Conversion course / Live 1:1 Zoom
E-File Russian Manicure
& Hard Gel StructureConversion.
Build your e-file and Russian manicure foundation, then develop a complete hard gel service on a model. Learn to create strong, refined structure and balanced corrections, with close-up live demonstrations and personal feedback throughout.
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 London time
Live 1:1 Zoom · Electronic diploma · ABT-accredited for UK students
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Understand the structure.
Control the result.
Develop safe, precise preparation, then build a hard gel service with balanced architecture and individual guidance.
Who is this course for?
Suitable for existing nail technicians who are already Builder Gel qualified but are not yet qualified in E-File or Russian Manicure.
- 1.5 days · Private 1:1 live Zoom
- Day 1: 9am–1pm · Day 2: 9am–4:30pm London time
- Alternative times can be agreed where time zones are far apart
- Day 1: practise on yourself
- Day 2: a suitable live model arranged by you
- Your own tools and products · Equipment list provided before training
- Two devices to watch demonstrations and show your work clearly
- Support after the course via email or Instagram DM
Electronic diploma
Your electronic diploma is issued once three case studies, completed after the course, have been submitted and approved. Submit your work through your student space. Each study requires before-and-after photos from the front, side and down the barrel, plus a video with the finished line of light clearly visible. ABT-accredited for UK students.
Inside the course
Develop the preparation.
Build the structure.
Day 1 combines e-file theory, demonstrations and self-practice. Day 2 brings Russian manicure and hard gel structure together on a live model you arrange, with personal feedback throughout.
- Day 1
E-file theory & safety
Understand handpiece grip, working position, direction, RPM and pressure. Learn to avoid heat, discomfort and overworking the nail or surrounding skin.
- Day 1
E-file bits & working speeds
Select suitable bit shapes, materials and grits. Review tool cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation, and adapt speed and movement to the area you are working with.
- Day 1
Nail & skin assessment
Assess the nail plate, cuticle, proximal fold and sidewalls. Recognise skin types, choose a suitable approach and identify when preparation should be adapted.
- Day 1
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.
- Day 1
Scissor work & skin polishing
Refine scissor positioning, blade control and cuticle trimming, then polish the skin for a clean finish. Practise on your own hand with live feedback.
- Day 2
Consultation & nail assessment
Assess the natural nail condition, growth direction, length, shape and cuticle type. Tailor preparation, hard gel selection and structure to the nails you are working with.
- Day 2
Safe product removal
Remove existing product with controlled e-file movements, suitable bits, RPM and pressure, protecting the natural nail underneath.
- Day 2
Nail preparation & adhesion
Refine the nail shape and combine mechanical preparation with suitable prep liquids and base products for the nail type and selected system.
- Day 2
Complete Russian manicure
Bring the preparation sequence together on your model. Refine e-file angles, hand positioning, cuticle work and skin finishing with continuous guidance.
- Day 2
Hard gel selection & structure
Choose suitable hard gel consistency and rigidity. Refine product placement, apex, stress areas and sidewalls to build strength with a thin, balanced appearance. Practise controlled gel application for minimal refining after curing.
- Day 2
Structural correction
Use controlled gel placement to visually correct downward-growing nails, uneven nail plates and asymmetrical structure while maintaining a natural, balanced result.
- Day 2
Repairing sidewalls & broken corners
Learn to rebuild missing or overfiled sidewalls and broken corners. Choose suitable gel types and consistencies for the size of the repair and the support needed, then refine placement and reinforcement to restore a balanced, durable nail shape.
- Day 2
Precision filing & refinement
Follow a controlled filing sequence to refine the apex, surface, sidewall symmetry and lower arches. Refine filing angles and finish the free edge to preserve its strength, support durability and help prevent chipping, while creating a thin, balanced result.
- Day 2
Top coat & line of light alignment
Apply top coat with controlled product distribution and brush movements to create a smooth, even finish with a clean, aligned line of light.
- Day 2
Feedback & improvements
I’ll review your work from the day, highlight where you can improve and guide you on how to tackle the issues you experienced. You’ll leave with clear, practical steps to focus on as you continue practising after the course.
- Day 2
Photography basics
Explore phone settings, lighting and hand positioning to photograph the detail of your finished work clearly.
Prepare your workspace
A clear view.
Personal guidance.
Use a laptop or tablet to watch my close-up demonstrations, and a phone or second camera above your desk so I can see your working hand and technique clearly.
- Reliable high-speed internet and Zoom access
- Two devices and a stable overhead camera view
- Good lighting and a comfortable, organised workspace
- Your own e-file, manicure tools, hard gel and finishing products
- A suitable live model arranged by you for Day 2
- A notebook and pen for your notes
A full product and equipment list is provided before training.
Plan your training
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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.
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Share your qualifications, goals, location and preferred training date. We’ll confirm the London schedule and your local time, with individually agreed times where time zones are far apart.
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A few useful details
Before you begin.
What experience do I need?
Suitable for existing nail technicians who are already Builder Gel qualified but are not yet qualified in E-File or Russian Manicure.
How long is the course?
1.5 days: four hours on Day 1 and seven and a half hours on Day 2. Day 1: 9am–1pm · Day 2: 9am–4:30pm London time. Where time zones are far apart, an alternative schedule can be agreed individually before booking.
How will I practise?
Practise on yourself on Day 1. Arrange a suitable live model for Day 2 to complete the full Russian manicure and hard gel structure service under live supervision.
What equipment do I need?
Use your own training tools and products. A detailed equipment list is supplied before class. Reliable internet, two devices, good lighting and a clear overhead camera view are required.
What qualification will I receive?
Your electronic diploma is issued once three case studies, completed after the course, have been submitted and approved. Submit your work through your student space. Each study requires before-and-after photos from the front, side and down the barrel, plus a video with the finished line of light clearly visible. ABT-accredited for UK students.
Can the class be recorded or attended with others?
Recording the class is not permitted. Attendance is limited to the enrolled student, with no other nail artists present in the room.
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.