The difference between a $40 gel set and an $80 gel set is the foundation.
Two days, hands-on, with me — Damon Ho. Owner of a 7-figure salon group with multiple locations. I'll show you the structure, application, and finish that separates average techs from the ones with a waitlist.
If you want to grow beyond the chair as a nail tech, this course is for you.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Day 1 — Gel Fundamentals: Prep, Foundation & Application
- Proper cuticle work and nail bed shaping — the step most techs rush
- Dehydrator and primer protocols, and why skipping this is the #1 cause of lifting
- Choosing the right base for thin nails, oily nails, and damaged nails
- The difference between soft gel, hard gel, and acrygel — and when to use each
- Structure, application, and finish that lasts 3+ weeks
Day 2 — Popular Salon Designs & Building Your Business
- Master salon nail art — the designs clients are paying premium for right now
- Speed techniques: how to cut your service time without cutting quality
- Nail photography that books clients from Instagram
- How to build your clientele from zero
- First steps to opening your own business
- Social media and content creation that actually converts to bookings
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Full beginner gel starter kit — yours to keep
- Practice tips, forms, and disposables for both days
- Drinks and refreshments
- Certificate of completion
- Direct Q&A access with Damon and the Elevate team
THIS IS FOR YOU IF
- You're a newly licensed tech ready to add gel to your menu
- You're an acrylic tech adding gel as a second income stream
- You're a salon owner, cross-training your team for consistent quality
- You're a tech ready to stop trading hours for dollars and build a real business
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
I've spent over a decade building, owning, and consulting for salons across the United States. As the owner of multiple nail salons and a franchise founder, I teach the way real salons need techs to work: fast, consistent, profitable.
My mission is simple — raise the standard of the nail industry.
LOGISTICS
📍 Elite Nail Institute · 235 Salt Lick Rd, St. Peters, MO 63376
📅 July 8–9, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM both days
🪑 Seats are limited — when the room is full, registration closes
🧰 Bring: your personal tools (e-file, bits, lamp, preferred products, accessories — optional), a notebook, and a willingness to work. We provide the rest.
Cho cộng đồng thợ Việt — Đây là khóa gel căn bản, hai ngày thực hành. Damon có thể hướng dẫn song ngữ khi cần. Số ghế giới hạn — đăng ký sớm.
Reserve your seat now. 📞 Call or text 623-203-6513 with any questions.
