CND Shellac Duraforce Top Coat / 0.42 oz.
CND Shellac Duraforce Top Coat / 0.42 oz. CND Shellac Duraforce Top Coat adds a protective finish to Shellac color services for clients with weak or brittle nails. It is a practical finishing choice when the service calls for added protection while the coating is worn.
At a Glance
Choose this top coat according to the client's nail type and the intended Shellac service. Its place in the application sequence is as important as the finish or wear goal.
Quick Take
This product gives the technician a specific option within the Shellac system. Review the main service details before selecting the rest of the application products.
- Product selection: Duraforce Top Coat.
- Professional bottle: 0.42 fl. oz. / 12.5 mL.
- Service position: over cured Shellac Color Coat.
- Application system: use with the appropriate CND products and lamp.
Why Pros Choose It
Duraforce gives the technician a way to tailor the finishing layer to the client's nail type. Its protective role belongs to the coating worn during the service period. It is not a nail treatment and does not permanently change the condition of the natural nail after removal.
Key Benefits
A complete service depends on choosing the right products for each stage. Use the following benefits to guide the consultation and organize the appointment.
- Protective top layer helps shield the completed Shellac color service.
- A useful option for weak or brittle natural nails within the Shellac system.
- High-gloss finish gives the final manicure a polished appearance.
- A curved brush helps guide a thin layer around the nail contour.
- Up to 21 days of system wear with Epic Smoothing Base, when used as directed.
- Documented 15-minute removal allows the technician to plan the return service.
Features That Matter
Follow the instructions for this exact product when preparing the service. Base coats and top coats have different roles, and their lamp settings should be kept with the station protocol.
- Product type: protective Shellac top coat.
- Service stage: after the cured color layers.
- Curing setting: preset 3 in the CND lamp.
- Finishing step: remove the top film after curing.
- Removal reference: 15 minutes with the directed CND removal method.
How to Use
Use the current CND directions for the full combination of products in the service. Prepare the required materials before application so each curing and finishing step can be completed in order.
- Complete nail preparation and the selected Shellac base-coat application and cure.
- Apply two thin layers of Shellac Color Coat and cure each layer separately using preset 2S.
- Gently roll the top-coat bottle to blend, then brush on a thin, controlled layer over the cured color and extension edge.
- Cure using preset 3 in the CND lamp according to the current product instructions.
- Remove the top film with a plastic-backed, lint-free pad saturated with 99% isopropyl alcohol.
- Complete the service with appropriate nail care. Follow the specified CND wrap-removal method at the next appointment.
Specs & Details
This is an individual professional service product. Select the remaining Shellac products and curing equipment separately to complete the planned application.
- Brand: CND.
- Line: Shellac Gel Polish.
- Product: Duraforce Top Coat.
- Bottle size: 0.42 fl. oz. / 12.5 mL.
- Use: professional nail services.
Pro Tips
Discuss the client's nail condition and daily use of the hands before selecting a top coat. Record Duraforce in the service notes so the next technician allows for its removal time. Review the natural nail again at the next appointment rather than treating the original selection as permanent.
