Workshops

Unlock your creativity and master the skills to elevate your nail game. 
Expert instruction, hands-on training and certification.
Take a look at the workshops being offered!

Saturday, 9/23/2023

PRESS ON NAIL BOOTCAMP
Educator: Tracy Vinson

Saturday, September 23rd, 2023

Class Time: 9AM-5PM  (with lunch break)  To  register, click HERE

Cost: $199 with a generous class kit included

Allow Tracy to teach you how to make some serious money with your press-on nail business.  This is Tracy’s most sought after course that she teaches at HQ. She’s cramming three days of classes into one power-packed day.  She’ll teach everything from designing to photographing to selling your splendid nail-art. 

NAIL YOUR BUSINESS STRUCTURE

Educator: MaryEllon Ballance

Saturday, September 23rd, 2023

Class Time: 9AM-11AM      To  register, click HERE

Cost: $50

So you finally passed the class, passed your state exam, and are ready to get to work. You know how to structure NAIL but how are you going to structure your BUSINESS.  Are you going to booth rent or go out on your own? Should you operate as a sole proprietor or a corporation? 

This is a lecture style class designed help you make decisions on how to set up your business and track your income and expenses. We will go over booth rent, commission, and so much more. Cynthia works for H&R Block preparing taxes and has owned her own business for over 20 years, Mary Ellon has managed sole proprietors, LLCs, corporations and owned her own business for 25 years.

TO THE FREE EDGE & BEYOND

Educator: MaryEllon Ballance

Saturday, September 23rd, 2023

Class Time: 11:30AM-4:30PM        To  register, click HERE

Cost: $265 includes product

So much of what we do as nail techs is situational. This class will demonstrate how to decide what to use on your client and how to achieve the look your client is wanting; from how to sculpt to whether or not you should. There is so much to consider when determining how to protect the integrity of the natural nail while building structure and support for any length enhancement. This class will demonstrate the importance of not only knowing but also understanding how the pliability of the natural nail can help determine the correct viscosity gel that you use to build your clients nail To The Free Edge & Beyond. 

This class is geared towards beginner to intermediate techs using strictly gel resins.

What to bring: UV/Led light, extension cord, table towel, gel brush, nail cleaner, files, practice hand or non dominant hand free of product.


Come & Go Demos

Educator: Lisa Wright

Saturday, September 23rd, 2023

Class Time: 1PM-5PM     To  register, click HERE

Cost: FREE

Come & Go demos with Lisa Wright, Educator for SoGel

SPOOK-TACULAR STAMPING

Educator: Madison Reese, Clear Jelly Stamper

Saturday, September 23rd, 2023

Class Time: 8AM-12PM    To  register, click HERE

Cost: $149 with a generous class kit included

Welcome to Spook-tacular stamping!  As we unpack your amazing kits we will go over CJS product knowledge, tips & tricks, product care, and so much more.  In our hands on portion we will cover basic stamping, layering, and how to incorporate multiple mediums such as glitter, chrome, and foils.


Kits include: (over a $100 value)
2 large stamping plates (Halloween & Autumn themed), 1 medium stamping plate, 6 stamping polishes, GLOW! Polish, Scraper, Stamper, Sticky pad, Silicone mat

SPOOK-TACULAR STAMPING

Educator: Madison Reese, Clear Jelly Stamper

Saturday, September 23rd, 2023

Class Time: 1PM-5PM    To  register, click HERE

Cost: $149 with a generous class kit included

Welcome to Spook-tacular stamping!  As we unpack your amazing kits we will go over CJS product knowledge, tips & tricks, product care, and so much more.  In our hands on portion we will cover basic stamping, layering, and how to incorporate multiple mediums such as glitter, chrome, and foils.


Kits include: (over a $100 value)
2 large stamping plates (Halloween & Autumn themed), 1 medium stamping plate, 6 stamping polishes, GLOW! Polish, Scraper, Stamper, Sticky pad, Silicone mat

Monday, 9/25/2023

Proper Gel Structure
Educator: Darcy Olin

Monday, September 25th, 2023

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM     To register, click HERE
Cost: $236 Product kit & lunch included

Are you creating thin, beautiful gel enhancements that stand the test of real-life wear? In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to add strength to a structured manicure, how to instantly add length using forms, while keeping the enhancement thin & strong. You will also learn how to maintain the nails.

This class covers:

Nail Prep, hand filing & E-Filing techniques, Form modifications for perfect fit, Form placement for proper structure, Gel application techniques for structured manicures and creating extensions, Shaping , Filing techniques, hand filing & E-Filing.

We will also go over fill/rebalance/maintenance procedures briefly.

This class includes educator demonstration and hands-on, guided practice.

Product kit and lunch included.

