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Exciting news, Shellac devotees! CND is about to give your regular manis a major upgrade. The nail polish brand is coming out with three new top coats for fall, which means even more nail art options to choose from. Inspired by Hollywood special effects, the “Alluring Trilogy Top Coat Collection” features top coats in matte, glitter and […]

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CND Shellac, the iconic nail salon service product line, has announced their new spring 2013 collection. Titled Sweet Dreams, the collection includes five new shades of Shellac that celebrate the joy and romance of spring. With names like “Grapefruit Sparkle” and “Lilac Longing,” the five colours are pastel shades of pink, blue, purple and green; each with a softness that is perfect for springtime.

Shellac—which is pretty much the most ubiquitous brand in the gel nail polish game—is applied like regular nail polish, but because it’s cured under UV lights it can last up to two weeks without chipping. Shellac is also easy to remove without damaging the nail, which is important for those of us who like to frequently change our manicures. And what’s exciting about the CND Shellac spring collection is that these new shades can be worn on their own or, like most Shellac polishes, layered to create unique combinations of something new.

Can I remove a Shellac manicure at home? My nails were perfect for weeks but now that they’ve started chipping I can’t stand how it looks. We’ve been there! For two weeks or more your nails are in manicure heaven, with not a blemish in sight. Then, suddenly the Shellac starts to chip and you […]

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If you’re as picky as I am when it comes to chipped manicures—and feel resistant to spending $25 on the regular for a fleeting few days of nail perfection—look no further. The new Shellac line from CND (which stands for Creative Nail Design; its founder, Jan Arnold, is a prolific creator of nail looks for runway shows) promises two weeks of no-chip polish, a big claim that was five years in the making in the research labs.