Shellac Aftercare Advice

You will absolutely LOVE your nails while you are wearing CND Shellac and it should last flawlessly for at least 14 days. It is very low maintenance and a lot stronger than regular polish, however it is not indestructible and it is important you follow this simple aftercare advice.

Treat your nails as Jewels - Not Tools
Be extra careful with your nails when doing chores around the house and garden or hobbies that are tough on your hands. It is recommended that you protect your hands with gloves while you are washing up or using harsh chemical products as some will dissolve Shellac.

Resist the urge to pick at them
In the unlikely event that you do accidentally chip or lift an edge of the Shellac coating, resist the urge to pick at them. Picking or pulling at the area will cause damage to your natural nail that is completely preventable. Instead, please contact me so that I can assess the nail and decide if a repair is necessary. Please note that charges may incur.

Use Solar Oil
Using CND aftercare products will substantially prolong the life of your Shellac manicure. Solar Oil is known as the 'miracle in a bottle' as not only does it replace lost moisture in your skin and cuticles, it keeps your natural nails healthy and flexible. Apply Solar Oil at least once a day (ideally at night before going to bed) and massage into your nails. You can buy Solar Oil from me for just £3. CND Hand lotion applied daily is also beneficial.

Treat Yourself
If you wish to temporarily change the colour of your nails, you can use regular nail enamel over Shellac. Remember to use an Acetone-Free Nail Polish Remover when you wish to remove the new colour between appointments.

If you go on holiday
Please be careful when using sun tan oils or insect repellent as many of these products contain solvents such as "DEET" which will dissolve Shellac. It is also important to dry your nails thoroughly after swimming and before sunbathing as Chlorine is a bleach and the sun will intensify the bleaching action which can result in colour fading.

Maintenance
When following this aftercare advice, your Shellac should only need fortnightly or three weekly maintenance because there will be obvious re-growth. At this point I can either remove your Shellac completely (which takes 10 minutes) or I can re-Shellac your nails (remove existing Shellac for half the usual price and re-apply a new colour).

Removal Process
I recommend you book a follow up appointment with Kazzmetics, as I use a special nourishing remover that soaks off Shellac in 8 minutes and I will finish the service with a mini-manicure so your nails look perfectly groomed. Alternatively if you wish to remove the product at home: Soak a cotton pad in Acetone, place it on the nail and wrap your finger in foil. After approximately 15 minutes, gently push the polish off the nail using an orange wood stick. DO NOT peel Shellac off your finger nails. I will not  take responsibility for any damage that occurs to the nails if you remove them yourself.

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