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This half day course is designed for nail technicians who already hold a recognised Hard Gel qualification and would like to expand their creative skills using Hard Gel as an artistic medium.

Students will learn how to create a variety of stunning Hard Gel designs, including encapsulated glitter, ombré fades, marble and quartz effects, layered designs and decorative encapsulations. The course focuses on using Hard Gel to build depth, clarity and dimension, allowing technicians to create elegant, long-lasting designs that cannot be achieved with traditional gel polish alone.

Through a combination of theory, demonstrations and practical students will develop the skills and confidence to create eye-catching Hard Gel designs that can be incorporated into their service menu.

Available in both the Classroom and Virtual Classroom.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is suitable for nail technicians who:

• Hold a recognised Hard Gel qualification.
• Would like to expand their nail art skills.
• Want to create artistic Hard Gel designs.
• Would like to offer advanced design services to clients.
• Enjoy creative nail design.

Course Content

During this course you will cover:

• Creating encapsulated glitter designs.
• Encapsulating chunky glitters, sequins and embellishments.
• Soft ombré fades using Hard Gel.
• Marble and quartz-inspired effects.
• Creating layered designs to add depth and dimension.
• Working with iridescent flakes and reflective materials.
• Encapsulating decorative elements.
• Building smooth, crystal clear encapsulation.
• Finishing and refining decorative Hard Gel designs.
• Troubleshooting common design application issues.

What’s Included?

• Professional educator-led training.
• Practical demonstrations.
• Ongoing educator support.
• Digital certificate upon successful completion.

Certification & Support

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a Glitterbels digital certificate.

Students will also have access to ongoing educator support following training to help build confidence and continue developing their Creative Hard Gel Design skills.

Course Requirements

• A recognised Hard Gel qualification is required.
• Glitterbels products must be used throughout training.
• Students must be aged 16 years or over.

Where Can This Course Lead?

Upon successful completion of this course, students may continue to develop their skills through additional Advanced training pathways and specialist nail art courses, allowing them to further expand their creativity and enhance the services they offer to clients.