Please contact Kellie to discuss options for class dates, if the dates listed are not compatible with your schedule.

This course is made up of our Gel Polish Beginners 1-day Course, a BIAB™ ½-day Course and the Hard Gel Extensions 1-day Course.

This comprehensive course will cover everything you need to know to become a budding, confident nail technician with the necessary skills to begin your career in the nail industry.

Step 1 — You’ll review health, safety, hygiene and theory, plus anatomy and physiology. We’ll explore product knowledge and fundamental techniques including safe nail prep, gel product application, and removal techniques.

Step 2 — Here, you will meet Builder In A Bottle™, aka BIAB™. As the original builder gel in a bottle, BIAB™ remains a bestseller, providing a flexible, strong builder gel in a range of shades. BIAB™ is designed for naturally weak nails to help strengthen and grow the nails. Get to know the cult product which has become essential for nail technicians around the globe and become an expert in a specialist application technique designed to take your business to the next level. You will leave this course with a full understanding of our BIAB™ range and the differences between the products and their uses, proper application techniques, correct apex creation and safe removal.

Step 3 — For clients who love an ultra-long extension, GelPot — The GelBottle Inc’s hard gel — is the perfect solution. You will learn how to correctly apply GelPot to create the perfect apex to craft extensions using both tips and forms as well as learning the advanced technique of reverse French. You will also cover infills and safe removals.

A kit is required for your Academy course. All Academy course kits are shipped directly from our North America Headquarters in Portland, Oregon. To ensure timely delivery, we strongly recommend ordering your kit at the time of booking if your course date is approaching.

Alternatively, kits may also be available for purchase directly from your educator at the training venue, either before or on the day of your training. If you prefer this option, please reach out to Kellie at customerservice@thepinkchair.ca to confirm availability and purchase your kit.