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01Russian Manicure & Hard Gel02Russian Manicure & Hard Gel — Training Manual03Dual Forms04Pedicure Aesthetics05Disinfection & Sterilization — Nail Tech Safety06Workspace, Tools, Materials & Equipment07Masterclass: Nail Content Creation08SMM Insider — Social Media Guide
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Russian Manicure & Hard Gel01 / 08
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Russian Manicure & Hard Gel

From coating removal and cuticle work to hard-gel architecture, filing, and nail art.

6 topics51 lessons
COURSE CONTENTS
01

Model 1

13 lessons
  1. Lesson 1: Removal of the coating
  2. Lesson 2: Correct file grip
  3. Lesson 3: Opening the cuticle pocket
  4. Lesson 4: Working with the flame bit
  5. Lesson 5: Cuticle cutting with scissors and polishing
  6. Lesson 6: Nail plate preparation and base application
  7. Lesson 7: Hard gel application
  8. Lesson 8: Filing a sharp square
  9. Lesson 9: Filing the underside
  10. Lesson 10: Camouflage color coating
  11. Lesson 11: French tip and top coat application
  12. Lesson 12: Stamping technique
  13. Lesson 13: Final shaping and preparation for photos
02

Model 2

13 lessons
  1. Lesson 1: Coating removal technique
  2. Lesson 2: Correct filing of the nail plate
  3. Lesson 3: Opening the cuticle pocket
  4. Lesson 4: Working with the flame bit
  5. Lesson 5: Cuticle cutting with scissors
  6. Lesson 6: Cuticle polishing
  7. Lesson 7: Nail degreasing and base application
  8. Lesson 8: Hard gel application
  9. Lesson 9: Filing a sharp square
  10. Lesson 10: Filing the underside
  11. Lesson 11: Gel polish application
  12. Lesson 12: French design with sliders
  13. Lesson 13: Final shaping and photo preparation
03

Model 3 — correction of deformed nails, almond shape

6 lessons
  1. Lesson 1: Introduction to the nail condition
  2. Lesson 2: Complete manicure on all five fingers
  3. Lesson 3: Gel preparation, sculpting and pinching
  4. Lesson 4: Almond shape filing
  5. Lesson 5: Underside filing
  6. Lesson 6: French design on almond-shaped nails
04

Model 4 — correcting downward-growing nails, oval shape

8 lessons
  1. Lesson 1: Gel polish removal on oval nails
  2. Lesson 2: Base application
  3. Lesson 3: Hard gel on oval nails and C-curve pinching
  4. Lesson 4: Mistakes during gel pinching
  5. Lesson 5: Oval shape filing
  6. Lesson 6: Underside filing of oval nails
  7. Lesson 7: Red gel polish application near the cuticle
  8. Lesson 8: Top coat and correcting flooded cuticles
05

Additional lessons

4 lessons
  1. Lesson 1: Short nail strengthening — border technique
  2. Lesson 2: Free-edge reconstruction with polygel
  3. Lesson 3: Seamless French using hard gel
  4. Lesson 4: Technique for adhered cuticles
06

Natural nails — new lessons (23 August 2026)

7 lessons
  1. Introduction to the new lessons
  2. Products used in the lessons
  3. Lesson 1: Quick repair and extension using lower forms — part 1
  4. Lesson 2: Quick repair and extension using lower forms — part 2
  5. Lesson 3: Sharp square without surface filing — part 1
  6. Lesson 4: Sharp square without surface filing — part 2
  7. Lesson 5: Sharp square without surface filing — part 3
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Russian Manicure & Hard Gel — Training Manual02 / 08
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Russian Manicure & Hard Gel — Training Manual

Illustrated theory on nail anatomy, safety, preparation, filing, and product application.

8 topics19 lessons
COURSE CONTENTS
01

Periungual areas

2 lessons
  1. Structure of the nail apparatus
  2. Layers of the nail plate
02

Skin anatomy

1 lesson
  1. General information
03

Disinfection and sterilization

3 lessons
  1. Disinfection
  2. Pre-sterilization cleaning (PSC)
  3. Sterilization
04

Types of nail plates

1 lesson
  1. Structure of the nail apparatus
05

Coating removal

2 lessons
  1. Nail drill bits
  2. Coating removal
06

Manicure

4 lessons
  1. Preparing the cuticle pocket
  2. Cleaning pterygium and working with skin
  3. Cuticle removal
  4. Polishing the cuticle and proximal nail fold
07

Nail plate preparation for coating

5 lessons
  1. Mechanical preparation, degreasing, and liquids
  2. Base coat
  3. Gel
  4. Techniques for working with gel
  5. Shape filing (square and almond)
08

Gel polish application

1 lesson
  1. Types and application technique
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Dual Forms03 / 08
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Dual Forms

Extensions using dual forms: nail preparation, gel placement, structure, and finishing.

