CND
the global leader in professional nail, hand and foot beautyFounded in 1979 and based in Vista, CA, CND (Creative Nail Design, Inc.) is the global leader in professional nail, hand and foot beauty – including SHELLAC® Brand 14+ Day Nail Color. 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.
VINYLUX®
VINYLUX® Weekly Polish delivers week long wear. Choose from more than 100 fashion-forward shades and reinvent yourself, weekly.
- 7-day, chip-resistant wear (Really!)™
- Fast-drying, 2 step application
- Brilliant shine that lasts
- Increased durability with natural light
SHELLAC
Get a superior service with the SHELLAC® Brand 14+ Day Nail Colour system. Featuring a Base Coat, Colour Coat and Top Coat – and the exclusive CND® LED Lamp – the SHELLAC® Brand system works together like no other to deliver two weeks of high-performance wear with no nail damage*.
*When used as directed
What is VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish System?
The VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish System provides 7-day wear with time-enhanced durability and self adhering colour coat for faster service time.
What is the difference between VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish System and SHELLAC™ Brand 14+ Day Nail Colour System?
The VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish System combines several technologies that are new to nail polish promising one full week of wear, dries in 8 1/2 minutes and removes easily with OFFLY FAST™ Moisturising Remover.
SHELLAC™ Brand 14+ Day Nail Colour provides 14+ Day Nail colour, zero dry time, high gloss shine and removal in 5 minutes with NO nail Damage.
How does the VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish System technology work?
VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish features adhesion promoters making the polish self-adhering to the natural nail. Therefore there’s no need for base coat. VINYLUX™ Weekly Top Coat features ProLight Technology™ with time-enhanced durability, creating a shield of protection when used with VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish.
Does the VINYLUX™ Colour Coat stain the nails?
VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish was developed with technology to eliminate the need for a base coat. On healthy nails, the colour coat will not stain. However, dry, peeling or damaged nails it is recommended that a thin layer of RIDGEFX™ prior to VINYLUX™ Colour application.
Does VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish thicken over time like regular nail polish?
Yes, as with any solvent containing product, when the cap is removed from the bottle, the solvents will evaporate. To keep VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish Colour Coat at its best consistency, vigorously shake the bottle before every application. Store bottles away from light when they are not in use and always tightly seal the cap between applications.
What is the dry time of the VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish System?
8 1/2 minutes for fully dry nails.
How should VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish be applied to achieve the best results?
For best results cleanse natural nail with SCRUBFRESH™ Nail Surface Cleanser and apply two thin layers of VINYLUX™ Colour Coat followed by a thin layer of VINYLUX™ Top Coat.
Will adding a base coat provide any extra adhesion?
RIDGEFX™ is synergistically designed to be used with the VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish system and will not interfere with adhesion. Adding any other base coat to the system will actually create a barrier between the colour and the nail plate, negating the VINYLUX™ adhesion properties and affecting weekly wear.
Will VINYLUX™ Top Coat work with other enamel brands?
The VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish System is a two-part system that must be used together for ultimate performance. The colour delivers superior adhesion while the top coat shields and protects the colour coat. Together, they work to deliver up to a week of chip-free, high-shine wear.
Should VINYLUX™ Colour Coat be shaken prior to use?
Yes, you should shake the VINYLUX™ Colour Coat vigorously prior to application, since the colour pigments can separate after sitting for a long period of time.
Should VINYLUX™ Top Coat be shaken prior to use?
No, there is no need to shake VINYLUX™ Top coat since pigment separation doesn’t occur.
What steps can be taken to ensure that VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish System performs at its best?
VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish should be kept in a cool, dry area. When used in a climate that is hot and humid, it is best to keep bottles stored in a temperature controlled room. Also, always make sure you tighten the cap securely
Can VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish System be applied over Liquid and Powder Enhancements?
Yes, for Liquid & Powder enhancements, smooth and refine enhancement with a 1200 grit buffer, like the KOALA BUFFER™. Apply 2 layers of VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish followed by VINYLUX™ Weekly Top Coat.
Can VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish System be applied over BRISA™ Gel Enhancements?
Yes, for BRISA™ Gel Enhancements, after removing the top film of BRISA™ Gloss with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol, gently remove the shine with a 180 grit padded file like the Boomerang Padded File. Apply 2 layers of VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish followed by VINYLUX™ Weekly Top Coat.
Can VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish Colours be mixed together to create new colours?
Yes, VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish Colours can be mixed together to create new colours
How do you remove VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish?
VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish is best removed with OFFLY FAST™ Moisturising Remover or pure acetone. Saturate a plastic-backed pad with OFFLY FAST™ Moisturising Remover or acetone and place pad on the nail for 5 seconds. Use firm pressure with a circular motion to remove the colour from the nail. Change the plastic-backed pad often to avoid redepositing colour to the nail.
Would using a light-curable nail lamp be beneficial to the dry time of the VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish System?
No, VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish is designed to work like a regular polish – there is no lamp needed.
