GEL NAIL EDUCATION FOR BEGINNERS

Start your nail career with a stronger foundation

Learn the nail theory, client care and business basics behind professional gel nail services—with clear, self-paced education from a working nail tech.

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Real salon experience since 2019.

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Before You Begin

Foundations of Professional Gel Nails

Starting out or filling gaps in your training? Learn the nail anatomy, safety, client care and business basics that help you make more informed decisions behind the nail desk.

• 11 self-paced modules with video lessons and written guides
• Lifetime course access—learn on your schedule
• Downloadable checklists, templates and scripts included

$147 CAD · One-time purchase · Lifetime access

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HI, I’M AMELIE

Real salon experience. Clear, supportive education.

I’m a working nail tech and the founder of Totally Polished in Kelowna, BC. Since starting my business in 2019, I’ve learned that building a nail career takes more than creating a beautiful set—it also takes product knowledge, client communication and business confidence.

I created my education and resources to help beginner techs understand those foundations, with practical explanations and no shame in asking questions.

No gatekeeping. Just guidance you can use.

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Kind words from my clients & mentees

  • “She truly has helped me build confidence as a beginner hoping to grow, and makes the learning curve that much easier. Whenever I have a question, she always answers with experience and understanding of how to help me make things click.”

    @whatthegel__
    Mentoring client

  • “You can tell that Amelie truly cares about each client that sits at her desk, she is always down to do whatever crazy nail art idea I bring her and is incredibly friendly and kind. You can't find a better nail tech in the Okanagan, highly recommend”

    @chefstevierush
    Nail client

  • “I am a certified nail technician so finding someone to do my nails is hard because I am SO particular. She is a perfectionist like me, I've never had one of her nails break, plus her nail art is impeccable and beautiful. SO glad I found her because great nail techs can be very hard to find!!!”

    @contentbykessa
    Nail client