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Russian Manicure, BIAB & Gel Polish Application — nail work by Natalia Bulat
A study in precisionLondon / Natalia Bulat

Advanced masterclass / Private 1:1 in London

Russian Manicure
BIAB & Gel PolishMasterclass.

Go straight into guided practice on a live model arranged for you. Assess the cuticles and nail type, tailor your preparation and BIAB selection, then refine colour application for a seamless finish and pristine contours.

1 day9am–4:30pmABT-accredited BIAB diploma
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£900Full course fee

5% business fee: £45. Total: £945

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Your next step

Precision in every stage.
Confidence in the finish.

Follow the Russian Manicure & BIAB masterclass process, with additional focus on seamless colour application and pristine contours.

Who is this course for?

For qualified nail professionals who hold accredited, in-person qualifications in both E-File Manicure and Gel Polish Application. Designed to refine existing skills in cuticle work, BIAB structure and colour application.

  • 1 day
  • 9am–4:30pm
  • Private 1:1 in London
  • Practical training on a live model arranged for you
  • 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
ABT Accredited

ABT-accredited BIAB diploma

BIAB Application. Awarded on successful completion of the course.

Inside the course

Understand the technique.
Refine your practice.

Start with cuticle and nail assessment, then work through the full service on your model. Follow the BIAB masterclass curriculum with an additional colour application module before top coat and photography. Technique and product selection are explained as you practise, with no separate theory module.

  1. Cuticle & nail assessment

    Analyse the cuticle condition and nail type first. Tailor cuticle preparation, e-file bit selection and product choice to the nails you are working with.

  2. Safe & efficient product removal

    Remove existing product with the e-file, selecting suitable e-file bits, RPMs and pressure. Refine hand positioning and control for safe, efficient work.

  3. Cuticle pocket preparation

    Use e-file bits and manual tools in a combined method to open the cuticle pocket and prepare the surrounding skin safely, efficiently and precisely. Tailor your approach to the cuticle and skin type you are working with.

  4. Cuticle trimming with scissors

    Practise controlled scissor work to trim the prepared cuticle cleanly and precisely.

  5. Skin polishing

    Refine and polish the skin for a clean, even finish, adapting the technique to the skin you are working with.

  6. Nail preparation: tools & liquids

    Prepare and etch the nail plate mechanically, then select and apply dehydrators, pH balancers, primers and the appropriate base coat for the nail type and product system.

  7. BIAB selection & suitability

    Test and compare BIAB systems for different nail types and lifestyles. Understand when to choose each product, recognise nails that are not suitable for BIAB, and identify when another product system is needed.

  8. Thin, durable BIAB application

    Build an aesthetic, balanced structure with a natural appearance and even opacity. Refine apex placement and stress-area reinforcement, using controlled application for strength without bulk and no surface filing.

  9. Precision shape filing

    File square, soft square or oval shapes after application. Refine symmetry, sidewalls and filing angles for balanced, proportionate results.

  10. Seamless colour application

    Refine gel colour application for a seamless finish, tucking colour under the proximal fold with controlled brush placement and pristine contours around the cuticle and sidewalls.

  11. Top coat & line of light alignment

    Apply top coat to create a smooth, even surface with a clean, aligned line of light.

  12. Photography & content creation

    Prepare the hands and nails for photographs and videos. Explore device choice, phone settings, lighting, bulb selection and studio setup, adjusting exposure for different skin tones to showcase your work clearly.

Plan your training

Choose your course.
Select your dates.

Pay in full or choose 2–5 instalments. Your dates are calculated at checkout so your final instalment is paid at least one week before training. Review your final total at checkout.

  1. 01

    Request a date

    Share your qualifications, experience and goals with your preferred training date.

  2. 02

    Confirm your booking details

    Agree the course, training date and payment schedule with Natalia.

  3. 03

    Purchase your agreed course

    Choose your available dates and complete your purchase on this page.

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A few useful details

Before you begin.

What experience do I need?

For qualified nail professionals who hold accredited, in-person qualifications in both E-File Manicure and Gel Polish Application. Designed to refine existing skills in cuticle work, BIAB structure and colour application.

How long is the course?

1 day. 9am–4:30pm. Private 1:1 in London.

How will I practise?

Practical training on a live model arranged for you. All training tools and products provided. Light lunch and beverages included. Bring a notebook and pen.

What qualification will I receive?

ABT-accredited BIAB diploma. BIAB Application. Awarded on successful completion of the course.

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.