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Welcome to HDH Online Classes
Sharpen your skills or try something new with online training videos taught directly by me, Hilary.
You will feel like you are personally sitting beside me in class & have the advantage to pause, rewind, and work on your own time.
Each class ticket allows 7 day access and up to 7 views.
All class sales final.
Look & Learn Shadowing Classes
1 Ball/Pearl Acrylic Application
Come shadow me as I work on clients. Learn the real life applications and adjustments I make in the chair as I apply acrylic on one hand.
I am using forms in this Look & Learn.
Listen as I explain what I am focusing on first, second, and third when I apply.
This class goes so well with my Acrylic Classes 1 & 2 found here on this site, and shows the real life client application.
Acrylic and brush I am using along with my other favorites are linked here on the "Products & Links" page
Speed Structured Gel Mani Fill, Product Application Section
Come shadow me as I work on clients. Learn the real life applications and adjustments I make in the chair as I apply this Structured Gel Mani Fill in my repeat service. I will show and explain different steps I am choosing to follow and those I am choose to not do and why.
I am using Luminary Clarity in this service.
Gel colors are from Luxa nd Files by Less.
Where I buy all of these is LINKED on my "Products & Tools" section on this site.
HDH MENTORING CLASSES
CONQUER LIFTING MENTORING CLASS
Lifting is a top concern of nail techs and is addresses so often in my mentoring calls that I decided to bring the discussion to you.
Join me as we trouble shoot lifting by discussing possible causes and adjustments you can make today to STOP LIFTING!
Nail Basics
Proper Disinfection of Salon Tools
Learn proper cleaning and DISINFECTION of your salon tools from Hilary directly.
Link to the specific products Hilary uses like the Lucascide disinfectant is found on the "Products & Tools" page of this site.
Proper Nail Prep
Eliminate lifting, peeling, and nails popping off. Learn how to properly prep the natural nails for maximum product adhesion. Hilary will show 3 ways and tools to prep the nail properly with an intro to cuticle care. Use of a hand file, or sanding band and diamond bit with Efile is shown.
The efile (Journey 30K) and bits/sanding bands Hilary is using are from Erica's ATA that is linked with a discount code on the "Products & Tools" page of this website.
All About Gel
Gel Polish Class
New to gel polish? Start here.
Hilary will teach you how to work with 3 different consistencies of gel polish base and the advantages and results of each one. She will walk you through the application and repeat appointment process as well as help you choose which may be best for you.
Hilary reviews soaking off, hand filing, and begins exploring efiling with gel polish.
You will be doing HDH Gel Polish and keeping the health of the natural nail in no time!
Class is meant to work with any brand of gel polish, however, products used in the video are listed below with the links to them with available discounts on our "Products & Tools" page here on HDHHUB! Woohoo!
My thin gel she is using is Young Nails Mani Q
Medium viscosity gel she is using is Gelousy one-step
Thick viscosity gels Hilary is using are Luminary
Efile and bits are from Ericas ata
Structured Gel Mani Class
It's not your regular gel polish service! This is the money making, natural nail health protecting, leveled up gel polish service you NEED to be doing! Hilary will show you how with thin to thick viscosity gels for a gel mani/overlay. Using an efile is key to the repeat process.
The techniques to get you to a better gel polish service are in this class!
All the following products used in the video can be found here on the "Products & Tools" page.
Thin gel used is Young Nails Mani Q
Medium viscosity gel used is Gelousy one-step
Thick viscosity gels (clear and colored) used are Luminary
Efile and bits are from Ericas ata
Hard Gel Extension Class 1
Let Hilary walk you through hard gel extensions the way she has trained numerous apprentices.
All the following products used in the video can be found here on the "Products & Tools" page.
I am using LUXA Build2 in the color Blush in class as well as their Primer, Base, Forms, and Brush #6.
Efile and bits are from Ericas ata
Electric Filing
Electric Filing (drill) Basics
For beginners, self taught techs, nail enthusiasts, & seasoned nail techs who need a refresher.
Come learn the HDH way of electric filing. Learn the basics about the efile and bits and when to use what.
Hilary teaches basic nail prep, cuticle prep, product top filing, and product removal all with the efile in this class.
GRAB A RAW EGG AND YOUR GOODIES AND LETS DO THIS!
