CND Shellac without colour

[MissyVee]

Hi all,

Ive only just started with your wonderful forum and have already started learning little "tricks of the trade"

I have a friend who wants me to start shellac-ing her nails however she has restrictions with her work (private school teacher) and is only allowed clear/non coloured nails.

I suggested a few of the subtle colours but she insists on having just clear.:grr:

All good, anyways I was thinking about doing one layer of the base coat, followed by one or two layers of the top coat... until I start playing I wont know if it needs a second layer of top coat

My question is this, if she does happen to need a 2nd layer of topcoat once the first layer is cured, should I wipe off the tacky film with the isopropyl alcohol before going for round two? I would say yes but I'd better check with you experts

Its probably a silly question :o

Thanks
Missy x

 

[Christine Mary]

Hello there. I use clearly pink when someone wants a very natural look, it's not pink, but what it says, clearly pink! gives the nails a lovely healthy glow., I'm not sure why you feel you need 2 coats of top coat, 1 will certainly be sufficient.

Try it, you'll love it.

 

[x Fee x]

I also use clearly pink for colorless nails, however 1 base and 2 topcoats is fine, and you don't need to remove the tackiness before your second coat.

I have done this myself several times before I bought Clearly Pink x

 

[EmJZ]

I would also suggest clearly pink. It doesn't look pink at all, just a clear colour that makes the nail look the healthiest it can. If you choose to do base then 2 top coats without a colour, then no you don't have to remove the tacky layer. That's what it's there for, to adhere another layer. Just wipe when all layers are done.

 

[MissyVee]

Thanks Christine for your quick reply.

I showed her clearly pink, beau and even mother of pearl but she was adamant on just having clear...

I just thought two coats would make it a little more durable because it is only 2 total layers instead of 4 when the colour is applied

Cheers,
Missy x

 

[MissyVee]

Thanks Em and Fee...makes sense!
Ive been so careful not to touch any layers after curing them when doing my own LOL

 

[Lucybluebell]

I would offer her clearly pink, it would be perfect as its so natural looking it will just look like a very healthy nail. I wouldn't remover the sticky layer if I was applying 2 topcoats but one would be sufficient, I only do 2 top coats with rockstar xx

 

[Lucybluebell]

Sorry I missed that you'd shown her lol
Have you shown her on a colour pop as in the bottle it looks very different xx

 

[Christine Mary]

Thanks Christine for your quick reply.

I showed her clearly pink, beau and even mother of pearl but she was adamant on just having clear...

I just thought two coats would make it a little more durable because it is only 2 total layers instead of 4 when the colour is applied

Cheers,
Missy x

I see where your'e coming from. I have, from time to time on my own nails just used a base coat and a topcoat with 1 layer and it lasted fine, but I understand your reason for thinking about doing 2 coats.
Maybe do one nail on her so she can see just how lovely clearly pink is, and it's more glossy as opposed to pink.

 

[Claireybearyowen]

Clearly pink for me too!! I am a special constable and as such can't always have colour on my nails so clearly pink is fab! It's just like a clear gloss for the nail , gives a lovely shine with NO COLOUR. And you have the added bonus of not being obvious as the nail grows too. I have several clients that are full time police and this perfect for them .

Claire xx

 

[dellaznailz]

Clearly pink is one of the most underrated CND Shellac colours we have. I love it and use one dedicated bottle for over rockstar glitter.

There is nothing wrong in using two topcoats if a client insists on completely clear but do remember there are less Tiny Tunnels in topcoat, so by using two layers it may take a little longer to remove.