CND Shellac Xpress5 Top Coat / 0.42 oz.
CND Shellac Xpress5 Top Coat / 0.42 oz. CND Shellac Xpress5 Top Coat combines a thin, scratch-resistant finishing layer with five-minute removal under the directed CND protocol. It is a useful choice for professionals who want a high-gloss Shellac service and a shorter soak-off stage at the next appointment.
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: Xpress5 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
Xpress5 helps a salon plan efficient color-change appointments by shortening the documented removal stage. The five-minute reference describes removal, while curing follows the CND top-coat setting. This distinction matters when communicating service timing and when setting up the station for a repeat appointment.
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.
- Five-minute removal supports efficient professional color changes when used as directed.
- Thin consistency gives the color a streamlined finishing layer.
- Scratch resistance helps protect the appearance of the completed service.
- High gloss brings a polished finish to the selected Shellac shade.
- The complete classic system supports 14+ days of wear when used as directed.
- Curved brush helps distribute a controlled layer across 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: thin, scratch-resistant Shellac top coat.
- Finish: high gloss.
- Curing setting: preset 3 in the CND lamp.
- Finishing step: remove the top film after curing.
- Removal reference: five 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: Xpress5 Top Coat.
- Bottle size: 0.42 fl. oz. / 12.5 mL.
- Use: professional nail services.
Pro Tips
Record Xpress5 in the client's service notes so the removal method is easy to identify at the next visit. Plan the complete appointment around preparation, application, curing, and removal as separate stages. A faster soak-off does not change the required cure for the new service.
