Everything you need to know about our in-person and online soft gel extension courses.
HONA SOFT GEL EXTENSION BEGINNERS COURSE
HONA SOFT GEL EXTENSION BEGINNERS COURSE
Everything you need to know about our in-person and online soft gel extension courses.
READY TO ADD EXTENSIONS TO YOUR SERVICE?
Join our HONA Soft Gel Extension Course and discover how HONA is setting a Safer, Stronger, and Smarter industry standard. This comprehensive course will provide you with all the skills and knowledge you need to feel confident adding soft gel extensions to your services.
In this course, you'll acquire new levels of understanding using HONA's recommended techniques for prepping, applying and removing soft gel extensions You’ll also learn about contra-indications, allergies, prescriptive manicures, business tips, and much more.
Once you have completed your course, you will gain an ABT accredited qualification in HONA's SwiftTips Extension System.
Once you have completed your course, you will gain an ABT accredited qualification in HONA's SwiftTips Extension System.
If you've been waiting for the right moment to add extensions to your offering, now is the time. Qualify with HONA to gain crucial insights on prep and ensuring long-lasting applications.
What You'll Cover:
- Introduction
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Logistics of Being a Nail Tech
- The HONA Way
- Prep
- Shaping
- Application of SwiftTips
- Infills
- Removal
IN-PERSON COURSE
Learn hands-on with expert guidance
Our recommended route, in-person training, is perfect for nail techs who want real-time support, practical demonstrations, and the opportunity to refine their technique with an experienced educator by their side.
You'll work on your own hands, receive instant feedback, ask questions as you go, and leave feeling confident adding tips to your sets.
Best for you if:
- You learn best through hands-on practice
- You want immediate feedback and support
- You'd like to build confidence before completing case studies
- You enjoy learning alongside other nail techs
Choose In-Person if you want the fastest route to confidence.
Price Including Kit: £275 - £375 inc VAT
Length: One Day
ONLINE COURSE
Learn at your own pace, on your schedule
Designed for busy nail techs who need flexibility without compromising on education. Study whenever and wherever you, revisit lessons as many times as needed, and complete your qualification around your existing commitments.
With detailed video demonstrations and ongoing support, you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to confidently introduce extensions.
Best for you if:
- You need flexible learning around work or family life
- You prefer to learn at your own pace
- Travelling to a class isn't practical
- You prefer solo learning
Choose Online for complete flexibility and the freedom to learn when it suits you.
Course Price: £150
Kit Price: £75 - £125
INSIDE YOUR COURSE KIT
FAQs
Do I need any pre-existing qualifications?
You will need to bee qualified in gel polish and builder gel manicures to take the course.
Do I need HONA products to complete the course?
The Soft Gel Extension Course has been designed around the HONA SwiftTips range. If you book onto an in-person course, the kit is included as standard. If you choose the online course, case studies need to be submitted using HONA products, and these need to be shown in the case studies. Failure to use HONA products will mean we won’t be able to accept your case studies and pass your qualification.
We recommend using a HONA SwifTips Lamp all cure times are based on approved and tested lamps, we cannot guarantee a safe and thorough cure in a non-approved lamp.
Are there differences between the in-person and online courses?
While our online courses offer flexibility, we always recommend attending an in-person course where possible. You'll benefit from hands-on practice, personalised feedback from your educator, and the chance to refine your technique in real time, helping you feel confident and prepared for your case studies and future clients.
Do I have to complete a case study?
You now need to send us a case study showing your application from natural nail prep to application.
Please note, case studies need to be submitted using HONA products and these need to be shown in the case studies. Failure to use HONA products will mean we won’t be able to accept your case studies.
We recommend using a HONA SwiftTips Lamp- all cure times are based on approved and tested lamps, we cannot guarantee a safe and thorough cure in a non-approved lamp. However for the purpose of the case study, you may use another lamp if needed.
Please also make sure your application is in clear view throughout the video, if the video is unclear you may be asked to submit a new video.
Your video will need to clearly show the natural nail prep and application of SwiftTips on 5 nails, followed by gel colour application.
You will also need to evidence a safe removal on one nail.
Your video will need to include a top down view and side profile view of the final set of nails, once completed.
Once this has been sent, an educator will review your video, give feedback and provide you with your accredited qualification.
Terms & Conditions
In-Person Course Terms & Conditions
By booking onto the course, you accept the following:
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You confirm that you are 16+ years old.
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Only you can take your course, the named student; this is not exchangeable and cannot be passed on to someone else.
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Filming the course or recording of any kind is not permitted.
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All courses are taught in English.
You may be required to bring a model to your course; this will be specified after booking. In other cases, you may be asked to work on other students, and students may need to work on you. You should attend your course with no product on your nails. -
Unless previously agreed to, you must attend your course alone.
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Once you have completed the course materials, you must provide a successful case study using HONA gel/extension products before you are qualified in your chosen course. We require evidence of your own original work. If HONA suspects that this is not your work, for any reason, you will be asked to resubmit, and this could delay your qualification.
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All our courses are ABT-Accredited, which allows UK-based Nail Technicians to offer insurable treatments in the UK. If you will be practising outside of the UK, please check with your regulatory body in your own state/country if this course will suit their requirements before enrolling.
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You understand that the cost of the course is non-refundable. However, if you cancel your course with the required minimum of 14 days' notice, then you can reschedule to another course date on one occasion. This is to be arranged directly with your educator.
Online Course Terms & Conditions
By booking onto the course, you accept the following:
- You understand that the cost of the course is non-refundable.
- Online courses have a 6-month time frame in which you can complete the course before your time expires - this cannot be renewed, and if you do not finish in time, you will need to purchase the course again.
- Only you can take your course, the named student; this is not exchangeable and cannot be passed on to someone else.
- All courses are taught in English.
- Once you have completed the course materials, you must provide a successful case study using HONA products before you are qualified. We require video evidence of your own original work. If HONA suspects that this is not your work, for any reason, you will be asked to resubmit, and this could delay your qualification.
- All our courses are ABT Accredited, which allows UK-based Nail Technicians to offer insurable treatments in the UK. If you will be practising outside of the UK, please check with your regulatory body in your own state/country if this course will suit their requirements before enrolling.
- Filming or screenshotting the course or recording of any kind is not permitted.
- You confirm that you are 16+ years old.