Base Course Gel, Tip, Refill

The Basic Gel Nail Extension Course is for anyone who wants to start doing nail extensions and begin working as a nail technician. A hands-on, full-immersion course where you will learn how to apply the main nail extension gels to lengthen the natural nail, using both tips and forms. You will learn to build the correct structure and shape of the nail, the French effect with gel and Total Color with semi-permanent gel polish.

Programme

• Introduction to the main nail extension gels
• Introduction to working practice
• Nail anatomy and overview of the main nail disorders
• Tools needed for the job
• Hygiene and cleaning of equipment
• How to use the different types of files
• Overview of the different nail extension methods
• Preparing the natural nail
• Lengthening the nail with tips
• Overview of the different types of tips
• Choosing and applying the tip
• Blending and filing the tip, setting the length
• Oval or square shape
• Applying the gel
• Building the correct curve
• Lengthening the nail with forms
• Positioning the form
• Applying the gel
• Building the correct curve
• Filing and oval or square shape
• French effect and Total Color with semi-permanent gel polish
• Overview of infills and removal

Objectives

Learn the fundamental techniques of gel nail extensions: lengthening with tips and forms, infills, French effect, colour application and semi-permanent gel polish.

Prerequisites

None.

Details

• Duration: 1 day
• Hours: 9.30am-5.30pm
• Location: All over Italy
• Materials: Provided by RobyNails
• Certificate: Yes
• Model: required
• Fee: €220 including Gel Starter Kit (worth €79) or €360 including Deluxe Kit with lamp (worth €275)

1 intensive day: after a theoretical introduction, most of the time is spent on hands-on practice. A model is required, on whom the student will perform a complete set of nail extensions.

All the materials needed for the course are provided by RobyNails.

A certificate of attendance is issued at the end of the course.

Support

RobyNails provides ongoing support even after the course. Our trainers are always available to answer any questions or give advice so you can work professionally. Find out more about our nail extension courses here.