Private 1-to-1 Masterclasses
For over 25 years, geleSSe has been helping aspiring and established nail technicians develop the practical skills, confidence and knowledge needed to build successful careers in the nail industry.
Whether you're completely new to nails or you're an experienced technician looking to refine your techniques, every Masterclass is delivered on a private one-to-one basis and tailored entirely to your individual goals.
Unlike traditional classroom courses, you'll receive the undivided attention of your Educator throughout your session, allowing you to learn at your own pace in a relaxed, professional salon environment.
Training takes place at our Watford salon, providing real salon experience with no classroom distractions and no models required.
Private Masterclass Information
- Private 3-hour one-to-one training
- £150 per session
- Certificate included
- One student per session
- No models required
- Professional salon environment
- Training tailored to your individual goals
Your Recommended Learning Pathway
One of the biggest advantages of our Masterclass format is flexibility.
Some students book a single session to learn a specific technique, while complete beginners often choose to follow our recommended three-session learning pathway.
If your goal is to become a confident nail technician offering professional nail services, we generally recommend completing all three sessions.
If you're already qualified or simply want to improve a particular skill, your Masterclass can be tailored to focus on exactly what you'd like to learn.
Session 1 – Natural Nail Foundations
Your first session covers the essential skills every nail technician should master and provides the perfect foundation for beginners.
You'll learn:
- Salon hygiene and safety
- Nail anatomy
- Client consultation
- Professional manicure techniques
- Cuticle preparation
- Professional nail preparation
- Gel Polish application
- Builder Gel in a Bottle (BIAB) application
- Safe gel removal
- Product knowledge
By the end of this session, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to carry out professional Gel Polish and Builder Gel services on natural nails.
Session 2 – Infills, Refinement & Salon Techniques
Your second session focuses on maintaining beautiful nails while developing confidence, consistency and speed.
Training may include:
- Builder Gel infills
- Gel Polish maintenance
- Rebalancing
- Nail refinement
- Repairs
- Troubleshooting
- Time-saving salon techniques
- Electric filing (where appropriate)
This session is ideal for improving salon efficiency and producing consistently professional results.
Session 3 – Nail Extensions
Once you've mastered natural nail services and maintenance, your final session introduces professional nail extension techniques.
Training may include:
- Tip application
- PrimaGel Hard Gel application
- Correct structure
- Apex building
- Blending
- Filing and shaping
- Professional finishing techniques
By completing all three sessions, beginners will have developed the core skills needed to confidently offer a wide range of professional nail services.
Already Qualified?
Not everyone needs to complete the full learning pathway.
If you're already qualified, every Masterclass can be tailored around the techniques you'd like to improve.
Popular training requests include:
- Gel Polish
- Builder Gel
- PrimaGel Hard Gel
- Nail Extensions
- Electric Filing
- Infills
- Conversion Training
- Troubleshooting
- Speed and refinement
We'll tailor your three-hour session around your individual requirements.
Why Train with geleSSe?
For over 25 years we've helped students build confidence, develop practical skills and establish successful careers within the nail industry.
Our Educators have:
- More than 25 years of industry experience
- Worked within TV and film
- Written for leading nail industry publications
- Exhibited at major professional beauty exhibitions
- Successfully owned and managed professional nail salons
We don't just teach nails—we work within the industry every day, sharing practical techniques that are current, commercially successful and designed for real salon life.
Professional Products
Training is delivered exclusively using the professional geleSSe and PrimaGel systems.
For complete beginners, a professional starter kit is required and is available at a discounted student price.
Using one complete professional system helps ensure product compatibility, improves results and promotes safe working practices.
Following your training, you'll also have access to purchase geleSSe and PrimaGel products at professional trade prices.
Ongoing Support
Your learning doesn't end when your Masterclass finishes.
As a geleSSe student, you'll always be welcome to contact us for advice, guidance and technical support whenever you need it.
We're passionate about helping our students build long-term success within the nail industry.
Training Location
geleSSe Nails
Sunset View
Watford, Hertfordshire
WD25 8BP
Book Your Masterclass
Private one-to-one Masterclasses are available throughout the year.
Simply choose a training date that suits you using our online booking system, and we'll tailor your session around your experience, goals and the techniques you'd like to learn.
If you're unsure which session is right for you, we're always happy to help.
Book Online
Or, if you'd like advice before booking, feel free to call or WhatsApp us on 07735 902910.