Gel polish is a product applied to the natural nail and extensions, as a longer-lasting polish which is cured under a UV lamp. This course provides the skills and knowledge you need to successfully deliver a gel polish treatment.

Course Content:

• History of Gel Polish
• First Aid
• Treatment Safety and Hygiene
• Treatment Regulations
• Dermatitis
• Sterilisation and Sanitisation
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Contra-indications/Contra-actions
• Gel Polish Treatment Knowledge
• Tools and Equipment
• The Nail Health Check
• Gel Polish Application Procedure
• Gel Polish Removal Procedure
• Video Demonstration
• Aftercare Advice
• Q&A

Upon completion of the course content, you will be required to complete 3 case study submissions before receiving a certificate upon completion.

Gel polish first appeared in the U.S in the early 1980’s however the manufacturers of gel lamps and gel polish had not yet come together to recognise the match for the intensity of the light to the gel polish. As time went on the new variations of gel were introduced.

Gel polish is a product applied to the natural nail or extensions, as a longer-lasting polish which is cured under a UV lamp. This treatment should last for 2-3 weeks before removing and maintaining the nails.