Gel Polish
Course
If you’re looking for a gel polish course that actually gives you the confidence to work on clients professionally — not just a quick demonstration with little support — this course is for you.
Our Gel Polish Course is designed to help you perfect one of the most in-demand salon treatments, giving you the skills, confidence, and knowledge to create long-lasting, professional results your clients will love.
Taught by Celebrity Nail Artist and Brillbird Educator Sarah Evans, this course goes far beyond simply applying colour. You’ll learn correct preparation, application, troubleshooting, finishing techniques, and how to achieve clean, flawless results with confidence.
Unlike many short courses, you won’t just watch and hope for the best afterwards. You’ll receive hands-on guidance, continuous feedback, and ongoing support to help you improve your technique and feel fully prepared to work on paying clients.
The course is constantly updated to include the latest gel polish and BIAB techniques, ensuring you’re learning exactly what clients are booking and paying for right now.
By the end of the training, you won’t just leave with a certificate — you’ll leave feeling confident, capable, and ready to start offering professional gel polish services.
WHY THIS COURSE?
This course is designed to help you build real confidence and professional skills — not just tick a box.
✨ Learn the latest gel polish and BIAB techniques
✨ Gain hands-on practical experience with personalised feedback
✨ Build confidence working on real clients
✨ Small supportive learning environment
✨ Ongoing support during and after your training
Included with your course:
✔️ Premium Brillbird Kit (worth over £130)
✔️ Detailed Training Manuals
✔️ Student Support Group on Facebook
✔️ 10% Discount on Brillbird Products
✔️ 10% Discount on ABT Insurance
✔️ Lifetime Support from Sarah
✔️ Fully ABT Accredited Certificate
WHY MANCHESTER NAIL AND BEAUTY ACADEMY?
At Manchester Nail & Beauty Academy, everything is focused on helping you become a confident, professional nail technician.
We understand that many students leave short courses still feeling nervous or unsure, which is why our teaching focuses on building strong foundations, refining technique, and giving continuous support and feedback throughout your learning journey.
Our courses are designed to help you:
💅 Build confidence
💸 Create a flexible income
✨ Develop professional-level skills
🏡 Work in a salon or for yourself
We’ve already helped hundreds of students begin or progress their nail careers, including complete beginners and technicians retraining after poor previous experiences.We focus everything on you to ensure you leave with the knowledge and skills to becoming a professional nail technician. Our nail courses are designed to ease your nerves, build confidence and get you on the path to a successful career in nails.
Becoming a professionally qualified nail technician will allow you to have a job you love and enjoy no matter whether you decide to work in a salon or open your own nail business.
We have helped hundreds of students start or progress their nail journey see some of our student success stories here.
MEET YOUR EDUCATOR- SARAH EVANS
Sarah has dedicated her career to helping students become confident, successful nail technicians.
Her teaching focuses on perfection, precision, and attention to detail — not just product application. She believes understanding the “why” behind techniques is what creates confident, high-level nail technicians.
When she’s not teaching, Sarah is:
✨ Working backstage at New York Fashion Week
✨ Creating nails for celebrities and editorial shoots
✨ Continuously investing in advanced training herself
This means you’re learning from someone actively working at a high level within the industry and bringing real-world experience directly into the classroom.At Manchester Nail & Beauty Academy, everything is focused on helping you become a confident, professional nail technician.
We understand that many students leave short courses still feeling nervous or unsure, which is why our teaching focuses on building strong foundations, refining technique, and giving continuous support and feedback throughout your learning journey.
Our courses are designed to help you:
💅 Build confidence
💸 Create a flexible income
✨ Develop professional-level skills
🏡 Work in a salon or for yourself
We’ve already helped hundreds of students begin or progress their nail careers, including complete beginners and technicians retraining after poor previous experiences.
WHO IS THE GEL POLISH COURSE FOR?
IThis course is perfect for:
✔️ Nail technicians wanting to add gel polish and BIAB to their services
✔️ Technicians who feel their previous training lacked depth or support
✔️ Those wanting more confidence and cleaner, more professional results
✔️ Nail techs wanting recognised qualifications and up-to-date training
If you’re serious about improving your skills and delivering high-quality treatments clients will return for — this course is for you.f you are serious about learning the art of nails from a world-renowned expert, this course is for you.
This course is perfect for nail technicians wanting to add gel polish to their services or for technicians who had poor training previously, who are looking to receive the most in-depth training and recognised nail qualifications to boost their career or hobby to the next level.
COURSE CONTENT
During the course, you’ll learn:
💅 Application of Coloured Gel Polish
💅 French Gel Polish Application
💅 BIAB Application
💅 Simple Salon Nail Art
💅 Gel Polish Removal
💅 Troubleshooting & Aftercare
💅 Product Knowledge
💅 Cuticle Work & Filing Techniques
📚 Professional Knowledge Includes:
✔️ Health & Safety
✔️ Client Consultation
✔️ Contra-indications
PREREQUISITE
You must already hold a Manicure qualification to attend this course.
If you are not yet qualified in Manicure, you can enrol onto our Luxury Manicure Course first.
Please send a copy of your certificate to: manchesternailandbeautyacademy@hotmail.com
KIT
Your professional Brillbird kit includes:
✔️ Soft 180 File
✔️ Hypnotic Base & Top
✔️ Hypnotic Colour Kit
✔️ Hypnotic White & Pink
✔️ Cleaner 50ml
✔️ Scrub
✔️ Soak Off Foils
✔️ Acryl Remover
Optional Extras
✨ Additional Hypnotic Colour Kit — £40
✨ Brill Pro LED Lamp — £110
Additional products can also be purchased on the day of training. Pre-ordering is recommended.
Please Bring With You
Manicure Implements
Lint Free Wipes or Tissue Squares
Cuticle Remover Gel
Cuticle Oil
Cuticle Pusher
Dust Brush
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE IN THE CLASS?
In order to deliver the highest quality training and for you receive the attention and support you need there is a maximum of 7 students per class.
COURSE LENGTH
The course is 1 lesson in class followed by case studies at home and lifetime support and feedback.
WHEN CAN I START CHARGING?
You can start charging straight after you have passed your case studies if you choose to work as self employed, you could easily earn £30+ph.
COURSE COST
Total Course Cost £295
Kit, manual and certificate are included
QUALIFICATION
Following the training, you will be required to submit 8 case studies to show that you have retained and practiced the training. Your 2 fully ABT accredited certification will be awarded to you once you have successfully passed those. As any learning experience, you will only get as good as the effort you put in and we will be behind you to help you get the best out of yourself!
LIVE MODEL
All students will be required to work on & bring along a model please ensure all models nails are fully free of product.
ACADEMY ADDRESS
Manchester Nail and Beauty Academy, 5 Silverbirch Way, Failsworth, Manchester, England
COURSE DATES
Sunday 28th June (Morning)
Sunday 13th September (Afternoon)
Sunday 10th January 2027 (Evening)
(Please message for alternative dates if these are unsuitable)
COURSE TIMES
Morning
Start - 10:00
Finish - 13:30
Afternoon
Start - 14:00
Finish- 17:30
Evening
Start - 18:00
Finish - 21:30
OUR CONTACT DETAILS
T:07731517754
Email: manchesternailandbeautyacademy@hotmail.com
