Lesson 1Curing protocol: lamp power, seconds per layer, and signs of under/over curingGrasp right curing steps for Acrigel, including lamp kind and power, seconds each layer, hand placing, and spotting and fixing under- or over-cured product to avoid lifts, heat rises, and service fails.
Choosing compatible lamp and wattageRecommended cure times per layerProper hand placement in the lampSigns of under-cured AcrigelSigns of over-cured or brittle productLesson 2Nail prep sequence: soaking/cuticle work, pushing and trimming cuticle, buffing, dehydration — specific grit and techniqueMaster exact nail readying steps for Acrigel, with soak or dry choices, safe cuticle tasks, right pushing and cutting, managed buffing with set grits, and full drying to boost sticking and cut lifts.
Dry vs soak prep decision-makingCuticle softening and pusher techniqueSafe cuticle trimming and e-file bitsBuffing direction and grit progressionDehydration and primer application stepsLesson 3Natural nude finishing: product selection for soft nude, thin color application, sealing with gloss mattes, and final sanitationMake a natural nude end over Acrigel, picking nice nude shades, putting thin even colour layers, matching see-through levels, and sealing with shine or flat tops, then final cleaning of tools and station.
Choosing nude shades for Emma’s skin toneThin color application and flash curingGloss versus matte top coat choicesAvoiding bulk while sealing edgesEnd-of-service sanitation checklistLesson 4Acrigel layering technique for natural medium almond: base layer, sculpting apex, building length — amounts, placement, and curing timesUse a precise Acrigel layering way for natural medium almond nails, covering base slip, controlled apex forming, length building with little bulk, product drop size, brush push, and cure times per layer.
Creating an even slip base layerPlacing and shaping the apex zoneExtending free edge to medium lengthControlling product thickness and bulkSmoothing surface before full cureLesson 5Tip selection, sizing and preparation (clipping, roughening, adhesive use) vs form application rationaleCompare tips and forms for medium almond Acrigel, learning to pick, size, clip, roughen tips, put glue right, and know when forming is better for nail health, build, or client daily needs.
Choosing tip style for almond shapesAccurate tip sizing and clipping lengthRoughening contact area and blendingAdhesive amount and placement controlWhen to prefer forms over tipsForm fitting for tricky nail platesLesson 6Filing and refinement: shaping almond profile, grit progression, e-file guidance and finishing buffer sequenceFine-tune the Acrigel medium almond form with planned filing, learning side alignment, apex keeping, grit steps, safe e-file, and end buffer orders for a smooth even face ready for nude finishes.
Mapping the ideal almond silhouetteRefining sidewalls and free edgeHand file grit progression strategySafe e-file speed and pressureFinal buffing and surface smoothingLesson 7Aftercare and maintenance instructions to give client: hydration, gentle filing, activity precautions, and recommended refill intervalLearn to tell aftercare and upkeep to Emma, with water routines, safe home filing, task warnings for office jobs and routine, and set real refill times to keep nail health and lengthen appeal.
Daily cuticle oil and hand careSafe at-home snag smoothing tipsTyping and office activity precautionsHousehold and gym protection adviceRefill timing and warning signsLesson 8Client consultation script and nail assessment checklist tailored for nail-healthy office workerBuild a planned talk and nail check for a nail-healthy office worker, covering daily life, length aims, form fit, no-go items, and notes to design safe, usable medium almond Acrigel lengthens.
Lifestyle and keyboard use discussionAssessing natural nail length and strengthContraindications and red flag checklistChoosing suitable length and almond shapeDocumenting consent and service notesLesson 9Workstation and tool preparation checklist for a hygienic service with timing planLearn to ready a clean, quick workstation for Acrigel, with surface guard, tool setup, cleaning steps, and a real time plan to keep the service flowing, safe, and money-making without haste.
Surface protection and disposable itemsDisinfection and sterilization routineTool layout for efficient workflowTiming plan for each service phaseClient comfort and ergonomics setup
