CND Gel Polish: composition, advantages, disadvantages, color palette

Known in many countries, the brand CND, which stands for Creative Nail Design, is engaged in the production of various means to cover the nails, as well as for the care of hands. There is a brand for almost 40 years, every year releasing more and more worthy products. He is chosen by masters from all over the world. This article will describe in more detail the advantages and disadvantages of products of the American brand, its range and a large palette of colors gel polishes. There will also be reviews of clients and experts from the nail industry.

Modern gel varnishes are a real find and a magic wand for many of the fair sex. Such coatings are worn for a long time, do not scratch, and in general do not require special care. Means that have a lacquer texture and gel strength are called gel polishes. They are very resistant to external influences and completely safe for nails. What is included in them besides the usual varnish? We learn further.

As a rule, gel varnishes have the following components.

• Film former, which makes the coating smooth and elastic, and also creates the desired texture.
• Special photoinitiator that allows you to safely dry your nails in UV lamps.
• Also in the composition can be found methacrylates and monomers, as well as esters of acrylic acid. All the listed components are added to the tools according to certain standards without exceeding the permissible norms, and therefore they do not have any negative effect on the nails.
• Of course, in the composition will always be present pigments that are responsible for a particular color. And bismuth oxychloride allows you to get the shade of nacre.
• Also in the composition can be found and other additives by the type of sequins and small shimmer.

The content of CND products can be sure for sure, because it is carefully developed by true professionals in their field, taking into account advanced technologies and modern production.

In order to analyze the pros and cons in more detail, it is necessary to find out how shellac differs from other gel varnishes and “shellacs”. Just want to note that shellac is one of a kind, as it is the brand name of the product. And accordingly, only the CND brand releases it.

But despite this, many sellers offer “shellacs” literally on every corner.

Next, we list the benefits of funds from this brand.

• Rich selection of colors and textures. Even the pickiest woman can choose her own shade.
• Strengthen nails. Some believe that gel polishes harm the nails, but not shellac, because in addition to decorating it also heals the plate.
• The funds from this brand are completely safe, so you should forget about any damage to the nail plate.
• The coating from the brand keeps on the nails for at least 2 weeks, while it is difficult to scratch or break it off. Lucky even suitable for thin and weak nails.
• Also, the funds from CND do not have an unpleasant smell, typical of cheap analogues.

By cons cover high cost.For the perfect composition and excellent quality you have to pay decent money, in connection with which many craftsmen acquire fakes and inexpensive analogues, which are much worse.

In addition, a bottle of shellac lasts about 15 times of use.

In the palette of the American brand CND you can find classic colors, and very bright, unexpected. Of course, almost all shades are presented in glossy, matte and mother-of-pearl textures. It is very convenient to find the necessary shades in the line of products that the brand produces. In the CND collections, you can find classic nude shades and all sorts of bright colors from rich red to charcoal black. At the same time among the wide range of pick your own no difficulty.

In the proposed palette you can also find:

• translucent colors;
• plain glossy and matte;
• mother of pearl;
• juicy options with the effect of neon.

In the produced brand products one can find both permanent series and limited collections with gel polishes. Every year, the company gives customers something new, but, as a rule, the old shades are not removed from sale because of their high demand.

The range of the brand CND Shellac is very conveniently presented:

• the main color palette;
• Summer Splash collection, where you can find juicy summer colors;
• satin and nude shades are available from Intimates and Flora & Fauna;
• in the Open Road you can find a pleasant mint color, lemon-lemon and powdery;
• Paradise collection can please with warm and rich colors, including options with a light shimmer;
• unexpected tones with a variety of textures can be found in the collections of Garden Muse and Contradictions, especially recommend to look at the juicy shade of Poison Plum;
• more gentle options are found in the Aurora and Flirtation series;
• lovers of luxury shine should choose shining varnishes from the StarStruck series.

In addition to Shellac, the brand has gel varnishes from the Creative Play series. The palette of these varnishes is slightly different from Shellac, because it includes several other shades with unusual textures. Funds from this series are available to a wider range of clients due to the fact that their price is lower. Although it is difficult to call it low in the full sense of the word, because shellac costs about a thousand rubles, and Creative Play costs about 800. There is a difference, but still it is not significant.

Many women of fashion love to cover their nails with gel polishes at home, but at the same time make a lot of mistakes. Next, we will learn more about the technology of applying Shellac from the brand CND.

First you need to prepare the desired shade of varnish, base, topcoat, nail files and other tools, including nippers and a cuticle scapula.

We work step by step.

• For starters, hands and nails should be prepared for the coating, they should be thoroughly washed and wiped with a towel. Then you need to move the cuticle and remove it with nippers. Safety must be observed. It is also very important that the tools you work with are clean and sterile.
• At the next stage, the nails should be filed in length, the nail plate should not be rubbed, original CND varnishes do not require it.
• Further, it is recommended to degrease the nails using a special tool that can be found in the assortment of the brand. If it so happens that it is not, you can use any solution containing alcohol.

• And only on the defatted plates can be applied base for nails, which dries from 30 seconds to 2 minutes depending on the power of the UV lamp.
• After applying the bases, you can begin to cover the nails with the first layer of colored gel polish.Laying should be a thin layer, but seal all the tips. It is necessary to try to paint with varnish under the cuticle so that it lasts as long as possible. Dry as the base.

• The second layer should be painted the same way as the first. If you want to attach rhinestones or other jewelry, then they need to put it on the second layer of varnish and only then dry.
• After drying on the nails should be applied top coat.
• At the end of the process with the nails should be removed sticky layer. Even ordinary nail polish remover is suitable for this. The cuticle should be treated with a special emollient oil.

To cover the nail gel polish is best to do a hardware manicure. But if this is not possible, the standard edging will also work.

Today professional masters and fans around the world leave only positive feedback about the funds of the company CND.

• Gel polishes quickly polymerize in the UV lamp, the coating they have smooth, without stains and any flaws.
• High quality of the product is also justified by the excellent composition, which does not have negative consequences for nails. Moreover, varnishes from the brand are suitable for nails and hands and feet. Analogs gel varnishes considered brand simply does not exist, as many masters believe.
• Coverage is kept fine for at least two weeks, although many ladies wear it much longer.
• Funds from the brand are economical, durable and very convenient to use thanks to a specially created classic brush.

As for the negative reviews, many buyers and craftsmen are not satisfied with the very high price of professional gel polishes. But surely the same number of users consider it justified, because the funds are really worth it. Also, many are frustrated by the fact that it is quite difficult to buy original products in the regions, everywhere there are fakes at the prices of the originals.

Summing up, it should be said that the lacquer of this brand is a really great product not only for the salon, but also for home use. However, it is worth buying it exclusively in verified places and from certified suppliers, otherwise there is a risk to stumble upon a fake. You should also be careful with all sorts of Internet sites, which also often sell copies of gel varnishes CND.

Detailed technology of applying gel varnish CND in the next video.