Ready to kick-start your career as a nail technician? Our Gel Polish Beginners Course is the perfect introduction to the world of professional nail care! Designed for those new to the industry or looking to refine their skills, this course will guide you through the essentials of gel polish application, from prep to finish, using high-quality HONA products. Make sure to purchase a kit alongside your course - you'll need this to complete your case study and qualify! Click here to add your kit to your basket Please note: A lamp is required for curing but is not included in the kit. Lamps are available for purchase on our website. Why Choose HONA’s Gel Polish Beginners Course? Industry-Recognised Certification: Upon successful completion, you’ll receive an ABT-accredited certification to showcase your skills. Flexible Learning: Learn at your own pace, from the comfort of your home or workspace. Perfect a Hypoallergenic System: Get the best results with a hypoallergenic system when you learn the HONA way directly from our Head of Education and Co-Founder. Terms & Conditions By booking courses either online or in person, you agree to the following: You understand that the cost of the course is non-refundable. Online courses have a 6-month time frame in which you can complete the course before your time expires - this cannot be renewed and if you do not finish in time, you will need to purchase the course again. Only you can take your course, the named student, this is not exchangeable and cannot be passed on to someone else. All courses are taught in English. Once you have completed the course materials, you must provide a successful case study using HONA products before you are qualified. We require video evidence of your own original work. If HONA suspects that this is not your work, for any reason, you will be asked to resubmit and this could delay your qualification. All our courses are ABT Accredited, which allows UK-based Nail Technicians to offer insurable treatments in the UK. If you will be practicing outside of the UK, please check with your regulatory body in your own state/country if this course will suit their requirements before enrolling. Filming or screenshotting the course or recording of any kind is not permitted. You confirm that you are 16+ years old. CASE STUDY REQUIREMENTS To complete your course and receive your qualification, you’ll need to submit an application video demonstrating each method taught in the course: nail prep, application of gel polish and removal. Your case study must show 5 nails in total: Nail prep Neat gel application Safe removal Each method must be clearly shown in your video. Your video should include: A top-down view of the finished nails A side-profile view of the finished nails The full video should be no longer than 20 minutes. The application can be on either yourself or a model over 16. Once submitted, an educator will review your case study, provide feedback, and issue your accredited qualification. Case studies are usually reviewed within two weeks. Full instructions on how to film and submit your case study can be found within your course.
