pink
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect
  • CND® UV 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 and cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Hot Pop Pink. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Cerulean Blue and brush a thin layer over the entire nail. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Violet Shimmer
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Color Wash
Colors
Violet
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Strawberry Smoothie
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Haute Pink Pigment Effect
    • Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect
  • CND®  UV 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 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 In a mixing tray, create Additives Violet mix
    Additives Violet Mix:
    - 1 part Haute Pink Pigment Effect
    - ½ part Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect
  • 5 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Violet mix and brush a thin layer over the entire nail. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 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.
Hombre Fade
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Embellished
Colors
Pink
Purple
Yellow
Step by Step

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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Cream Puff
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Lemon Sunshine Glitter
    • Hot Pink Glitter
    • Raspberry Sizzle Glitter
    • Periwinkle Twinkle Glitter
    • Sea Glass Glitter
  • 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 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 Dip the tip of the Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Lemon Sunshine and burnish into ¼ of the nail, starting at the cuticle.
  • 5 Repeat with Additives Hot Pink, blending into the Lemon Sunshine.
  • 6 Repeat with Additives Raspberry Sizzle, blending into the Hot Pink.
  • 7 Continue with Additives Periwinkle Twinkle and finish with Additives Sea Glass at the tip to create the hombre fade.
  • 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.
Shimmering Cognac
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Color Wash
Colors
Orange
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Iced Coral
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Yellow Pigment
    • Haute Pink Pigment Effect
  • CND®  UV 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 and cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Iced Coral. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 In a mixing tray, create Additives Orange mix:
    Additives Orange Mix:
    - 1 part Yellow Pigment
    - 1 part Haute Pink Pigment Effect
  • 5 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Orange mix and brush a thin layer over the entire nail. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 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.
Tortured Metal
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Design
Embellished
Colors
Bronze
Brown
Gold
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Fedora
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Tweezers
  • Bronze/Gold Leafing
  • 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® Fedora. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Use tweezers to tear small pieces of bronze/gold leafing. Use the Gel Flat Oval Brush to apply the leafing in a random pattern over the top film of Fedora.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Iced Lime
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Color Wash
Colors
Lime
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Iced Coral
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Yellow Pigment
    • Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect
  • CND®  UV 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 and cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Iced Coral. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 In a mixing tray, create Additives Lime mix
    Additives Lime Mix:
    - 1 part Yellow Pigment
    - ½ part Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect
  • 5 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Lime mix and brush a thin layer over the entire nail. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 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.
Whirly Pop
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Design
Etching
Colors
Blue
Green
Lilac
Pink
Step by Step

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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Cake Pop
    • Limeade
    • Azure Wish
    • Lilac Longing
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Stylus
  • Plastic Mixing Trays
  • 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 Pour 3-4 drops of CND® SHELLAC® Cake Pop, Limeade, Azure Wish and Lilac Longing in separate plastic trays.
  • 4 Use a Gel Flat Oval Brush to apply a thin strip of CND® SHELLAC® Cake Pop down one side of the nail. Apply a thin strip of CND® SHELLAC® Azure Wish down the opposite side and a thin strip of CND® SHELLAC® Limeade down the center. Cure for two minutes.
  • 5 Apply one thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Lilac Longing to entire nail. DO NOT CURE. Allow to set for 60 seconds. Using a stylus, carve five diagonal lines from upper corner to lower opposing corners. 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.
Winter Wonder
Product(s)
Season
Winter
Design
Abstract
Colors
Gold
Red
Silver
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Asphalt
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Precious Pewter Glitter
    • Wine Red Glitter
    • Antique Gold Glitter
  • 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 and cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply one thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Asphalt. Cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Dip the tip of the Gel Flat Oval Brush, lightly moistened with IPA, into Additives Precious Pewter Glitter and brush a thin layer over the entire nail.
  • 5 Using a detail brush apply Additives Red Wine Glitter and Antique Gold Glitter to the top and bottom corners of the nail to create the accents.
  • 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.
