Introduction to Gel Nail Artistry

Interested in becoming a Nail Technician, but not sure if you’re ready to commit to the full certification program? This course offers everything you’ll need to know before deciding to take the plunge! 

Introduction to Gel Nail Artistry

is the perfect option for you if you:

This course gives you access to the EXACT same videos as our Certification course. The only difference is that this program is fully self driven and does not include the feedback of your educators.  You will not be required to complete homework assignments, quizzes, a practicum, and final exam.  These are all requirements for our internationally recognized Certification course.

If you take this course and decide down the road that you would like to become certified, you will be able to transfer into the Certification program for a reduced cost of $2122!  Whatever you choose, we’ve got your back angel!

You also will not need to purchase a kit to take this program. You will be able to work with the products available to you, whether those are products you already have, or products from online or any local distributors that don’t require a license!  We do provide links to items you can purchase online to complete the course that do not require a license for purchase.

The entire course includes a total of 18 detailed modules which will include a mixture of readings and infographics from our carefully constructed manual, as well as plenty of high quality videos filmed by both educators at multiple different angles.  Keep scrolling to read through all of the modules included!

If you ended up on this page even though you know you want to become a CERTIFIED NAIL TECHNICIAN, please click HERE!

We are on a mission to raise the bar for nail education around the globe!

Details

127 Lessons

$888 CAD

Course Curriculum

  • Welcome to our NON-Certification Course!

  • Downloadable Student Handbook

  • TWO is Better than One!

  • Secrets of Success

  • Getting Started

  • At Home Product Links

  • Setting Up Your Workspace

  • Desk Setup & Storage

  • How to Use Your Training Hand

  • Setting up your Gel Lamp, Dust Collector, and Training Hand

  • Salon Safety

  • Implement Disinfection Procedures

  • Salon Safety Self Evaluation

  • Manicure Theory

  • Module Self Evaluation

  • Manicuring Procedures

  • Manicuring 101 – Practice Assignment

  • Enhancement Structure

  • Enhancement Structure 101

  • Enhancement Structure Self Evaluation

  • All About Gel

  • Understanding Viscosity

  • Picking Up a Bead of Gel

  • Natural Nail Preparation

  • Nail File Grip & Motions

  • Working on your Training Hand – Nail Prep Steps

  • Primer Pen

  • Training Hand Prep – Practice Assignment

  • Working with Gel

  • Working on your Training Hand – Silicone Thin Base

  • Working on your Training Hand – Natural Gel Overlay

  • Working on your Training Hand – Nail Guard Overlay (No Surface Filing Method)

  • Natural Nail Overlay – Practice Assignment

  • Working with Gel – Building the Shelf & Body

  • Building a Short Square Shelf

  • Short Shelf – Refining your Application

  • Avoiding Bubbles in Gel

  • Troubleshooting Form Application

  • BONUS VIDEO! Form Customization and Pinching

  • Building the Body (Method #1 Gliding Layer)

  • Building the Body – Method #2 (Building the Apex first)

  • Apex Troubleshooting

  • Module Nine – Handshaping 101

  • Square Shaping 101

  • Sculpting Short/Med Square Nails – Practice Assignment

  • Working on your Training Hand – Sculpting a Coffin – Start to Finish

  • Sculpting Coffin Nails – Practice Assignment

  • Building the Body – Method #3 (Push & Pull)

  • Working on your Training Hand – Sculpting an Almond – Start to Finish

  • Sculpting Almond Nails – Practice Assignment

  • Shape Changes 101

  • Shape Change – Practice Assignment

  • Please Help Us Help YOU – be honest with us and tell us what you think!

  • The World of Colours

  • Gel Polish vs Gel Paint

  • Working on your Training Hand – Gel Paint Application

  • Troubleshooting Colour Application

  • Gel Colour Application – Practice Assignment

  • Colour Mixing 101

  • Custom Colour – Practice Assignment

  • Intro to Classic French

  • Method One – Painting Your French

  • Method Two – Wiping Your French

  • Painting French – Practice Assignment

  • Electric Filing

  • Introduction to your E-File

  • Understanding E-File Bits

  • Working on your Training Hand – E Filing Square Nails (lower arch and free edge)

  • Working on your Training Hand – E Filing Square Nails (the body)

  • How to Fix a Fallen Apex (e-filing thick sidewalls and rebuilding the apex)

