1:1 NAIL MASTER CLASS
Wickford or Chelmsford in Essex or Haddington in East Lothian
YOU CHOOSE THE SKILL YOU WANT TO ADVANCE AND THEN THE HOURS YOU WANT TO WORK ON IT BELOW
£280 = 4 hours / £350 = 5 hours
Fully tailored 1:1 Nail Skill Masterclasses designed around you, your current skill level, and the areas you want to improve – from prep and structure to speed and retention.
💅 Gel Polish 1:1 Masterclass
Perfect for beginners or refinement
Natural nail prep (dry vs minimal prep)
Cuticle work (manual & e-file prep)
Product control & thin application
Flooding vs shrinking – how to avoid both
Achieving a smooth, even finish
French gel polish techniques
Longevity issues & lifting prevention
Nail anatomy & structure basics
Removal without damage
Speed & salon efficiency tips
💎 BIAB / Builder Gel in a Bottle Masterclass
Ideal for structure, strength & natural nails
Correct BIAB prep for retention
Apex theory & structure placement
Natural nail overlays vs short extensions
Product thickness & self-levelling control
Infills vs soak-off rebalance
Preventing lifting, cracking & peeling
Correct removal techniques
BIAB for weak, bitten or damaged nails
Colour BIAB vs clear BIAB systems
Troubleshooting retention problems
🧱 Hard Gel Masterclass
For strength, structure & extensions
Hard gel vs BIAB vs acrylic (when to choose)
Natural nail overlays
Sculpted extensions (forms or tips)
Correct apex, stress points & balance
Working with clear vs pigmented gels
File-free vs minimal filing finishes
Infills & rebalancing
Cracking, lifting & breakage solutions
Shape refinement (square, coffin, almond)
Safe removal & soak-off alternatives
🧪 Acrylic Masterclass
For confidence, control & structure
Liquid-to-powder ratio mastery
Bead placement & timing
Sculpting strong, balanced extensions
Overlay techniques
Apex & structure correction
Speed building for salon work
Reverse apex correction
Infills & rebalance techniques
Troubleshooting lifting & air pockets
Filing for perfect shape & finish
⚡ Electric File (E-File) Masterclass
Beginner to advanced
E-file machine & speed control
Bit types, grits & materials
Cuticle prep techniques (Russian style)
Safe removal of gel, BIAB, Hard Gel & Acrylic
Infills using an e-file
Product removal without nail damage
Refining structure & apex
Heat & ring of fire prevention
Client safety & hygiene
Speed & efficiency improvements
🔧 Custom Focus Options (Very Popular for 1:1)
These are great upsells or tailored sessions:
Fixing your personal problem areas
Speed building & time management
Retention & lifting troubleshooting
Confidence-building for newly qualified techs
Transitioning from gel polish → BIAB / Hard Gel / Acrylic
Salon-ready structure & finish
Content creation tips (hands, angles, lighting)
Entry Requirements: Ideal for qualified nail technicians in Essex. The course is certified by me, but not accredited. This shouldn’t be a problem since you should already be qualified.
Venue Address: 3 CHOICES > Wickford or Chelmsford in Essex OR Haddington in East Lothian - to be confirmed when booking.
Class Size: 1 or 2 - for classes bigger than 2 students please message for mobile booking and discounted rates
Course Price: £280 + (£70ph for each additional hour).
Course Time: A class starts at 4 hours, extra hours can be added at an additional hourly cost.
Equipment needed: A model (or there’s a practice hand available for use. Your brush (if doing Acrylic or PolyGel ) is all that’s needed for the master class as you get to use all my products on the day.
(For your own benefit, please ensure the model has nice nail plates or the sort of nail plates you wish to learn on for the day and is happy having long nails on the day)
£50 deposit to book and balance due 7 days before date of class. Please note that once booked date cannot be changed without losing your deposit* (Please see my terms & conditions when booking).
Contact: Use the contact page to get in contact with Gillian to discuss any further questions regarding the course and bookings.
Please note** The course is only available by getting in contact with Gillian.**
Please read the course T&C’s before committing to the booking.
Group master classes are also available for salons* - Special rates for 2+ students.