Hot Pop Yellow
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Color Wash
Colors
Yellow
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Cream Puff
  • CND®  Shellac Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Yellow Pigment
  • CND®  UV 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 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 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® Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Blood Drip
Product(s)
Season
Spring
Design
Embellished
Colors
Red
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Decadence
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Red Wine Glitter
  • CND®  ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Detail Brush
  • Plastic Mixing Tray
  • Measuring Scoop
  • 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 Use a detail brush to create random vertical lines from cuticle to the middle of the nail in CND® SHELLAC® Decadence. Cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Decadence covering 2/3 of the nail, leaving a jagged pattern. Cure for two minutes.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Place 2-3 drops of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat on a mixing tray and add a small amount of Additives Red Wine and mix to make a glitter paste. Use the tip of the detail brush to apply tiny beads of glitter vertically down the nail. Cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Haute Pop Pink
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Color Wash
Colors
Pink
Step by Step

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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Hot Pop Pink
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Haute Pink Pigment Effect
  • CND®  UV 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 and cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Hot Pop Pink. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Haute Pink and brush a thin layer over the entire nail. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Hyper Red
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Color Wash
Colors
Red
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Cream Puff
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Bright Red Pigment
  • CND®  UV 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 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 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Bright Red and brush a thin layer over the entire nail. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Bright Blue Shimmer
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Color Wash
Colors
Blue
Step by Step

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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Cream Puff
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect
  • CND®  UV 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 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 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Cerulean Blue and brush a thin layer over the entire nail. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Aqua Shimmer
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Color Wash
Colors
Aqua
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Hotski to Tchotchke
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Medium Green Pigment
  • CND®  UV 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 and cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND® SHELLAC® Hotski to Tchotchke. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Medium Green and brush a thin layer over the entire nail. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Olympic Gold
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Abstract
Colors
Burgundy
Gold
Red
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Iced Cappuccino
    •  Wildfire
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Martha Stewart Glitters:
    • Gold
    • Burgundy
  • Tubing
  • 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® Iced Cappuccino. Cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Gold glitter and brush a thin layer over Zone 1 of the nail, creating a smile line.
  • 5 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Burgundy glitter and brush a thin layer on the rest of the nail.
  • 6 Dip the end of the tubing in CND® SHELLAC® Wildfire and stamp the circles onto the nail, creating the design. 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.
Gilded Glimmer
Product(s)
Season
Winter
Design
Print
Colors
Gold
Silver
Step by Step

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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Shellac™ Base Coat
  • CND Shellac Colors:
    • Tinsel Toast
  • CND Shellac Top Coat
  • CND Additives:
    • Shimmering Silver
  • CND Files & Buffers
  • 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 two thin layers of CND Shellac Tinsel Toast. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Dip the tip of a detail brush, lightly moistened with IPA, into Additives Shimmering Silver and press into the sticky CND Shellac layer creating a small “v” at the cuticle area.
  • 5 Create a second “v” in the center of the nail.
  • 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.
Ruby Slippers
Product(s)
Season
Winter
Design
Embellished
Colors
Gold
Red
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Red Baroness
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Antique Gold Glitter
    • Wine Red Glitter
  • 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 and cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply one thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Red Baroness. Cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Dip the tip of the Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Antique Gold Glitter and brush a thin layer around the perimeter of the nail. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 5 Apply Additives Wine Red Glitter to the center of the nail and meld into the Antique Gold Glitter.
  • 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.
Olympic Spirit
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Abstract
Colors
Black
Blue
Green
Red
White
Yellow
Step by Step

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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Cream Puff
    • Clearly Pink
    • Lush Tropics
    • Bicycle Yellow
    • Wildfire
    • Black Pool
    • Blue Rapture
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Yellow Pigment
    • Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect
    • Bright Red Pigment
  • CND®  ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND®  UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Tubing
  • 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 Dip the tip of a dry Oval Brush into Additives Yellow Pigment and burnish it into the sticky CND® SHELLAC® creating the desired shape. Repeat with Additives Bright Red Pigment and Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Clearly Pink. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Dip the end of the tubing in the CND® SHELLAC® Lush Tropics and stamp a circle onto the nail.
  • 7 Clean the tubing and repeat with CND® SHELLAC® Bicycle Yellow, Wildfire, Black Pool and Blue Rapture until you create the desired design. 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.
