1:1 — Hard gel for natural nails
Course training dates
Description
Hard Gel: Thin & Strong Nails
Have you tried different hard gels, but still struggle with lifting, breakages or bulky nails?
The problem isn’t always the product you’re using. It’s about understanding which gel to choose, how to work with different nail types and how to build the correct nail structure.
In this training, you’ll learn how to create thin yet strong hard gel nails designed to last 3–4 weeks, while reducing common problems like lifting, chipping and breakages.
You’ll also learn how to correct difficult nail shapes, create clean, symmetrical results and apply hard gel with minimal filing.
How the training works
Your learning starts before the training day.
You’ll receive access to my online training, where you can study hard gel properties and watch application demonstrations at your own pace.
During the in-person training, we’ll focus on practical work. I’ll observe your technique, identify mistakes and show you exactly what to improve.
What you will learn
- Understanding Hard Gels – Learn how different hard gels behave, understand their properties and choose the right gel for different nail types and lengths.
- Thin & Strong Hard Gel Application – Learn how to create thin, strong overlays with the correct nail structure and without unnecessary bulk.
- Hard Gel Application with Minimal Filing – Learn how to control and distribute your gel to create a smooth surface with less filing after application.
- Working with Crooked & Curled Nails – Learn how to visually correct uneven, crooked and downward-growing nails using hard gel.
- Nail Shaping – Learn how to create clean, symmetrical nail shapes with straight sidewalls and balanced free edges.
- Nail Repair – Learn how to repair broken or damaged nails using hard gel.
- Preventing Lifting – Understand the common causes of lifting, chipping and breakages, and how your product choice, nail preparation and application technique affect retention.
Bonus
- Instagram Profile Guide – A free guide to creating and improving your nail technician Instagram profile.
- Nail Photography Guide – A free guide to taking clean, aesthetic nail photos that show your work clearly.
After the training you will be able to:
- Understand hard gel properties and how to choose the right product for different nail types and lengths.
- Create thin, strong hard gel overlays with the correct nail structure.
- Improve your product control and reduce unnecessary filing after application.
- Understand how to correct crooked, uneven and downward-growing nails.
- Create cleaner, more symmetrical nail shapes.
- Learn how to repair broken or damaged nails using hard gel.
- Understand what causes lifting, chipping and breakages, and how to reduce these problems for better retention.
- Identify mistakes in your own technique and understand how to correct them through individual feedback.
- Build confidence working with hard gel through hands-on practice and one-to-one guidance.
Training details
Course information
- Location: 📍📍 Newmarket, Suffolk
- Duration: 1 day – Approximately 8 hours
- Group size: Private 1:1 Training – One student only
- Preparation: Before the training, you will receive a training manual with video demonstrations by email. Please review these in advance so we can spend more time on practical training, improving your technique and working on the areas where you need the most support.
- Hours:
- • 10:00 – 17:00/18:00 : Approximately
- Structure: Personal guidance, demonstrations and feedback from me throughout the training. Hands-on practice on yourself or on a model you bring. If needed, I can try to arrange a model for you, subject to availability. A model cannot be guaranteed.
- Materials: All professional tools, equipment and materials will be provided, including your training manual. You don't need to bring anything apart from your lunch.
- Lunch: Please bring your own lunch. Coffee, tea, water and snacks will be provided. There is also a Co-op supermarket approximately 5 minutes' walk from the training venue.
- Certification: ABT Certificate of Completion.