5 topics23 lessons
COURSE CONTENTS
01

Additional lessons

1 lesson
  1. Lesson 1: How to avoid exposed growth points with dual forms
02

Model 1

9 lessons
  1. Lesson 1: Working with adhered cuticles and opening the cuticle pocket
  2. Lesson 2: Working with the flame bit
  3. Lesson 3: Cutting cuticles with scissors
  4. Lesson 4: Cuticle polishing
  5. Lesson 5: Mechanical preparation and base application
  6. Lesson 6: Hard gel application
  7. Lesson 7: Applying dual forms
  8. Lesson 8: Filing a sharp square and the underside
  9. Lesson 9: French tip
03

Model 2

6 lessons
  1. Lesson 1: Nail preparation and cushioned base application
  2. Lesson 2: Gel application
  3. Lesson 3: Selecting dual forms for classic almond
  4. Lesson 4: Applying dual forms for classic almond
  5. Lesson 5: Filing the almond shape
  6. Lesson 6: Pearl chrome powder design
04

Model 3

4 lessons
  1. Lesson 1: Preparing for extensions — long sharp square
  2. Lesson 2: Applying dual forms
  3. Lesson 3: Shaping a sharp square
  4. Lesson 4: French design on long square nails
05

Model 4

3 lessons
  1. Lesson 1: Preparation for oval dual-form extensions
  2. Lesson 2: Applying dual forms
  3. Lesson 3: Filing the oval
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Pedicure Aesthetics04 / 08
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Pedicure Aesthetics

Dry pedicure, e-file and scissors work, coating, podo discs, and tamponade.

7 topics34 lessons
COURSE CONTENTS
01

Checklist: pedicure steps

9 lessons
  1. Antiseptic
  2. Removing old coating
  3. Preparation stage
  4. Length and shape
  5. Cuticle cleaning
  6. Cuticle cutting with scissors
  7. Flame bit
  8. Final cleaning and preparation for coating
  9. Base, color, and top coat application
02

Curette

1 lesson
  1. Curette technique and purpose
03

Model 1

8 lessons
  1. Lesson 1: Preparation with an orange stick and curette
  2. Lesson 2: Safe drop-bit technique for pedicure
  3. Lesson 3: Cutting cuticles with scissors
  4. Lesson 4: Polishing cuticles after cutting
  5. Lesson 5: Drops, final cleaning and gel polish preparation
  6. Lesson 6: Base layer application
  7. Lesson 7: Gel polish application in pedicure
  8. Lesson 8: Final shaping and photo preparation
04

Model 2

6 lessons
  1. Lesson 1: Removing gel polish in pedicure
  2. Lesson 2: Cuticle preparation with orange stick and curette
  3. Lesson 3: Technique with the drop-shaped bit
  4. Lesson 4: Cuticle cutting and polishing with a flame bit
  5. Lesson 5: Camouflage podo base application
  6. Lesson 6: French pedicure, top coat, and shaping
05

Models 3 & 4

6 lessons
  1. Lesson 1: Removing Linto podo base
  2. Lesson 2: Shortening with nippers
  3. Lesson 3: Nail wraps
  4. Lesson 4: Steps for applying pedicure nail wraps
  5. Lesson 5: Step-by-step nail wrap application
  6. Lesson 6: Removing nail wraps (model 4)
06

Model 5

2 lessons
  1. Lesson 1: Foot treatment with podo discs — part 1
  2. Lesson 2: Foot treatment with podo discs — part 2
07

Model 6 — tamponade

2 lessons
  1. Lesson 1: Tamponade in aesthetic pedicure
  2. Lesson 2: Using capolin to place a tamponade
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Disinfection & Sterilization — Nail Tech Safety05 / 08
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Disinfection & Sterilization — Nail Tech Safety

Essential procedures and safety practices for nail professionals and clients.

2 topics4 lessons
COURSE CONTENTS
01

Nail tech health

1 lesson
  1. General information
02

Disinfection & Sterilization

3 lessons
  1. Disinfection: step-by-step guide and video lesson
  2. Sterilization: step-by-step guide and video lesson
  3. Important notice
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Workspace, Tools, Materials & Equipment06 / 08
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Workspace, Tools, Materials & Equipment

Practical recommendations on professional equipment, supplies, and workspaces.

4 topics9 lessons
COURSE CONTENTS
01

General

3 lessons
  1. Promo codes and discounts
  2. Nail technician health
  3. Disinfection and sterilization
02

Manicure

2 lessons
  1. Workplace equipment
  2. Materials for work
03

Pedicure

3 lessons
  1. Equipment and materials for work
  2. Pedicure tools
  3. Updated workspace overview
04

Professional nail tech guide

1 lesson
  1. Tools, materials, equipment, suppliers and promo codes
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Masterclass: Nail Content Creation07 / 08
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Masterclass: Nail Content Creation

Lighting, camera settings, composition, macro lenses, and filming nail work.

1 topic13 lessons
COURSE CONTENTS
01

Nail content creation

13 lessons
  1. Lesson 1: General information
  2. Lesson 2: Lighting
  3. Lesson 3: Tripods
  4. Lesson 4: Lightbox
  5. Lesson 5: Macro lenses
  6. Lesson 6: Shooting background
  7. Lesson 7: iPhone camera settings
  1. Lesson 8: Filming on a model
  2. Lesson 9: Basic lighting principles
  3. Lesson 10: Lighting setup
  4. Lesson 11: How to set focus
  5. Lesson 12: Key filming tips
  6. Lesson 13: Macro lenses for manicure videos — choosing the right lens
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SMM Insider — Social Media Guide08 / 08
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SMM Insider — Social Media Guide

Profile optimization, algorithms, reach, content strategy, and sales funnels.

4 topics20 lessons
COURSE CONTENTS
01

SMM Insider

2 lessons
  1. Introduction
  2. Sales funnel
02

Profile optimization

7 lessons
  1. Introduction
  2. Profile photo
  3. Profile name
  4. Profile bio
  5. Username (@handle)
  6. Highlights
  7. Feed aesthetics
03

Algorithms

9 lessons
  1. Introduction
  2. Reach mechanics
  3. Ranking factors
  4. Content recognition
  5. Technical standards
  6. Retention secrets
  7. Publishing settings
  8. Growth strategy
  9. Content trends
04

SMM tips

2 lessons
  1. Edits
  2. Creator Search Insights
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