Take your skills further with our Advanced Gel Polish (BIAB) Course in Cork. This hands-on training focuses on structured gel application, correct product placement, building the apex and C-curve to create strong, balanced and long-lasting natural nail enhancements.

Level 2: Refine

Date: Thursday 15 October

Duration: 1 day, 6 hours

Location: Macroom, Co. Cork

Contact: 0851227993, info@thenailplace.ie

Educator: Patricia Chyła-Shilvan

Payment: 50% deposit required to secure your spot. The balance must be settled before course date, you will receive a payment link few days beforehand. No cash accepted on the day. 

Course description: My Soft Gel Overlay (BIAB) Course is the perfect next step for those who have already completed a basic gel polish and electric file course and are ready to elevate their skills. This course is designed as a progression from beginner training, allowing you to refine your technique and expand your service offering with one of the most in-demand treatments in the industry.

BIAB (Builder in a Bottle) is extremely popular and highly requested by customers, making it an essential skill for any nail technician looking to grow their business. This course provides the most advanced training within the gel polish method, focusing on structure, precision, and long-lasting results.

You will learn how to create natural-looking nails with strength and durability, using correct application techniques to support nail health and longevity. The training covers proper nail preparation, controlled product application, and the creation of a flawless apex and natural ‘C-curve’, ensuring both beauty and structural integrity.

You will also perfect your electric file skills, learn how to work safely and confidently with a variety of e-file bits, and develop precise cuticle work using Russian manicure inspired techniques for a cleaner finish, improved prep and better retention.

The course begins with some theory, mainly focusing on hands-on practical training. Students will work on their own hand, allowing for a full understanding of the process from start to finish.

To ensure the highest standard of education, classes are kept to a controlled number of students, providing focused, one-to-one guidance throughout.

Upon successful completion and passing all areas of the course, students will receive a fully accredited and recognised certificate in Advanced Gel Polish (BIAB).

A kit is not included with this course; however, all students will receive an exclusive online discount on Kohana products.

Take your skills to the next level and offer a treatment your clients will love.

What you will learn:

• Perfect natural nail preparation

• Different electric file bits, how & when to use them, Russian manicure inspired techniques

• Different types of nails & cuticles and how to work with each

• Theory and practice of deep skin removal with scissors and nippers

• Proper application of colour “under the cuticles”

• How to build a C-curve for strength with Builder in a Bottle

• Top coat application to achieve the perfect “light line”

• How to “refill/infill” BIAB nails

What you need to bring:

• Professional Electric File (minimum 30,000 RPM, 35 watts, forward & reverse function, metal handpiece e.g Saeyang Marathon)

• Electric File bits you work with on daily basis 

• UV LED Nail lamp

• Desk light

• Notebook & pen for note taking

• Thin, long nail art brush

• Gel brush

• Cuticle pusher

• Cuticle nippers or scissors 

Please note:

*Previous training in basic gel polish and e-file training is required before attending this course.

*Proof of such training and completion of these certificates may be requested before the start date of this course.

*A few days before your course, you will be contacted via text message on the number provided at booking to confirm attendance, the course start time etc.

Terms & conditions:

Age Restrictions:

Courses are suitable for those aged 16 or over, unless otherwise stated.

Certification Policy: Certificates are awarded once the required standard has been achieved. While many students will receive their certificate on the day of training, this is not guaranteed. If further practice is needed, you may be asked to submit additional work after the course, and your certificate will be issued once I am satisfied with your progress and competency.

Course Schedule:

All courses are subject to demand. In the unlikely event that a course or workshop does not obtain the necessary numbers in order to initially run, applicants will receive a full refund or the opportunity to change their application to the next time that course runs.

In the rare event that a course structure must be changed or amended, students will be given notice. The training centre reserves the right to change course dates, times and duration at its own discretion and where it feels necessary.

Equipment:

Students are required to bring their own Electric File Machine to use during courses. An electric file machine will NOT be provided for students to use/borrow. This E-File machine should be of professional high quality, with a metal hand piece, a minimum of 30,000rpm, minimum 35 watts and with a forward & reverse function (e.g. Saeyang Marathon). If students do not have a suitable E-File they may not be able to complete the course.

All products & other equipment is provided for the student to use during course. 

Cancellations:

If you wish to cancel a course booking, you must do so no later than 10 days before the course start date, otherwise the deposit payment will not be refunded. The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable if cancelled less than 10 days before the course date. This is also the case for any “no-show” attendances. It is the students responsibility to remember their course dates and times and contact the course provider within the given time if something has changed for them.