Can you over cure CND Shellac?

More importantly, overly cured gel polish will become so dry and will form a very hard layer that will take up as much as one hour of soaking before it becomes loose enough to be removed. So do not cure the gel polish for too long thinking that it will help it stay longer on the nails!

What is the difference between CND Shellac and Shellac luxe?

The new system’s colours correspond to the classic Shellac shades with an additional 15 exclusive Luxe shades. The difference, however, is in the formula. There’s no base coat, so just two steps to apply: colour and top coat. For me, keeping the health of your nails is crucial and CND Shellac Luxe offers that.

Is shellac as strong as acrylic?

Shellac is a blend of gel and nail polish. Because it is like a polish, it can’t be used to extend your nail. Because it is like a gel, however, it does add strength and durability. In the long term Shellac is much less damaging to nails than traditional Gels (or Acrylics).

How long does it take for CND Shellac to cure?

How long does it take to cure CND™ SHELLAC™ Base Coats? All CND™ SHELLAC™ Base Coats should be cured for 10 seconds in the CND™ LED Lamp (preset button 1) or 10 seconds in the CND™ UV Lamp.

Does CND Shellac work with LED lamp?

Yes. All SHELLAC™ Base Coat, Colors and Top Coats can be cured in either the CND™ UV or LED Lamp. SHELLAC™ Color Coat should be cured for one minute in the CND™ LED Lamp (preset button 2S) or two minutes in the CND™ UV Lamp.

Is CND Shellac Luxe?

Introduce clients to the newest member of the CND family: Shellac Luxe. This luxurious two-step gel system boasts high shine, 14-plus days of wear and a speedy 60-second soak-off time for faster client services without damage to the natural nail.

Are gel and shellac the same?

Gel nails became the beauty treatment of choice. Shellac wouldn’t be here without the invention of gel polishes. Shellac is simply gel polish mixed with regular polish. In short, shellac has taken the best of gel (no-chips and colour) and added the benefits of traditional polish (shine and ease).

Should I get acrylics or shellac?

If you want longer nails, acrylics are your best bet. If you want stronger nails and a long-lasting mani, gel or Shellac is the way to go as it will give you chip-free, durable nails. Shellac works best if you want the most natural finish.