CND EDUCATION

Master Architect
EDUCATION WORKBOOK

Master Architect
Education Workbook

Name:

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome! ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Who Are You? .................................................................................................................................. 4
CND Liquid & Powder Systems ................................................................................................ 5
Brush Preparation .......................................................................................................................... 8
Mix Ratio ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Custom Zone Sculpting ............................................................................................................. 10
Elements of Good Design ...........................................................................................................11
The Nail Unit ....................................................................................................................................18
Enhancement P.R.E.P. .................................................................................................................19
Performance Forms Application ....................................................................................... 20
Enhancement Application .........................................................................................................21
Zone Finishing ...............................................................................................................................23
The Extreme Nail ..........................................................................................................................26
CND Dowels and Forms ............................................................................................................27
Extreme Enhancement P.R.E.P. .............................................................................................29
Additives - Liquid & Powder ................................................................................................... 30
Extreme Application and Finishing .......................................................................................31
My Commitment ...........................................................................................................................32

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Welcome!
Name of CND Education Ambassador(s) teaching course:
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Why Im participating in CND education today:
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My biggest strengths and challenges:
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professional

1 a:  Engaged in or worthy of the high standards of a profession.

1 b: Having much experience and a great skill.
1 c: A specified role.

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Who are You?

Who Are YOU?

What kinda nail girl are you anyway? Take this quick nail quiz to find out.
Maybe youll surprise yourselfmaybe not.
COMMITMENT

COMMITMENT

COMMITMENT

COMMITMENT

LOW

MED

MED-HIGH

HIGH

6) MY RED CARPET STYLE IS MOST LIKE:

1) MY NAILS ARE NATURALLY:

a. Perfect. Ive considered hand modeling.

a. Katy Perry

b. Pretty darn good, nature was fairly

kind to me.

c. Fergie

c. I hate to admit it, but theyre a bit weak

and in need of extra length and shape.
d. Just plain sad. Can you say ski-jump?

b. Gwyneth Paltrow
d. Lady Gaga
7) MY LEVEL OF DEVOTION IS:
a. Im a serial dater and tend to bore
VERY easily.

2) I CHANGE MY NAIL POLISH:

a. Every other day I wouldnt be caught
dead wearing the same color twice.

b. I love a healthy, happy liaison, but

dont smother me.

b. Polish? I gave up on it long ago because

it chips off within a couple of days!

c. Im very loyal and looking for a longterm, faithful relationship.

c. I prefer a Forever French manicure all the time,

every time, but I wouldnt think to do it
by myself.

d. Once I find the perfect fit Im 100%

committed and unlikely to go
anywhere else. EVER.

d. Only when I go to the salon every

2 weeks.
3) WHEN I PICK A COLOR I THINK:

8) MY DREAM PLACE FOR A VACATION IS:

a. Vegas, baby. Where else?
b. On a white sandy beach where I
can swim, surf, or just plain relax.

a. Hmmmwhat mood am I in today? Purple,

greige, matte, shimmery? I love em all!

c. Paris, je taime.

b. Just the facts maam classics only.

d. Morocco, to find wild new style ideas.

c. Color? Sometimesbut I often just like

it served up Forever French.
d. Pull out the stops I want it allsparkles,
texture, color!

a. The Devil Wears Prada

b. Eat. Pray. Love.
c. Sex & the City

4) MY FAVORITE NAIL STYLE IS:

a. Short and shaped I dont want to give too
much away.
b. Classic with just a bit of length mother
always told me to behave.
c. Mid-length and ready for action.
d. Extreme long or short nothing in between!

d. The Matrix
10) THE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE
ME ARE:
a. Colorful, trendy, fashion-forward.
b. Classic, simple, active.
c. Stylish, cheeky, unique.
d. Edgy, cool, dramatic.

5) I USE MY NAILS FOR:

a. Are they supposed to do anything besides
just look gorgeous?
b. Texting, texting, textingand more texting.
c. Everything theyre my personal tool box.
d. A bold, daring style accessory.

9) MY FAVORITE MOVIE IS:

NOW SCORE YOURSELF:

Number of As:

Number of Cs:

Number of Bs:

Number of Ds:

Ds youre a Retention+ Girl: The no limits, nails-with-attitude diva. Go aheadmake my nails.

Cs youre a Brisa Girl: Give me my French mani (or pop of color) and make it perfect! Beautiful and
flexible like me.
Bs youre a Shellac Girl: Make em look great and make it last. See you in 2 weeksgotta run!
As youre a Colour & Effects Girl: The Ill-change-it-tomorrow-gotta-try-every-shade-every-finish girl.
TIME TO SCORE YOURSELF. IF YOU ANSWERED MOSTLY:

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CND Liquid & Powder Systems

With CND coatings you can:
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Transform
Liquid & Powder is the architects
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Liquid & Powder is
extreme as you want.

