Gel Polish & Builder Gel Course

Learn the most in-demand gel systems used in modern salons.

Become a confident, qualified nail technician in just one day.
Fully Accredited. Expert-led. Beginner-approved.

Course Overview

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This fully accredited, full day course is the ideal starting point for anyone ready to begin a career in nails.

Designed specifically for beginners, you’ll learn how to confidently perform gel polish and builder gel services to a professional salon standard. With hands-on guidance, expert techniques, and industry-approved training, you’ll leave fully qualified and ready to start taking clients immediately.

Whether you’re a school leaver, a mum returning to work, or looking for a fresh start in a creative industry, this course provides the foundation for a confident, flexible, and rewarding career in nails

Your New Skillset Starts Here

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In just one full training day, you'll master the two most in-demand gel systems in the industry:

  • Correct prep and application for Gel Polish, including Colour and French finish

  • Strengthening natural nails with Builder Gel, including Colour and French finish

  • Professional finishing techniques for long-lasting wear and high shine results

  • Safe removal methods to protect the natural nail

  • Client consultation, nail health, and aftercare

  • Business tips to help you get started with confidence

    This course is practical, proven, and designed to support your access from day one

What makes this course different

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Most beginners are taught outdated, surface-level content. That’s not how we train.

At The Nail Room Training Academy, your training reflects real salon standards, led by a working professional who knows what it takes to build a strong reputation and real results.

Taught by Danielle McKenzie, salon owner, educator and industry expert with years of hands-on experience behind the desk and in business.

  • Accredited | your qualification is recognised, insurable, and trusted

  • Small group training | Limited to approximately 4 students for hands-on, individual support

  • Real salon environment | Train inside a 5-star salon in Lytham, Lancashire

  • Theory completed in advance | Your full training day is focused on practical learning and technique

  • Printed training manual and certificate included | Take home everything you need to review and refer back to

  • 1:1 training available on request | for those who want a private, personalised learning experience

This is education with purpose.

Support that continues long after your training day.

Investment & What’s Included

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Investment: £750
(£500 training + £250 mandatory professional kit – The Gel Bottle)

Your course fee includes everything you need to start your nail career with confidence, from fully accredited training to a complete professional kit you’ll take home and continue using with clients.

You’ll leave with

  • Fully accredited, full-day training

  • A professional kit including TGB products (mandatory, included in price)

  • Printed training manual to take home

  • Accredited certificate upon successful completion

  • Small group training format (max. 4 students)

  • Ongoing post-course support

  • Guidance on insurance, pricing and your next steps

Your Success Kit

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You’ll receive a full professional kit from The Gel Bottle, including:

  • Gel lamp

  • Acetone & pump bottle

  • Nail file & buffer

  • Cuticle pusher & nippers

  • Base coat, top coat & coloured gel

  • All-in-One BIAB

  • Two polishes for French

  • Nail art palette

  • Lucy Pastorelli cuticle balm & brush

  • Latex-free gloves

  • Fine liner brush & round gel brush

  • Removal foils

  • Printed training manual & accredited certificate

🖤 Already have a full kit that meets training standards?

Please contact us before booking, a private discount code may be available for you.

Your Qualification, Recognised and Insurable

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Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll receive an accredited qualification,

allowing you to gain insurance and begin offering professional services as a certified gel and builder gel technician.


On The Day

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Please arrive with clean natural nails you’ll practise on yourself and other students.

Professional attire or beauty uniform is highly recommended as training photos will be taken for your use. Think perfect social media images to share your new skills!

Essential theory is completed online prior to your training date, the details are sent after booking and this manual is yours to keep, to refer back to and use as your career grows.

What our students are saying

We’ve had the privilege of training aspiring, new, and experienced nail technicians from all walks of life, each on their own path to confidence, skill, and success.

Whether starting fresh or perfecting their skills, our students consistently return for more, because the support, depth, and results speak for themselves.

“Recently completed two training courses with Danielle and they were both amazing. The theory was informative and not overwhelming. The practical work felt like it was guided to our individual pace with lots of support from Danielle and the group I was training with. I was not planning on booking the second course but Danielle’s standard of nails and teaching style made it hard to not want to extend my skills and knowledge. Danielle was so welcoming and it felt like the group left feeling like friends! Thank you Danielle”

“I trained with Danielle in May, and have launched my own nail business! Danielle’s support during and after has been amazing. I am returning for a second training course with Danielle to improve my skillset and upgrade my services. Danielle catered to my learning needs during my first training and I have no doubt she will cater the training again for me to ensure I learn in the most efficient way!”

Today I passed a nail course at the nail room Lytham , i was taught by the owner Danielle and I had literally one of the best days of my life , I suffer really bad with adhd and anxiety so I was really nervous , even before I walked into the salon Danielle helped me with messages and made me feel so welcome before I even turned up , when I turned up the salon has just had a refurb and looks out of this world , it was such a calm , warm , lovely place to be Danielle taught me and 3 other girls and honestly I learnt more in a 1 day course than I would of done 2 years in college , she was so patient , kind and just a lovely teacher the stuff I’ve learnt I can’t wait to practice ; I have also booked two other courses which I can’t wait to go back too!!! This salon is THE best salon I have ever been to and if you have her as a nail tech , boss or friend your a lucky person because honestly she deserves recognition for all her hard work she puts into the salon and her courses”

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Ready to start your career?

Ready to start your career?

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If you're ready to build a career with creativity, confidence, and real support, this is your next step.