Our Hard Gel Course is designed for qualified Gel Polish technicians looking to expand their service menu and introduce Hard Gel nail enhancements to their clients.
This two-day course focuses on the correct application, maintenance and removal of Hard Gel enhancements, allowing you to create strong, durable overlays and extensions with excellent structure and strength.
Whether you're looking to offer overlays, extensions or advanced Hard Gel services, this course will provide the practical skills and knowledge needed to confidently introduce Hard Gel enhancements into your business.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for:
Qualified Gel Polish technicians
Nail technicians looking to expand their service menu
Technicians wishing to introduce Hard Gel nail enhancements
Nail professionals looking to increase client choice and earning potential
Course Content
Day One - Hard Gel Foundations
Hard Gel product knowledge
Nail preparation
Tip application
Tip shaping and blending
Hard Gel application
Structure and apex placement
Filing and refining
Following the Hard Gel Foundations training day, students will have approximately 14 days to practise and develop their skills before returning for their final Hard Gel Progression training day.
Day Two - Hard Gel Progression
Infills and rebalancing
Safe removal techniques
Structure correction
Advanced refinement techniques
Troubleshooting common service issues
What's Included
Two days of practical training with a Glitterbels Educator
Course manual
Ongoing educator support
Access to our student support community
Certification & Support
Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a Glitterbels Hard Gel Certificate.
Full guidance and support will be provided throughout the training.
Kit Options
This course is available with or without a training kit.
If you select the No Kit option, please ensure you have the listed Glitterbels items.
Kit Contents
Glitterbels Hard Gel brush
Glitterbels 9mm Liner/detail brush
Tip cutters
Glitterbels Effortless Adhesion Glue
Selection of Glitterbels PureSculpt Hard Gels
Glitterbels Clear tips
Products Required for Training
Whether booking this course with or without a kit, students will be required to have the following items available for use during training:
Glitterbels PureSculpt Hard Gels
Glitterbels HEMA-Free Base Coat
Glitterbels HEMA-Top Coat
Glitterbels Gel Polish Colour
Glitterbels Gel Polish White
Glitterbels Dehydrator
Glitterbels Acid-Free Primer
Gel brush
Liner/detail brush
Clear tips
Tip cutters
Tip adhesive
Files/Buffer
Cuticle tools
Cuticle oil
Lint-Free Wipes
UV/LED Lamp
Course Requirements
A recognised Gel Polish 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 choose to further develop their skills through our Intermediate and Advanced training pathways, including Sculpting, E-File and other specialist courses.
Please note: You must be qualified in gel polish to attend, and Glitterbels products must be used whilst training.
If you have any questions about dates, please contact a member of our training team at training@glitterbels.com
Award-winning training from the number one nail team in the UK!
This course can be booked with a kit worth £120
This two-day course is ideal for technicians who want to develop confident, well-rounded hard gel skills. Trained by the multi award winning Glitterbels Education Team, the course covers professional nail preparation, tip application, nail shapes, hard gel application, refinement and safe removal. Across the two days, you’ll focus on control, structure and consistency, building strong, balanced enhancements and gaining confidence in your technique from start to finish.