Silent Night
Product(s)
Season
Winter
Design
Embellished
Colors
Blue
Gold
Silver
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®   Colors:
    • Silver Chrome
  • CND® SHELLAC®   Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Antique Gold Glitter
    • Winter Blue Glitter
  • 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 and cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply one thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Silver Chrome. Cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Dip the tip of the Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Antique Gold Glitter and brush on 1/2 of the nail, starting from the cuticle area. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 5 Dip the tip of the Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Winter Blue Glitter and apply to the rest of the nail, starting slightly below the first Additives melding the two Additives together. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 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.
Ribbons
Product(s)
Season
Winter
Design
Print
Colors
Red
Silver
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Asphalt
    • Red Baroness
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Precious Pewter Glitter
  • 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® Asphalt. Cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Dip the tip of the Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Precious Pewter Glitter and brush a thin layer over the entire nail.
  • 5 Apply a layer of CND® SHELLAC® Red Baroness over the entire nail. Do NOT cure.
  • 6 Using a detail brush, lightly moistened with 99% IPA, wipe out ribbons of the Red Baroness, revealing the Precious Pewter Glitter underneath. 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.
Starry Night
Product(s)
Season
Winter
Design
Embellished
Colors
Blue
Silver
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Colors:
    • Asphalt
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Precious Pewter Glitter
    • Shimmering Silver Glitter
    • Winter Blue Glitter
  • 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 and cure for 10 seconds in the CND® UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply one thin layer of CND® SHELLAC® Asphalt. Cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Dip the tip of the Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Precious Pewter Glitter and brush on 1/3 of the nail, starting from the cuticle area. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 5 Dip the tip of the Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Shimmering Silver Glitter and apply slightly below the Precious Pewter Glitter melding the two Additives together. Clean the brush thoroughly.
  • 6 Apply Additives Winter Blue Glitter to the rest of the nail, melding all Additives 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.
Times Square Confetti
Product(s)
Season
Winter
Design
Print
Colors
Gold
Nude
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® SHELLAC® Base Coat
  • CND® SHELLAC® Colors:
    • Cocoa
  • CND® SHELLAC®  Top Coat
  • CND® Additives:
    • Antique Gold Glitter
  • 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® Cocoa. Cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Dip the tip of the Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Antique Gold Glitter and brush a thin layer over the entire nail.
  • 5 Using a detail brush, dip into CND® SHELLAC® Cocoa and outline the perimeter of the nail. Then draw in random crisscross lines to create the confetti-like pattern. 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.
Enchantment
Product(s)
Season
Winter
Design
Embellished
Colors
Blue
Grey
Silver
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Shellac™ Base Coat
  • CND Shellac Colors:
    • Silver Chrome
    • Asphalt
  • CND Shellac Top Coat
  • CND Additives:
    • Shimmering Silver Glitter
    • Winter Blue Glitter
  • CND ProSeries Gel Brush
  • CND UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Stylus
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
instructions
  • 1 P.R.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 20 seconds in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply one thin layer of CND Shellac Silver Chrome. Cure for ten minutes.
  • 4 Dip the tip of the Gel Flat Oval Brush, lightly moistened with IPA, into Additives Shimmering Silver Glitter and brush a thin layer over the entire nail. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 5 Apply a layer of CND Shellac Asphalt down the sides of the nail. Cure for ten minutes.
  • 6 Dip the tip of the Gel Flat Oval Brush, lightly moistened with IPA, into Additives Winter Blue Glitter and brush a thin layer over the CND Shellac Asphalt.
  • 7 Using a stylus apply dots of CND Shellac Asphalt down the sides of the nail.
  • 8 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Top Coat and cure for ten minutes.
  • 9 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Holiday Delights
Product(s)
Season
Winter
Design
Geometric
Colors
Red
Silver
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CND® SUPPLIES
  • CND® Tips Clear
  • RETENTION+® Sculpting Powder Clear
  • RETENTION+®  Sculpting Liquid
  • CND®  Additives:
    • Precious Pewter Glitter
    • Wine Red Glitter
  • CND®  ProSeries Liquid & Powder Brush
  • CND®  Files & Buffers
  • BRISA®  Gloss
  • CND® UV Lamp
  • SCRUBFRESH®
ART SUPPLIES
  • Mixing Jars
  • Measuring Scoop
  • SS5 Crystals
  • Orangewood Stick
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.
