TUTOR - ALEXANDRA HORTON
5 -8 PERSONS MAX
PRICE: $450 NZD per person
LOCATION: Will be provided for actual students.
One-Day Workshop: E-File Techniques + Structured Nail Overlay with BiAB Gel
Who is This Workshop For?
This workshop is perfect for nail technicians looking to upgrade their skills or add BiAB gel overlays to their services.
Objective:
Equip participants with the skills to use an electric file (E-File) for nail preparation, cuticle cleaning, and gel polish removal, and master the application of a structured nail overlay using BiAB gel for durable, natural-looking enhancements.
Schedule
09:00 - 09:30 | Registration and Welcome
Greeting participants and completing registration.
Introduction of the instructor and participants.
Overview of the workshop agenda.
Distribution of tools and materials.
09:30 - 10:30 | Theory Session
Basics of E-File Work:
How the E-File functions and its advantages.
Overview of E-File bits (materials, shapes, and grits).
Safety and Hygiene:
Proper sanitization and maintenance of E-File tools.
Preventing damage to the natural nail and surrounding skin.
Ergonomics:
Correct posture and hand positioning to minimize strain.
10:30 - 11:15 | E-File Bits and Their Uses
Popular Bits Overview:
Sanding bands, diamond, ceramic, and carbide bits.
Techniques Demonstration:
Nail preparation, cuticle cleaning, gel polish removal, and reshaping.
11:15 - 11:30 | Coffee Break
11:30 - 13:00 | Practice: Nail Preparation and Cuticle Work
Instructor Demonstration:
Preparing the nail plate for application.
Cleaning the cuticle and sidewalls using the E-File.
Hands-On Practice:
Participants practice on each other or training hands.
Focus on pressure control, angles, and E-File speed.
13:00 - 13:45 | Lunch Break
13:45 - 15:30 | Gel Polish Removal and Enhancement Maintenance
Instructor Demonstration:
Techniques for gel polish removal from natural nails.
Shortening and reshaping enhancements (gel or acrylic).
Refining the surface for a smooth finish.
Hands-On Practice:
Participants practice removal and maintenance techniques.
Instructor provides feedback and guidance.
15:30 - 16:00 | Bonus: Structured Overlay with BiAB Gel
Introduction to BiAB Gel:
Benefits for strengthening and leveling natural nails.
Demonstration of Application:
Preparation and structured overlay techniques for correct nail structure.
16:00 - 16:30 | Q&A and Certificate Ceremony
Open discussion for participant questions.
Final feedback and encouragement from the instructor.
Certificate distribution and group photo session.
Key Takeaways
Participants will leave the workshop with:
✔️ Knowledge of E-File techniques for nail preparation, cuticle cleaning, and gel polish removal.
✔️ Hands-on experience with structured nail overlay using BiAB gel.
✔️ Confidence in performing professional-quality nail services while maintaining safety and hygiene.