BASIC GEL EXTENSION COURSE €400,00

This beginner, entry-level Basic Gel Extension Course is designed to teach you how to create strong, natural-looking nail extensions using tips.

This ABT Accredited course is run over two separate days, giving students the opportunity to practise and revise at home between training days.

The group course is held in small, controlled numbers to ensure each student receives individualised attention and guidance from the educator. This approach guarantees a hands-on learning experience where every student’s needs are met with care, respect, and professionalism.

• Welcome and introduction to the course.

• Health and safety regulations in a nail technician’s career and their responsibilities.

• Nail diseases and disorders and how to recognize them.

• Proper hygiene, disinfection, and sterilization practices.

• Contraindications to performing any nail treatment.

• Overview of essential products required for gel nails, ensuring safe and professional application.

• Understanding gel types and selecting the correct primers for optimal adhesion and durability.

• In-depth explanation of natural and extended nail structure, including apex placement, stress points, and achieving correct balance for a professional finish.

• Natural nail anatomy and preparation techniques.

• Introduction to Basic Gel Extensions using tips: theory and demonstration of application.

• Step-by-step guidance on preparing, applying, and blending tips for extensions.

• Learning to create oval, almond, and square nail shapes with tips, focusing on correct structure, accurate filing, and symmetry.

• Understanding correct nail filing techniques and why they are crucial for structural integrity.

• Aftercare instructions for gel nails.

• Students work on their model’s nails)

  • Recap of Day 1, addressing any questions or challenges students faced during practice.

  • Hands-on practice of the proper way to fit tips to ensure a flawless and seamless extension.

  • Continued practice of Basic Gel Extensions using tips, focusing on creating professional shapes: oval, almond, and square.

  • Electric File demonstration on safe gel nail removal techniques.

  • Practical Exam: Students will create gel nail extensions in the assigned shapes (oval, almond, or square) on their model or their own nails, unaided

• How to prepare the natural nail for gel extensions.

• Proper application and fitting of tips to create flawless extensions.

• Step-by-step guidance for building extensions in oval, almond, and square shapes.

• Correct filing techniques to achieve perfect structure and symmetry.

• Gel extension aftercare for long-lasting results.