Gel nails are picking up serious momentum in the world of nail salons and manicures. This technology opens the door to creative designs and finishes, and clients love getting involved in the design process. Whether you're a student building foundational skills or a working nail professional, HICI Go's courses cover it all, offered through live webinars, on-demand video, and select live, in-person instruction.
Gel nail polish tends to hold up better than traditional polish, with a glossy finish and a bit more thickness and sturdiness to the nail. Technicians apply gel-based polish and cure it under a UV or LED lamp, which speeds up drying significantly.
Durability is a big part of the appeal too. Building the nail with soft or hard gel before polish goes on adds real strength, resulting in a sturdier manicure that lasts longer.
Gel nail extensions take things further, layering an overlay onto the natural nail to add length and create a bigger canvas for nail art. One increasingly popular method uses pre-shaped gel tips bonded directly to the natural nail. After thorough prep, filing, buffing, and cuticle care, the nail gets a bonder and primer before the technician applies gel polish over the extension. Once cured under the lamp, the extension can be shaped, colored, and decorated with a wide range of nail art.
The biggest draw is longevity. Gel polish applies in layers that build strength, and the finish itself holds up tougher than standard polish. Of course, proper aftercare matters too, and knowing how to guide clients through caring for their gel nails and nail art is a core part of being a great nail technician. HICI Go’s courses cover exactly that, walking through a range of application methods and the care that goes with each one.
The design possibilities are part of the fun here, with high-shine finishes and extensions that give layered nail art plenty of room to shine.
With proper care, gel nails and extensions can last two weeks or more before natural nail growth calls for a refresh. Knowing how to remove gel nails, extensions, and nail art properly is just as important as applying them well, and HICI Go’s instructors are well-versed in every step of that process.
Acrylic nails can chip more easily depending on the client’s lifestyle. The application process involves brushing on a paste made from liquid monomer and powder polymer, which air-dries and requires good ventilation due to the fumes it produces. Once shaped and filed, acrylics can be finished with either gel or traditional polish. They can last just as long as gel, roughly two weeks, though they tend to carry a higher risk of chipping or breaking.
Students and anyone curious about beauty technique can explore HICI Go’s courses, available both online and through select live, in-person options. Our on-demand courses cover skincare, barbering, business, hair, makeup, massage, and nails, available anytime throughout the U.S.
Beauty professionals are always sharpening their skills, and fashion-forward learners are always chasing the next trend. HICI Go makes it easy to take health and beauty courses on your own schedule. Contact us today.
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