Nail Academy: Complete Nail Technician Course

Shape nails into a squirrel shape, blending square and oval, with a 100–180 grit file, applying the 1-2-3 technique for pressure right to left, then buff to a smooth surface.

Learn to prep cuticles with a nail drill at a 30-degree angle using smooth right-to-left strokes, brush away dust, refine and buff surface, and trim where needed for gel polish.

Prepare the nails with a dehydrator, clean, sanitize, and air dry. Apply three coats of 2-in-1 base coat, cure 60 seconds, then build gel with a center V for apex.

Create a classic French manicure with white gel for the tip, a fine brush for precision, symmetry checks for shorter nails, finishing with a milky top coat and cuticle oil.

Apply foot disinfectant to hydrate and clean the nails, then gently remove old gel polish with a gel-remover drill bit from the big toe to the pinky, brushing away dust.

Push back cuticles with a cuticle pusher from pinky to big toe, then shape and smooth nails with a 150-grit file using 1-2-3 rule, brushing away dust with a brush.

Refine pedicure techniques by cleaning and shaping cuticles with a nail drill, nippers, and brushes, achieving even, natural square nails through careful trimming and polishing.

Disinfect the feet with sanitizer spray, insert toe separators, apply a base coat from pinky to big toe, cure under LED for 60 seconds, then finish with classic black polish.

Apply thin black polish in two layers, cure under LED for 30 seconds each, seal with a high-shine top coat and moisturize with cuticle oil for a bold black pedicure.

Begin with a lukewarm foot soak in herbal salt for 20 minutes to relax muscles and soften skin, then scrub to remove dead skin and boost circulation for deeper care.

Master foot filing and callus softening cream application to achieve baby-soft heels. Use a heel file, foil wraps, and a smoothing buff for silky feet and pedicure perfection.

Apply a luxury scrub at the end of the treatment and perform a slow foot massage for velvety smoothness and hydration. Enrich with shea butter and raspberry oil for glow.

Disinfect hands, push back cuticles, lift dead skin, trim nails to remove tips, then remove color and gel with a straight drill pass or a file, and dust.

Apply acetone-soaked cotton to nail bed, wrap with foil with the matte side toward the nail and the shiny side outward, press to remove air, and leave for 25–30 minutes.

Carefully remove foils from each finger, then use a cuticle pusher to scrape gel from nail bed, lifting from tip to base and side to side; repeat on other hand.

Shape nails into a squirrel blend of square and oval with a 100–180 grit file, using the 1-2-3 technique for even pressure, then buff to smooth and remove edge residue.

Disinfect your hands, then use an electric drill with the appropriate bit to remove gel evenly, keeping lighter pressure near the nail base to prevent discomfort on both hands.

Push back the cuticles on both sides, then clean with a drill to create a smooth surface. This improves gel adhesion and prevents lifting or peeling.

Shape the nail into an oval by moving the file from right to left for symmetric sides, then smooth the surface and prepare the nail bed for gel application.

Use a drill bit suitable for cuticle cleaning at a 30-degree angle, moving from right to left with long, smooth strokes to clean the cuticle without touching the nail plate.

Push back cuticles with a drill, trim excess with a cuticle nipper using upper and lower blades for control, then refine with a drill bit for a smooth nail bed.

Use a nail brush to remove surface dust, then glide a rounded e-file bit in one direction with minimal pressure to remove cuticle residue, leaving the nail clean and smooth.

Strengthen weak nails with a vitamin-based builder base gel, spray and air dry, build an apex, cure under a led lamp, and finish with a dehydrator to remove stickiness.

Apply gel color with silver foil to create a 3d illusion, cure under LED, apply top coat and cure, then scrub and massage hands for a polished, refreshed finish.

Shape nails square with nude or pink shades, cure two color layers under led, craft a symmetrical French design with white tip lines, dot, arc, and finish with top coat.

Master oval nail shape, apply color in two LED-cured layers, and craft a centered French arc with two parallel lines. Rotate for symmetry; finish with top coat cured 60 seconds.

Shape stiletto nails with two color layers, curing between coats, then craft a French tip—straight or arched—check symmetry and refine corners before the 60-second top coat for three shapes.

Create a milky chrome manicure with a pearl finish by applying top coat as the base, curing, rubbing milky chrome powder for a reflective sheen, then sealing with top coat.

Apply a black base or gel shade for a lighter silver chrome effect. Cure in led lamp, rub silver chrome powder, seal with top coat for a glossy finish.

Start with a black base and cure under an led lamp, then apply blue cat eye polish, move the magnet to shape shimmer, cure, and seal with a top coat.

Master stiletto cat eye design by applying a black base, curing under led, layering cat eye polish, using a magnet to form the effect, and sealing with a top coat.

Learn gel removal with an e-file using light, consistent pressure to protect the natural nail; then shape nails from square to oval, push cuticles, clean dust, and ensure uniform length.

Use an e-file bit to clean cuticles from right to left with light pressure, lift them from the nail bed, then trim with the nippers' upper and lower blades.

Apply a thin acid primer to a clean nail and air-dry 30–60 seconds to improve bonding with gel or hybrid bases; cure coats under led lamp to build the apex.

Master nail color application using a dark brown lava cake shade, cure each layer with a 60-second led lamp, then apply top coat and cuticle oil.