Heather’s Flagship Course

Beautiful gel nails and a profitable career — starting with your very first set.

From beginner to pro — a complete gel nail certification course. My flagship course — packed with everything I’ve learned as a working, licensed nail tech of over 14 years. Learn at your own pace on laptop or phone, with personal check-ins and a private student community.

32 modules · beginner → advanced 3 live 1-on-1 check-ins Mailed certificate
Why this course

Everything you need to become a confident gel tech

Real technique, real accountability, and real support — not just a pile of videos.

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Step-by-step technique

From sanitation and prep to builder gel, extensions and nail art — taught in clear, ordered modules.

Interactive quizzes

Check your understanding after every module with instant feedback before you move on.

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Submit your work

Upload photos of your practice nails after each module and get personal feedback from your instructor.

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1-on-1 check-ins

Three scheduled Zoom calls at one-third, two-thirds and the end keep you on track and accountable.

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Private community

Join a members-only group to share work, ask questions and connect with other students.

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Posted certificate

Finish the course and we'll mail your certificate of completion straight to your door.

The curriculum

32 in-depth modules across 6 parts

A complete path from your very first set to a thriving business — click any part to see exactly what is inside.

6guided parts
32in-depth modules
17+hours of training
3live 1-on-1 check-ins
lifetime access
Start Here
Get oriented and meet your instructor before the hands-on work begins.
You'll learn how to get set up and make the most of the course.
2 modules
  • About This Course How the course works, what you'll learn, and how to use every feature. Orientation15 min
  • About Your Instructor Meet Heather — your mentor, and the story behind the course. Orientation15 min
Part 1 · Foundations
The science, safety and anatomy every flawless set is built on.
You'll learn how to work safely and understand how gel behaves.
4 modules
  • Welcome to Gel Nails & the Industry What gel is, the two types of gel, and the categories and finishes you will use. Beginner35 min
  • Salon Safety, Sanitation & Setup The hygiene, health and workstation habits every professional builds first. Beginner45 min
  • Nail Anatomy, Health & Consultation Understand the natural nail, know what you can treat, and run a confident consultation. Beginner45 min
  • Gel Chemistry How gel cures — polymerization, lamps, cure times, the inhibition layer and heat spikes. Beginner30 min
Part 2 · Technical Skills
The core hands-on skills — shapes, prep, structure, extensions and removal.
You'll learn how to apply a strong set that doesn't lift or chip.
6 modules
  • Nail Shapes The common salon shapes, when to use them, and how length changes what is possible. Intermediate25 min
  • The Importance of Nail Prep Why prep makes or breaks a set — done thoroughly, efficiently, and without waste. Intermediate35 min
  • The Flawless Structured Gel Manicure Structure, clean cuticle lines, capping the edge, and fixing every common problem. Intermediate50 min
  • Builder Gel & BIAB Overlays Strengthen natural nails, build a clean apex, and master infills and removal. Intermediate50 min
  • Gel Extensions: Tips & Forms Add length with tips, sculpt on forms, use dual forms, and build true structure. Advanced55 min
  • Removal, Maintenance & Troubleshooting Safe removal, smart maintenance, and diagnosing every common gel problem. Intermediate45 min
Part 3 · Artistic Skills
Develop a signature: color theory, French, chrome, marble, ombré, gems and more.
You'll learn how to create signature art clients pay a premium for.
11 modules
  • Color Theory & Design Balance The color relationships and balance principles that make every set look intentional. Intermediate35 min
  • Nail Art & Design Color theory, freehand, ombré, chrome, encapsulation and building a portfolio. Advanced55 min
  • The Flawless French Manicure A timeless, endlessly customizable classic — and a premium add-on that pays. Intermediate30 min
  • Nail Decals: Applying & Sealing Place stickers, water slides and foils cleanly — and seal them so they last. Intermediate25 min
  • Magnetic Cat-Eye Nails Draw a glowing 3D band of shimmer with a magnet — before you cure. Intermediate25 min
  • Chrome & Mirror Nails That liquid-metal mirror finish — powder burnished over a no-wipe top. Intermediate25 min
  • Aura Nails A soft, glowing halo of color that floats in the center of the nail. Intermediate25 min
  • Line Work: Brushes & Freehand Lines The steady, confident brush skill behind most nail art. Intermediate25 min
  • Marble Nails Soft, organic veins for a stone-like, luxe finish. Intermediate25 min
  • Ombré & Gradient Nails A seamless fade between colors with a simple sponge. Intermediate25 min
  • Gems, Stones & 3D Elements Set crystals and 3D accents so they dazzle — and actually stay on. Advanced30 min
Part 4 · Client Skills
Turn first-time clients into loyal, rebooking regulars.
You'll learn how to give an experience that keeps clients coming back.
3 modules
  • Creating a Welcoming Client Experience The warmth, comfort and consistency that turn a service into an experience clients pay for. Professional30 min
  • Professionalism at the Table Reliability, clear communication, boundaries, and handling complaints with grace. Professional30 min
  • Client Retention & Rebooking The small, repeatable habits that fill your calendar and keep clients for years. Professional30 min
Part 5 · Building Your Nail Business & Brand
Price, brand and market yourself into a profitable business.
You'll learn how to price, brand and fill your books like a pro.
4 modules
  • Pricing Your Services with Confidence Build prices from real costs, charge for value, and raise them without fear. Business35 min
  • Your Brand & Marketing Define a signature style and market it simply so the right clients find you. Business35 min
  • Social Media & Getting Found Online What every profile needs, where to list your business, and the numbers behind why it matters. Business35 min
  • Licensing, Insurance & Business Systems The legal, financial and organizational foundations that protect your business. Business35 min
Part 6 · The Caring and Keeping of You
Protect your body, your energy and your long career.
You'll learn how to protect your body and avoid burnout for a long career.
2 modules
  • Protecting Your Body: Ergonomics & Longevity Set up your station, protect your hands, eyes and lungs, and pace your days for a long career. Wellness30 min
  • Preventing Burnout & Caring for Yourself Spot the warning signs, protect your energy and boundaries, and build a career that lasts. Wellness30 min
Who it's for

