What will I learn?
You will learn about the nail structure, develop practical skills in application, infill and removal of gel nails, also how to analyse the nails before selecting appropriate products to enhance the client’s nails, as well as learning practical skills in nail extension, infill of extensions and removal of extensions.
An exciting opportunity to change your career or grow your current skillset on our 10-week intensive West Nail Academy Gel Nail Course,
Enter the ever-popular industry of nails, a perfect opportunity for a new career path or an extra income stream working around your current commitments. Get all the skills and kit you need to get started with West. You will learn:
· Knowledge Of The Nail Structure.
· Prepare For Gel Nail Extension
· Carry Out Gel Nail Extension.
· Maintain Gel Nail Extension.
· Full Set Application, Nail Tip With Gel Overlay,
· Full Set Infill, Full Set Removal.
Come along to the West Nail Academy and learn within our professional beauty salons and start an exciting new journey!
What qualifications do I need?
No formal entry requirements but applicants must be over 16 years of age by the date of the first class.
What can I do after?
Continue to grow your skillset on the West Nail Academy with courses coming soon on a range of advanced nail techniques including Acrylic, BIAB , nail art and more.
The qualification will allow you to gain insurance to work as a nail technician providing Gel Nail Extension services either freelance or within a salon environment.
You may want to take your skillset further by studying our L6 Professional Beauty Therapy Course.
SCQF 6
Programme Information
Clydebank Campus
Start Date - 25th February 2026
Duration: 10 weeks/every Wednesday
Time: 5.30pm - 8.00pm
Price: £255
(Please note courses will only go ahead if course meets minimum applicant numbers – applicant will be contacted to confirm)
