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Is CND Shellac the same as gel polish?

Is CND Shellac the same as gel polish?

Gel Nails. A gel manicure and a Shellac manicure are essentially the same thing: long-lasting polishes cured under UV lamps. The difference is that “gel nails” or “manicure” is the generic term for nails done under a UV lamp, while Shellac is a brand of gel nails by the company Creative Nail Design (CND).

What is the difference between CND Shellac and CND 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. There’s less preparation too, before application.

How can you tell if CND Shellac is real?

CND Shellac:

  1. The batch code on the bottom of the bottle should be etched, fake codes often have unusual characteristics such as being too large, unclear, or printed on a sticker.
  2. Other than the bottle mould number, genuine bottles should have a smooth base – no ridges or bumps.

What Colours look best on short nails?

Best Nail Polish Colors for Short Nails

  • Purple and Violet Nails. It can be fun to try out colors that say something about yourself.
  • Pink and White Manicure. Just because your nails are short, that doesn’t mean you can’t give them a cute look.
  • Nude Nails.
  • Hot Red Nails.
  • Neon Yellow and Pink.

Which lasts longer gel or shellac?

Shellac vs gel Firstly, both shellac and gel polishes are a great choice. Both will look fabulous. Both last longer than traditional polish, at around 10-14 days, although gel may last as long as 3 weeks.

Do you need a lamp for CND Shellac Luxe?

CND Shellac Luxe doesn’t need the UV lamp or a base coat. All we do with this two-step simple gel polish application is the colour coat and the top coat.

Is CND discontinuing shellac luxe?

CND Shellac Luxe 12.5ml (Discontinued with Supplier)

Why does my Shellac always peel off?

Shellac manicure starts peeling within a day or 2: Your tech may have not dehydrated your nail bed well enough. You don’t always need to rough up the nail but the natural shine should be buffed down first (unless you are using Shellac brand gel polish they require no buffing). The polish might be older.

Can CND Shellac be cured with LED light?

Yes. All SHELLAC™ Base Coat, Colors and Top Coats can be cured in either the CND™ UV or LED Lamp.