Beginner Hard Gel Nail Course - Group Online
Beginner Hard Gel Nail Course - Group Online
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Online Course
Duration: 2 days + online modules
Cost: FROM $899
Start your journey as a professional nail technician with our comprehensive Hard Gel Nail Course. Designed specifically for beginners and those looking to build a successful career in the nail industry, our training provides the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to safely create beautiful, long-lasting hard gel nail enhancements.
Whether you're starting a new career, adding hard gel services to your salon, or wanting to perfect your application techniques, this course teaches industry best practices while placing a strong focus on nail health, client safety and allergy prevention.
This course will teach you how to safely and professionally perform hard gel overlays, rebalances and extensions focusing on correct structure, apex placement and long lasting results. You will gain both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to confidently work with hard gel systems while maintaining professional hygiene standards and providing excellent client care.
The course includes an online theory component that must be completed prior to attending the online in-person practical training. During the hands on training session you will work closely with your educator to refine your technique and gain confidence using hard gel products.
To successfully complete the course, students will be required to complete case studies after training and submit them to their educator for assessment. Ongoing support is provided to all students through our educator team to help guide them as they continue developing their skills.
You’ll receive a digital certificate of completion once all requirements are met.
Course Structure
Comprehensive Online Theory Training - To be completed before training days
Before your practical training begins, you'll complete the renowned Nail Knowledge Diploma by Marian Newman BEM. This internationally respected online course provides the essential foundation every professional nail technician should have, covering:
- Health & Safety
- Nail Anatomy & Physiology
- Nail Chemistry
- Product Knowledge
- Infection Control
- Professional Salon Practices
- Understanding Nail Allergies and Prevention
Online Practical Hard Gel Training
Over two practical training days you will gain hands on experience learning:
- Correct gel polymerisation (curing)
- Professional client consultations
- Gel brush preparation and care
- Nail preparation using eFile techniques
- Safe use of eFile bits
- Correct hard gel application
- Building strong nail architecture
- Creating overlays
- Half-well tip application
- Sculptured hard gel extensions
- Rebalances and infills
- Safe hard gel removals
- Salon-quality shaping techniques
- Gel polish application
- French application techniques
- Ombre techniques
- Application of coloured hard gels
- Creating different nail lengths and shapes
- Finishing techniques for flawless results
Case Studies
Students will complete and submit case studies after the course for assessment and feedback.
Why Professional Training Matters
Incorrect product application doesn't just affect the longevity of your services it can also increase the risk of developing lifelong nail allergies. Throughout this course you'll learn how to minimise these risks by understanding the science behind professional gel application.
Common Causes of Nail Product Allergies
Many nail allergies occur because of preventable mistakes, including:
- Mixing different gel systems or brands
- Using an incorrect lamp (there is no such thing as a universal curing lamp)
- Allowing uncured product to touch the skin
- Incomplete polymerisation (under-curing)
By learning correct techniques from the beginning you will protect both yourself and your clients while producing consistently beautiful results.
Understanding Service Breakdown
One of the biggest frustrations for nail technicians is lifting, cracking or premature product breakdown. This course teaches you how to identify and prevent the most common causes, including:
- Poor nail preparation
- Incorrect nail structure or apex placement
- Nails that are too thick or too thin
- Cross-contaminated products
- Mixing incompatible product brands
- Incorrect curing
- Client lifestyle and misuse of nails
- Poor aftercare
- Medical conditions that can affect retention
Learning the "why" behind these issues will help you create durable, long-lasting enhancements your clients will love.
Why Choose This Hard Gel Course?
- Perfect for beginners with no previous experience
- Industry-leading online theory by Marian Newman BEM
- Extensive practical, hands-on training
- Focus on client safety and allergy prevention
- Learn salon-ready techniques used by professionals
- Premium kit option available
- Build confidence to offer profitable hard gel services
Invest in your future with professional hard gel nail training and gain the skills to create beautiful, durable nail enhancements while providing safe, high-quality services your clients can trust.
