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Gel manicure course

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Gel manicure

460.-
The Combined Manicure course is included in the price!
Foundation nail technician course - module 1+2
Foundation gel manicure training is primarily intended for beginner nail technicians.
During the course, we strengthen natural nails with a gel polish base or builder gel. Nails are not extended on this course.
Course topics:
Theory
  • Structure of the nail plate and skin. Diseases. Chemicals;
  • The technician's health and workplace hygiene;
  • Occupational safety;
  • Workstation equipment;
  • Electric nail file: General operating principles;
  • How to choose nail drill bits;
  • Diamond bits and how to use them;
  • A clean result;
  •  Electric file manicure;
  • Opening the nail sidewall pockets;
  • Avoiding overfiling;
  • Refining the cut;
  • Reducing length with an electric file;
  • Acidic and acid-free bases;
  • Sculpting (different nail shapes);
  • Precise gel polish application under the cuticle;
  • Photography
Practice
Training day 1:
Theory and an electric file manicure (with or without gel polish) on a model.
Training day 2:
Gel polish application or maintenance.
Training day 3:
Gel polish maintenance (or removal).
3 models are required.* The student finds the models.
*A model who is a nail technician pays an additional 100% of the course fee.
At the start of the course, the student receives a step-by-step guide that also includes health protection requirements for serving clients in a beauty salon.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, the student can:
  • Assess the condition of the client's nails;
  • Safely use an electric nail file to tidy cuticles, prepare the nail plate and remove gel polish;
  • Coat the client's nails using gel polish and gel techniques;
  • Care for the client's hands and nails and give advice on home care;
  • Use ergonomic working techniques;
  • Understands decontamination and can carry it out.
The trainer provides the materials, tools and equipment used during the course.
To achieve better learning outcomes, we recommend purchasing your own tools to practise at home!
To achieve the learning outcomes, the learner must attend all scheduled lessons and take part in practical sessions.

Learning environment
Practical training takes place in a beauty salon, in a real working situation and environment, on a human model.
Students have access to a workstation with a dust extractor, proper task lighting and comfortable, ergonomic stools.
Practical work is assessed on the final day of the course. The instructor observes the student's work and asks them to explain the stages of the procedure.
Students who pass the assessment receive a certificate of completion; otherwise, we issue a statement of participation.
Trainer: Tiivi Lõhmus
Course volume: 3 training days (10:00–17:00), 31 academic hours
Course fee: 460.-
Course dates: by arrangement with the student 
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