Online Hard Gel Beginners Course
Online Hard Gel Beginners Course
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Hard Gel Course – Online Training
From £125 • Study at your own pace • Fully ABT Accredited
Accessible Worldwide
Optional Kit Available
This fully accredited online course teaches you how to deliver safe, professional hard gel nail services. Unlike soft builder-in-a-bottle gels, which aren’t suitable for every client, hard gel is a stronger and more versatile system that allows you to create overlays, structured extensions, and long-lasting results.
It’s an essential skill for every nail technician, giving you the confidence to work with all client types and nail conditions.
Delivered through my award-winning online platform, this course includes full theory, step-by-step video demos and guided lessons. With lifetime access and ongoing tutor support, you’ll build confidence and practical skills while learning at your own pace.
Course Access & Learning
Study at your own pace with no strict deadlines
Lifetime access to all theory, demos and resources
Tutor support before, during and after training
Exams and case studies completed online for certification
What You’ll Learn
Nail anatomy, preparation and safety
Hard gel overlays on natural nails
Creating strong, structured extensions with tips and forms
Apex placement, building and refining techniques
Safe filing and shaping for strength and style
Correct curing and product control
Troubleshooting lifting, cracking or poor retention
Correct and safe removal (file-off only product)
Client aftercare advice
Product knowledge, pricing and business basics
Who Is This Course For
Perfect for beginners or nail professionals looking to expand their skills. If you’ve only trained with soft builder gels, this course will give you the essential knowledge and confidence to work with hard gel, ensuring you can meet every client’s needs safely and professionally.
Qualification
Upon successful completion, you’ll be fully qualified in:
Hard Gel Nail Enhancements (overlays and extensions)
Safe File-Off Removal Techniques
Health and Safety (including allergies and contraindications)
Anatomy and Physiology (nail and skin level)
This qualification is ABT-accredited, certified and insurable, enabling you to offer hard gel as a professional service.
Entry Requirements: None (minimum age 16)
Insurance: Student insurance required during training, ABT discount code provided inside the course.
To verify my accreditation, please visit the ABT website.
Why Train with Melanie Lewendon Academy
Multi award-winning educator (Scratch Educator of the Year 2024 and Online Educator of the Year 2025)
Fully ABT-accredited, certified and insurable
Lifetime access to an award-winning online platform
Regularly updated lessons and resources
Ongoing tutor support before, during and after training
Guided, easy-to-follow lessons explained simply
Highest industry standards to help you build a safe, successful career
Optional Training Kit
Start strong with professional-grade tools and products, not cheap fillers or items you’ll never use again. Each product is salon-quality and hand-picked to help you practise and perfect hard gel techniques the right way.
Kit Includes:
Nail files 220
Nail files 180
Soft Buffers
Nail Prep Solution
Acetone
Soak-off Wraps
Lint-Free Wipes
Cuticle Pusher
Loop Tool
Cuticle Scissors
Small Gel Liner Brush
Gel Brush
Orange Wood Sticks
Lamp
Dust Brush
Cuticle Oil
Base Coat
Top Coat
Hard Gel Pink
Hard Gel Clear
Tips Square
Tips Almond
Tip Cutters
Forms
White Gel Pen
Kit Bag
Please note: This course includes immediate digital access. Refunds are not available once access is granted. Please see our full Refund Policy for details.
By training in hard gel online, you’ll gain the essential skills every nail technician should have, ensuring you can work safely, confidently and successfully with a wider range of clients.
Please contact Mel at studentcare@melanielewendonacademy.co.uk to arrange your training date before making any payment.
All courses must be paid for upon booking, and no dates are secured until full payment has been received.
Date change policy:
- 1-to-1 training: One date rearrangement is allowed with a minimum of 72 hours’ notice.
- Small class training: No date changes are permitted once booked.
Please see our Refund Policy for full refund protocols and terms.
This course is fully accredited by ABT (Association of Beauty Therapists), and fully certifiable and insurable. On successful completion of your case studies and final assessment, you will receive your professional certificate, enabling you to obtain insurance and work with paying clients.
You must hold student insurance while completing your training and case studies. A discounted student policy is available through ABT; you’ll receive the discount code inside the course.
Your learning is supported by my award-winning online course platform, with lifetime access and regular updates to reflect current standards and techniques. To verify my accreditation, please visit the ABT website.