accreditation for this course
Suitable for beginners to nails. No prior experience required. Open to anyone aged 16 years or over.
This course is accredited by Associated Beauty Therapists (ABT). The Beauty Academy Diploma is recognised for insurance to offer your treatments on completion.
3 Day Course Duration – each day from 10am – 4pm approximately. Short break for lunch. Please arrive at the centre for registration at 9.45am.
Courses can be taken in any order, as dates are convenient for you.
Hands-on practical course with tutor led demonstrations & student practising skills on a professional nail training hand (Builder Gel in a Bottle Course) & in a pair with another student (for the Manicure & Pedicure Course and Gel Polish Courses) throughout the day.
For Manicure & Pedicure Course and Gel Polish Courses (only) you will need to ensure you have removed nail extensions &/or any gel polish before attending just this course as you will receive treatments as part of the training.
Upon booking, you’ll be sent a confirmation email with course e-manual attached. We recommend reading this before your training day to get the most from your course.
As part of this pre-course learning and tuition on the training day, you will learn the following:
Manicure & Pedicure Course (1 day):
- Health, safety & hygiene
- Consultation techniques
- Contraindications
- Manicure procedure
- Pedicure procedure
- Filing and cuticle work
- Exfoliation
- Nail polishing techniques
- Mask application*
- Use of heated mitts*
- Hot oil treatment*
- Paraffin wax application*
- Massage of the hand and foot
- Homecare advice for clients
Builder Gel in a Bottle Course (1 day):
- Health, safety & hygiene
- Consultation techniques
- Contraindications
- Natural nail preparation
- Overlay natural nails to strengthen nails
- Extend nails using a nail form
- Removal procedure
- Aftercare advice
Gel Polish Course (1 day):
- Health, safety & hygiene
- Consultation techniques
- Contraindications
- Preparing the natural nail for gel polish
- Applying block colour gel polish to fingers & toes
- Applying nail glitter to create a ‘feature’ ring finger
- Applying a rhinestone to embellish gel polish
- Demonstration of french polish
- Demonstration of removal procedure
- Aftercare advice
- Comprehensive e-manual covering all aspects of theory & practical techniques.
- Practical training in a highly equipped, permanent training centre (no hotels or meeting rooms); taught by a qualified, experienced beauty tutor.
- 1-2-1 time during the training day to get feedback & support from your tutor.
- Training in a small class setting. Typically 2-12 students maximum per tutor.
- Training equipment provided on the day, so no kits required to attend.
- Practice on a professional training hand or paired with another student- no hassle of finding models.
- Diploma certificate issued by email to you.
- Fully accredited & insurable course so you can gain public liability insurance.
- Unlimited ongoing support from our expert team by email, throughout your studies & beyond; into your new beauty career.
No models are required. Practice on professional training hands.
No kits included, nor required. All products provided for your use on the day at the centre.
Bring cold food for your lunch.
You will need two large clean towels for your personal use on the Manicure & Pedicure Course.
This course is available across all 9 of our training centre locations across the UK including London Clapham Junction, London Bridge, London Euston, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading, Milton Keynes & Newmarket. Book whichever is most convenient for you.
Gel nail treatments typically earn you between £25-£60 per treatment. Maintenance is required every 2-6 weeks depending on the client so you can quickly build a regular client base. Purchase beauty insurance and start your own freelance business from home or mobile!
Complete Gel Nails Course Training Package
3, 6, 12 & 24 Month Finance available via Payl8r. Apply at checkout.
SAVE £148* when you book this Package versus booking courses individually!
Learn the MOST POPULAR gel nail treatments right now! This course package is ideal for anyone new to nail treatments who wants to specialise in natural and gel nail treatments. Also ideal for anyone with knowledge in other nail systems who wants to extend into offering gel services. Builder Gel in a Bottle will teach you to add strength to natural nails with an overlay, as well as how to sculpt nail extensions using builder in a bottle gel. Gel polish provides a long lasting, high shine polish finish on both fingers and toes. Manicure & Pedicure skills underpin all of these treatments, teaching you to confidently care for natural nails to improve the condition of both the skin and nails on the hands and feet. This training is a great way to quickly start your own profitable nail business with low start up costs, treatments that lend well to working from home or mobile. Earn up to £45 per treatment!
Course duration
3 days (each day 10.00am - 4.00pm
Original price was: £597.£399Current price is: £399.
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Suitable for beginners to nails. No prior experience required. Open to anyone aged 16 years or over.
This course is accredited by Associated Beauty Therapists (ABT). The Beauty Academy Diploma is recognised for insurance to offer your treatments on completion.
3 Day Course Duration – each day from 10am – 4pm approximately. Short break for lunch. Please arrive at the centre for registration at 9.45am.
Courses can be taken in any order, as dates are convenient for you.
Hands-on practical course with tutor led demonstrations & student practising skills on a professional nail training hand (Builder Gel in a Bottle Course) & in a pair with another student (for the Manicure & Pedicure Course and Gel Polish Courses) throughout the day.
For Manicure & Pedicure Course and Gel Polish Courses (only) you will need to ensure you have removed nail extensions &/or any gel polish before attending just this course as you will receive treatments as part of the training.
Upon booking, you’ll be sent a confirmation email with course e-manual attached. We recommend reading this before your training day to get the most from your course.
As part of this pre-course learning and tuition on the training day, you will learn the following:
Manicure & Pedicure Course (1 day):
- Health, safety & hygiene
- Consultation techniques
- Contraindications
- Manicure procedure
- Pedicure procedure
- Filing and cuticle work
- Exfoliation
- Nail polishing techniques
- Mask application*
- Use of heated mitts*
- Hot oil treatment*
- Paraffin wax application*
- Massage of the hand and foot
- Homecare advice for clients
Builder Gel in a Bottle Course (1 day):
- Health, safety & hygiene
- Consultation techniques
- Contraindications
- Natural nail preparation
- Overlay natural nails to strengthen nails
- Extend nails using a nail form
- Removal procedure
- Aftercare advice
Gel Polish Course (1 day):
- Health, safety & hygiene
- Consultation techniques
- Contraindications
- Preparing the natural nail for gel polish
- Applying block colour gel polish to fingers & toes
- Applying nail glitter to create a ‘feature’ ring finger
- Applying a rhinestone to embellish gel polish
- Demonstration of french polish
- Demonstration of removal procedure
- Aftercare advice
- Comprehensive e-manual covering all aspects of theory & practical techniques.
- Practical training in a highly equipped, permanent training centre (no hotels or meeting rooms); taught by a qualified, experienced beauty tutor.
- 1-2-1 time during the training day to get feedback & support from your tutor.
- Training in a small class setting. Typically 2-12 students maximum per tutor.
- Training equipment provided on the day, so no kits required to attend.
- Practice on a professional training hand or paired with another student- no hassle of finding models.
- Diploma certificate issued by email to you.
- Fully accredited & insurable course so you can gain public liability insurance.
- Unlimited ongoing support from our expert team by email, throughout your studies & beyond; into your new beauty career.
No models are required. Practice on professional training hands.
No kits included, nor required. All products provided for your use on the day at the centre.
Bring cold food for your lunch.
You will need two large clean towels for your personal use on the Manicure & Pedicure Course.
This course is available across all 9 of our training centre locations across the UK including London Clapham Junction, London Bridge, London Euston, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading, Milton Keynes & Newmarket. Book whichever is most convenient for you.
Gel nail treatments typically earn you between £25-£60 per treatment. Maintenance is required every 2-6 weeks depending on the client so you can quickly build a regular client base. Purchase beauty insurance and start your own freelance business from home or mobile!
