Welcome to our Ultimate Gel Course! This comprehensive course covers everything you need to know about gel nail services including gel polish, BIAB extensions, hard gel extensions and gel designs.
You don't need any qualifications or experience in nails to do this course
You can use any brand of products you choose but we do recommend you use products designed for professional use rather than DIY home kits
This course is made up of 4 Modules. There is an e-book for each Module and demonstration videos to give you all the information you will need to complete each unit of your online theory (view sample question). Your tutor will be available via telephone between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday or email, to help with any questions you may have. You will be given access to all of the assessment and feedback information.
This course requires 13 case studies. These can be carried out in any order and uploaded at different times. They don't need to be done at the same time.
Natural Nail Prep
Tip application and prepping the tip
Application of gel polish
BIAB overlay on natural nail
Application of hard gel over a tip
Infill/Rebalance on tip
Removal of any of the above
Ombre with gel polish
Marble with gel polish
1 method of glitter application
3 different freehand designs of your choice
These can be carried out on yourself, friends or relatives, a practice hand or a combination of any of them. You will need to provide evidence of your work as follows:
VIDEO EVIDENCE - Please do a separate video for each of the above but only do one finger. This will make it quicker and easier for you to upload the videos. Please don't stress about video quality. If you can see what you're doing in the video I'm sure we will be able to.
The videos can be uploaded on your course page in your online account.
What you will learn:
MODULE 1: THE FUNDAMENTALS
Codes of Practice
Health & Safety
Hygiene
Workstation
Client Communication
Taking Payment
Promotions & Social Media
Insurance
MODULE 2: NAIL DISEASES & DISORDERS
Nail Diseases
Nail & Skin Disorders
Contra-indications
MODULE 3: ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
Structure of the Nail
Bones & the Muscular System
Skin Structure & Types
Lymphatic System
MODULE 4: ULTIMATE GEL
Introduction
Natural Nail PrepGel Polish Application
Tip Application
BIAB Application Overlay
BIAB Application Tip & OverlayBIAB Infill/rebalance
Hard Gel Application Overlay
Hard Gel Application Tip and Overlay
Hard Gel Infill/RebalanceRemoval
Freehand Gel Designs
How to Ombre with Gel Polish
How to Marble with Gel Polish
3 Different Glitter Techniques
Qualification: ABT Accredited Diploma
You will receive your Diploma Certificate, usually within 3 days of completion of your final recorded practical assignment provided all work (theory and practical) meets the required standard. You will then be fully qualified and insurable in BIAB Extensions, Hard Gel Extensions, Gel Polish and Gel Design!
PLEASE NOTE: Modules 1, 2, and 3 are the same for ALL courses so you only need to do these once. Even if you book another course at a later date you will not need to re-do Modules 1, 2 and 3.
ONLINE ULTIMATE GEL COURSE WITH KIT OPTIONS
Our Ultimate Gel course will give you all the information you need to provide services in Hard Gel, Builder in a Bottle, Gel Polish and Gel Design. This course will teach you how to prep the natural nail so that your gel will last without chipping or peeling, how to apply and prep tips for extensions, how to apply gel correctly and professionally and how to provide basic designs for your clients using gel polish/paint, liner brushes and dotting tools. You will also learn how to carry out maintenance such as infills and rebalancing extensions together with full removal.
Everything you need, which is a combination of e-books, video tutorials, multiple choice and true/false questions, is provided in your online account; you will also be able to upload your case study videos from within your online account. This allows you to work from a PC, mobile or tablet wherever you happen to be.
Work at your own pace as and when you have time. You can take as long as you like!
All course materials will be made available to you in your online account after you have paid and registered.
GOOD LUCK!