  • E-Filing Square Nails – Practice Assignment

  • Working on your Training Hand – E Filing Almond Nails

  • E-Filing Almond Nails – Practice Assignment

  • Working on your Training Hand – E Filing Coffin Nails

  • E-Filing Coffin Nails – Practice Assignment

  • Working on Yourself – E-File Manicure

  • E-file Manicuring on Yourself – Practice Assignment

  • Form Customization for Problem Nails

  • Form Customization on Short or Asymmetrical Nails

  • Working on Yourself – Sculpting a Full Set

  • Full Set on Yourself – Practice Assignment

  • Full Coffin Set on Model (pt 1) – Prep and Building the Shelf

  • Full Coffin Set on Model (pt 2) – Building the Body

  • Full Coffin Set on Model (pt 3) – E Filing the Lower Arch & Free Edge

  • Full Coffin Set on Model (pt 4) – Hand Filing to Finish File

  • Full Set on a Model – Practice Assignment

  • Fills & Troubleshooting

  • Troubleshooting – Fixing a nail with Cracked Sides

  • Troubleshooting – Sealing a Nail That is Separating

  • Troubleshooting – Safely Removing a Ripped & Lifted Nail

  • Fill on Model (pt 1) – Manicure

  • Fill on Model (pt 2) – Removing Old Product

  • Fill on Model (pt 3) – Prep and Gel Fill

  • Fill on Model (pt 4) – Finish Filing

  • Filling Your Nails – Practice Assignment

  • Removing Gel

  • Removing Soak-Off Gel

  • Gel Removal Service with Manicure – Part One

  • Gel Removal Service with Manicure – Part Two

  • Removing a Long Nail

  • Hard Gel Removal – Practice Assignment

  • Nail Art 101

  • How to Practice Art on Plastic Nails

  • Sharpie Watercolour

  • Gel Ombré

  • Creating Thin Line Work

  • Gold Foil vs Gold Leafing

  • Flame Nails

  • Rose Quartz

  • Working with Chrome

  • Glitter Encapsulation

  • Waterslide Decals

  • Crystal Application

  • Crystal Removal

  • Planning Out a Set of Nails

  • Swarovski Supply Links

  • Pricing Your Services
  • Brand Development & Marketing

  • Certification Upgrade

  • PRACTICE Final Exam (not required for this course)

  • Practicum Information

  • Practicum Assignment #1

  • Practicum Assignment #2

  • Practicum Assignment #3

  • Congratulations!

Our mission to improve the standard of nail education

Our mission to improve the standard of nail education was triggered through interactions we had with people in our individual in-person academies. We started noticing a major trend in the nail world; people are paying an enormous amount of money for education that they are super unhappy with.  

This really hit home for us.  How are these institutions charging their students so much money, but leaving their students feeling lost and defeated?  This is entirely unacceptable, and this is what inspired us to improve the current education standards!  At Halo, we promise to provide the education that we feel every aspiring nail technician deserves access to!

What makes Halo stand out from other academies?

Halo Nail Academy is a top-tier nail school created by a well-established nail artist who has a burning desire to share her knowledge and passion for nails with the world!  Our founder, Keesha Carpenter (also known as @electriknailz), created Halo Nail Academy, because she wants everyone to have access to quality education.

Unfortunately, a lot of nail courses are taught by uninspired nail techs who are tired of doing nails and started teaching as a result.  Sadly, their lack of passion shows in their education as well as their students’ work. 

Keesha started teaching, however, for the exact opposite reason!  She actually started teaching because she is so passionate about what she does and want nothing more than to help others build businesses like hers!  Keesha LOVES nails, and it shows in her education and students work!

Keesha has real, hands-on experience and is up to date with the hottest trends and techniques, as well as valuable insight for her students on how to become a successful self-made nail tech like her!

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Why Earn your Nail Certification Online?

The ability to learn completely at your own pace and on your own schedule!

The ability to learn completely at your own pace and on your own schedule!

That's right. You define your ideal schedule for learning your new career.

A more comfortable and relaxed learning environment.

A more comfortable and relaxed learning environment.

Who wouldn't want to train for their new career in their PJ's?

A budget friendly option to start a rewarding career as a Certified Nail Technician

A budget friendly option to start a rewarding career as a Certified Nail Technician

Upgrade your career without spending a fortune.

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Perfect for moms or anyone unable to make time to go to school!

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We really want our courses to be accessible to everyone, so we now have the option for you to do a 3 month payment plan! 

Paying in full means you save an extra $44.40 on your course! Plus if you’ve signed up to become a Halo VIP, you’ll be able to use any coupon codes you have, to discount your course even more! 

The payment option splits your tuition in to 3 monthly payments of $325.60

. The first one comes out upon sign up, and the remaining payments will continue on the same day of each month until all 3 have been completed. 

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