    Precious Pewter Powder
    - 3 parts RETENTION+® Sculpting Powder Clear
    - 1 part Additives Precious Pewter Glitter
    Red Wine Powder
    - 3 parts RETENTION+® Sculpting Powder Clear
    - 1 part Additives Wine Red Glitter
  • 3 Apply Wine Red powder to create red bow tie horizontally in the center of the nail. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 4 Apply Precious Pewter powder to the remaining areas. Clean brush thoroughly. 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. Using an orangewood stick, press two small crystals into the BRISA® Gloss vertically in the center of the bow tie. Cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Remove the sticky uncured layer with SCRUBFRESH® and a lint-free pad to reveal the shine.
BeJeweled
Product(s)
Season
Winter
Design
Embellished
Colors
Blue
Silver
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Tips Clear
  • Brisa™ Sculpting Gel Clear
  • Brisa Paint Pure White
  • Brisa Gloss
  • CND Additives:
    • Winter Blue Glitter
    • Shimmering Silver Glitter
    • Black Pigment
  • CND ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND Files & Buffers
  • CND UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Stylus
  • Spatula or Orangewood Stick
  • Mixing tray
  • Measuring scoop
  • 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 Mix Additives and Brisa Gloss 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.
    Winter Blue
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - 1 part Additives Winter Blue Glitter
    Shimmering Silver
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - 1 part Additives Shimmer Silver Glitter
    Black
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - 1 part Additives Black Pigment
  • 3 Using the Gel Flat Oval Brush, apply one layer of Winter Blue gel over the entire nail. Cure for two minutes in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 4 Using the Gel Flat Oval Brush apply a large dot of Shimmering Sliver gel to the top center of the nail. Lock for 10 seconds.
  • 5 Using a stylus apply dots of Black gel around the silver dots. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Use a stylus and Brisa Pure White Paint to accent the black dots with smaller white dots. Cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Seal with a thin layer of Brisa Gloss and cure for two minutes.
  • 8 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Angel Wings
Product(s)
Season
Winter
Design
Embellished
Colors
Silver
White
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Tips Clear
  • Brisa™ Sculpting Gel Clear
  • Brisa Paint Pure White
  • Brisa Gloss
  • Brisa Bond
  • CND Additives:
    • Shimmering Silver
  • 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 Mix Additives and Brisa Gloss 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.
    Shimmering Silver gel
    - 3 parts Brisa Gloss
    - 1 part Additives - Shimmering Silver
  • 3 Using the Gel Flat Oval Brush, apply a layer of Shimmering Silver gel in zones two and three. If necessary, clean the smile line with ScrubFresh. Cure for two minutes in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 4 Using a detail brush and Brisa White Gel Paint create a swirl design on the extension edge. Cure for two minutes in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 5 Seal with a thin layer of Brisa Gloss and cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Remove the sticky uncured layer with ScrubFresh and a lint-free pad to reveal the shine.
Twisted Rainbow
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Abstract
Colors
Black
Blue
Pink
Yellow
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Shellac™ Base Coat
  • CND Shellac Colors:
    • Cream Puff
    • Hot Pop Pink
    • Black Pool
  • CND Shellac Top Coat
  • CND Additives:
    • Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect
    • Medium Green Pigment Effect
    • Yellow Pigment
  • CND Brisa™ Gloss
  • CND Brisa Paint Pure White
  • CND UV Lamp
  • CND ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
ART SUPPLIES
  • Measuring scoop
  • Detail Brush
  • Spatula or Orangewood Stick
  • Mixing trays
  • 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 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect and brush on the sidewalls of the nail, feathering towards the center.
  • 5 Mix Additives, Brisa Gloss and Brisa Paint Pure White 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
    - 1 part Additives Cerulean Blue
    - 1 part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 2 parts Brisa Gloss
    Yellow
    - 1 part Additives Yellow
    - 2 parts Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 1 part Brisa Gloss
    Green
    - 1 part Additives Medium Green
    - 1 part Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 2 parts Brisa Gloss
  • 6 Using a small detail brush, begin painting lines and swirls, keeping colors close together to form a "rainbow" pattern. 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.
