Shake your grass skirt at the winter blahs because the CND Rhythm and Heat Collection for Summer 2017 will have you dreaming of hammocks, mojitos, and warm afternoon sunsets!

Launching in March, the six cremes have a slightly jellyish formula, which makes them extremely smooth and easy to paint on.

To fully cover my nail line, I needed to use either three thin coats or two thick ones. All of them were shiny on their own. My swatches show the nail polishes without a top coat, so you can see how they look straight out of the bottle.

Being a green fiend, Palm Deco (medium green) is my first choice, followed by Mambo Beat (hot orange-red), and Splash of Teal (blue).

Which colours are calling your name?

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the media launch event unveiling the CND Rhythm and Heat Collection, which was held at a salon called Fiorio Cumberland in Yorkville.

As you may have already seen on my Instagram, John Nguyen, one of the talented nail technicians there, painted my nails in the below fun design! He used the CND Shellac colours Palm Deco (green – two coats) and Shimmering Shores (glitter – one coat).

Check out the rest of this blog post for a closer look at each colour in the CND Vinylux Rhythm and Heat Collection, as well as the official press release for more details!

There are six shades in the CND Rhythm and Heat Collection:

• Sugar Cane
• Palm Deco
• Splash of Teal
• Shells in the Sand
• Mambo Beat
• Ripe Guava

CND Rhythm and Heat Collection Pictures

CND Rhythm and Heat Collection Swatches

Artificial Light Photos

Sugar Cane

Palm Deco

Splash of Teal

Click here to see my CND Vinylux Splash of Teal Swatches & Review!

Shells in the Sand

Mambo Beat

Ripe Guava

CND Rhythm and Heat Collection Press Release

The only difference in shades between the Vinylux and Shellac collections is that the Vinylux has Splash of Teal (blue creme), and the Shellac has Shimmering Shores (glitter).

NEW CND COLLECTION!

RHYTHM & HEAT 2017

Art deco design and endless beaches set the scene for a sophisticated getaway with the Rhythm & Heat collection from CND.

Escape the heat of the day under lush foliage and soak in the bright, tropical hues.

With exotic Caribbean destinations on every fashionista’s travel itinerary, nail designs will feature a mashup of cultural-influence, bold colour and graphic prints. It’s all about sensual style and lavish indulgences.

“This seasons trend story is rooted in nature with a sultry blend of colour and design. Put a fresh, graphic spin on a nail classic with the ‘palm French’ manicure, featuring a slightly tinted base with a crescent swoop of dusty rose polish down one side of the nail and a single palm leaf down the other. Perfect for a beach getaway or summer soiree!” – Jan Arnold, CND Co-Founder & Style Director

SHELLAC BRAND 14 DAY NAIL COLOUR:

• Featured Benefits: Delivers high-performance wear and stunning crystal shine with no nail damage when used as directed; Original Top Coat; XPRESS5 Top Coat and CND LED Lamp deliver faster-than-ever service time and amazing 5-minute removal; NEW DURAFORCE Top Coat offers 25% more protection (15-minute removal)
• Availability: March 2017 as a salon service; for more information, visit cnd.com

VINYLUX WEEKLY POLISH:

• Featured Benefits: Delivers 7-day, chip-resistant wear and a fast-drying, 2-step application; VINYLUX Weekly Top Coat features increased durability with natural light
• Availability: March 2017; at Trade Secrets, Chatters or visit cnd.com/find-salon

Disclosure: This post contains press samples provided by PR.

Which are your favourite colours in the CND Rhythm and Heat Collection? Are you looking forward to the hot summers, or are you feeling as cool-as-a-cucumber this winter?