If you read Beauty Blvd. then you know that I tried out just about every gel style manicure system out there. I've since stopped using them because my natural nails were becoming damaged. CND Shellac was no exception, but CND Shellac Power Polish™ is supposed to be a one-of-a-kind product with easy, non-damaging removal that sets it apart from "me-too" products and gel manicures. When used as directed, it comes off quickly and easily without harming the natural nail - no filing is necessary for application or removal. Did you read that last part? "No filing is necessary for application or removal." Say what?!? Every single time I had any gel manicure done or removed there was filing going on and that's exactly what damaged my nails!
What is CND doing about the problem? CND is cracking down on CND Shellac fraud by implementing a CND Shellac Salon Certification Program. This program deploys CND Education Ambassadors to visit salons across the country who registered on cnd.com as Shellac Salons. To be a certified CND Shellac Salon, a CND representative will visit the salon, provide training and review protocol (no mixing systems or filing on the nail...ever!). Salons that meet the criteria will be awarded CND's seal of approval. Look for the "Certified" window cling in the entrance to the salon and icon on cnd.com's Salon Locator.
"Our CND Shellac Salon Certification Program will ensure the ultimate experience for clients and will provide a great incentive to Nail Professionals to provide exemplary CND Shellac services," says CND Co-Founder, Jan Arnold.
As an educated consumer, here are some pointers for making sure you receive the REAL CND Shellac:
1) Look for the CND seal of approval on the window of your salon.
2) Ask if the salon uses CND Shellac products.
3) Watch the products that are being used during the service - if you do not see "CND Shellac" on the bottle, it's not Shellac.
4) During removal, do not allow soaking of nails in a bowl of acetone - request CND Shellac Remover Wraps or cotton and tin foil removal method.
The program is rolling out first in New York, California, Nevada, Colorado, Ohio and Chicago, and will expand across the US in 2012.
1 two cents:
So great to see that CND is working with legitimate Shellac salons and cracking down on those abusing the system. I a salon professional, understand the dangers of mixing systems/products...exactly why we are supposed to follow manufacturer's directions. In the end, the client suffers when products aren't applied(or removed) correctly.
Thanks for the post!
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