CND, Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Vista, California, CND is the global leader in professional nail, hand and foot beauty, including SHELLAC® Brand 14+ Day nail polish. Deeply committed to advancing the nail care industry, CND devotes significant time and resources to product research and development, education and customer support. 

It's not often that a true beauty invention comes along, setting a new standard and spawning legions of knockoffs. But that's exactly what happened when Jan Nordstrom Arnold, co-founder of CND, shook up and revolutionized the nail beauty industry with the first-ever hybrid gel polish, from CND SHELLAC, in May 2010. Suddenly, women could walk out of nail salons in seconds, grabbing their keys without worrying about damaging their perfect manicure. 

After nearly five years of development in its state-of-the-art laboratory. The three-part system wears perfectly for more than 14 days of shine. Featuring a base coat, color coat, top coat, and cures in a UV lamp for zero drying time.  The SHELLAC brand system works together like no other to deliver two weeks of high-performance wear without damaging nails*.                                         *when used as directed 

"Our chemists have invented a modern solution to the normal inconveniences of Polish that frustrate women.  CND SHELLAC is fretless and convenient," says Jan Arnold. "Women can finally get their time back."  

Combining the best features of a polish with the best features of a gel, CND created a fully removable hybrid nail color that completely changed the industry landscape and reaffirmed CND's position as a leader in technology, color and innovation. 

 

For CND, 2014 is all about color!  In May a few years after launching the CND Shellac line, they launched their latest color innovation, the VINYLUX weekly polishing system, which works incredibly well. With these two unique color lines, CND is now able to cater to every woman. 

The advantages of the SHELLAC CND Gel Coating System are that:  

• Custom curve-hugging brush for smooth, even application. 
• No depositing or polishing required prior to application or for removal 
• No damage to nails when used as directed 
• You can offer your clients a superior service, with over 160 designer shades! 
• CND provides a variety of products that offer unique benefits for customized results recommended by the Nail Professional. Choose SHELLAC CND base and top coats based on the client's nail type, lifestyle, desired shine and removal time . 

• CND SHELLAC Wear Extender Base Coat is ideal for nails with imperfections or ridges, as it creates a smooth nail surface while extending.