Gel Nail Technician Course: Biab, Gel Polish & Extensions

Become a professional gel nail technician with gel polish, BIAB, overlays, extensions, sculpted French and nail health.

What you'll learn
• Understand nail anatomy and physiology and how the natural nail grows
• Identify common nail diseases and disorders and recognise when treatments should not be performed
• Follow proper hygiene, sanitation, health and safety practices within a professional nail environment
• Perform correct nail preparation techniques to ensure long-lasting gel services
• Apply professional gel polish, including flawless application techniques
• Create classic French gel polish designs
• Work confidently with BIAB (Builder in a Bottle) to strengthen and structure natural nails
• Perform hard gel overlays to add durability and shape to the natural nail
• Create gel extensions using nail tips
• Sculpt gel nail extensions using forms
• Master sculpted French techniques, including classic, deep smile line, and chevron styles
• Perform professional infill maintenance services
• Safely remove gel products without damaging the natural nail
• Provide clients with proper nail aftercare advice to maintain healthy nails

Requirements
No previous experience is needed. This course is suitable for students of all levels.

Description
Gel Nail Technician Course: Gel Polish, BIAB, Overlays & ExtensionsThis comprehensive Gel Nail Technician Course is designed for beginners and beauty professionals who want to learn professional gel nail systems and develop the skills needed to offer high-quality nail services. Whether you are starting your journey in the nail industry or expanding your existing skills, this course provides both the theoretical knowledge and practical techniques required for professional nail technician training.You will begin by learning the foundations of nail science, including nail anatomy and physiology, understanding how the natural nail grows, and recognising common nail diseases and disorders. This knowledge is essential for identifying when treatments can safely be performed and when they should be avoided. The course also covers essential hygiene, health and safety practices to ensure professional sanitation standards are maintained within a nail service environment.From there, you will learn the importance of correct nail preparation, which is the key to long-lasting gel nail services. Step-by-step demonstrations will guide you through gel polish application, including the popular French gel polish technique.As your skills progress, you will learn how to work with builder systems such as BIAB (Builder in a Bottle) and hard gel overlays to strengthen and structure natural nails. The course also includes training in gel nail extensions using both tips and sculpting forms, allowing you to create customised length and shape for your clients.Advanced techniques include sculpted French gel nails, including classic French, deep smile line, and chevron styles, helping you create elegant, salon-quality results.You will also learn essential maintenance services including infills, safe gel removal techniques, and professional nail aftercare advice, ensuring clients can maintain strong, healthy nails between appointments.By the end of this gel nail technician training, you will have the knowledge and confidence to perform a wide range of professional gel nail services, including gel polish, BIAB nails, hard gel overlays, and gel nail extensions.

Overview
Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 What You’ll Need

Section 2: Theory

Lecture 3 Anatomy and physiology

Lecture 4 Hygiene

Lecture 5 Health & Safety

Section 3: Nail Prep Like A Pro

Lecture 6 Anatomy Behind Nail Prep

Lecture 7 Common Nail Prep Mistakes

Lecture 8 First Step To Prepping Nails

Lecture 9 Buffing The Nails

Lecture 10 Cuticle Removal

Lecture 11 Dehydrate & Bond

Lecture 12 Recap Part 1

Lecture 13 Recap Part 2 & Checklist

Section 4: Gel Polish

Lecture 14 Understanding Gel Polish System

Lecture 15 Gel Polish Application

Lecture 16 French Polish

Lecture 17 Gel Polish Removal

Section 5: BIAB (Builder In A Bottle)

Lecture 18 Understanding BIAB

Lecture 19 BIAB Application

Lecture 20 BIAB Removal

Section 6: Hard Gel

Lecture 21 Hard Gel Explained

Lecture 22 Hard Gel Overlay Part 1

Lecture 23 Hard Gel Overlay Part 2

Lecture 24 Applying & Shaping Tips

Lecture 25 Hard Gel Extensions

Lecture 26 Preparing Practice Nails For Infills

Lecture 27 Infills

Lecture 28 Hard Gel Removal

Section 7: Reverse French

Lecture 29 Classic French

Lecture 30 Deep Smile Line

Lecture 31 Filing Techniques

Lecture 32 Applying Forms & Sculpted Chevron

Lecture 33 Filing Techniques

Lecture 34 Finish File

Section 8: Aftercare

Lecture 35 Aftercare Guide

• Beginners who want to start a career as a nail technician,• Beauty therapists who want to expand their nail service offerings,• Existing nail technicians who want to improve their gel nail techniques,• Anyone interested in learning professional gel nail application, extensions, and sculpting techniques