Beginner
Beginner manicure: e-file and classic techniques
Two techniques in one programme, from safe tool preparation to hands-on manicure.
Practice on models — 4 daysTheory — 1 dayExam — 1 day
- Group
- €500
- Individual
- €650
Basic skills required
Lower and upper forms: gel and polygel
Learn to work with two materials and both form types; for learners with basic manicure skills.
Is this course right for you?
Basic manicure knowledge and a foundation-course certificate are required.
A separate six-session polygel programme is also available. Ask during the consultation which course best suits your experience.
Course programme
01Full course programme
- Step-by-step instrument sterilisation
- Disinfectants and their use
- Required hygiene records
- Personal hygiene
- Manicure workstation organisation
- Infectious and non-infectious conditions
- Preventing infection
- Documentation
- Preparing the nail plate
- Degreasing
- Filing
- Repairing broken nails
- Repairing nail cracks
- Strengthening natural nails
- Reinforcing thin free edges
- Rebuilding missing corners
- Adding length
- Camouflage gel coatings
- Filing square, almond, oval, stiletto and ballerina shapes
- Gel/polygel extensions on lower forms
- Gel/polygel extensions on upper forms
- Choosing modelling materials
- Nail file grit grades
- Nail shapes
- Positioning forms
- Modelling with clear and camouflage gels and polygels
- Apex placement in detail
- Precise hand filing
- E-file shaping
- Nail infill and correction
- Applying coloured gel polish
- Safe e-file removal and prevention
- Caring for nails after artificial nail removal
- Nail polishing
- French manicure technique
- Strengthening natural nails with gel or polygel
Training format
- 2–3 learners per group / individual
- We will agree on your start date
- Ask about online theory options during your consultation.
What's included
- Materials are included during training
- Theory, practice and exam
- Certificate upon course completion
We will confirm the certificate type and issue conditions before enrolment. Documents
Certificate sample
These are certificate designs provided by the instructor for the relevant techniques. Open an image to view it at full size.
The sample is displayed in English. Confirm the certificate title and issuing conditions with the instructor before enrolling.
Questions about this programme?
Tell us about your experience and your instructor will help determine whether the course suits you.
Continue learning
Basic skills required
Gel nail extensions using lower forms
Gel modelling: placing forms, nail architecture, filing and corrections.
Practice on models — 4 daysTheory — 1 dayExam — 1 day
- Group
- €800
- Individual
- €950
Basic skills required
Gel polish technique
Even coatings, base coat levelling, nail structure and repairs.
Practice on models — 4 daysTheory — 1 dayExam — 1 day
- Group
- €700
- Individual
- €850