gel Overlay

and extensions

A UV or LED curable product that can extend the natural nail plate

What you’ll get

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    Expert Instruction:

    Benefit from expert guidance and assessment by an award winning nail technician

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    Hands-On Experience:

    Dive into a hands-on learning environment where you'll master nail prep and precise application of both tips and sculpting forms

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    Small Class Sizes:

    A maximum of six students ensures you get personalised feedback and tailored guidance to build your confidence.

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    Comprehensive Teaching:

    We explore a comprehensive information including health and safety, infection control and allergies

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    Professional Products:

    Quality equipment and materials from top brands in the industry. Use one of our personally curated kits included in the course cost or purchase one to own.

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    Accredited Certification:

    Receive an accredited certification validating your proficiency which will enable you to pursue professional opportunities with confidence and credibility.

the basics

Welcome to our ‘Gel Overlay and Extensions’ course, where we delve into the world hard gel which provides long lasting enhancements that can be extended beyond the natural nails free edge. Hard gel offers clients durable and chip-resistant enhancements that can last for up to 3 weeks before needing maintenance.

This is an intensive, day long course lasting from 9am until around 5pm. Students should already be qualified and proficient in gel polish application. Builder gel application proficiency is not essential but greatly encouraged.

Proper training in hard gel application is really important due to its specialised techniques and tools. Understanding the intricacies of gel application, including the precise layering, curing times, and proper removal methods, ensures not only great results but also safeguards the health of natural nails. Without adequate training, incorrect application or removal techniques can lead to weakened nails, allergic reactions, or damage to the nail bed.

course structure

The course takes place over 1 day, usually finishing in the early afternoon.

At 9am learners meet at the salon and our first task is theory work - manuals will be sent to students prior to the course and they are expected to have read this.

The theory is a mixed bag of short presentations, quizzes, and open discussion about nail anatomy, client care and health and hygiene.

Students will be given an opportunity to ‘play’ with different consistency gels and learn about their viscosity.

Mid morning we move onto a practical demonstration of applying tips. students will then practice these techniques on one of their hands or on a false hand.

By the afternoon students will start their practical activity and with guidance and support will perform a gel extension service on a model.

Students should provide the model themselves however if this is not possible a model may be acquired for you.

At the end of the day students will be assessed on their work and either will be presented with certificates or if necessary will be invited back to the salon to complete another case study to make sure their work is up to a professional standard (this is free of charge). But don’t worry! This isn’t a failure - its an opportunity for continued professional development and access to great tutoring.

kit

All kit will be provided for students to use, however if you wish to purchase your own professional quality tools to take away with you we can provide a basic manicure kit at a cost of £38

This will include

  • Staleks metal pusher

  • Staleks Nippers

  • Staleks Files

  • INK London Cuticle Remover

  • INK London Cuticle Oil

  • Buffers

  • Orangewood Sticks

  • Assorted nail art brushes

Hard gel is not offered to students to purchase, the brand you will be taught with is INK London which only sell to professionals (people who are qualified). After your course you will be able to purchase from them directly.

£238

with kit

Enrollment

Enrollment

£200

with out

Send us a message to register your interest or submit a query. We will be in touch to discuss course dates and payment.

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • You will need an accredited manicure and gel polish certificate to undertake this course. Certification and proficiency in builder-in-a-bottle type gel is not essential but would be a bonus.

  • YES! You will have an industry recognised and insurable qualification, enabling you to provide gel extensions

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • Don’t worry, let us know well in advance and we should be able to acquire a willing test subject!

  • Yes! A digital and hard copy.

  • No, everything will be provided for you.