Learn how to perform gel polish manicures and pedicures with classic and French-style applications. The course will focus on dry manicures and pedicures with the application and removal of gel polish. Enhance service offerings with a streamlined and consistent application method for polish perfection. The approach uses a step-by-step method, illustrating application and removal techniques to allow one to develop and/or refine gel polish skills.
360 Wellness Education is approved by the following governing bodies:
What You Can Expect to Learn:
- Demonstrate understanding of gel polish.
- Demonstrate proficiency in gel polish techniques.
- Demonstrate proficiency in performing gel polish manicures and pedicures.
- Integrate self-care practices including proper body mechanics.
- List the benefits and contraindications of treatment.
- Perform client management including consultation and aftercare.
- List criteria on how to select a gel polish system.
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Understand how to integrate service offerings with business-building strategies.
Course Curriculum
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Gel Polish Feedback
"This was a great course, I am a visual learner and the mini videos were perfect !" -Esthetician, Educator / Trainer
"Everything was perfect, I was impressed at the full length videos with all the techniques" - Esthetician, Massage Therapist, Owner / Manager
“It was a great course lots of info and detail” – Day Spa Owner / Manager
"Great course. It found that it was well rounded and provided me with exactly what I needed." - Massage Therapist
Interest in gel polish continues to trend!
Interest from consumers for gel polish services has steadily increased over the past few years, including the most recent 12 months . As awareness of these durable nail products and services grows, and businesses add gel polish to their menus, customers will increasingly seek them out.
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