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CND's New "Barely There" Hues for Fall CND releases four soft and feminine CND Shellac shades called The Intimates. The barely-there hues include Blush Teddy, Nude Knickers, Bare Chemise, and Satin Pajamas. They can be worn solo or layered, and the collection will ofcially hit the market this November. Along with the launch came an elegant nail design created by CND called Boudoir Pearls. Here's how to create it: 1. Prep the natural nail. 2. Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Base Coat and cure for 10 seconds in the CND UV Lamp. 3. Apply two thin layers of CND Shellac Bare Chemise to the entire nail. Cure each layer for two minutes. 4. Apply one thin layer of CND Shellac Satin Pajamas to create the smile line and cure for two minutes. 5. Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Top Coat and place small pearls in a descending order onto the wet uncured layer of the top coat. Cure for two minutes. 6. Wipe with 99% isopropyl alcohol to remove the top film. For more information, go to www.nails.com/fifi/21411. Look Ma, No Cords! Gel II now ofers the Pro-Cure Cordless, a portable gel lamp. The cordless lamp boasts a rechargeable battery that charges completely in two hours and provides about an hour and a half of use. The lamp also features an automatic digital timer with a motion sensor. The LCD screen on the back of the unit counts down as gels are curing and automatically shuts of after the desired time setting. Nail techs can choose between five, 30, and 50 seconds. Motion sensors activate the lamp when a hand is placed inside, and 18 LED bulbs can cure five fingers at once. According to the brand, the device is ideal for mobile salons and manicurists, like celebrity nail techs, who tend to make frequent house calls. To learn more about Gel II's Pro-Cure Cordless lamp, visit www.nailsmag.com/ fifi/21412. www.nailsmag.com/fifi/21206 80 | NAILS MAGAZINE | OCTOBER 2013