Conversion course / Private 1:1 in London
E-File Russian Manicure
& Hard Gel StructureConversion.
Develop precise Russian manicure preparation and a deeper understanding of hard gel. Build your e-file foundation, then work on structure, product control and elegant overlays on a live model.
5% business fee: £65. Total: £1,365
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E-File Russian Manicure & Hard Gel Structure
1.5 days · Day 1: 9am–1pm · Day 2: 9am–4:30pm
Private 1:1 in London · 2 ABT-accredited diplomas
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Understand the structure.
Control the result.
Move from preparation to product placement with focused feedback at every stage.
Who is this course for?
For existing nail technicians who hold a Gel Polish Manicure qualification and want to obtain their e-file qualification, learn Russian manicure and develop hard gel structure skills. Suitable if you are new to e-file work, use it without an accredited qualification, or need more time to refine your technique. Please enquire for guidance if you are an educator.
- 1.5 days
- Day 1: 9am–1pm · Day 2: 9am–4:30pm
- Private 1:1 in London
- Day 1: practise on yourself · Day 2: model provided
- All training tools and products provided
- Light lunch and beverages included
- Bring a notebook and pen
- Support after the course via email or Instagram DM
2 ABT-accredited diplomas
E-File and Hard Gel Structure. Awarded on successful assessment of your theoretical knowledge and practical work.
Inside the course
Understand the technique.
Refine your practice.
Build your e-file and Russian manicure foundation on Day 1. Apply your knowledge to a full hard gel service on a model provided on Day 2.
- Day 1
Health & safety theory
Review contraindications, safe e-file operation, PPE and dust control, and recognise when a service should be adapted or referred.
- Day 1
Workspace setup: ergonomics, comfort & safety
Consider posture, seating, equipment placement and hand positioning to support comfortable, controlled working practices.
- Day 1
Consultation & hygiene
Review client consultation, tool cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation, and the handling of reusable and disposable tools.
- Day 1
E-file operation & e-file bits
Select suitable bit materials, shapes and grits. Refine working speeds, pressure, control and equipment maintenance.
- Day 1
Controlled product removal
Refine e-file removal with suitable e-file bits, controlled pressure and attention to the natural nail.
- Day 1
Russian manicure preparation
Explore cuticle preparation using a combined method of manual tools and e-file bits for delicate, clean results, followed by skin polishing.
- Day 2
Nail assessment & gel selection
Assess growth direction, flexibility and lifestyle. Compare hard gel viscosities and self-levelling properties.
- Day 2
Hard gel architecture & framing
Explore apex placement, stress points, sidewalls and lower arches, including a framing technique to reinforce the free edge.
- Day 2
Product control & structural correction
Use brush control, gravity and product placement to build a balanced overlay and visually correct uneven or downward-growing nails.
- Day 2
Refinement & retention
Refine symmetry, surface and structure, then troubleshoot lifting, cracking and breakages.
- Day 2
Top coat & line of light
Control brush movement and top-coat placement to create a smooth, uninterrupted reflection.
- Day 2
Photography basics
Explore phone settings, lighting and hand positioning to photograph the detail of your finished work clearly.
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What experience do I need?
For existing nail technicians who hold a Gel Polish Manicure qualification and want to obtain their e-file qualification, learn Russian manicure and develop hard gel structure skills. Suitable if you are new to e-file work, use it without an accredited qualification, or need more time to refine your technique. Please enquire for guidance if you are an educator.
How long is the course?
1.5 days. Day 1: 9am–1pm · Day 2: 9am–4:30pm. Private 1:1 in London.
How will I practise?
Day 1: practise on yourself · Day 2: model provided. All training tools and products provided. Light lunch and beverages included. Bring a notebook and pen.
What qualification will I receive?
2 ABT-accredited diplomas. E-File and Hard Gel Structure. Awarded on successful assessment of your theoretical knowledge and practical work.
Can I pay in instalments?
Choose full payment or 2–5 instalments. Your exact schedule is shown at checkout. Monthly payments are used when there is enough time; otherwise, payments are evenly spaced to finish one week before your first training day.
What happens if I need to change my booking?
You may request one reschedule without an admin fee, with at least one calendar month’s notice before your first training day. A replacement date is subject to availability and written confirmation. Your statutory rights remain unaffected.