. The shape can go as

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Polymer:____________________________________________________
CNDs products are based on science-based intelligence with
proven results.
Liquid & Powder Adhesion Study

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Adhesion Levels from 1 to 5 (5 is best)

Product

CND Liquid & Powder Systems CONTINUED

Retention+ Sculpting Liquid:___________________________________
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Radical SolarNail Sculpting Liquid:______________________________

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Moxie Sculpting Liquid:_______________________________________

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Perfect Color Powders:________________________________________

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Retention+ Powders:_________________________________________
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CND Liquid & Powder Systems CONTINUED

Polymerization:_______________________________________________
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Set Time:____________________________________________________
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Cure Time:___________________________________________________
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Liquids & Powders that are developed together should always be used
as a SYSTEM for optimal performance.

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BRUSH PREPARATION
Preparing your brush:
1. Break up the packing starch using a clean disposable towel.
2. Dip brush into monomer. Press hairs to spread flat. Rock back and
forth to fully coat with monomer.
3. Properly dispose of monomer.

Cleaning your brush:__________________________________________

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Removing clogs from your brush:________________________________

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Storing your brush:___________________________________________

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Mix Ratio
1 parts Liquid to 1 part Powder
Correct mix ratio assures:______________________________________
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When the bead is too wet, the result can be:__________

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When the bead is too dry, the result can be:__________

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When the bead is just right:_______________________

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Custom Zone Sculpting

Always sculpt with the brush not the file.
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Zone 3
Cuticle Area
Zone 2
Apex

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Zone 1
Extension Edge

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Cuticle
Line

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Sidewall

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Free Edge
Line

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Extension
Edge

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Elements of Good Design

Two major factors in engineering a design:

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A custom design is the

for building a lasting

enhancement.

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Elements of Good Design

CONTINUED

Front Form (Structural)

Correct
What can go wrong:
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Elements of Good Design

CONTINUED

Side View Upper Arch

Correct

What can go wrong:

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Elements of Good Design

CONTINUED

Side View Lower Arch

Correct

What can go wrong:

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Elements of Good Design

CONTINUED

Barrel C-curve (Structural)

Correct

What can go wrong:

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Elements of Good Design

CONTINUED

Smile Line Placement (Cosmetic)

Correct
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Elements of Good Design

CONTINUED

Nail Bed Coloration (Cosmetic)

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Cool

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Neutral

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Warm

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The Nail Unit

The nail matrix:_______________________________________________
The nail plate:________________________________________________
The nail bed:_________________________________________________
The nail guardians:____________________________________________
Folds:

Seals:

Eponychium

Cuticle

Lateral folds

Hyponychium

Eponychium

Cuticle

Lateral Folds

Hyponychium

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Enhancement P.R.E.P.
Improves adhesion by reducing pathogens, removing oil and
temporarily dehydrating the natural nail plate.
P Perform
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R Remove
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E Eliminate
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P Purify
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Performance Forms application

1. Prepare
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2. Fit:
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3. Secure: Squeeze C-curve
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4. Secure: Squeeze rear tabs
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Enhancement application
1. Zone 1: Smile line
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Enhancement application

CONTINUED

2. Zone 2: Apex and Upper Arch

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3. Zone 2 & 3: Apex and Cuticle Area
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Zone finishing
Grip Methods
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Reverse

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Forward

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Reverse Down

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Forward
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Reverse

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Zone finishing CONTINUED

Stroke Techniques

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Multi-Directional Stroke
One-Directional Stroke

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Cuticle Seal Stroke

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Design

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Front Form

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S
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Lower Arch

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Barrel C-curve

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Cuticle Line

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Final Shine Buffing Apex

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Zone finishing CONTINUED

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The Extreme Nail

Extreme Elements of Design
Front Form
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Side View Arch

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Barrel C-curve
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Smile Line Placement

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CND Dowels and Forms

1. Apply Metal Tabs
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2. Pre-tailor Form
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3. Select Dowel
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CND Dowels and Forms CONTINUED

4. Wrap Form to Dowel
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5. Apply Form
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6. Slim Form
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Extreme enhancement P.R.E.P.

When creating extreme enhancements, deepen the corners of the
natural nail with a file.
P Perform
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R Remove
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E Eliminate
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P Purify
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Additives - Liquid & Powder

Start with a
effects to customize.

color then add Additives: pigments &

Formulas
Black =

scoops Retention+ Sculpting Powder Clear plus

scoop of Additives Black Pigment.

Cream =

scoops Retention+ Sculpting Powder Bright White

plus a sprinkle of Additives Yellow Pigment.

My Formulas
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Extreme Application and Finishing

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I COMMIT TO MAKING THE FOLLOWING CHANGES:

My work life:_________________________________________________
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My approach to my clients:_____________________________________
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My approach to myself:________________________________________
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My application techniques:_____________________________________
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My next CND education course:_________________________________
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Signed and Dated:_________________________________________

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Creative Nail Design, Inc.

1125 Joshua Way
Vista, CA 92081 USA
760.599.2900
800.833.NAIL
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