CND™ extends SHELLAC™ line with 7 ‘Vivid’ shades to elevate nail artistry

Are you craving a nail product formula that’s ideal for detailed linework, smooth to apply and streak-free? Consider adding CND™’s SHELLAC™ Vivid range to your collection: seven intensely pigmented and bold primary and secondary shades.

CND SHELLAC™ Vivid shades L-R: Black Tuxedo, White Gloves, Red Carpet, Yellow Taxi, Shamrock Green, Lazuli Blue, Blush Pink

Building on its longstanding commitments to supporting creative expression and nailcare, CND™ has introduced the hues to empower nail artistry. Perfect for detailed hand-painting, stamping and dotting, standout shades are Black Tuxedo, an intense black that’s great for outlines, and White Gloves, the brand’s ‘whitest, brightest white gel polish’ that glows under blacklight and is ideal for highlights and French tips.

Nataliya Al-Ta’ai

“The chemistry of SHELLAC™ Vivid means that nail artists can mix shades, creating custom colours to suit the requests of clients,” shares Nataliya Al-Ta’ai, senior education manager, CND™ EMEA & Asia. “CND™ Brisa™ Gel and PlexiGel shades can be customised using SHELLAC™ Vivid at a 5% ratio to perfectly match clients’ skin tones during enhancement services.

“The formula provides a stay-put, non-bleeding medium for all nail art techniques, from dots and fine lines to crisp French manicures and intricate designs.”

SHELLAC™ Vivid stays put when applied to the nail, so there’s no risk of colour running or bleeding. Its high opacity provides one-stroke coverage and ample time to perfect the design before curing. “Chrome powders can be burnished directly into the top film of SHELLAC™ Vivid, without the CND SHELLAC™ No Wipe+ Top Coat, allowing for faster chrome application,” Nataliya continues. “The possibilities are limitless, ensuring every client is offered with a unique and personalised look.”

Vegan-friendly, Vivid is removed via CND™’s trademarked Butterfly Removal™ method, where acetone penetrates through tiny ‘tunnels’ in the formula to release the coating from the nail in a tidy and efficient way. It flakes off the nail in minutes, with no filing or buffing of the natural nail required.

“The creativity of nail artists’ has no limit, but even amateur pros will benefit from adding CND Shellac™ Vivid shades to their kit,” Nataliya shares.

CND SHELLAC™ Vivid is available in the UK & Ireland via www.sweetsquared.com

Watch Nataliya and CND™ education ambassador & international Team CND™ member, Sammy Birkett-Leigh, share nail art design concepts using the SHELLAC™ Vivid range, below: