The benefits of becoming certified with CND™ SHELLAC™
Get certified in a globally recognized luxury brand
CND™ SHELLAC™ is trusted by professionals worldwide for its innovation, safety, and superior quality. A certification with CND™ elevates credibility and opens doors in the industry.
Attract clients with the only fully patented gel polish in the world
With a CND™ SHELLAC™ qualification, you’ll offer a premium service that clients actively seek out—featuring 14 +days of high-gloss wear, zero nail damage, and gentle removal.
Strong Salon Support
Receive Marketing support on SHELLAC™ salon promotion, multiple color launches a year, and monthly offers ready for on-counter
An investment in your future
This isn’t just a course—it’s the beginning of a career with limitless potential. From working in top salons to running your own studio or joining international events, the possibilities are endless.
Become part of a strong professional network
When you train with CND™, you join a global community of like-minded professionals. Gain access to expert support, ongoing inspiration, and opportunities to grow alongside some of the industry’s best.
Pathway to becoming an educator and working worldwide
Your CND™ journey can lead to becoming a certified educator. Share your passion, teach others, and open doors to working at global beauty events, trainings, and international collaborations.
All included in your package
Everything you need to turn your passion into a profession
FREE education with a purchase of a starter kit
6 hours of physical education
Access to 1000+ hours of online on-demand education
Nail anatomy, natural nail fundamentals, 5 step polish method. about the CND lamp, nail preparation, filing techniques, salon safety, UV science, hygiene
SHELLAC™ Basic Knowledge
Brand presentation, system uniqueness explanation, application and removal
PHYSICAL CLASS
6 Hour Class
Foundation knowledge
Theory on nail anatomy, demo of P.E.P and 5 point polish method
Hands-on
In pairs, you practice P.E.P and single color application
Treatment Demo
Demo of PLEXIGEL Shaper with single color application and French
Hands-on
In pairs again you practice French application and SHELLAC™ butterfly removal
HURRA! You are Certified
Upon completion of the education, you receive a SHELLAC™ professional diploma - your quality service stamp
OPTIONAL TRAINING
Practice makes perfect
Training Days
Hands-on training without limit of number of times attending to practice with an educator. Open to attend even after certification.
Online Troubleshooting
Support what you learned during your education with our online knowledge base.
OPTIONAL LEVEL UP
Add-on Qualifications
Speed me up
Perfect your technique while shortening your service time down to only 30 minutes
Mastering French
Top tips, tricks and techniques for a flawless smile line every single time
Fast track with SHELLAC™ Product Certification Class
Skip the long educational class and fast-track to our product-focused onboarding, so you feel confident with your technique from the first set of nails. See the next available classes by clicking the link below.
Fast track with SHELLAC™ Product Certification Class
Skip the long educational class and fast-track to our product-focused onboarding, so you feel confident with your technique from the first set of nails. See the next available classes by clicking the link below.
Continue building on your SHELLAC™ certification towards a nail tech career with many development opportunities
LEVEL 1
Completing your SHELLAC™ certification
LEVEL 2
Build on your skills and add new services
LEVEL 3
Perfect & solidify your techniques
LEVEL 4
International Brand Ambassador
LEVEL 5
Education Ambassador
SHELLAC™ Gel Polish Concept Class
Complete onboarding of the most-sold nail treatment in salons worldwide
CND™ SHELLAC™ Speed me up
Learn how to do a SHELLAC™ treatment in 30 minutes to increase your earnings per hour
Competition Stiletto Class
Make competition skill-level nails or perfect your skills in stiletto nails, best for experienced nail techs
Brand Ambassador
Join our network of highly skilled professionals with opportunities to earn extra, exclusive access to international trainings, news, and special offers
International ICG educator
Become a part of an international group of highest level educators with exclusive prices, and career development opportunities
COMING SOON SHELLAC™ Gel Polish Product Certification Class
Quick onboarding for professionals educated in gel polish
PLEXIGEL™ Beginner or Product Certification
Add on a gel education to make reinforcements under SHELLAC™, fix a broken nails, and make natural looking extensions, available for gel beginners and already educated in gel
Competition Gel & Acrylics Class
Hands-on advanced class with your preferred enhancement system for making competition skill level nails
Training Day
Free training on perfecting the education you are undertaking, you can take it even after your certification is complete
Brisa™ Beginner or Product Certification
Add on a classic gel education with one of the strongest gels on the market, available for gel beginners and ones already educated in gel
CND™ Liquid an Powder Beginner or Product Certification
Add on an acrylics education with a superior system, available for liquid and powder beginners and ones already educated in acrylics
eFile education
Give virtually all your nail services better speed and precision by building a strong efile technique
Perfect French Class
Hands-on class on perfecting your smile line and more techniques for the perfect French nail
Glitter & Glam Nail Art
Upsell services with adding in salon-friendly quick designs with a wow effect
Continue building on your SHELLAC™ certification towards a nail tech career with many development opportunities
LEVEL 1
Completing your SHELLAC™ certification
SHELLAC™ Gel Polish Concept Class
Complete onboarding of the most-sold nail treatment in salons worldwide
COMING SOON SHELLAC™ Gel Polish Product Certification Class
Quick onboarding for professionals educated in gel polish
Training Day
Free training on perfecting the education you are undertaking, you can take it even after your certification is complete
LEVEL 2
Build on your skills and add new services
CND™ SHELLAC™ Speed me up
Learn how to do a SHELLAC™ treatment in 30 minutes to increase your earnings per hour
PLEXIGEL™ Beginner or Product Certification
Add on a gel education to make reinforcements under SHELLAC™, fix a broken nails, and make natural looking extensions, available for gel beginners and already educated in gel
Brisa™ Beginner or Product Certification
Add on a classic gel education with one of the strongest gels on the market, available for gel beginners and ones already educated in gel
CND™ Liquid an Powder Beginner or Product Certification
Add on an acrylics education with a superior system, available for liquid and powder beginners and ones already educated in acrylics
eFile education
Give virtually all your nail services better speed and precision by building a strong efile technique
Perfect French Class
Hands-on class on perfecting your smile line and more techniques for the perfect French nail
Glitter & Glam Nail Art
Upsell services with adding in salon-friendly quick designs with a wow effect
LEVEL 3
Perfect & solidify your techniques
Competition Stiletto Class
Make competition skill-level nails or perfect your skills in stiletto nails, best for experienced nail techs
Competition Gel & Acrylics Class
Hands-on advanced class with your preferred enhancement system for making competition skill level nails
LEVEL 4
International Brand Ambassador
Brand Ambassador
Join our network of highly skilled professionals with opportunities to earn extra, exclusive access to international trainings, news, and special offers
LEVEL 5
Education Ambassador
International ICG educator
Become a part of an international group of highest level educators with exclusive prices, and career development opportunities
Most common questions before starting a SHELLAC™ education
You can purchase our starter packages before becoming certified, as you’ll need them for your training. Choose the size that suits your needs — each option varies by the number of colors included. The bigger the package, the more you can save on the starting up with SHELLAC™.
Fill in the form below or get in touch with us to see what package would be best for you to start with.
After successfully completing the SHELLAC™ class, your certification will be added to our system, unlocking access to the full CND™ SHELLAC™ product range and a variety of other professional products at wholesale prices.
If you are new to ICG but have a previous certification in nails, you can create your login right away and access thousands of professional products before you complete your
As a salon owner, you can offer your team a FREE education class — either by sending them to us or, if you have four or more employees, we’ll bring the training directly to your salon. All we ask is that your team has the required products ready to participate. And the best part? You’re welcome to repeat the class anytime — whether it’s to refresh techniques or reinforce knowledge.
CND™ SHELLAC™ is a professional-only brand, and certification is required to purchase and use the products. This ensures that every treatment meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance — values the brand is built on.
By becoming certified, you not only gain access to the full SHELLAC™ range, but you also show your clients that you’re trained to deliver the ultimate nail care experience with one of the most trusted names in the industry.
Your SHELLAC™ certification gives you exclusive access to purchase CND™ SHELLAC™ products and perform gel polish services that meet the highest standards of quality and professionalism. It's certification opens up for a wide variety of professional products across our portfolio.
It’s your ticket to working with a globally trusted brand — and to offering your clients long-lasting, high-performance results they’ll keep coming back for.
Education support sources
Quick access to more material on Brisa, available 24/7
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY
Join our group of nail professionals for sparring, advice, inspiration, and support
VIDEO HOW-TO
See how effortless it is to create durable nails without filing or damaging the natural nail
STEP-BY-STEPS
Written guides on how to apply and remove the gel
TREATMENT MENU
Ready to copy-paste service menu suggestion for your salon
KNOWLEDGE BASE
Your online source for in-depth knowledge and guides on nails
Education support sources
Quick access to more material on SHELLAC™, available 24/7
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY
Join our group of nail professionals for sparring, advice, inspiration, and support
VIDEO HOW-TO
See how effortless it is to create durable nails without filing or damaging the natural nail
STEP-BY-STEPS
Written guides on how to apply and remove the gel
TREATMENT MENU
Ready to copy-paste service menu suggestion for your salon
KNOWLEDGE BASE
Your online source for in-depth knowledge and guides on nails