Spirit Spiral
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Etching
Colors
Blue
Pink
White
Yellow
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Shellac™ Base Coat
  • CND Shellac Colors:
    • Cream Puff
  • CND Shellac Top Coat
  • CND Additives:
    • Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect
    • Haute Pink Pigment Effect
    • Yellow Pigment
  • 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 and cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush, into Additives Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect and brush a thin layer starting at the left top corner of the nail and covering approximately ⅓ of the nail diagonally. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 5 Repeat this step using Additives Haute Pink Pigment Effect and Yellow Pigment Effect, each color covering ⅓ of the nail and overlapping to create a secondary color where blended.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Cream Puff and allow to sit for 60 seconds, using a stylus starting in the center of the nail gently carve the swirl. 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.
Celebration
Product(s)
Season
Winter
Design
Abstract
Colors
Gold
Red
Silver
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Shellac™ Base Coat
  • CND Shellac Colors:
    • Iced Cappuccino
    • Red Baroness
    • Asphalt
  • CND Shellac Top Coat
  • CND Additives:
    • Antique Gold Glitter
    • Precious Pewter Glitter
    • Red Wine Glitter
  • CND ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • CND UV Lamp
  • ScrubFresh™
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 and cure for 10 seconds in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply one thin layer of CND Shellac Iced Cappuccino. Cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Dip the tip of the Gel Flat Oval Brush, lightly moistened with IPA, into Additives Antique Gold Glitter and brush a thin layer over the entire nail. Clean brush thoroughly.
  • 5 Apply a stripe of CND Shellac Red Baroness down the right side. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Dip the tip of the Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Red Wine Glitter and brush a thin layer over the CND Shellac Red Baroness.
  • 7 Apply CND Shellac Asphalt to the tip. Cure two minutes.
  • 8 Dip the tip of the Gel Flat Oval Brush, lightly moistened with IPA, into Additives Precious Pewter and apply a thin layer over the CND Shellac Asphalt.
  • 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.
Black Swan
Product(s)
Season
Winter
Design
Embossing
Colors
Black
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Shellac™ Base Coat
  • CND Shellac Colors:
    • Asphalt
    • Black Pool
  • CND Shellac Top Coat
  • CND UV Lamp
  • Boomerang Padded File
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 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 Top Coat and cure for two minutes. Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
  • 5 Remove shine from the CND Shellac Top Coat using a 180 grit Boomerang Padded File to create a matte finish.
  • 6 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Black Pool to the outside of the nail creating an asymmetrical lateral half moon and cure for two minutes.
  • 7 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Top Coat to the Black Pool only.
  • 8 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Royal Eye
Product(s)
Season
Winter
Design
Abstract
Colors
Black
Purple
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Shellac™ Base Coat
  • CND Shellac Colors:
    • Purple Purple
    • Black Pool
  • CND Shellac Top Coat
  • 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 and cure for 10 seconds in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND Shellac Purple Purple. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Create the "eye" in the center of the extension edge with CND Shellac Black Pool.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Geometric
Product(s)
Season
Winter
Design
Geometric
Colors
Black
Red
White
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Shellac™ Base Coat
  • CND Shellac Colors:
    • Cream Puff
    • Fedora
  • CND ProSeries Gel Oval Brush #6
  • CND Additives:
    • Bright Red Pigment
  • CND Shellac Top Coat
  • CND ProSeries Gel Flat Oval Brush
  • 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 Cream Puff and cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Use striping tape to block off the design by placing three vertical stripes equally spaced down the nail. Then apply stripes from the left side to the center on a slight diagonal, and repeat from the right side to the center. The left and right should meet in a point at the center.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Fedora over the entire nail leaving one square empty. Cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Dip the tip of a Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Bright Red Pigment and brush on to the white square. Remove striping tape. Use a detail brush moistened with IPA to clean up stripes if needed.
  • 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.
Checkerboard
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Geometric
Colors
Black
White
Velvet Roses
Product(s)
Season
Winter
Design
Abstract
Colors
Grey
Purple
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Shellac™ Base Coat
  • CND Shellac Colors:
    • Black Pool
    • Moonlight & Roses
  • CND Shellac Top Coat
  • CND UV Lamp
ART SUPPLIES
  • Bubble wrap
  • 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 Moonlight & Roses to the nail.
