Free ebookNail Prep Mastery: The Foundation for Long-Lasting Wear

Course Description

Nail Prep Mastery: The Foundation for Long-Lasting Wear is a practical esthetics course in the nails, manicure and pedicure category that teaches the prep steps that make enhancements, gel polish, and classic manicures last. If you want reliable adhesion, fewer callbacks, and cleaner results, this training focuses on what happens before base coat so your service performs better from day one.

You will learn a professional nail prep workflow that starts with workspace hygiene and tool readiness, then moves into client assessment and nail plate analysis so you can choose the safest approach for each set of nails. The course shows how to remove old product and reset the surface without thinning the natural nail, followed by cleansing methods that eliminate oils, lotions, and invisible residue that can sabotage wear.

As you progress, you will practice dehydration control to balance moisture without over drying, then refine the surface gently to create the right texture for adhesion. You will also build precision in the cuticle area and sidewalls, where most lifting begins, and master dust management and final pre base protocol for consistently clean application conditions.

To help you work confidently across services, the course explains product compatibility, including how base systems and primers bond to different products, so you can match your prep to your chosen system. You will also learn how to spot and correct common prep mistakes that cause lifting, chipping, and peeling, improving retention and protecting the natural nail while delivering a polished finish clients notice.

Start Nail Prep Mastery today and build the foundational habits that elevate every manicure and pedicure service with longer wear, better adhesion, and professional consistency.