Gel nails course

Level: Diploma

Gel nails course: Gels are the latest innovation in the world of professional nail enhancements. Gel is easier to apply than Acrylics, making it the ideal system for beginners. Gel Nails are easy to apply, odour free, hard wearing and beautiful to look at. Whether you're a beginner or an accomplished nail tech, to offer a modern service, you need to learn Gel nails. Gel Nails are in demand from customers who have tried them and loved them.

Gel nails home learning course: This Nail Technician course is ideal for those students looking to train to become fully qualified and offer a service to paying clients. The course can be completed entirley from home at your own pace. All materials are provided as is full unlimited support via telephone and email.

The course carries recognised certification which would allow you to gain vital liability insurance upon completion. Whether you want to go mobile,work from home, in a salon or purley for self interest the course will prove a worthwhile investment.

Now includes Training hand as pictured below. The training hand will allow you to practise as much as you want whenever you want without the need to use live models. You can practice on the same size nail over and over again until you have perfected the required skill. As the saying goes "Practice makes perfect"

Gel Nails: what you will learn: The course includes everything you need to learn Gel Nails. After learning the basics about the nail industry, your tools, and products, you will be shown the best techniques to apply and blend tips to extend the length of the nail to the desires of your client.

You'll then learn how to apply the 'bonding', 'building' and 'finishing' layers of Gel to the nail. The Gel is like a thick polish and is applied to the nail with a brush. Application is quick and easy and does not start to set hard until placed in the UV light curing box. After a few minutes in the UV box the Gel hardens to form a shiny, strong and long lasting nail.

Part 1: Foundation

You'll learn about life in a nail salon and you will understand the issues involved with sanitation, salon procedures, nail diseases, different nail systems, tools, chemicals and products.

Part 2: Essential Techniques

You will create your first nails. Gina shows you how to hold files and fingers, how to prepare the nail and create the extension. All the techniques are shown slowly and then at a speed you might achieve in a salon. You copy what you see on your own Nail Trainer.

Part 3: Working the whole hand

You bring together all the techniques you have mastered and learn all the tricks of the trade. The nails you create on the trainer hand are detachable. You save them as you work your way through so our tutors can assess them for you. Simply click them into the provided nail card and post them in. It's that simple!!

There are no previous skills or qualifications required to register for this study programme.

This course is open to students of all ages and backgrounds. Enrolments can be taken at anytime of the year unlike the traditional local college who tend only to enrol in September. Home Learning offers true flexibility. Enrol today and be studying within 7 days!

Acrylic Nails Diploma

Once you receive your diploma you can obtain your liability insurance and start work. Should you fail, we will annotate each problem and suggest a way you can improve. Resubmission of work for re-assessment is free, and most students who have failed the first time pass on the second attempt. We want you to succeed!!

This diploma is recognised by the bodies shown above

Gel Nails course

Prospects for Qualified nail technicians are fantastic! With the abilitiy to charge over £25 per treatment the potential is massive. This industry has seen a massive growth in recent years and interest is growing by the day. An opportunity awaits those students determined to succeed!!

Hrs Per Wk          Av. Earnings

10 hours
        £250 Per week
20 hours         £500 Per week
30 Hours         £750 Per Week
40 Hours      £1000+ Per Week

The Table avove should only be used as a general guide to earnings potential. This can vary area by area and by the treatment given.

This course can be completed entirely at your own pace. There is no deadline for completion and no restriction on how quickly you finish. Be qualified in a matter of weeks!

Gel Nails Course

• The Nail Trainer practice hand*	• File and buffer pack
• ENP 14w UV Light Box	• Workhorse towels
• Unlimited telephone support	• Dream Gel Brush
• Assessment and certification	• Cuticle Pusher
• Re-assessment if you fail	• Manicure Brush
• 240 page reference manual	• Top Coat
• 2 hour teaching DVD	• Dream Cuticle oil
• 8 question papers	• Dream Wipe-off
• Dream Sanitiser	• Progress cards
• 100 practice nails
• Cotton Wipes
• Nail Clippers
• Glue Nozzles
• 100 extension tips
• Dream Uniphase Gel
• Dream Polish
• Tip Adhesive

Students are required to watch each lesson and the copy exactly what you see using the equipment supplied within your Nail kit. You practice everyting on the Practice hand pictured below. All the designs you create are done on removable nails and returned to us for assessment and certification. Students are provided with highly detailed film footage explaining the process close up.

Gel nails course

Q: When can I enrol?

The beauty of distance learning means that students can enrol at anytime they wish 365 days of the year. Enrolments and payment can be made online or by calling our office on 0800 0131030.

Q: How soon after enrolment can I start studying?

Students would normally receive their course materials within seven days of enrolment. Materials for this course are posted out via courier and require a signature

Q: Is this course accredited?

Yes! This course is accredited by HABIA and The Guild of Beauty therpists.

Q: Is there any funding available towards the course fees?

UK Open College is a privately run college therefore we do not have access to funding

Q: Do you offer any discounts for the unemployed or low income households?

Unfortunately discounts are not available

Q: Can I pay monthly for my course?

Yes! We do offer payment plans for this course to students resident in the UK only. See fees page for further details.

Q: How do I know whether this is the right course for me?

In truth we cannot be sure if this course or indeed home learning will meet every students needs. To help we have a money back guarantee scheme in place which allows students to receive and try the course materials for seven days to establish whether this course is the ideal course for them. If it's not simply notify us via email or telephone within the seven day period for a full refund. Please be aware this is a strict seven day scheme and no refunds are processed once this period has expired.

Q: Is this course available to International students?

Yes! We currently have students all over the world studying with the college. With todays technology distance is no barrier at all. Students outside of the UK will need access to email to submit course assignments. Additional charges for delivery of paper course materials will apply if required.

Q: Are there any deadlines for course assignments?

No! You can submit course assignments at your own pace.

Q: What if I have questions relating to my course or have problems understanding some of the questions?

No problem! All students have access to a personal tutor for the duration of their course with whom they may correspond with. You are not on your own when you study with us! We really do want you to pass your course!

Q: Will I have to purchase any additional books or materials?

No! We provide all the required course materials to enable you to complete your studies. You may need to purchase additional nail tips if you want to practice a lot as you progress but we do provide enough to complete the course.

Q: Will this course enable me to set up as a self employed Nail Technician.

Yes! You can set up and offer a service once you complete

Q: Can I gain liability insurance

Yes! Details for Insurance can be obtained from your tutor

If you require any further information on this course then please call our administration team on 0800 0131030 or 01827 283735 and we will be happy to help you as much as we can.

Course Fee: Starting at: £399.00

UK Student can choose to pay their course fees in full upon enrolment or take out a pay as you study plan as follows.

Enrolment Fee	£199.00
6 x Monthly payments	£50.00
Total Fees Payable	£499.00

Pay in full and Save	£100.00

Call our office on 0800 0131030 for guaranteed acceptance onto our pay as you study plan* (Applies to UK Students only)

MOD Personnel can claim a 10% Reduction on fees when paying in full by quoting BFPO10 when contacting us. Proof will be required.

*Valid Debit/Credit card required .