Professional UV gel extensions training with assessed case studies 

Learn how to apply professional UV gel nail extensions safely, confidently and to industry standards.

This course is designed for qualified manicure therapists who want to progress into nail enhancements and offer clients longer, stronger, more even-looking nails using UV gel.

UV gel nails are artificial nail enhancements applied to the natural fingernail to create length, strength and shape. The gel is cured using ultraviolet light, allowing the product to harden and form a durable nail enhancement.

This is not a quick “watch and copy” nail course.

You will complete guided home study, attend 2 practical training days and complete 8 assessed case studies. 

Course investment

Full UV gel extensions qualification: £500

This includes:

• Guided home study
• 2 practical training days
• Practical tutor guidance
• Case study assessment
• Tutor feedback
• Final assessment
• Certification once all requirements have been successfully completed

Booking fee: £125

Your booking fee secures your place. The remaining balance is payable before your training.

Conversion and refresher options

UV gel conversion course from acrylics: £350

This option is suitable for qualified acrylic nail technicians who want to convert their skills to UV gel enhancements.

This course is designed for learners who already understand nail enhancement principles but need training in the UV gel system.

Duration: 1 day

Booking fee: £87.50

UV gel refresher day: £200

This option is suitable for therapists or nail technicians who have previously trained in UV gel extensions but want to refresh their skills, improve technique or rebuild confidence.

A refresher day can be used to revisit application, structure, filing, finishing, troubleshooting or treatment flow.

Please note: the refresher day does not include a training manual.

Booking fee: £25.  If you would like a manual, this would be an additional £50

Pre-requisites

Learners must already hold a manicure qualification before attending the full UV gel extensions qualification.

This is because UV gel extensions require a sound understanding of natural nail care, nail preparation, hygiene, contraindications and safe working practice.

For the conversion course, learners must already hold an acrylic nail extensions qualification.

For the refresher day, learners must have previously completed UV gel extensions training.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for:

• Qualified manicure therapists
• Beauty therapists wanting to expand into nail enhancements
• Nail technicians wanting to offer UV gel extensions
• Therapists who want an alternative to acrylic nail systems
• Mobile therapists
• Home-based therapists
• Salon owners who want to train or upskill team members
• Qualified acrylic nail technicians wanting to complete a UV gel conversion course
• Therapists or nail technicians wanting a refresher in UV gel extensions

This course is not suitable for complete beginners with no manicure qualification.

Why choose this UV gel extensions course?

UV gel extensions are a popular alternative to acrylic nails and can be an excellent addition to a nail or beauty treatment menu.

Clients may choose UV gel extensions because they want their nails to look longer, stronger, smoother and more even. They may also prefer UV gel because of the way it feels, looks and cures during application.

However, nail enhancements require proper training. You are not just applying product. You are working with the natural nail, preparing the nail plate, building structure, managing length and shape, understanding product behaviour and recognising when treatment may not be suitable.

This course gives you the foundation to work professionally, safely and confidently.

You will not be left to work it all out alone after the training days. Your case studies are reviewed before certification, and your final assessment gives you the opportunity to demonstrate competence before qualifying.

What you will learn

During the course, you will cover:

• What UV gel nails are
• How UV gel differs from other nail enhancement systems
• Advantages and disadvantages of UV gel extensions
• Tools and equipment required
• Product knowledge
• UV lamp use and safe curing
• Hygiene, health and safety
• Professional ethics and insurance
• Client consultation
• Contraindications and when treatment may need to be avoided or adapted
• Contra-actions and how to respond
• Nail anatomy and physiology
• Natural nail preparation
• Tip application, if applicable
• Gel application technique
• Building structure, strength and shape
• Filing, refining and finishing
• Treatment protocol
• Aftercare advice
• Maintenance and infill awareness
• Safe removal awareness
• Common application problems and how to avoid them
• How to build UV gel extensions into your service menu

Course structure

This course includes:

Guided home study

You will complete guided home study before or alongside your practical training. This helps you understand the theory behind UV gel enhancements and prepares you for the practical training days.

2 practical training days

Your practical training days focus on hands-on skills, product control, treatment routine, technique correction, troubleshooting and building confidence.

Because UV gel extensions are a more technical treatment than a basic manicure, learners need time to practice application, structure, shaping and finishing.

