Nails can pull any look together, dramatic, sophisticated, or somewhere in between, depending on personal style. Learning the different nail techniques and application methods benefits beginners and seasoned professionals alike.
HICI Go's nail tech courses are available through webinars and on-demand video for students across the U.S., along with select live, in-person courses. Here's a closer look at the nail techniques covered through HICI Go.
Students can explore a range of manicure styles and techniques through HICI Go, including:
A regular manicure is the most basic style, covering prep work and polish application on natural nails. This starts with clean hands, trimmed and filed nails, and tidy cuticles, followed by polish applied in layers: base coat, color, and top coat. Nails need to fully dry before clients head out.
Soft gel manicures use gel polish applied directly to natural nails, similar to traditional polish, but with a UV light used between coats to cure each layer. This creates a harder, more durable shell that typically lasts two to three weeks, longer than a standard manicure.
Hard gel manicures use a thicker gel to build a durable shell over natural nails. The gel is brushed on and sculpted smooth, offering more flexibility for customized shapes and even gel extensions, making it a solid alternative to acrylics.
Acrylic nails involve more steps and real precision. After standard nail prep, technicians apply a plastic tip or extension, then brush on a liquid-and-powder acrylic mixture over both the natural nail and extension. Once it hardens, nails are shaped and filed down for a natural look, then finished with regular polish, gel polish, or dip powder.
Dip powder manicures build color through repeated dips into colored powder rather than brushed-on polish. After a base coat, the nail is dipped several times to build even, vibrant color, then finished with a top coat. Dip powder tends to be more durable than soft gel and doesn’t require UV light to set.
HICI Go offers a range of courses for students looking to build real skill in nails and beyond. Courses cover the latest industry trends, modern techniques, proper application, and safety procedures.
Instructors bring real-world experience in the nail industry, giving students a genuine resource to learn from as they build their skills. Live webinars and on-demand video courses are available anywhere in the U.S., so students can learn from home on a schedule that fits their life. Select live, in-person courses are available too.
Whether you’re just starting out or already established, there’s a course for you. Beginners can build a strong foundation in nail prep and application, while working professionals can stay current on trends and refine their technique.
HICI Go serves students across the U.S. looking to grow their knowledge in nails and other areas of cosmetology, offering select live, in-person courses alongside live webinars and online video classes. To learn more about our nail tech courses and everything else we offer, contact us today.
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