CND Shellac Soft Flame #385 / 0.42 oz.
CND Shellac Soft Flame #385 / 0.42 oz. CND Shellac Soft Flame brings terracotta to professional manicure and pedicure services. Soft Flame brings terracotta warmth to the manicure. It suits earthy autumn palettes and clients who prefer a softened, clay-inspired red direction.
At a Glance
Warm colors are useful for earthy, seasonal, and tonal manicure palettes. Compare the shade with a nearby red, orange, or brown sample to help the client identify the warmth they like.
Quick Take
Choose this color when its shade and finish fit the service you are planning. Pair it with the appropriate Shellac base coat, top coat, and CND lamp to complete the system.
- Color direction: terracotta.
- Professional format: 0.42 fl. oz. / 12.5 mL bottle.
- Controlled application: a curved brush follows the nail contour.
- Service flexibility: use for a full-color look or selected design accents.
- Extended wear option: up to 21 days with Epic Smoothing Base and Original Top Coat, when applied and removed as directed.
Why Pros Choose It
Earthy color families give professionals choices beyond a conventional nude or classic red. This shade can be presented on its own or within a small group of related warm tones. A finished sample is especially helpful when the client is deciding between a lighter caramel direction, a clay-inspired look, or a deeper brown.
Key Benefits
A useful color choice should fit both the client consultation and the way your team works. Build the service around the requested look while keeping the application method consistent.
- Polish-style brushing gives the technician a familiar way to place gel color.
- Lamp curing sets each color layer as the service progresses.
- The completed Shellac system provides a chip-resistant, glossy color finish.
- A choice of Shellac base coats lets the professional tailor the foundation to the nail.
- Color and finish can provide the design interest in a simple full-set manicure.
- The directed soak-off method removes the coating without filing or buffing the natural nail.
Features That Matter
Shellac Color Coat is the color stage of a complete professional system. These application details help keep the service controlled from the first layer to the final finish.
- Brush-on color is applied over a cured Shellac base coat.
- Two thin color layers allow a controlled application without loading the nail with excess product.
- Each color layer is cured separately using the specified CND lamp setting.
- A compatible Shellac top coat completes and protects the color service.
- No filing or buffing of the natural nail surface is required for standard Shellac preparation.
How to Use
Follow the current CND Shellac protocol for the selected base coat and top coat. Keep layers thin and use the lamp setting specified for each product.
- Perform CND P.E.P. to prepare the natural nail, including shaping, cuticle care, and nail-surface cleansing.
- Apply the selected Shellac base coat and cure as directed. Epic Smoothing Base uses preset 2S; Original Base Coat uses preset 1.
- Shake the color bottle to blend. Brush on a thin, even first layer, including the extension edge, and cure using preset 2S.
- Apply a second thin color layer and cure again using preset 2S.
- Apply the selected Shellac top coat and cure according to its instructions. Remove the top film where required; No-Wipe+ does not require this step.
- Finish the service with appropriate nail care. At removal, follow the CND wrap protocol and the time for the selected system rather than peeling the coating.
Specs & Details
Use the shade name to match this bottle to your service records and swatches. Base coat, top coat, and curing equipment are separate components of the service.
- Brand: CND.
- Line: Shellac Gel Polish.
- Shade: Soft Flame.
- Size: 0.42 fl. oz. / 12.5 mL.
- Use: professional color services.