Educators 💖
Learn from experienced industry professionals:
Ordering course without kit?
The following Glitterbels products are required for the course;-
- Glitterbels Dehydrator, Acid-Free Primer, Base Coat and Hard Gel. You will also require some non branded items which will be supplied on enrolment.
Ordering course with a kit?
✨ Your dream nail kit has arrived!
When you enrol in our Hard Gel Course with Kit you'll receive a carefully curated professional kit worth over $2,000.
We've taken the guesswork out of choosing products, giving you everything you'll need to train, practise and confidently start taking clients.
Because starting your nail journey deserves nothing less than the best. 💅✨
Entry Requirements
No prior experience is needed — just a passion to learn.
Payment Options
Flexible payment options available including Laybuy, ZipPay, Afterpay and all major credit/debit cards.
Perfect for beginners ready to start their nail journey or add hard gel services to their skill set.
Do you have more questions?
Reach out to us via Instagram, Facebook or email: enquiry@prettynailco.com.au
Shipping & Returns
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By using our website, you accept these terms and conditions in full; accordingly, if you disagree with these terms and conditions or any part of these terms and conditions, you must not use our website.
Anyone can purchase retail products however pro only products require a qualification and proof in the form of your qualification certificate must be shown. We are not liable for any damage or allergiescaused due to inproper application or use of our products. Please read all ingredient labels as we are not liable for any allergies.
Pricing is in Australian Dollars (AUD) and is set, not negotiable.
Shipping
All orders are sent via Australia Post or courier service once full payment has been received. Product will be shipped within 24-48 hours of payment unless you have purchased pre-order items. When you have selected pre-order items your order will not be sent until they are available.
Shipping charges will be calculated at the end of the order before payment.
We only ship within Australia and to New Zealand.
Delivery times vary depending on location and are out of our control however generally 3-12 business days unless you live in Western Australia. Tracking will be updated to your account.
We are not responsible for any delays for your order while in transit as it is out of control. We have normal parcel post as well as express post options available however flammable goods cannot be sent via Express. If you click Express and there are flammable goods in the order we will automatically change it to normal parcel post and refund you the difference. If you are unsure if you parcel can be sent via Express please email us.
Flammable goods include:
- Nail Polish
- Nail Liquid (Monomer)
- Primer
- Dehydrator
- Acetone
- Cleanser
- Nail Polish Remover
- Nail Gel
- Nail Cleansers
Pickup is by appointment only in Alkimos. Please email us with when you would like to pickup your order. Pickup can be made from 24 hours after you have completed and paid for your order unless you have ordered pre-ordered items as they will not be available until we have received them. We suggest you make an order for the available products separate to the pre-ordered items.
Payment
We accept: Visa/Mastercard, Bank Transfer, Paypal, Afterpay, Laybuy, Klarna and Zippay only.
Returns
We do not accept returns/exchanges. If you have received your order and items are missing or damaged please contact us within 3 business days. We will not be liable for missing items after that timeframe. If item is damaged or defective we require reasonable evidence (photo/video).
FAQ
Can I view or try the product before I buy?
You sure can by contacting us and arranging a time to come visit us in Alkimos. We have all of it opened ready for you to try.
How can we contact you?
You can contact us via email at enquiry@prettynailco.com.au, via Facebook/Instagram @prettynailco or via text message 0420224808. You can try call us however we are very busy so if we do not answer please leave a clear voicemail with your full name, phone number and enquiry and we will get back to you within 48 hours.
Where are you located?
Alkimos, Western Australia
Do you post internationally?
Yes we post to New Zealand residents.
Contact Us
Email: enquiry@prettynailco.com.au
Facebook or Instagram: @prettynailco.au
Phone: 0420 224 808
*please note it may take 24-48 hours to answer your enquiry however we will endeavour to get back to you within 12 hours.
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