Say Hello to Shellac - The First Hybrid Nail Colour!

One of the professional nail industry’s most respected authorities in the fields of nail technology, runway trends and education, Creative Nail Design Co-founder Jan Arnold, was in Auckland recently to introduce ‘SHELLAC to invited guests and the media at the Heritage Hotel.

Jan demonstrated the new hybrid innovation that paints on like polish – base coat, color, top coat – And is cured in a UV light so there is zero dry time. The colors are hypo-allergenic, and free of formaldehyde, toluene or DBP. Shellac wears like gel and comes off in minutes. It’s thin and flexible formula provides natural nail protection with a resilient mirror finish that resists dullness and chipping.

Those present were wowed! By the look and feel of the product. "We are proud to have hosted Jan and her team in New Zealand” said Aimee Nicolle, CND’s exclusive NZ distributor. Nicolle added that "Response to the new product has been tremendous and we are having to bring extra shipments in to satisfy demand”

Founded in 1979 and based in Vista, California, CND is the global leader in professional nail, hand and foot beauty. Deeply committed to advancing the nail care industry, CND devotes significant time and resources to product research and development, education, and customer support.

CND is an industry-leading advocate for the role of nail care in personal beauty and fashion. Shellac’s initial launch features a range of 12 varieties of shades, from pretty French pinks and whites, to siren red and rich darks.

CND is an industry-leading advocate for the role of nail care in personal beauty and fashion.

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