8 assessed case studies

After your practical training, you will complete 8 UV gel extensions case studies.

These are submitted for review before certification. This ensures you have practiced the treatment, developed your technique and can show evidence of competence.

What treatments will I be able to offer?

Once you have successfully completed your training, case studies and final assessment, you will be able to offer professional UV gel nail enhancement services, including:

• UV gel nail extensions
• UV gel overlays, if covered within your training
• Natural-looking nail enhancements
• Length and shape enhancement
• Strengthening treatments using UV gel
• Maintenance and infill appointments, where appropriate to your training
• Safe aftercare advice for gel enhancement clients

You can use this course to expand your nail treatment menu and offer clients an alternative to acrylic nail enhancements.

Why case studies matter

Case studies are an important part of learning properly.

UV gel extensions take practice. Product control, nail preparation, structure, apex placement, filing and finishing all improve with repetition and feedback.

Case studies give you the opportunity to practice on real people, build confidence, refine your technique and show that you can carry out the treatment safely and professionally.

They also help you move from “I’ve attended a course” to “I can actually perform this treatment competently.”

That matters.

Your clients deserve more than a rushed certificate, and so do you.

By the end of the course, you will be able to

After successful completion of your training, case studies and final assessment, you should be able to:

• Explain what UV gel nail enhancements are
• Understand the advantages and disadvantages of UV gel systems
• Prepare the natural nail safely and correctly
• Carry out a professional client consultation
• Recognise contraindications and know when treatment may not be suitable
• Apply UV gel extensions safely and professionally
• Build appropriate nail structure, strength and shape
• File, refine and finish the nails neatly
• Give suitable aftercare advice
• Understand common problems and how to avoid them
• Work hygienically and professionally
• Complete a UV gel extensions treatment in line with your training protocol
• Build UV gel extensions into your nail or beauty treatment menu

Accreditation and approval

This course is:

• ThinkTree approved
• Towergate insurance approved

You will receive your certificate once your training requirements, 8 case studies and final assessment have been successfully completed.

Training options

Full UV gel extensions qualification: £500

Best if you are qualified in manicure and want to learn UV gel extensions properly from the beginning.

Includes guided home study, 2 practical training days and 8 assessed case studies.

Booking fee: £125

UV gel conversion course from acrylics: £350

Best if you are already qualified in acrylic nail extensions and want to convert your skills to UV gel.

This course is delivered over 1 day and is designed for learners who already understand nail enhancement principles but need training in the UV gel system.

Booking fee: £87.50

UV gel refresher day: £200

Best if you have already trained in UV gel extensions but feel rusty, lack confidence or want help improving your technique.

A refresher day can be used to revisit application, structure, filing, finishing, troubleshooting or treatment flow.

Please note: the refresher day does not include a training manual.

Booking fee: £25,.  If you would like a manual, this will be an additional £50

This course is not for you if…

This course is not for you if you are looking for the cheapest certificate available.

It is not for you if you want to skip practice, avoid case studies or rush into offering nail enhancements without proper training.

It is also not suitable if you do not already hold a manicure qualification.

This course is for you if…

This course is for you if you want to learn UV gel extensions properly, practise safely and feel confident offering nail enhancement services to paying clients.

It is for you if you care about standards, client safety, natural nail health and building a professional reputation.

What makes this different from cheaper UV gel extension courses?

There are many low-cost nail enhancement courses available, but not all training is equal.

UV gel extensions require skill, structure, product control and safe working practice. A short or rushed course may leave learners unsure, under-practised and lacking confidence.

With Jane Bryan Beauty Training, the focus is on professional competence, not just attendance.

You receive structured learning, practical training, case study requirements, tutor feedback and a final assessment before certification. This gives you a stronger foundation and helps you feel more confident when working with real clients.

A cheap course may give you a certificate.

A proper course should help you become competent.

Venue

This course is offered in Burnley, Lancashire.  

In-house training may also be available by arrangement (additional travel costs will be incurred)

Ready to train properly?

If you would like to train in professional UV gel extensions, complete the enquiry form and tell us your preferred training option.

Please let us know whether you are enquiring about the full UV gel extensions qualification, the acrylic conversion course or a refresher day.

We will confirm availability and send you the next steps for booking your place.