Course Description

If you are a Foundation Certificate student, we recommend you complete this module fifth.

During this course we will cover -

  • Picking up beads
  • Natural-look Extensions
  • French Extensions
  • Filing and Structure
  • Backfills (2-3 Weekly Maintenance) 
  • Rebalances (2-3 Weekly Maintenance for French Extensions) 
  • Fixing Cracks and Breaks 
  • Safe Hard Gel Removal 

Your fees cover all online training content, 7-Day access to Educators in our Student Facebook Group and personal access to an assigned Educator via email.

Note - We teach using Artistic Rock Hard LED Gel. 90% of the tips and tricks taught in this class will be non-brand specific and we will specify where something is specific to the Artistic brand. This class is perfect for students who want to use Artistic Rock Hard LED Gel but is also just as suitable for students who use completely different brands and just want to perfect their overall application skills or learn Hard Gel Application from scratch.

Are products included?

Products are not included however you are welcome to book in on our Auckland-based Unsupervised Practice Days for $10, giving you all-day access to our products. An Educator is on site for quick questions but not demonstrations - for those you need to book a Supervised Practice Day, which may even be available in your local region.

The following Kits are also available -

  • Full Hard Gel Starter Kit (including lamp) $899
  • Full Hard Gel Starter Kit (no lamp) $399
  • Artistic LED Gel Starter Kit $319.99

Will I be qualified as a Nail Tech when I finish this course?

Stand Alone Qualification

If you are not working towards the Foundation Certificate in Nail Technology but would like a certificate for this course, you have two options - 

  • If you already hold a Nail Tech Qualification - Email [email protected] with proof of qualification (if we haven't already seen it) and let us know that you've finished this training. Once verified, you will receive recognition.
  • If you do not hold a Nail Tech Qualification - First, you need to have completed The Theory of Nails and Mastering Acrylic 1 and passed the respective Assessments. Next, please email [email protected] and let us know that you've finished this training. Once verified, you will receive recognition.
Note that if you are completing other Modules, Practice Days can be combined - eg you can do your Acrylic and Hard Gel/PolyGel Assessments on the same day. 

Working towards the Foundation Certificate in Nail Technology

You need to complete -  
- either in person or online. 
Pass - 
And submit -  
- after which you will be awarded the Foundation Certificate in Nail Technology

Educator

Penny Lawler

Penny Lawler has combined her two passions - teaching and the beauty industry - into an extremely successful career. She began working in adult education in 2006 and qualified as a Nail Technician a year later. In 2011 she took the leap to make nails her full time job and it was a natural progression to include education within that role. Between 2011-2016 she built 4 successful businesses, all within the beauty industry - the very first of which was a nail salon that went from zero clients in a spare bedroom to 300 clients and several staff in 18 months. "With 9 years’ industry experience including 5 years running a school for Nail Technicians I see, on a daily basis, a steady stream of women who are drawn to our industry by passion BUT so many struggle after graduation, lacking the skills to turn their qualification into a viable business." Penny now shifts her focus to mentoring others in the industry and turning passion into profit.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

  • 2

    Getting Started

    • Picking Up Beads

    • Picking Up Beads (Text Recap)

    • Natural Nail Preparation

    • Brush On Gels
  • 3

    Before You Extend...

    • Hard Gel Overlay - Introduction

    • Hard Gel Overlay - Video

    • Hard Gel Overlay - Written Steps

    • Hard Gel Overlay - Self Evaluation

    • Enhancement Structure

    • Applying Forms

    • Applying Tips
  • 4

    Basic Extensions

    • Just a Reminder

    • Natural Hard Gel Extensions - Introduction

    • Natural Extensions using Forms - Video

    • Natural Extensions using Tips - Video

    • Filing

    • Natural Hard Gel Extensions - Written Steps

    • Natural Hard Gel Extensions - Self Evaluation

    • Blood Spill Drill

    • Blood Spill Drill Answers

    • Natural Extensions with Blended Gels

    • Full Set of Natural Enhancements in Real Time
  • 5

    French Extensions

    • French Hard Gel Extensions - Introduction

    • French Hard Gel Extensions - Video

    • French Hard Gel Extensions - Written Steps

    • French Hard Gel Extensions - Self Evaluation

    • Need Help?

    • French Enhancement with an Extended Nail Bed

    • Full Set of French Enhancements in Real Time (Part One)

    • Full Set of French Enhancements in Real Time (Part Two)
  • 6

    Maintenance

    • Hard Gel Backfill - Introduction

    • Hard Gel Backfill on Natural Extensions - Video

    • Hard Gel Backfill on French Extensions - Video

    • Hard Gel Backfill - Written Steps

    • Hard Gel Backfill - Self Evaluation

    • Just a Reminder

    • Hard Gel Rebalance - Introduction

    • Hard Gel Rebalance on French Extensions - Video

    • Hard Gel Rebalance on Natural Extensions - Video

    • Hard Gel Rebalance - Written Steps

    • Hard Gel Rebalance - Self Evaluation

    • Need Help?

    • Hard Gel Removal - Introduction

    • Hard Gel Removal - Video

    • Hard Gel Removal - Written Steps

    • Hard Gel Removal - Self Evaluation
  • 7

    Shapes

    • Square

    • Squoval

    • Round

    • Oval

    • Almond

    • Stilettos

    • Coffin
  • 8

    Finishing Options

    • Applying Gel Polish over Enhancements

    • Top Coat Options
  • 9

    Bonus Content

    • Glitter Encapsulation

    • How to Pass the Hard Gel Assessment
  • 10

    #GetYourGelOn Live Streams - May 2017

    • #GetYourGelOn Hard Gel Troubleshooting - 30 April 2017

    • Mariah's First Ever Hard Gel Lesson - 2 May 2017

    • Hand Painted, Layered Nail Art - 5 May 2017 - Part 1

    • Hand Painted, Layered Nail Art - 5 May 2017 - Part 2

    • Hand Painted, Layered Nail Art - 5 May 2017 - Part 2
  • 11

    Finished!

    • What to do now...

    • Have Your Goals Changed?

    • Feedback

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