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Russian Manicure, BIAB & Gel Polish Application — nail work by Natalia Bulat
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Advanced masterclass / Live 1:1 Zoom

Russian Manicure
BIAB & Gel PolishMasterclass.

Refine the details that shape your finished work, from Russian manicure preparation to thin, balanced BIAB and seamless colour. Watch each stage through close-up live demonstrations, then practise with personal guidance and feedback.

1 day9am–4:30pm London timeElectronic diploma · ABT-accredited for UK students
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£800Full course fee

5% business fee: £40. Total: £840

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Your next step

Refine the detail.
Raise your standard.

Personal guidance throughout a complete practical service, adapted to the nails and cuticles you are working with.

Who is this course for?

For existing nail professionals who hold E-File Manicure and Gel Polish Application qualifications and want to refine Russian manicure, BIAB structure and colour application. This masterclass is not suitable for complete beginners.

  • 1 day · 7.5 hours · 9am–4:30pm London time
  • Alternative times can be agreed where time zones are far apart
  • Private 1:1 live Zoom with Natalia Bulat
  • Practise on yourself, or arrange a model if you are confident in Russian manicure
  • Close-up live demonstrations and real-time corrections
  • Your own tools and products · Equipment list provided before training
  • Two devices to watch demonstrations and show your work clearly
  • Support after the course via email or Instagram DM
ABT Accredited Online

Electronic diploma

Your electronic diploma is issued once three case studies, completed after the course, have been submitted and approved. Submit your work through your student space. Each study requires before-and-after photos from the front, side and down the barrel, plus a video with the finished line of light clearly visible. ABT-accredited for UK students.

Inside the course

Refine each stage.
Perfect the finish.

Start with cuticle and nail assessment, then move straight into removal and the full practical service. Technique and product selection are explained as you work, with close-up demonstrations and individual feedback.

  1. Cuticle & nail assessment

    Analyse the cuticle condition and nail type first. Tailor cuticle preparation, e-file bit selection and product choice to the nails you are working with.

  2. Safe & efficient product removal

    Remove existing product with the e-file, selecting suitable e-file bits, RPMs and pressure. Refine hand positioning and control for safe, efficient work.

  3. Cuticle pocket preparation

    Use e-file bits and manual tools in a combined method to open the cuticle pocket and prepare the surrounding skin safely, efficiently and precisely. Tailor your approach to the cuticle and skin type you are working with.

  4. Cuticle trimming with scissors

    Practise controlled scissor work to trim the prepared cuticle cleanly and precisely.

  5. Skin polishing

    Refine and polish the skin for a clean, even finish, adapting the technique to the skin you are working with.

  6. Nail preparation: tools & liquids

    Prepare and etch the nail plate mechanically, then select and apply dehydrators, pH balancers, primers and the appropriate base coat for the nail type and product system.

  7. BIAB selection & suitability

    Test and compare BIAB systems for different nail types and lifestyles. Understand when to choose each product, recognise nails that are not suitable for BIAB, and identify when another product system is needed.

  8. Thin, durable BIAB application

    Build an aesthetic, balanced structure with a natural appearance and even opacity. Refine apex placement and stress-area reinforcement, using controlled application for strength without bulk and no surface filing.

  9. Precision shape filing

    File square, soft square or oval shapes after application. Refine symmetry, sidewalls and filing angles for balanced, proportionate results.

  10. Seamless colour application

    Refine gel colour application for a seamless finish, tucking colour under the proximal fold with controlled brush placement and pristine contours around the cuticle and sidewalls.

  11. Top coat & line of light alignment

    Apply top coat to create a smooth, even surface with a clean, aligned line of light.

  12. Feedback & improvements

    I’ll review your work from the day, highlight where you can improve and guide you on how to tackle the issues you experienced. You’ll leave with clear, practical steps to focus on as you continue practising after the course.

  13. Photography & content creation

    Prepare the hands and nails for photographs and videos. Explore device choice, phone settings, lighting, bulb selection and studio setup, adjusting exposure for different skin tones to showcase your work clearly.

Prepare your workspace

See the detail.
Stay connected.

Use two devices so you can watch my close-up demonstrations, communicate with me and show your working hand or model clearly while you practise.

  • Reliable internet and Zoom access
  • Two suitable devices, with a stable working camera view
  • Good lighting and a comfortable, organised workspace
  • Your own e-file, manicure tools, BIAB and gel polish products
  • Your own hand for practice, or a suitable model if you are confident in Russian manicure
  • A notebook and pen for your notes

A product and equipment list is provided before training.

Plan your training

Choose your course.
Select your dates.

Pay in full or choose 2–5 instalments. Your dates are calculated at checkout so your final instalment is paid at least one week before training. Review your final total at checkout.

  1. 01

    Request a date

    Share your qualifications, goals, location and preferred date. Our standard session is 9am–4:30pm London time. Where time zones are far apart, we can agree an alternative time individually before booking.

  2. 02

    Confirm your booking details

    Agree the course, training date and payment schedule with Natalia.

  3. 03

    Purchase your agreed course

    Choose your available dates and complete your purchase on this page.

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A few useful details

Before you begin.

What experience do I need?

For existing nail professionals who hold E-File Manicure and Gel Polish Application qualifications and want to refine Russian manicure, BIAB structure and colour application. This masterclass is not suitable for complete beginners.

How long is the course?

This is a one-day, 7.5-hour class. The standard time is 9am–4:30pm London time. Where time zones are far apart, we can agree an alternative session time individually before booking.

How will I practise?

Practise on yourself, or arrange a model if you are confident in Russian manicure. Receive live feedback and corrections as you work.

What equipment do I need?

Use your own tools and products. A required equipment list is supplied before class. Reliable internet, two devices, good lighting and a clear camera view of your working hand or model are required.

What qualification will I receive?

Your electronic diploma is issued once three case studies, completed after the course, have been submitted and approved. Submit your work through your student space. Each study requires before-and-after photos from the front, side and down the barrel, plus a video with the finished line of light clearly visible. ABT-accredited for UK students.

Can the class be recorded or attended with others?

Recording the class is not permitted. Attendance is limited to the enrolled student, with no other nail artists present in the room.

Can I pay in instalments?

Choose full payment or 2–5 instalments. Your exact schedule is shown at checkout. Monthly payments are used when there is enough time; otherwise, payments are evenly spaced to finish one week before your first training day.

What happens if I need to change my booking?

You may request one reschedule without an admin fee, with at least one calendar month’s notice before your first training day. A replacement date is subject to availability and written confirmation. Your statutory rights remain unaffected.