I got this press release and am very curious about how it will help nails be stronger.
New from CND (available in January 2017) this Shellac Duraforce® top coat is said to add 25% more strength to help clients with weak nails.
Without having tried it, my guess is that it is a strong, more resiliant top coat to add more protection to the top of the nail. I am reaching out to see if it is thicker and what the cure times are as well.
So as of now, it looks like a tease to let us know it is coming. I will ask for a sample and let you know when I test it out.
Available in two sizes, .25 ounce and larger size .50 ounce (can I get a hurrah!!!)
They also say that soak off is 15 minutes using “Offly Fast” moisturizing remover!
Another nail play date with Couture Nails by Kathy. This time we used 3 different colors and styles of transfer foils over CND “Black Pool”!!! So bright and definitely eye catching in the sun!
I really like these colors, vibrant and full of life. All swatches are two coats with a top coat.
First is Bubba Glam, a very refreshing baby girl pink. So cute!
Bubba Glam
I don’t normally like green lacquers but I am seriously enjoying this one. The subtle shimmer brings a extra bit of class to this lovely green. I like it so much, I am taking it to Denver for the bridal party I get to take care of!
My Mo-Mint
Taxi, Please is a FUN color. Like Bubba Glam, this color is highly pigmented and gives off a bright visual. I need to try this with some nail art!
Taxi, Pleases
Available at fine salons and authorized distributors. Stay tuned! I have more to come still. Happy Friday!
This time of year is such a great explosion of colors!!!!
Flowers and trees are giving us a show of their beauty.
CND has some lovely colors to match the moods of nature right now! These colors are in the Vinylux collection.
This pretty medium sky blue really packs a punch.
Aqua-instance
Desert Poppy gives us a pop of medium coral with a touch of shimmer to satisfy the glimmer queens in all of us.
Desert Poppy
Pink Pursuit gives us a lovely neutral with warm pink undertones.
Pink Pursuit
Skin Tease is a lightly shimmery nude. Although pretty on all skin tones, I think that this skin toned color will shine brightest on olive skinned or darker skin tones!
Skin Tease
Vinylux:
7-day, chip-resistant wear (Really!)™
Fast-drying, 2 step application with a brilliant shine that lasts up to 7 days. No light needed for curing!
Coming to Las Vegas May 22-24th, Heather Davis from CND will be teaching 3 classes comprising the Mastered courses.
The first day of classes will be on the 22nd and be the Master Painter Class.
Cost for this class is $250.00 and includes a 8 hour day of education and a kit worth $300.00
CND Master Architect Class will be held on the 23rd of May.
Class cost is $200.00 with a kit valued over $300.00
And for the final day, Heather will be teaching the Master Sculptor Class.
Finally this class cost is $200.00 with a kit also valued at over $300.00
These classes are hosted at Hera Beauty located at 4440 South Durango Drive here in Las Vegas (zip 89147)
Come meet uber talented CND Ambassador, Heather Davis. Heather has many many credentials including working with designers at New York Fashion Week.
She has also been widely published in trade and fashion magazines.
courtesy of Heather Davis
courtesy of Heather Davis
I believe that if you want to be as great as possible in your industry, it is good to surround yourself with great people in your industry.
What a better way then to get up close education with Heather.
Heather has been a nail tech since 1995 and started with CND in 2009. Becoming part of the CND Gobal Team in 2012.
She is a regular backstage at New York Fashion week, and has worked backstage for r Isaac Mizrahi, Philip Lim, Monique Llhullier, Jason Wu, Victoria Beckham, Rodarte, Carolina Herrera, Behnaz Sarafpour, Karen Walker, Christian Siriano, Joy Cioci, Rachel Antonoff, and Diego Binetti. Heather is responsible for artwork used in multiple marketing campaigns, and also works frequently on set manicuring models for editorial photo shoots. Her work has been featured in Nails, NailPro, NAILIT, American Salon, Cosmopolitan, Essence, People (Espanol), Women’s Health, InStyle & Self Magazine!
courtesy of Heather Davis
Come by and meet Heather, fulfill the Mastered requirements and get in touch with other great artists like yourself.
For more information contact Heather at Heather.davis@cndeducation.com
In order to pay for these classes, come with a money order or cashiers check made out to CND.
It takes a village to raise a child but only two nail techs to create these beauties! lol
Kathy from Couture Nails by Kathy came for a fill and brought her nail supplies and great ideas. We collaborated to create these bad boys!
Thumbs are Sharpie over glitter embedded in hard gel, then sealed.
Pointers are swirls made with Gel Play by Akzentz and top coated with So Jelly tinted top coat by Profile Girls.
Middle fingers are Shellac topped with larger glitter sealed INTO clear gel top coat.
Mirror Effects Gel on the ring finger. We did her gel fill, then used gel to create a 3D swirl. Once we went over it with the Mirror Effect Gel, we realized it wasn’t 3D enough, so went over the swirls with Gel Play after to give it more elevation! We both really like the effect that was created!
Pinkies are CND with Swarovski® crystals in dark and light pink and opal essence.
and trees are giving us a show of their beauty.
Finally this class cost is $200.00 with a kit also valued at over $300.00
