Basic Gel Extension Group Course
Group course dates will be available in 2026. We will be in touch once you have signed up. For 2025 individual courses click here.
This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn or refresh their skills in gel nail extensions. It’s perfect for complete beginners starting their journey, as well as those with some experience who want to refine their techniques and update their knowledge.
During the training, you will learn how to prepare natural nails, apply gel extensions step by step, shape and finish the nails, and ensure a strong, smooth, and professional result. By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident and ready to offer gel extension services to clients.
At the end of the training, you will receive an ABT-accredited certificate, meaning you are fully certified, insurable, and ready to provide professional gel extensions.
Course Details:
- Educator: Maksymilian Borowy
- Price: €700
- Duration: 2 days (8 hours per day)
- Level: Beginner / Intermediate – suitable for total beginners and those with some experience
- Location: Maksymilian Borowy Academy, 26 Eustace St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 Co. Dublin D02 TR98, Ireland
- Maximum Class Size: 4 students (small groups for individual attention)
- Model Requirement: Day 1 – no model required (students work on themselves). Day 2 – students must bring their own model
- Equipment Required: Students must bring their own professional e-file
- Support After Training: Lifetime educator support – students can send pictures of their work for feedback and guidance at any time
- Payment Options: 50% deposit required to secure your place. Remaining balance to be paid on the first day of the course (cash or bank transfer)
- Certificate: ABT-accredited, insurable, and industry-recognised
Course structure:
Day 1 (students work on themselves)
- Welcome and introduction to the course
- Health and safety regulations in a nail technician’s career and their responsibilities
- Overview of nail diseases and disorders and how to recognize them
- Proper hygiene, disinfection, and sterilisation practices
- Contraindications to performing nail treatments
- Overview of essential products required for gel nails, ensuring safe and professional application
- Understanding gel types and selecting the correct primers for optimal adhesion and durability
- Detailed explanation of natural and extended nail structure, including apex placement, stress points, and achieving correct balance for a professional finish
- Natural nail anatomy and preparation techniques
- Introduction to Basic Gel Extensions using tips: theory and demonstration
- Step-by-step guidance on preparing, applying, and blending tips for extensions
- Learning to create oval, almond, and square nail shapes with tips, focusing on structure, accurate filing, and symmetry
- Understanding correct nail filing techniques and why they are crucial for structural integrity
- Aftercare instructions for gel nails
Day 2 (students work on their model’s nails)
- Recap of Day 1, addressing any questions or challenges students faced during practice
- Hands-on practice of the proper way to fit tips to ensure flawless and seamless extensions
- Continued practice of Basic Gel Extensions using tips, focusing on creating professional shapes: oval, almond, and square}
- Electric file demonstration: safe gel nail removal techniques
- Practical Exam: Students will create gel nail extensions in the assigned shape (oval, almond, or square) on their model or themselves, unaided
- Theory Exam: Students will complete a written theory test covering all course material, unaided
(Course dates are spread across 1 week to allow practice and development in between each session. Attendance is required on both days)
What You’ll Learn:
- How to prepare the natural nail for gel extensions
- Proper application and fitting of tips to create flawless extensions
- Step-by-step guidance for building extensions in oval, almond, and square shapes
- Correct filing techniques to achieve perfect structure and symmetry
- Aftercare instructions for gel extensions to ensure long-lasting results
Certification:
Students who successfully complete the course will receive an ABT-accredited certificate. Certification requires passing both a theory exam and a practical exam conducted on Day 2.
Group course dates will be available in 2026. We will be in touch once you have signed up. For 2025 individual courses click here.
This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn or refresh their skills in gel nail extensions. It’s perfect for complete beginners starting their journey, as well as those with some experience who want to refine their techniques and update their knowledge.
During the training, you will learn how to prepare natural nails, apply gel extensions step by step, shape and finish the nails, and ensure a strong, smooth, and professional result. By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident and ready to offer gel extension services to clients.
At the end of the training, you will receive an ABT-accredited certificate, meaning you are fully certified, insurable, and ready to provide professional gel extensions.
Course Details:
- Educator: Maksymilian Borowy
- Price: €700
- Duration: 2 days (8 hours per day)
- Level: Beginner / Intermediate – suitable for total beginners and those with some experience
- Location: Maksymilian Borowy Academy, 26 Eustace St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 Co. Dublin D02 TR98, Ireland
- Maximum Class Size: 4 students (small groups for individual attention)
- Model Requirement: Day 1 – no model required (students work on themselves). Day 2 – students must bring their own model
- Equipment Required: Students must bring their own professional e-file
- Support After Training: Lifetime educator support – students can send pictures of their work for feedback and guidance at any time
- Payment Options: 50% deposit required to secure your place. Remaining balance to be paid on the first day of the course (cash or bank transfer)
- Certificate: ABT-accredited, insurable, and industry-recognised
Course structure:
Day 1 (students work on themselves)
- Welcome and introduction to the course
- Health and safety regulations in a nail technician’s career and their responsibilities
- Overview of nail diseases and disorders and how to recognize them
- Proper hygiene, disinfection, and sterilisation practices
- Contraindications to performing nail treatments
- Overview of essential products required for gel nails, ensuring safe and professional application
- Understanding gel types and selecting the correct primers for optimal adhesion and durability
- Detailed explanation of natural and extended nail structure, including apex placement, stress points, and achieving correct balance for a professional finish
- Natural nail anatomy and preparation techniques
- Introduction to Basic Gel Extensions using tips: theory and demonstration
- Step-by-step guidance on preparing, applying, and blending tips for extensions
- Learning to create oval, almond, and square nail shapes with tips, focusing on structure, accurate filing, and symmetry
- Understanding correct nail filing techniques and why they are crucial for structural integrity
- Aftercare instructions for gel nails
Day 2 (students work on their model’s nails)
- Recap of Day 1, addressing any questions or challenges students faced during practice
- Hands-on practice of the proper way to fit tips to ensure flawless and seamless extensions
- Continued practice of Basic Gel Extensions using tips, focusing on creating professional shapes: oval, almond, and square}
- Electric file demonstration: safe gel nail removal techniques
- Practical Exam: Students will create gel nail extensions in the assigned shape (oval, almond, or square) on their model or themselves, unaided
- Theory Exam: Students will complete a written theory test covering all course material, unaided
(Course dates are spread across 1 week to allow practice and development in between each session. Attendance is required on both days)
What You’ll Learn:
- How to prepare the natural nail for gel extensions
- Proper application and fitting of tips to create flawless extensions
- Step-by-step guidance for building extensions in oval, almond, and square shapes
- Correct filing techniques to achieve perfect structure and symmetry
- Aftercare instructions for gel extensions to ensure long-lasting results
Certification:
Students who successfully complete the course will receive an ABT-accredited certificate. Certification requires passing both a theory exam and a practical exam conducted on Day 2.