Pro Nail Tech | Gel

Polish Your Gel Nails Skills in One-Day Enhancement Course.

Pro Nail Tech | Gel

Learn the essential skills and techniques to start your nail art career​

Fast-track your certification by updating your skills

This one-day course will allow you to enhance your career by the update and refreshment of your Nail Technician skills in the Manicure and Pedicure area of specialization.

Students will be able to fulfill client’s expectations within the beauty industry while following correct procedures tailored to each client’s objectives and needs, all in a safe environment.

After completing the instruction and demo part of the course. You will end with a thorough examination. You will then receive the NIC Nail Technician (Manicure & Pedicure) certification.

Gel focused

Explore Gel Nail techniques in a course tailored specifically to these key skills.

Hands-on Practice

Participate in a hands-on practice session to refine your technique and enhance your skills.

Gain NIC's Certification

Get the NIC Nail Certification (Gel Course) after practicing what you’ve learned and successfully passing the exam.

Students will learn how to:

  • Perform NIC’s Russian manicure technique.
  • Perform a full set of hard gel extensions.
  • Apply gel polish.
  • Perform French Tip techniques.
  • Perform a service using Gel-X.
  • Perform a service using Polygel.
  • Create 3D and 2D hard gel nail art.
  • Apply tips and forms.
  • Perform a safe removal of extensions.
  • Have a full understanding of product chemistry.
  • Use a nail drill.
  • Use and understand the difference between the nail drill bits.
  • Operate and manage a nail salon.
  • Photo techniques for marketing and promoting the services.
  • Work safely in a nail salon.
  • Set up the treatment room.
  • Perform all sanitation and disinfection protocols.
  • Compose a resume and a cover letter.
  • Nail art.

Our Faculty

NIC’s Esthetics faculty is composed of talented, industry-working professionals who will guide you through your educational journey and help you build a successful career.

Success Stories

Check some of the success stories from NIC’s Nail programs alumni.

Upcoming start dates

2024
June
September
November

2025
January
March
June
September
November

Program Requirements

One year of professional experience, with a letter of reference pertaining to your experience, and/or a certification showing that training in this area has been completed.

Program Duration

8 hours – 1 day

This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training

Admissions & Tuition

From our experience, we understand that each student has different needs in their education and also in their financial planning. Our Admissions Representatives are prepared to guide you through our payment options and what is best for you. Get in touch to schedule a Zoom appointment and discuss.

Tuition fees doesn’t include basic school supplies including pens, pencils, highlighters, sharpeners, erasers, white-out, tape, scissors, binders, paper, etc.

Students are given a kit list to be purchase on their own at the time of their registration. These are not provided by the school.

Tuition Fee

Domestic Tuition Fee: $980
International Tuition Fee: $980

Ready to apply?

Applying to your favourite school for a career you have always dreamed of is exciting! A New Image advisor is just an email or phone call away to assist you with questions and help make the process achievable. Your application is assessed by the people that will be there every step of the way during your education journey and have your best interests in mind.

Please select the program date, review the admission requirements and fill out the form at the Application Centre. A New Image representative will be calling you to get to know you better and discuss your goals, expectations, admissions and registration procedures within 48 hours.

Application Process

Apply Online

Check the program information and go through the program details, courses included, and tuition fees. Then fill out your application on NIC's Application Centre

Let's Talk

Upon receiving your application, one of our admissions representatives will reach out to you to schedule a Zoom call. We will discuss details regarding your program, tuition payment options and any question you might have.

Confirming your enrolment

We will provide you the documentation to confirm your enrolment and require an initial payment to reserve your seat for your chosen start date.

Get ready for school

This is your time to get organised! Use this period to coordinate your living arrangements, explore Vancouver and set up your route for your educational journey.