As always use what you have in class. But here is a list of what Hilary is using in class:
Journey 30 K Efile
Twist top Mandrel
Medium Grit Zebra Sanding band
Large Diamond Barrel in Medium grit
Unicorn Diamond cuticle bit in medium grit
Safety Smooth Top Carbide in medium grit
ALL FOUND ON the "PRODUCTS & TOOLS" PAGE, use code HDH10 for a discount with Erica's ATA
Beginners Guide to Cuticle Care
Want to learn how to care for your client's, or your, cuticles?
Want to get that clean cuticle look?
Want to gain the skills and an understanding on how to do it with an electric file?
Well Hilary has you COVERED in this class! The information contained here is solid and stands the test of time. You will be well on your way to the clean cuticle look after practicing along side Hilary in her class.
As always use what you have in class. But here is a list of what Hilary is using in class:
Straight Pusher from Luminary
From Erica's ATA:
Offset angle pusher (Boss Lady line)
Journey 30K Efile
Unicorn Diamond Bit (Other options are the Sciver Bit or the Micro Taper Bit)
Russian Cylinder Bit (Other options are the Small Tapered Barrel Bit or the Long and Lean Bit)
ALL FOUND ON "PRODUCTS & TOOLS" PAGE, use code HDH10 for a discount with Erica's ATA
Advanced Cuticle Work with Efile Class
This class teaches advanced/high-end/russian cuticle work with an electric file.
Whether you are new to these skills or want a refresher from an in person class, or want to work alongside Hilary personally you will benefit from this class.
Hilary teaches you how to practice these advanced skills on yourself and teaches you how to think critically about your bit selection, speed, and techniques to be able to cater these skills into your craft.
Tools used:
Ericas ata Journey 30K Electric file
Diamond bits...
Small Tapered Barrel in medium grit
Micro taper in medium grit
Russian Nib or try the new large flame(I love it!)
Detailer bit
Refine Ball in fine grit
Polisher bit
ALL FOUND ON "PRODUCTS & TOOLS" PAGE HERE ON HDHHUB.COM
discount code with Erica's ATA is HDH10
HDH EXPERT Cuticle Method Class
Achieve advanced cuticle work with the HDH expert level Method.
After you have taken Hilary’s ADVANCED cuticle class and understand the techniques of high end cuticle work and how to do it safely, come up your skills to EXPERT and learn a highly efficient skill.
Hilary is always out for the most efficient way to do things without loosing quality.
Advanced cuticle work doesn’t allow for error and rush, but we can save some time without loosing quality!
Hilary shares what she uses and how she does it with one bit in this class.
With the HDH Expert Cuticle Method you can have both Efficiency & Quality!
Large Flame bit and Efile I am currently using are linked on “Product & Tools” Page on HDHHUB.com under Erica's ATA and are linked in the class email.
Free Edge Shortening & Shaping with Efile
Don't waste time and your wrists again! Do all your nail shortening and basic shaping, even shape changes, with your EFILE! I show you how as you sit with me at my nail desk and take this class!
All tools I am currently using are linked on “Product & Tools” Page on HDHHUB.com under Erica's ATA and are linked in the class email.
Acrylic Classes
Acrylic Class 1 Tools, Products, & Consistency
Grab a paper and pen OR download the Acrylic Ball Practice worksheet from HDHHUB.com to practice consistency along side Hilary.
Hilary will walk you through the tools and product knowledge needed to effectively do acrylic nails, and share her method of getting the correct product consistency which is the key to success.
Hilary is using Young Nail acrylic in this class. If you want to use her same products find the link to her Young Nails distributor as well as her other favorite products on the "Products & Tools" page here on HDHHUB.com
Acrylic Class 2 Overlays, Extensions, & Fills
Hilary walks you through the application of acrylic in a single color for both overlays and extensions. She reviews form and tip application as well as top filing by hand and with an efile. Proper Shaping and balancing of the nail is taught as well as the fill/rebalancing of the nail on repeat services.
Hilary is using Young Nails Acrylic & Primer here as well as her current fav acrylic brush.
She is using Luxa Forms.
Her efile and bits are from Erica's ata
All products for this class can be found linked in the "Products & Tools" page here on HDHHUB.com along with discount codes where she can snag them for us all!
