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Gel & Acrylic Nail Enhancements Online/ Plus In-Person Course

Fingernails with pink nail polish and flower design.
This course will prepare you for a rewarding & creative career in Nail Care

Complete theory lessons and assignments Online and come in for In Person Practicals.

Make it official, get Certified!

Learn effective application, correcting and removal techniques of the two most popular forms of nail enhancement, UV Gel Nails and Acrylic Nails. Start learning theory online and come in person for hands-on training.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Take your Nail Career to the next level with this Nail Enhancement course. Learn effective application, correction and removal techniques of the three most popular forms of Nail Enhancement, UV Gel Nails, Dip Nails and Acrylic Nails.

Understand essential theories on safety and sanitation, equipment and maintenance, as well as popular techniques. Learn with our Interactive lessons and gain life-long access to Course Content including Quizzes to test your knowledge, Step-by-Step demonstration videos and portfolio building Assignments.

EXPECTED OUTCOME
Start your Nail Career with this course or add it onto the Spa Manicure Pedicure course and take your Business to the next level. In Salon or Mobile Nail Enhancement services are growing in popularity, learn popular techniques and along with Health Canada standards for safety and sanitation. Earn this Ontario College Certificate.

PRE-REQUISITES
None

CHOOSE A LEARNING METHOD
ONLINE COURSE $1200.00 OR 3 Monthly Payments of $450.00
BLENDED ONLINE AND IN PERSON $1600.00 OR 4 Monthly Payments of $450.00

Course Outline

This comprehensive course will take you from the ground up. Learn the essential theory and step-by-step techniques. Review the course outline below and start your journey towards Nail Enhancement Certification.

1 INTRO
  • How to manage your time with Self Paced learning

2 YOUR PROFESSIONAL IMAGE

  • Personal Development
  • Professional Development
  • Personal Hygiene
  • Client Care
  • Your Professional Image Quiz

3 NAIL ANATOMY

  • Anatomy of the Nail
  • Functions of the Nail
  • Interesting Nail Facts
  • Nail Anatomy Quiz

4 ALL ABOUT NAILS

  • Nail Shapes
  • Nail Grit Explained
  • Nail Prep
  • Natural Nail Prep Video
  • Nail Polish Application
  • Nail Polish Application Video
  • Nail Zones
  • Acrylic/Gel Nail Preparation Video 1
  • Acrylic/Gel Nail Preparation Video 2
  • Nail Shape Assignment

5 FUNGUS/BACTERIA/VIRUS

  • Fungal Infection
  • Bacterial Infection
  • Viral Infection
  • Fungus/Bacteria/Virus Quiz

6 NAIL DISORDERS AND DISEASES RECAP

  • Nail Disorders
  • Nail Diseases
  • Nail Disease/Disorder Quiz

7 INFECTION CONTROL

  • Sanitation Practices
  • How to Disinfect Video
  • Sanitation and Safety Quiz

8 INTRODUCTION TO ACRYLIC NAILS

  • Benefits of Acrylic Nails
  • Products Used
  • Monomer & Polymer
  • Equipment Needed for Acrylic Nails
  • Acrylic Products Set Up

9 PROTECTING YOURSELF AND YOUR CLIENT

  • Protection
  • Avoiding Skin Problems

10 TIPS AND ACRYLIC APPLICATION

  • Preparing an Acrylic Brush
  • Acrylic Stages
  • Forming an Acrylic Bead
  • Forming an Acrylic Bead Video
  • An Acrylic Bead that is Too Dry Demonstration
  • An Acrylic Bead that is Too Wet Demonstration
  • Nail Tips
  • Proper Tip Fitting Video Demonstration
  • Tip Application Video Demonstration
  • Acrylic Application With Tips Step by Step
  • Acrylic Application Demonstration

11 ACRYLIC REMOVAL

  • Full Removal of Acrylic
  • Acrylic Fill Steps

12 ACRYLIC QUIZ

  • Acrylic Quiz

13 INTRODUCTION TO GEL NAILS

  • What Are Gel Nails?
  • Benefits
  • Lamps & Bulbs
  • Gel Products Used
  • Equipment Needed for Gel Nails
  • Gel Products Set Up Video

14 PROTECTING YOURSELF AND YOUR CLIENT

  • Proper Protection
  • Avoiding Skin Problems

15 STEP BY STEP GEL APPLICATION

  • Troubleshooting & Tips
  • How to Apply Nail Forms
  • Nail Form Application Video
  • Step By Step Gel Application
  • Hard Gel Application

16 GEL REMOVAL

  • Gel Fill
  • Gel Removal

17 GEL QUIZ

  • Gel Quiz

18 ELECTRIC FILE

  • E File Bits
  • The Purpose of an Electric File
  • Nail Balancing & Finishing Video Demonstration with Electric File
  • Nail Balancing with Manual File Demonstration

19 IN PERSON CLASS 1 OF 4 (4 HOURS)

  • Theory Review
  • Disinfection Tutorial
  • Filing Demonstration & Practice
  • Cuticle Care Demonstration & Practice
  • Nail Tip Demonstration & Practice

20 IN PERSON CLASS 2 OF 4 (4 HOURS)

  • Recap Theory and Nail Prep
  • How to form an Acrylic Bead
  • Full Acrylic Application
  • Practice Acrylic Removal

21 IN PERSON CLASS 3 OF 4 (4 HOURS)

  • Nail Form Demonstration
  • Nail Form & Full Gel Application Practice
  • Watch Gel Application Demonstration

22 IN PERSON CLASS 4 OF 4 (4 HOURS)

  • Review Acrylic & Gel Techniques
  • Practice either Full Acrylic or Gel application *Model required*
  • Industry Q & A

23 NEXT STEPS

  • You’re Almost Done!
  • Feedback

Enrollment Terms

This course is NOT subject to the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005 Choose a pricing option that suits you and start learning today. Pay in full to save or choose the monthly payment option. Fees include Tuition and free Virtual Seat assignment. Digital Certificate will be issued upon completion of all lessons, assessments, and upon final payment (where applicable). Non-refundable once paid. By enrolling into this Non-Vocational Course, you accept the Terms and Policies as outlined on the College webpage www.glowcollegecanada.ca/admissions/

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