Gel Polish & Builder Gel

Gel Polish & Builder Gel

Operates In-person42 Hours6 weeks

Gel Polish & Builder Gel

Six immersive Tuesday studio sessions on SBD Gel Polish and Builder Gel. Create natural overlays and extensions that last 2–3 weeks, with over 400 gel polish colours. About 2 hours directed home study each week. Formative written assessment plus a week-6 practical demonstration (retakes available). Student kit £80 extra.

Work safely with gel systems, managing allergy and overexposure risks
Prepare the nail plate and fit sculpting forms to salon standard
Apply one-colour and French gel polish with correct cure and finish
Create builder gel overlays and sculpted soak-off enhancements
Remove and maintain gel polish and builder gel safely

Flexible payments or £200 / course

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Intake starting01 Sept 2026
£200
6 sessions · Tuesdays 09:00–14:00AmyLeeds — City Centre, Leeds
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Lessons in this class

CertificateIn-personNailsSBD Academy

About this class

Six immersive Tuesday studio sessions on SBD Gel Polish and Builder Gel. Create natural overlays and extensions that last 2–3 weeks, with over 400 gel polish colours. About 2 hours directed home study each week. Formative written assessment plus a week-6 practical demonstration (retakes available). Student kit £80 extra.

Assessment Method

Formative written questionnaire plus a practical demonstration in week 6. Retakes available.

Formative written exam

Quiz

  • Short written questionnaire
  • Covers theory taught across weeks 1–6
  • Retake available

Practical demonstration

Practical

  • Week 6 observed practical
  • Demonstrate techniques to commercial standard
  • Retake available

How to apply

Book online or register your interest — our admissions team will guide enrolment.

Entry Requirements

Aged 18 or over at enrolment Commitment to attend all six in-person sessions Willingness to complete ~2 hours directed home study each week

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Where This Course Is Taught

This course is available at the following locations. Click a location for full details, timetables, and directions.

Leeds — City Centre, Leeds
Liverpool — Baltic, Liverpool
Manchester — MediaCity, Manchester
Manchester — Northern Quarter, Manchester

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