Builder Gel  Certification

Build your career on a strong foundation with a Builder Gel certification that elevates your artistry. Training with Rebelle Studios and TWENTY™ means mastering premium products, industry-approved techniques, and the skills clients are asking for. This isn’t just another nail course – it’s your gateway to stronger services, longer-lasting results, and the confidence to offer a treatment that keeps clients coming back. Invest in your craft, expand your menu, and future-proof your career with Builder Gel.

Entry criteria:

• No prior Builder Gel experience required.

• Must hold at minimum a gel polish certification

• E-file qualification recommended

 

What you will learn:

​This is an in-depth and hands on E-file fundamentals course that includes:​​

• The curing process explained 

• Consultations & client consent

• Understanding heat spikes & how to avoid them 

• Understanding allergies

• Nail anatomy quick refresher 

• TWENTY™ product knowledge

• Creating structure - what is an Apex?

• Apex's on problematic nail shapes

• Builder gel troubleshooting 

• Aftercare

• Demo's and hands on practice of a structured builder gel overlay & how to rebalance/backfill

• BONUS: Business development checklist 

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​What is included:

• 2 days (6 hr days) of in-depth, in person, one-on-one, hands-on training

• TWENTY™ Professional Builder Gel kit 

• Comprehensive, professionally printed, full-colour & bound TWENTY™ Builder Gel Training Manual.

• Ongoing support throughout your learning journey.

• TWENTY™ Certification 

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​Models required: 

• Yes x 2​

• Day 1: Theory & Model 1 for trainer demo at 11.30 

• Day 2: Model 2 at 9.45 for student practice

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Your Builder Gel kit contents:​

• 1x Vit + primer 

• 1x Rubber Base

• 1x Build & Boost

• 1x Glass no wipe top coat

 

What you'll need: ​

• E-file & bits needed for removal & prep

• Cuticle pusher

• Cuticle nippers

• Manicure dust brush 

• Detail brush

• Clean up brush

• PPE: gloves, dust mask & apron

• Students must come with 3x bare nails on each hand. Ideally if students have already been using builder gel or a thicker base layer ie Rubber Base, please come with 2x grown out (2-3 weeks of growth) nails on EACH hand. 

 

Course Investment: 

• $1179 NZD - Includes professional kit valued at $147

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To secure your place in any course, a non-refundable 50% deposit is required at the time of booking. The remaining 50% balance must be paid no later than 7 working days prior to your scheduled course date.

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All deposits are strictly non-refundable under any circumstances, as they cover your kit, course materials, and reserved training space.

Cancellations or rescheduling within 7 working days of your course will result in the forfeiture of your deposit. If a cancellation or reschedule occurs within 48 hours of your course date, the entire course cost will be forfeited in full, as this leaves insufficient time to fill your place.

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Rebelle Studios’ full education policy applies to all bookings without exception. By enrolling, you acknowledge and agree to these payment and cancellation/reschedule terms. View our full Education Policy here.

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How to Book:

To book your session, simply:

• DM: @rebellestudios_ on Instagram

• Email: hello@rebellestudios.co.nz