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SOFT GEL EXTENSIONS

An Online Course by Kisa Watson


Theory and practice for beginners

Continuing Education Units: 20


Due to the nature of this technology, practice hands or dummy hands cannot be used in this course. Only Real Hands allowed.



Soft Gel Extensions is a New nail technology that has gained

a lot of popularity due to its simplicity, ease of use, the variety
of shapes, and long-lasting wear.


Learn this new technology.
Take your nail career to the next level.


In the course you will:

  • Discover the different popular soft gel extension brands out in the market.
  • Learn how to prep your nail for soft gel extensions and apply soft gel extensions on yourself.
  • Learn how to remove soft gel extensions
  • Learn how to prep nail plate, and size your soft gel extensions.
  • Learn how to apply soft gel extensions with ease.
  • Troubleshoot and Identify common mistakes

Theory



  • Manufacturers of Soft Gel extensions;
  • Placement and lining up the extension properly;
  • Use of tools.




Practice

  • Nail plate prep for the soft gel extension;
  • Sizing the soft gel extensions to each nail;
  • Using both pot gel and brush of gel;
  • Placing the correct amount on the soft gel tip;
  • UV/LED lamp and flash Cure times;
  • Filing the nail;
  • Soft gel removal process.

Typical mistakes


  • Flooding the cuticle or sidewalls with soft gel product;
  • Leaving a gap near the cuticle or sidewall;
  • Not enough product to cover the nail plate;
  • Leaving air pockets inside the soft gel extension.




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How to prepare and fit tips 

Course contents

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Products you will need:

You will need to purchase a professional Name brand Soft Gel Extension kit for this course:


*We recommend the following brands*

  • Kiara Sky Jelly Nails
  • Apres Gel-X Soft Gel Extensions
  • Enailcouture 1,2,3 Go Soft Gel Extensions
  • or Xtens soft gel extension kit

You will need the following supplies:
— Soft Gel extension tips all sizes for varies nail plates (that comes with the kits — see recommended manufacture list above)
— Prep / Bond solution (that comes with the kits — see recommended manufacture list above)
— Primer solution (that comes with the kits — see recommended manufacture list above)
— Extend soft gel *brush on or pot gel* (that comes with the kits — see recommended manufacture list above)
— LED Flashlight or handheld LED/UV light (that comes with the kits — see recommended manufacture list above)
— 240 grit buffer
— 100/180 grit buffer
— 100/180 grit nail file
— tip cutters or nail clippers (optional)
— UV/ LED gel lamp (at least 35 watts)

For natural nail prep work:

— 240 grit natural nail file

— cuticle pusher

— cuticle nippers or Orangewood stick

— isopropyl alcohol

— lint-free wipes

For product removal:

— Salon grade Acetone

— cotton ball

— glass or ceramic bowl (to soak off soft gel) (* gel polish remover clips or wraps are ok*)


For Bonus Nail Art:

— Silicon pad

— Regular top coat nail polish

— clear

— Stamping polish or color nail polish

— Nail art stamping plate

— silicon stamper and scraper

— tweezers

Who would benefit from this course?

  • Beginners new to the profession
  • Specialists in nail sculpting who decided to master SOFT GEL EXTENSIONS  

Course summary 

The course contains theory and practice lessons which is needed in order to provide high-quality services.


You will learn all about to prep your nail, how to remove soft gel extensions, and give the necessary recommendations to the client.


I will explain how to choose the right tools and materials for the job.

In the practical part of the course, we will learn how to apply for soft gel extensions with ease.

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Apres Gel-X Nails Removal

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How our online education works?


  • You study remotely. The lessons are available whenever it is convenient for you.
  • You immediately gain access to several lessons and can view them any number of times any time you wish.
  • Some lessons contain practical assignments that you need to fulfill.
  • Next lessons will only become available after the previos lesson’s assignments are completed.
  • You chose your own time to complete the tasks.
  • Make photos of your results and upload them to your account.
  • I evaluate the results, make comments and point out mistakes (if any), accept the assignment or ask you to try again.
  • You are constantly in touch with me. I always answer all the questions from all the students.
  • Take your time completing the tasks, do not hurry.
  • Spend as much time as you need on the assignments. We will prolong your access to the course for 1 or 2 weeks if required.
  • At the end of the course, when all your tasks are completed, you will be given access to the Test Lesson – the final evaluation of the knowledge gained during the course. After the Test is passed successfully you will get the numbered Certificate, written in your name.
  • All during the course the tasks submitted by each student are seen to the rest of the group. You can follow the teacher pointing out and correcting mistakes of your fellow students. This prevents you from making the same mistakes and gives a great opportunity to improve YOUR OWN work.


    • Kisa Watson is an accomplished natural nail manicurist with extensive education in advanced care. She is talented in gel manicuring and employs the latest in nail enhancement technology. She is certified in safe salon concepts, advanced nail care, IBX natural nail care, and has been an instructor with Nails Pro Academy since 2018. She has also taught at various cosmetology schools in the USA.

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    Certificate

    All students successfully completing the course receive the Certificate of Completion.

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    Do you recommend buying natural or sculpter nail tips from Apres? Don't know which ones to get
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    Fri 03 Sep 06:33 • Answer
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    Hello Emma!
    Natural tips are more flat and imitate actual tips. While sculptured nail tips have a deeper c- curve and look more like nails on forms. We recommend taking sculptured tips as they will fit to most nail types.
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    Sat 04 Sep 12:40
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    I am a licensed nail tech in Ohio, USA. How would I be sure that these CEU are Ohio state board approved?
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    Wed 11 Aug 17:05 • Answer
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    Hello Phylicia!
    We are not absolutely sure that our certificates will be accepted in this state, however, we can assure you that we provide qualitative education.
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    Wed 11 Aug 18:32
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    Does the certificate mean I will be a fully certified nail tech?
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    Mon 31 May 17:48 • Answer
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    Hello, Imelda!
    We provide continuing education and skills. If license is required in your country you need to contact local board of cosmetology or other authorities. Licensure is government regulation. We provide continuing education and skills for current nail technicians.
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    Hi! Do I have to start the course the same day I register or am I able to start a few days after? Thanks
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    Thu 11 Mar 23:58 • Answer
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    Hello Bionca! You can start later. That’s the main advantage of online education!
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    Fri 12 Mar 00:44
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    Kisa, i just received the Apres size 0 tips and they don't fit😩
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    Sat 19 Sep 23:43 • Answer
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    Thanks Jenna and Kisa. Kisa I've never thought to just order that one size...Brilliant!!! I wanted to test them out on myself first for application and longevity before I offered this service. Kisa if I sign up for this class can you hold the start until I finish with my level 2 class? If so then I for sure want to sign up to learn the best techniques from you.
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    Tue 15 Sep 08:09 • Answer
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    I've found the apres gel-x SCULPTEF seem to fit larger thumbs the best...
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    Mon 14 Sep 21:55 • Answer
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    Sculpted😏
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    Mon 14 Sep 21:55
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    Kisa which one of the recommended brand kit has larger size soft gel extensions? I've purchased Ugly Duckling but none of their extension tips fit my Thumb
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    Sun 13 Sep 19:21 • Answer
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    I was never able to use since i would need to sculpt my thumb and getting them to look the same maybe challenging
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    Sun 13 Sep 19:23
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    You can purchase individual Nail sizes like 0, 1, 2 etc. from Apres Gel X. Scroll down this page to purchase the size and shape. Their Thumb sizes are LARGE: https://apresnail.com/collections/nail-extension-system
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