Beginners and working techs alike

  • Complete beginners who want a proper, safe foundation
  • Self-taught techs ready to fix bad habits and lift their finish
  • Working professionals adding builder gel, extensions or art
  • Anyone building a nail business and personal brand
What you'll be able to do

By the end you can…

  • Prep and apply long-lasting gel that doesn't lift or chip
  • Build structure with builder gel, tips and forms
  • Create signature nail art clients pay a premium for
  • Price, brand and run your services like a pro
Enrollment

A complete education — and a mentor in your corner

This isn't a pile of videos you watch alone. It's structured training, personal feedback on your real work, and one-on-one time with Heather.

Free tutorialsIn-person coursePolished & Profitable
CostFree$2,000–$5,000$1,297 one-time
Complete, ordered curriculum
Personal feedback on your workSometimes✓ Every step of the way
1-on-1 coaching callsEnds when you leave✓ 3 live check-ins
Learn at your own pace, anywhere
Lifetime access & updates
Private student community
Certificate of completion✓ mailed

Roughly 17+ hours of training plus personal coaching — for less than half the price of most in-person courses.

Everything you get

  • 📚 All 32 modules, beginner → advancedCore course
  • 💬 Three private 1-on-1 Zoom coaching calls$300+ value
  • 📷 Unlimited personal feedback on your workPriceless
  • ✅ Interactive quizzes in every moduleIncluded
  • 👥 Private student communityIncluded
  • 🏆 Certificate of completion, mailed to youIncluded
  • ∞️ Lifetime access & future updatesIncluded

In-person gel courses often run $2,000–$5,000 and end the day you leave. Here you get lifetime access, ongoing feedback and personal coaching — for far less.

Full certification course
$1,297 one-time

Lifetime access · No monthly fees

  • Learn at your own pace, on laptop or phone
  • Personal feedback & three coaching calls
  • Community, quizzes & a mailed certificate
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🛡️ 14-day do-the-work money-back guarantee

Your personal login is emailed right after checkout.

100%money-back

The do-the-work money-back guarantee

I stand behind this course — so I’ll take the risk, not you. In your first 14 days, before your first one-on-one coaching call, simply:

  • Take the quizzes
  • Join the community
  • Post your first practice photos
  • Receive my feedback

Do all that and still not feel the course is helping you? Just email me within those 14 days and I’ll refund you in full — all I ask is that you show up and do the work!

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Optional Student Kit — a promise to save you money

Each module comes with thoughtfully chosen product recommendations — but there's no need to buy anything you already own. Use your current tools and only add what you need.

See the kit →
Your instructor

Learn from Heather

Licensed since 2011 — over 14 years as a working nail tech — and running her own studio since 2013, Heather is a Leafgel USA educator specializing in Japanese gel. She's worked as an employee, a booth renter and a studio owner, so she teaches not just beautiful gel work but how to build a real, profitable business around it. Polished & Profitable is her flagship course, packed with everything she has learned along the way — and you get her personal feedback on your work and one-on-one time on every check-in call.

Student reviews

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As our first students finish the course, their reviews will appear right here — yours could be the very first!

Questions

Frequently asked

Do I need any experience?

No. The course starts with the absolute foundations and builds to advanced techniques, so complete beginners and working techs both get value.

How is this different from free tutorials on YouTube?

Free videos are scattered and leave gaps you can't see. This is a complete, ordered path from foundations to business, with personal feedback on your own work, three live 1-on-1 coaching calls, a supportive community and a mailed certificate. You're guided every step of the way, not guessing alone.

I already do nails — is this still for me?

Yes. Working and self-taught techs use it to fix the habits behind lifting and chipping, sharpen prep and structure, add builder gel, extensions and in-demand nail art — and learn to price, brand and market so they earn more.

Do I need to buy a lot of expensive products?

No. Each module comes with an optional Student Kit of thoughtfully chosen recommendations, but there's no need to buy anything you already own. Use your current tools and only add what you need.

Can I do it on my phone?

Yes. The course works on laptop, tablet and phone — log in anywhere and pick up where you left off.

How do the check-in calls work?

At one-third, two-thirds and the end of the course you'll schedule a 1-on-1 Zoom call with your instructor to review your progress before moving on.

How do I get my certificate?

When you finish the final module and check-in, you'll submit your mailing address and your certificate of completion will be posted to you.

How do I log in?

After you complete checkout, you'll be emailed a personal username and password to access the course area.

Ready to get polished & profitable?

Join the course and start building skills — and a business — you're proud of.

Enroll now — $1,297

🛡️ Backed by the 14-day do-the-work money-back guarantee