3-Day Basic Gel Course – Solid Basic Gel Course & Russian Technique

This course is designed for anyone who wants to build their nail design skills from scratch or perfect them. We combine classic craftsmanship with the modern Russian method to achieve maximum precision and time savings in daily studio work.

Is this course for you?

Ask yourself:

• Can I securely fit forms to any natural nail?
• Do I master building a thin but stable structure (C-curve)?
• Is my filing technique so secure that I have hardly any touch-ups?
• Am I confident in creating a perfect smile line?

If you answer "No" to one or more of these questions, this course is your ideal starting point or your next level.

⭐ Schedule & Content

Day 1: Basics & Speed (09:00 – 17:00)

• Theory: Anatomy, gel chemistry, hygiene, and error prevention
• Form Training: Correct fitting and cutting for every nail shape
• Practice: Building square nails and introduction to the Russian technique for a quick, clean French in daily studio work

Day 2: Shapes & Elegance (09:00 – 17:00)

• Salon Square: Modeling with make-up gel and classic French (demonstration & practice)
• Classic Almond: Developing perfect proportions and a clean filing rhythm

Day 3: Studio Routine & Perfection (09:00 – 17:00)

• Fills: Corrective fills and safe removal with the E-file
• Pro Finish: Demonstration of dry manicure and basic nail art
• Completion: Individual feedback and presentation of your certificate

⭐ Organizational

• Location: Studio Amelie, Baden-Baden
• Dates: Individual arrangement (please specify your preferred date when registering)
• Model: Please bring a model without old nail enhancements (or work on your own hand)
• Materials: All products will be provided; please bring your own e-file and bits
• Certificate: Upon successful completion, you will receive your official certificate
• Participant Benefit: Graduates receive a permanent 10% discount in the Studio-Amelie online shop

Catchment Area & Travel from the Region

Studio Amelie is located in Baden-Baden and is a popular training destination for nail designers from all over Baden-Württemberg and the surrounding regions – many participants travel specifically from Karlsruhe, Offenburg, Freiburg, Stuttgart, Mannheim, and even from Frankfurt.

Would you like the training in another location? Anela Mucic can also be booked for this course outside of Baden-Baden – subject to reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs, individual appointments are possible at a location of your choice. Please contact us about this when registering.

Anela's Pro Tip

"The Russian technique has fundamentally changed my own way of working – the precision in form placement and the thin structure save an enormous amount of filing time in daily studio work. This course deliberately combines classic craftsmanship with modern methods so that you can master both confidently." – Anela Mucic, Nail Design World Champion 2023 & INJA Juror

Further reading on the topic: Interchangeable Files – Why They Should Not Be Missing in Any Nail Studio and How to Apply Rubber Base Gel Correctly (Blog articles).

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course suitable for?
For beginners and those switching to a new technique who want to consolidate or rebuild their fundamentals in form technique, structure, filing technique, and smile line.

Do I receive a certificate?
Yes, upon successful completion, you will receive your official certificate as well as a permanent 10% discount in the online shop.

Can I travel from Karlsruhe, Stuttgart, or Mannheim?
Yes, many participants travel from the entire Baden-Württemberg region as well as from neighboring federal states to Baden-Baden.

Will Anela come to me if I live further away?
Yes, subject to reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs, training sessions are also possible outside of Baden-Baden – please contact us about this when registering.

Conclusion

This course not only teaches you technique but also confidence. You will learn how to work more efficiently in the studio without compromising on quality. Ideal for beginners and those switching to a new technique who love a clean, professional result.