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CND Monday – Experimenting With Girlie Pink
Welcome to CND Monday, a regular series here on ALU. On each CND Monday I’ll be sharing a new layering combination from CND Colour & Effects to show you the versatility and creativity of the line.
Recently a reader emailed me asking about some of the lighter shades in the CND Colour range. After seeing my comparison of China Glaze Something Sweet & CND Tutu she was interested in finding additional opaque, cool-toned pinks in the CND lineup. Even though pinks aren’t necessarily my bag I’m happy to oblige reader requests when I can. Though unfortunately for this particular reader there aren’t any colors lighter than Tutu that are cool and opaque. Instead I went one step darker and pulled out Girlie Pink and some coordinating Effects to play with. |
Where To Find CND Shellac
Ever since I reviewed CND Shellac, that has been your number one inquiry. I can’t tell you how many emails I’ve received from fellow Fanatics all over the world desperate to try it. You have no idea how I wish I could help you all but I don’t even know where to find Shellac in Cleveland let alone the rest of the globe.
Here’s the thing… Shellac hasn’t even officially launched yet. There are a handful of salons around the country that have been trained to perform the service but for the majority of the world, it doesn’t start shipping until May. Also because it is a salon service, it’s not as simple as just carrying the product. The technicians have to be trained before using it. So how do you find Shellac in your area?
Unfortunately, the answer is you have to hunt down a salon on your own.
Use the Find A Salon search on CND.com. The search engine lists names of manicurists in your area who are trained on CND products and which ones they use. Because Shellac is so new I didn’t see it listed on anyone in my area so I suggest calling names off the list to see if they will be using Shellac. If they aren’t, perhaps receiving calls inquiring about the product will encourage them to use it.
Personally, I’m hoping that Cleveland’s own rock star manicurist, Julie Kandalec, will start using Shellac at Jennifer & Co. in Mentor (hint hint to Julie!) because I’m really looking forward to trying it on my toes and thanks to the new CND UV lamp that can fit a whole hand/foot I should be able to!
***EDITED TO ADD - The CND website has a Shellac Salon Locator now. Give it a try. Also, use just your state to search, no city/zip code, since it doesn’t list the radius of the search. ***
Nail Tip – The Slimline Technique
A few weeks ago, I unofficially polled you all about my nail length. Whether I should keep the slightly longer shape I showed in my Zoya Sparkle review or go back to my usual short tips. Ultimately I decided that a filing was in order for two reasons:
1. Being an accident prone klutz, I’m certain to break a nail as soon as it gets more than a few millimeters past my fingertip. 2. I just prefer the look of my nails when they are short. My ring fingernail tends to get a little wonky as it gets longer. The problem with keeping my nails “active length” is that I’m saddled with short, wide nail beds that look more stubby than chic. So what’s a girl to do when she doesn’t want the hassle of long nails but desires a slim, elongated look? That’s the exact I asked CND’s Roxanne Valinoti backstage during Fashion Week. Roxanne shared a great application tip she dubbed “The Slimline Technique.” It’s very simple and really does thin the shape of the nail. Check out my example above using OPI Funkey Dunkey and then find out more about it after the jump! |
Introducing CND Shellac Hybrid Nail Color
Exciting news Fanatics! On my last day in NYC I tweased (tweet teased) about a secret nail service I received. I randomly mentioned it here as well and now I can finally share it with you.
CND is launching a brand new product that will make you DIY manicurists seriously consider going back to the nail salon. It’s so amazingly different that if I didn’t write this blog I would be a regular customer and that’s saying a LOT. I’m proud to introduce you to Shellac™!
CND (Creative Nail Design), the leader in professional nail, hand and foot beauty, is proud to introduce the first hybrid nail color after nearly five years of development in its state-of-the-art laboratory. Now you can say good-bye to chips, smudges, and dry time and say hello to Shellac™ Hybrid Nail Color! This revolutionary product applies like polish, wears flawlessly for 14 days of high gloss shine, and is removed in minutes.
If long lasting wear and polish-like application don’t draw you in, the removal certainly will. Check out my experience with Shellac™ and learn more about this revolutionary product after the jump!
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A Peek At CND’s Look For Fall 2010
I was backstage at the Karen Walker show when I got my first glimpse of the new CND Colour & Effect for fall and it took all my composure not to knock people down to get up close and personal with the new GREEN, yes I said green, for Fall 2010.
For fall CND is taking us on an urban adventure and it all starts with an extremely gorgeous Colour that is a blend of green, blue and gray paired with an electrifying Sparkle Effect. I had the chance to speak with CND’s Jan Arnold and she shared with me “The Look” for fall and its fashion inspiration. Check out the new Urban Oasis Colour & Teal Sparkle Effect and hear the whole color story after the jump! |
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