CND SHELLAC – The Hybrid Gel Polish Revolution with 14+ Days of Wear

CND, founded in 1979 and headquartered in Vista, California, CND is the global leader in professional nail, hand, and foot beauty, including CND 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. 

A true revolution for nail professionals

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. 

Why choose CND SHELLAC Gel Coating System 

• Smooth, even application with a custom curved brush

• More than 160 designer shades, updated seasonally

• Easy removal with no filing or buffing needed

• No nail damage when used as directed

• Base and top coats tailored to different nail types, lifestyles, and desired finishes

Expanding the color revolution

In May 2014, just a few years after the launch of SHELLAC, CND once again confirmed its pioneering role by introducing VINYLUX, a groundbreaking weekly polish system that perfectly complements SHELLAC. With these two unique color lines, CND now meets the needs of every woman, whether she desires long-lasting wear or flexible, fashion-forward shades.

A tailored solution for every client

CND offers professionals a complete range of products designed to deliver customized results. CND SHELLAC base and top coats can be chosen according to the client’s nail type, lifestyle, desired shine, or removal time.

Among them, the CND SHELLAC Wear Extender Base Coat is ideal for nails with ridges or imperfections, as it smooths the nail surface instantly while enhancing durability.