CND Shellac Epic Smoothing Base / 0.42 oz.
CND Shellac Epic Smoothing Base / 0.42 oz. CND Shellac Epic Smoothing Base combines adhesion and smoothing in one base layer for Shellac services. Its fuller consistency helps create a more even-looking surface, making it a useful choice when a standard thin base does not provide the appearance the client wants.
At a Glance
Choose this base 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: Epic Smoothing Base.
- Professional bottle: 0.42 fl. oz. / 12.5 mL.
- Service position: beneath Shellac color, on the prepared natural nail.
- Application system: use with the appropriate CND products and lamp.
Why Pros Choose It
Epic Smoothing Base lets a technician address the visible nail surface before applying color. The fuller base can be used to create a slight apex and targeted structural support within the CND protocol. It also provides the foundation for Shellac services offering up to 21 days of wear when completed and removed as directed.
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.
- Two functions in one product combine the base coat and smoothing layer.
- Adhesion technology helps anchor Shellac Color Coat to the natural nail.
- A fuller consistency improves the appearance of uneven nail surfaces.
- The plumped appearance gives the finished color a smoother foundation.
- Strength, resilience, and flexibility support the coating during wear.
- A short, firm, curved brush helps control placement around the nail.
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: 2-in-1 Shellac base and smoothing layer.
- Service stage: before Shellac Color Coat.
- Curing setting: preset 2S in the CND lamp.
- Application: roll gently to blend before use.
- System benefit: supports up to 21 days of wear when used as directed.
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 CND P.E.P., including shaping, cuticle care, and nail-surface cleansing. Standard Shellac preparation does not require filing or buffing the natural nail surface.
- Gently roll the bottle between your palms to blend the product.
- Apply Epic Smoothing Base to the prepared nail, controlling the amount and shaping the smoothing layer according to CND instructions.
- Cure using preset 2S in the CND lamp, following the instructions for the lamp model in use.
- Apply two thin layers of Shellac Color Coat, curing each separately using preset 2S.
- Complete the service with the selected Shellac top coat, cure, and perform the finishing steps required for that top coat.
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: Epic Smoothing Base.
- Bottle size: 0.42 fl. oz. / 12.5 mL.
- Use: professional nail services.
Pro Tips
Use the consultation to distinguish a surface-smoothing goal from a request for length or a different enhancement service. Work within the Epic Smoothing Base protocol and assess the structure before adding color. Keep the selected base and top coat in the client record so the complete service can be repeated consistently.
