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.
  • Understand how to integrate service offerings with business-building strategies.

Course Curriculum

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  Acknowledgement Statements
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  Self-Care & Proper Body Mechanics
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  The Technique Breakdown
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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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AS WITH ALL CONTINUING EDUCATION, IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THE WELLNESS PROVIDER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN COURSES IS WITHIN THE WELLNESS PROVIDER’S STATE AND/OR LOCAL SCOPE OF PRACTICE AS DEFINED BY LAW. IN ADDITION, COURSE PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BE ADVISED THAT ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION ARE REQUIRED TO BE TRULY PROFICIENT IN ANY TOPIC. ONCE THE COURSE IS COMPLETE AND THE WELLNESS PROVIDER SCORES 75% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAM, THE WELLNESS PROVIDER WILL RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION.
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