Nail Enhancements
Acrygel/Polygel Class
Learn how to use this new category of nail products. Eliminate the stresses of acrylic or hard gel. Work with Hilary as she teaches an overlay, nail extension, and even a classic french all using acrygel. Class will work with any brand of acrygel, however here is a list of PRODUCTS & TOOLS USED IN VIDEO:
Efile (journey 30k) and Bits I use are from Erica's ATA
Primer I use is from Young Nails or I also use Luminary Commit.
Files by Less Gel Squared Acrygel as well as DUAL BRUSH
Luxa Matrix Acrygel
ALL BRANDS FOUND WITH APPLICABLE DISCOUNT CODES ON "PRODUCTS & TOOLS" PAGE HERE on HDHHUB.COM
SHAPING of Nail Enhancements Class
Learn shaping when applying product, filing the free edge, and top filing a nail enhancement to achieve square, almond, stiletto, coffin, and ballerina shaped nails in both shorter and longer lengths.
In this class Hilary is using acrygel (she recommends either Luxa or Files By Less brands). The information applies 100% to every kind of nail enhancement product, acrygel simply gives her the time to slowly show you how to apply the product in the correct way to achieve all the shapes. She is also using Luxa's forms as they are her current favs.
You can access these brands with discounts through the
"PRODUCTS & TOOLS" PAGE HERE ON HDHHUB.COM
HDH Speed Classes
Speed Gel Color Removal with Efile Class
What if I told you I could get you to under 5 minutes for the removal of your gel color on nails? What if I could shave off 15 minutes of your service. Do you know that could mean an increase of your bottom line this year of up to $13,000 for some! Let me show you the why, and the how in this online Hilary Dawn Herrera class!
Hilary is using her Journey 30k efile and a medium grit safety smooth top carbide barrel bit in this video.
You can find them under Erica's ATA on the
"PRODUCTS & TOOLS" PAGE here on HDHHUB.com
The code HDH10 can be used for 10% off bits, kits, and accessories.
Speed Gel Toes Class
Learn how to do your gel toe service in 15 minutes, which ultimately means more services and more income potential! If you have taken Hilary's Speed Gel color Removal class you have learned 15 min=$13,000 increased income a year or MORE!
Products and tools used include gel polish base, color, and top coat. Electric file with carbide and diamond bit.
Hilary is specifically using Erica's ATA Journey 30k Efile, safety smooth top carbide bit in medium grit, small tapered diamond barrel bit in medium grit
Gelousy one step as base is what I am using.
Luminary Clarity and Luxa Base would also work.
ALL PRODUCT BRANDS LINKED WITH APPLICABLE DISCOUNTS ON "PRODUCTS & TOOLS" PAGE HERE ON HDHHUB.COM
Foot Care
Dry Efile Pedi 101
Better result, more specific foot care, more sanitary, and longer lasting. Dry Efile Pedicuring is all the rage, once a client tries it they never want anything different. Hilary will walk you through the process and show you the techniques necessary to do a dry pedicure with your electric file safely and effectively. You will be stunned at the results!
As always, Hilary wants you to feel you can use what you prefer, but is happy to share what she uses:
Tools Used in Class...
Efile is Journey 30 K
For the toenail and cuticle portion:
Boss Lady Diamond Hand FIle in Smooth medium grit
Boss Lady pedi scoop
Boss Lady Nippers
Long and Lean (or small tapered barrel) diamond bit in medium grit
For the skin portion:
Unicorn diamond bit in medium grit
Droplet bit in Medium grit
Pedicure Bits in extra extra coarse and extra coarse
Podo Callus Softener spray
ALL FOUND UNDER ERICA'S ATA ON THE "PRODUCTS $ TOOLS" PAGE OF HDHHUB.COM
Nail Art Classes
Spring Floral Nail Art Class
Sit with Hilary as she teaches 5 Spring Floral nail art designs that you could then take the techniques and mix and match and make hundreds more.
Grab these goodies she is using or something similar and lets get after it!
LUXA:
art gel pods, art brushes #2, Shine Top coat to not have staining, gel polish base colors, Curing lamp.
Kokoist: NT Smoosh brush and Application brush. Ultra glossy no wipe top coat for thicker over raised designs. Thick black for lines.
