CND Shellac Original Top Coat / 0.42 oz.
CND Shellac Original Top Coat / 0.42 oz. CND Shellac Original Top Coat seals Shellac color with the classic high-gloss finishing layer. It gives professionals a familiar option for normal to weak nail types and completes a service built around smooth color, shine, and planned professional removal.
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: Original 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
Original Top Coat is a useful finishing choice for a straightforward Shellac color service. Its high-gloss appearance lets the shade remain the focus, while the top layer protects the completed color. With Epic Smoothing Base, it forms part of the system supporting up to 21 days of wear when used 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.
- High-gloss finish gives the completed manicure a polished appearance.
- Protective top layer seals the Shellac Color Coat.
- Recommended for normal to weak nail types within the CND system.
- Curved brush supports controlled coverage around the nail.
- Thin application keeps the finishing layer manageable.
- Documented eight-minute removal helps plan a future color-change appointment.
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: Shellac gel polish top coat.
- Finish: high gloss.
- Service stage: after the cured Shellac color layers.
- Curing setting: preset 3 in the CND lamp.
- Removal reference: eight minutes using the directed CND 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: Original Top Coat.
- Bottle size: 0.42 fl. oz. / 12.5 mL.
- Use: professional nail services.
Pro Tips
Check the top-coat layer before curing and avoid leaving excess product around the nail edges. Remove the top film with the specified lint-free pad and cleanser after the full cure. Keep the finishing step in the service checklist so the gloss is assessed only once the protocol is complete.
