1 day – 6.5 teaching hours (Please allow 7.5hrs as well as lunch)
Start time 9am – 4pm.

Close the Gap – Combination E-file Course.

On this course also known as “Russian Manicure’ you will be shown the art of perfect preparation which can speed up prep time as well as ensure gel and enhancement products can be applied super close, giving the illusion of ‘no gap’ at the cuticle. BUT this gives you those flawless results- Chrissies way! Custom techniques with a series of cuticle bits that enable this to be a stand alone service or adopted into your salon work to gain those flawless results and close cuticle work.

You will be shown the correct cuticle efile bits for each step when removing cuticle and excess dead keratinised skin, as well as the combination manicure using precision cuticle scissors and tools. You must already hold a recognised Efile qualification and Gel Polish or Gel Qualification for the later part of the class.

Using the Efile you will be guided on correct speeds to safely tidy and prep thoroughly. You will then be shown tips and tricks to provide a Gel manicure service to ‘Close the gap’ and gain super close, neat cuticle work.

Course Modules

What is the Cuticle, pros & Cons, safe anatomy of excess dead Keratinised tissue

Correct efile bits to perform dry manicure and the difference between Combi Manicure

Step by step of dry efile manicure and combi manicure ensuring correct speeds and angles executed to perfection for flawless results.

Health and safety and hygiene of bits and tools.

Preparation of the nail plate the CJP way ready for super close cuticle work and reinforcing a basic gel manicure to produce flawless glossy results and finishes.

Application of Gel Polish

How to take flawless photos and lighting effects, with app and photo editing techniques.

Recap on rebalancing a gel Manicure and cuticle work after a 3-4 week service.

Model Not Required -work on yourself – must be on real person, no training hands, ensure YOUR hands are free of enhancements.

Prerequisites– You must be qualified in Efile with a recognised provider, and for the Gel Manicure hold a Gel Polish Qualification.

PICTURES SHOW ACRYLIC CUTICLE AND GEL APPLICATION- this course is for Gel Polish.

Kit list What you need to bring:

Your Efile.

Nail files/prep bits and any other efile bits you may already have.

Gel polish Base Coat

Gel Polish colours- dark -non metallic/glitter (there are some here you can use on the day too)

Gel Polish Topcoat

Wipes

Cleanse & Dehydrator/Acetone

A fine liner brush or detailer brush.

Sundries /usual bits.

Precision cuticle scissors

https://www.cjpnailsystems.com/gbp/curved-cuticle-scissors-rose-gold

Please bring a nail Lamp. (Plugs sockets are easily accessible)

CJelP Colours.