  • 5 Press a small square of bubble wrap wet with IPA into the CND Shellac to create the velvet pattern. 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.
Purple Leopard
Product(s)
Season
Winter
Design
Print
Colors
Black
Pink
Purple
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Shellac™ Base Coat
  • CND Shellac Colors:
    • Fedora
    • Strawberry Smoothie
    • Tutti Frutti
  • CND Shellac Top Coat
  • 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 two thin layers of CND Shellac Fedora. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Apply CND Shellac Strawberry Smoothie diagonally across the top and bottom corners of the nail and lock for 10 seconds.
  • 5 Apply CND Shellac Tutti Frutti diagonally to the center of the nail and cure for two minutes.
  • 6 With CND Shellac Fedora and a stylus, draw dots in an irregular pattern to create the animal print effect. 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.
Africana
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Print
Colors
Brown
Tan
White
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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Shellac™ Base Coat
  • CND Shellac Colors:
    • Cream Puff
    • Fedora
    • Iced Cappuccino
  • CND Shellac Top Coat
  • 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 and cure for 10 seconds in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Cream Puff and cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Fedora. Use the tip of a Gel Flat Oval Brush lightly moistened with IPA to erase random patches of the Fedora, revealing the Cream Puff. Cure for two minutes.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Iced Cappuccino. Use the tip of a Gel Flat Oval Brush lightly moistened with IPA to erase the previous patches revealing the Fedora and Cream Puff. 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.
Purple Haze
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Abstract
Colors
Black
Purple
Step by Step

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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Shellac™ Base Coat
  • CND Shellac Colors:
    • Black Pool
    • Rock Royalty
  • CND Shellac Top Coat
  • CND Additives:
    • Pink Gold Sparkle Effect
  • CND UV 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 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 Create the swirl pattern using the CND Shellac Rock Royalty starting in the center of the nail. Cure for two minutes.
  • 5 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush, into Additives Pink Gold Sparkle Effect and brush on the outside of the purple swirl.
  • 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.
Gilded Halo
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Design
Color Wash
Colors
Bronze
Brown
Step by Step

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CND SUPPLIES
  • CND Shellac™ Base Coat
  • CND Shellac Colors:
    • Cocoa
  • CND Shellac Top Coat
  • CND Additives:
    • Antique Bronze Pigment Effect
  • 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 and cure for 10 seconds in the CND UV Lamp.
  • 3 Apply two thin layers of CND Shellac Cocoa. Cure each layer for two minutes.
  • 4 Dip the tip of a dry Gel Flat Oval Brush into Additives Antique Bronze Pigment Effect and lightly feather it around the perimeter of the nail. The Antique Bronze will adhere to the tacky layer of CND Shellac.
  • 5 Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Top Coat and cure for two minutes.
  • 6 Wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove top film.
Brisa Swirl
Product(s)
Season
Summer
Design
Abstract
Colors
Blue
Red
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:
    • Yellow Pigment
    • Cerulean Blue 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
  • Striping 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 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 Sculpting Gel Clear
    - 3 drops Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 1 part Additives Cerulean Blue
    Yellow
    - 2 drops Brisa Gloss
    - 1 drop Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 1 part Additives Yellow
    Red
    - 2 drops Brisa Gloss
    - 1 drop Brisa Paint Pure White
    - 1 part Additives Bright Red
  • 3 Use the Gel Flat Oval Brush with a light touch and apply Blue gel to the entire nail. Cure for two minutes.
  • 4 Apply a thin layer of Brisa Gloss. Do not cure.
  • 5 Use an orangewood stick to apply a dot of Yellow gel at the top right of the nail and pull straight down. Then apply another Yellow dot from the left side toward the center. Finally, apply a third dot at the bottom left of the nail and pull diagonally to the opposite side.
  • 6 Repeat the process with the Red gel.
  • 7 Using a striping brush and a light touch, place a small dot of Red gel at the left corner and swoop down to the other side swirling the gel. Do the same on the left side and from the bottom up. Detail with Brisa Pure White Paint as desired. Cure 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.
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Cabin Quilt
Product(s)
Season
Fall
Artist(s)
Tamara Di Lullo
@tamaradilullo
Step by Step

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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.