Gel Polish & Builder Gel Course

Dreaming of becoming a Nail Technician?
This ABT accredited course is designed for complete beginners and will give you everything you need to start your career with confidence.
Over two intensive training days, you will learn the essential theory, techniques and business know how, to deliver flawless gel polish and builder gel services- all while practicing on training hands and live models in a supportive studio environment.
Ready to start your journey?
Secure your place today and take the first step towards building your dream nail business.
Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.

This course is for complete beginners looking to become qualified nail technicians and start their nail career with confidence.

This is a two day course, running from 9.30am to 4pm (approximately) each day.

Day One- Gel Polish 

•Health & Safety 

•Contra-indications and Contra-actions 

•Salon etiquette & client consultation

•Nail preparation & shaping 

•Gel chemistry

•Gel Polish application 

•Product removal

•Live demonstrations

•Student practical on training hands and live model

Day Two- Builder Gel 

•Builder gel chemistry 

•Nail preparation and shaping 

•Builder Gel application

•Builder Gel infills

•Repairing a broken nail (tip and form methods)

•French design

•Product removal

•Live demonstrations

•Student practical on training hands and live model

•Capturing photos of your work for social media

•Q&A session, business and marketing tips


All courses are delivered by Natalie Reay, a qualified educator with extensive salon experience and ABT accredited training.

• A full Glossify Kit to be able to get started with both treatments as soon as you complete the course. This includes a Glossify Lamp

• A comprehensive training manual that also includes business, marketing and self care tips

•Live demonstrations and hands on practical training

•ABT accredited gold foil certificate 

No previous nail experience is required, this course is designed for complete beginners. 

Students must be 18 years or older, as professional insurance cannot be obtained by under 18s.

Yes! Upon completion, you will receive an ABT accredited certificate confirming your training. Before offering  Gel polish and Builder gel services to clients, you must obtain professional liability insurance. 

We are proudly partnered with Insync Insurance and you can apply for coverage through them, subject to their approval and checks.

Yes, please bring a model to each training day. Training hands will be provided for extra practice on both days.

You will need to wear clothing you are comfortable in and closed toe shoes.

Tea, Coffee and water will be provided along with light snacks, please bring your own lunch.

A notebook and pen is provided in your kit.

All courses are held at our professional nail studio.

The Flat ( Commercial Building), Studio Room 3, Woodhill Street, Bury. BL81AT.

The investment for this course is £789. All courses must be paid in full at the time of booking to secure you place.

Klarna options may be available at the checkout if you would prefer to spread the cost.

Select your preferred available course date from the website and add it to your basket. If the listed dates aren’t convenient, please contact info@nataliereayacademy.co.uk to arrange an alternative date.

The course fee is non refundable. If you are unable to attend your booked date, you may transfer your booking to another available course date once. Any further rescheduling requests will be considered on a case by case basis and may incur an additional fee. 

Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to reschedule.