No pre-requirements are needed to complete this course.

3 Years to complete the course

5 case studies are required to receive your certificate. Before and After photos will be emailed over for feedback.

On this online course you will learn:

Here we will cover:

• Equipment to purchase
• How to apply Gel Extensions
• Gel vs Acrylics
• Consultation
• Consultation form example
• Anatomy of the nail
• Anatomy of the skin
• Nail shapes
• Applying gel extensions
• Maintenance/infill
• Removal
• Aftercare advice
• Things to consider
• Promoting your business
• Health and Safety
• Sterilising your tools
• Videos
• Different nail grits
• Insurance recommendations

Acrylic nails are less kind to the natural nail then Gels.

Gel extensions and acrylic nails aren’t identical, but they are similar. Acrylic is a two-step process that involves liquid and powder which air dries. Gel extensions use hard gel or structure gel and are cured with a UV or LED light. Both techniques have a similar look and feel.

Acrylic nails are hard and can be very fake looking. Most Gels are more flexible and natural looking. In addition Acrylic nails when removed leave an impression on the nails, so once removed the natural nails may show marks or imprints. Gel nails leave no hard impressions.

Advantages of UV Gel

• Lightweight
• Less finishing than other systems
• They do not easily lift.
• Quick to apply and infill
• Odourless
• Flexible
• Less damage to the natural nail than with some systems.

Equipment needed for Gel Nail Extensions

• Nail files mixed grits 100, 180, 240
• Buffer
• Flat Gel Brush
• Hand Sanitisers
• Cuticle Knife 
• Cuticle Nippers
• Acetone
• U.V Gel
• Primer
• Nail Tips
• Nail tip glue
• Prep Spray/ Dehydrator
• Cuticle Oil
• U.V lamp
• Gel Polish kit

If you already have insurance please check they cover online courses. We recommend Insync Insurance to all our students as they cover online courses. 

Please do not purchase this course until you have checked your insurance policy. 

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