Gel Nails

Course Overview

Learn how to apply gel nails using the UV Gel System, a relatively new application that is ideal for beginners since less buffing is required and there are no chemicals involved in the hardening process. Develop your skills in applying this nail system through guided practice on the professional Nail Trainer, supporting DVD and study materials.

Studying Gel Nails by distance learning?

With a Professional Nail Extensions course you can train like the professionals. You’ll develop your skills through practice on the Nail Trainer – a life-like hand on a flexible arm with jointed fingers, flesh-like finger tips and replaceable practice nails.

Also included are two complimentary textbooks and a supporting DVD where the practical skills are demonstrated.

These courses develop both underpinning knowledge and practical skills, and you are assessed on your completed practical nail work, which you forward to your Essential Nails tutor for marking.

Pre-requisites

No previous experience is required to access this course.

Qualification

Essential Nails Certificate

Support and benefits

• Gain an industry recognised Essential Nails Certificate on successful completion
• Access to a lifetime Essential Nails tutor to mentor and motivate you throughout and after your course
  

Key topics

• Salon Life, Procedures and Products

Explore the nail industry. Examine the tools and products you’ll use to apply gel nails.

• Essential Techniques in Gel Overlay

Learn the best techniques for applying and blending tips in order to extend the length of nails. Discover how to apply the ‘bonding’, ‘building’ and ‘finishing’ layers of gel to nails. Examine the hardening process.

• Practical Skills

Gain practical experience of applying the above techniques to create fantastic looking gel nails. Gel nails are easier to apply than acrylics, and they are hard wearing and odour free.

Course Code

D43

Hours of study

60 hours

Technical requirements and Fees

None

Outline

At the beginning of your course you will be issued with unique progress cards. As you progress through the course, you will create sample nails, attach these to a progress card, and then send the progress card away for assessment. You will also be required to complete a number of question papers – up to a maximum of eight – which will also be sent away for assessment.

Notes

Each nail you submit will be carefully examined, and you will receive a report on your work and a grade of distinction, credit, pass or fail. Should you fail, you will receive suggestions on how you might improve your work – and you will be able to submit work for reassessment for free.