Lesson 1Curing protocol: lamp power, seconds per layer, and signs of under/over curingKnow right drying steps for Acrigel, with light type and power, time per layer, hand place, and how to see and fix too little or too much dried product to stop lifting, hot spots, 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 techniqueGet skilled at exact nail ready steps for Acrigel, with soak or dry choices, safe edge work, right pushing and cutting, controlled smoothing with set grits, and full drying to make sticking strong and lifting low.
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 skin-tone end over Acrigel, picking nice nude colors, putting thin even color layers, matching see-through levels, and closing with shiny or flat tops, then clean tools and area before next client.
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 timesFollow exact Acrigel layer way for natural medium almond nails, covering base wet layer, controlled top build, adding length with little extra, product drop size, brush push, and dry times for each build 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, cut, rough tips, put glue right, and know when building with forms 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 match, top keep, grit steps, safe machine use, and end smoothing steps that make a smooth even face ready for nude end products.
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 keep-up to Emma, with water routines, safe home filing, task warnings for office jobs and daily work, and set real refill times to keep nail health and length beauty strong.
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 made for a healthy-nail office person, covering daily life, size goals, shape fit, stop signs, and notes so you can make safe, usable medium almond Acrigel length adds.
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 set a clean, quick work area for Acrigel, with surface cover, tool place, cleaning steps, and a real time plan that keeps the service smooth, safe, and money-making without hurrying key parts.
Surface protection and disposable itemsDisinfection and sterilization routineTool layout for efficient workflowTiming plan for each service phaseClient comfort and ergonomics setup