Holiday One Stroke
Educator: Tracy Vinson

Monday, September 25th, 2023

Class Time: 9AM-5PM  (with lunch break) To register, click HERE

Cost: $199 with a generous class kit included

This is an exquisite course featuring Tracy’s Easy One Stroke Technic, with GEL paints  You’ll learn how to create beautiful works of art in no time. This is a labor intensive course and accurate nail supplies are a must.  

SoGel Certification  Class
Educator: Lisa Wright

Monday, September 25th, 2023

Class Time: 1PM-5PM  To register, click HERE

Cost: $150

Come join me and see what all the excitement with our HEMA free hard gel system is all about! This class will be an informative, hands-on introduction to the BEST 3-in-1 hard gel on the market. With SO Gel's self-leveling hard gel, I will teach you to create flawless, smooth, beautiful nails with no need for all of the time-consuming finish filing! This will save you TONS of time AND money in your salon. We will go over sculpting with hard gel, custom form fitting to fit any and all nails, and learn why SO GEL is the easiest hard gel to work with. We will have lots of fun designing nails with your own custom-made colors with our pigments and pre-mixed hard gel colors. This will be a FUN educational day with some prize drawings as well!!! Please come to class with a product-free hand as you will be working on yourself. You will need to bring your salon table setup, and I will provide the rest! 

Your kit includes:
 a small primer, SO Gel squeeze bottle, Cleanse, forms, applicators, lint-free wipes and a sample pigment


SPOOK-TACULAR STAMPING

Educator: Madison Reese, Clear Jelly Stamper

Monday, September 25th, 2023

Class Time: 8AM-12PM    To  register, click HERE

Cost: $149 with a generous class kit included

Welcome to Spook-tacular stamping!  As we unpack your amazing kits we will go over CJS product knowledge, tips & tricks, product care, and so much more.  In our hands on portion we will cover basic stamping, layering, and how to incorporate multiple mediums such as glitter, chrome, and foils.


Kits include: (over a $100 value)
2 large stamping plates (Halloween & Autumn themed), 1 medium stamping plate, 6 stamping polishes, GLOW! Polish, Scraper, Stamper, Sticky pad, Silicone mat

SPOOK-TACULAR STAMPING

Educator: Madison Reese, Clear Jelly Stamper

Saturday, September 23rd, 2023

Class Time: 1PM-5PM    To  register, click HERE

Cost: $149 with a generous class kit included

Welcome to Spook-tacular stamping!  As we unpack your amazing kits we will go over CJS product knowledge, tips & tricks, product care, and so much more.  In our hands on portion we will cover basic stamping, layering, and how to incorporate multiple mediums such as glitter, chrome, and foils.


Kits include: (over a $100 value)
2 large stamping plates (Halloween & Autumn themed), 1 medium stamping plate, 6 stamping polishes, GLOW! Polish, Scraper, Stamper, Sticky pad, Silicone mat

BECOME A CERTIFIED WELLNESS FOOT CARE SPECIALIST

Educator: Brenda J Ribble, BSc Pod, International Foot Care Educator 

Monday, September 25th, 2023

Class Time: 9AM-5PM    To  register, click HERE

Cost: $175 

COURSE 1: FOOT FUSION

“Foot Focused” Wellness Practices from Heel to Toes!!! Foot Care Esthetics
 Learn how to provide not only a comprehensive foot consultation and skin analysis while customizing each clients‘pedicure experience but also,how to easily monetize your pedicure chair without making a heavy sales pitch. Learn how to place an emphasis on recognizing skin/nail issues and how to best guide your client on importance of routine skin care of the feet. Featuring Footlogix Foot Care Products and Dr.’s Remedy Medicated Nail Polish


COURSE 2: NANOFLEX TOENAIL RECONSTRUCTION

Become familiar with a hands- on intro session with NanoFlex Toe Nail Reconstruction Gel with NanoSilver by Fuzion!!
 Learn from Brenda Ribble, BSc Pod,RN, Lead NanoFlex Educator, USA, easy time saving techniques increasing your service menu/profits and your client base while offering your clients a healthy option to unsightly, damaged, missing toe nails.


COURSE 3: RELAX-OLOGY – WELLNESS INSPIRED MASSAGE COURSE

Full immersion class of wellness inspired foot and leg massage techniques. Explore the numerous benefits of massage using different modalities such as Chakra and Meridien Clearing, Reiki, Thai Massage, Healing Touch, Aromatherpy, Accupressure, and Reflexology with Reiki Master and Reflexologist, Brenda Ribble, BSc Pod.

Educator will provide needed class supplies.

Need to attend entire full day class to obtain certificate of:
“Certified Wellness Foot Care Specialist”


Class fee includes:

NanoFlex Sample Kit, Thai Stone, Reflexology Charts, Aromatherapy Charts, Massage Techniques, Certified Wellness Foot Care Specialist Certificate