

Path 2 - Natural Nail Professional Certification description
Pathway 2: Natural Nail Professional Certification
Product kit included! Over $200 cad ($150 usd) value
Take the next step in your professional nail education by advancing from custom press-on nails to salon-based gel services.
The Fortify Gel Polish manicure & Structured Gel Manicure Certification builds upon the foundation established in Pathway 1, expanding your knowledge of natural nail care through professional gel services that prioritize the health and integrity of the natural nail.
This comprehensive certification is designed for technicians who want to confidently perform safe, professional gel polish and structured gel manicure services while following evidence-based best practices.
With a continued focus on Fortify product knowledge, and safe application techniques, students will learn how to prepare the natural nail using an e-file safely and efficiently while preserving the health of the natural nails.
The course emphasizes proper preparation, product selection, controlled gel application, and safe curing protocols to help reduce service breakdown, overexposure, and unnecessary damage to the natural nail.
Students will develop the knowledge and skills to perform professional gel manicure services from start to finish, including maintenance and product removal.
Understanding when and how to safely soak off products, as well as performing a proper rebalance, allows technicians to maintain healthy nails while extending the life of the enhancement.
Throughout this certification you will learn how to:
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Perform safe and effective natural nail preparation using an e-file.
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Apply gel polish using proper techniques for long-lasting, professional results.
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Create structured gel manicures that provide strength and support while maintaining a natural appearance.
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Understand proper product control, apex placement, and structure for durable enhancements.
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Follow safe UV/LED curing procedures and understand the importance of proper lamp compatibility.
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Safely rebalance structured gel manicures while preserving the integrity of the natural nail.
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Perform complete soak-off removal procedures with minimal impact to the natural nail.
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Recognize and prevent common service breakdowns through proper preparation and application techniques.
Upon successful completion, students will receive certification in Fortify Gel Polish Manicure & Structured Gel Manicures.
This certification prepares technicians to confidently offer two of the industry’s most requested natural nail services while continuing to build a strong foundation in safe, science-based nail care.
As the second pathway in the certification program, this course expands your service menu, increases your earning potential, and reinforces the professional practices needed to build a successful career centered on healthy natural nails.
The kit for this course includes:
1 x 250ml Fuzion Cleanzer
1 x 250ml Fuzion Dehydrate
1 x Fortify Tool
1 x Student Lamp (LED)
1 x Fortify HEMA Free Gel Polish
1 x Fortify Hema Free Gel Manicure Kit (Bond, Base, Shiny Top)
1 x Fuzion Grey/White Rectangle Buffer
1 x 100/180 Grit Fuzion White Straight File
100 wipes
1 x Foritfy Hema Free Construct in Clear
5 x Orange Wood Sticks
**All kits are non-refundable and substitutions of equal or greater value may be made depending on inventory levels
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