Luminary:
Matte Top Coat
All products can be found on the "PRODUCTS & TOOLS" page here on HDHHUB.com
Holiday Foliage Nail Art Class
Sit with Hilary as she teaches 5 holiday foliage nail art designs that you could then take the techniques and mix and match and make hundreds more.
Grab these goodies she is using or something similar and lets get after it!
LUXA:
art gel pods, art brushes #1 & #3, Shine Top coat to not have staining, gel polish base colors and gold (Posh), transfer foil gel, Curing lamp
Young Nails:
Bright green art pod
Luminary:
Matte Top Coat
All products can be found on the "PRODUCTS & TOOLS" page here on HDHHUB.com
Snowflake Nail Art Class
Come learn 4 Snowflake designs with Hilary walking you through each step.
As always use your fav products, Hilary is using:
"Lobster" & "Debbie Downer" from Files by Less
"Whiteout", art gel pods, art brushes #1 & #3, curing lamp from LUXA
Matte top coat from Luminary
Ultra Glossy Non Wipe top coat from Kokoist
All products can be found on the "PRODUCTS & TOOLS" page here on HDHHUB.com
Colored Gel Ombre Class
Learn the tools, product, and techniques to create a gel polish color fade.
Hilary is using Luxa's Ombre Brush and a combo of their gel polishes in this video.
Other gel polish brands can be used.
Link to Luxa and others is found on the "PRODUCTS & TOOLS" page here on HDHHUB.COM
Marble Nail Art Class
Learn 6+ methods to achieving marble nail art with multiple products. The skills learned in this class will carry over to your other art skills to create so many things and ultimately make you more money! Hilary will even talk you through some pricing and how to communicate that pricing with clients.
Hilary is using a variety of products in this class. From gels to art gels to inks to transfer foils. The inks I am using are bleeding inks from Kokoist.
All links to products used on "PRODUCTS & TOOLS" page here on HDHHUB.COM
PUMPKIN Nail Art Class
Grab your dotting tool, detail brush, gel polish, art gel if you want and come learn the ins and outs of 5 pumpkin nail art designs. You can work along side Hilary and enjoy the beauty of pausing, rewinding, and practicing over and over with Hilary.
In this class she uses art Gels from Luxa, gel polish from Files by Less, Luxa, and OPI.
She also uses art Brushes from Luxa & Kokoist
Fav glossy top coat is Shine from Luxa
Fav Matte top coat is Luminary Matte
PRODUCTS LINKED ON "PRODUCTS & TOOLS" PAGE HERE ON HDHHUB.COM
VAMP Dripping Mouth Nail Art Class
Sharp teeth, dripping blood, yet fun! Let's do this Halloween!
Go step by step with Hilary to get this look.
Grab your detail art brush, gel polish, and art gel if you like and have fun!
PRODUCTS FOUND ON "PRODUCTS & TOOLS" PAGE HERE ON HDHHUB.COM
Tortoise Shell Nail Art Class
Grab your gel polish and a few nail art brushes and join Hilary in a 3 step fail-proof process to attain the classic tortoise shell look.
Learn how to mix the colors you want for the looks and take it one step further into trend setting color pallets.
Hilary wants you to feel you can use what you have but she in this class she uses art Gels and gels from Luxa, Files by Less, OPI, and Kokoist has a glass line too.
She also uses Nail Thoughts nail art brush set from Kokoist (discount code is HDH10)
Fav glossy top coat is Shine from Luxa
Fav Matte top coat is Luminary Matte
ALL PRODUCTS LINKED ON "PRODUCTS & TOOLS" PAGE HERE ON HDHHUB.COM
Embossed Nail Art Class
Dive into sweater nails and more with me in this 50 minute extensive class. You will work along side me so if you want here are the products I am using:
Luxa Striping brush #3
Kokoist Nail Thoughts Detailer and Application brushes
Young Nails Clear Acrylic powder (speed or core, doesn't matter) or clear dip powder
Luxa, Kokoist, and OPI gel polishes to explore different consistencies
Luminary Matte Top Coat
Curing Lamp of your choice
Dotting tool from amazon cause lets make it easy:)
ALL THESE PRODUCT BRANDS ALONG WITH DISCOUNTS I HAVE DUG UP FOR ALL OF US ARE IN THE "PRODUCTS & TOOLS" PAGE ON MY SITE HERE