This course is structured over one day and runs from 10am – 4pm. We ask students to arrive at 9.45am to ensure a prompt start. You will learn the theory of the treatment firstly, and spend the majority of the day practising your practical skills, with a short break for lunch. You will practice your treatments using a professional nail trainer (mannequin) hand to allow you the maximum time and opportunity during the course to acquire and demonstrate your practical skills.

You will need to be confident already in working with Acrylic products before undertaking this course. You will to use nail forms to sculpt clear and pink & white acrylic nails. Products & tools are provided at the centre for use on the day so no kits are required or included. You will need to bring a clean hand towel for personal use and cold food (sandwich/salad) for your lunch.

We do not include any kits within our training courses, however we provide all products and tools required to complete the practical training on the day, at the training centre for you to use. We took this approach following student feedback so that students are not tied into specific kits or brands of products as part of their course fee, before they are trained and able to make an informed choice. Our training courses teach the generic treatment techniques and processes, they are not brand specific.

We recommend attending training where you will gain advice about different brands and suppliers to enable you to purchase products from your chosen supplier directly following your training. We do offer selected starter kits available to purchase through our website & supplied directly from the supplier to you by courier.

To complete this course, you must already be trained and experienced within providing basic acrylic nail extension treatments (tip and overlay method).

Acrylic nail extensions uses a two-component system with liquid and powder, making it the strongest, most versatile nail enhancement. They are easy to shape to the desired style and they can dramatically enhance the look of natural nails. The acrylic nail extension system is the most popular in the UK, holding about 50% of the nail market, making it an extremely profitable skill to learn. Our course will teach you to perform advanced acrylic nail extension treatments using the sculpting method, with confidence. Build upon your existing knowledge and skills of tip and overlay application, sculpting allows you to save time on application with no tips to apply or tailor, no blending of tips required and much greater flexibility as to the look created.

Nail extensions are one of the most popular treatments with nail technicians and with many busy nail techs typically completing 3 or more sets of nail extensions per day, it is easy to see the benefits of being able to utilise an e-file to reduce treatment times and take the strain out of filing, reducing the amount of manual filing required. Our e-filing course will teach you to safely and correctly utilise use of an electric nail file (e-file), also sometimes known as a nail drill to speed up your acrylic nail services and quickly refine your treatment results.

This one day course will teach you the skills to apply and use nail forms as a base for building incredible and professional nail extension results working with acrylic, plus utilsing an e-file to speed up treatments and refine your results more easily.

This diploma course is suitable for existing nail technicians looking to expand their skills. To get the most from this course you need to have previously trained in acrylic/UV nail extensions using the tip and overlay method. You may wish to look at our 1 Day Acrylic Nails Course or our Online Acrylic Nails Course to gain this required knowledge first.

You will work on a professional nail trainer hand on your training day so no models are required. No acrylic kit or e-file is required to complete the training day, nor included in the course fee. All products and tools are provided for the training day at the centre when you attend.

On the training day, you only need to bring a hand towel for your personal use, completed enrolment form and cold food for your lunch (e.g. sandwich/salad).

We are so proud at The Beauty Academy to work with such a professional, passionate and friendly team of tutors, all of which hold a Level 2 and Level 3 qualification in their specialised sector. Our tutors are also all qualified with either Level 4 PTTLS or equivalent teaching awards in education, with years of experience in beauty-related professional industries. Furthermore, our tutors who are involved in the assessment process all hold an Assessors Award.

We pride ourselves on the welcoming nature of our tutors and their ability to engage, educate and enrich students from all ages and backgrounds. All of our tutors are dedicated to maintaining their knowledge and keeping up to date with the latest treatments and techniques in the ever-changing industry. 

If you would like to read more about our fantastic tutors individually, please have a look at our Meet the Tutors page.

When you have successfully completed your training course(s), you will receive a diploma certificate issued by The Beauty Academy and accredited by ABT. This not only demonstrates your commitment to the training, but also allows you to obtain Public Liability insurance so you can start offering treatments to paying clients from home or mobile.

All courses completed with The Beauty Academy are accredited by ABT allowing you receive a 10% discount off your policy with ABT Insurance when you quote ACADEMY99

The Beauty Academy also offer a discounted insurance scheme with Balens; a Specialist Insurance Brokers aimed at Health and Well-Being Professionals, offering both Therapist and Student Therapist insurance for those who train with us. To learn more about the Balens insurance scheme, please click here.

All of our diploma courses enable you to work from both home and mobile offering the specialised treatment(s) that you have completed. You can start earning by offering treatments to paying clients as soon as you have obtained your insurance; however it is recommended that you undertake some further training within nail services such as our Manicure & Pedicure course to ensure you are confident in the widest range of popular nail services possible, to best meet the needs of your clients.

We offer high-quality ABT accredited training with experienced tutors, professional equipment and a great atmosphere to train in. Our training centres are well-equipped, within easy reach of public transport and regularly inspected by the awarding body (VTCT) which we provide qualifications through; to ensure we are giving you the best service for your money. We pride ourselves on working with only qualified and industry experienced tutors who are friendly, welcoming and happy to go the extra mile to deliver the very best student experience possible. 

All courses are run as smaller groups than most other providers, allowing plenty of opportunity to ask questions or seek further support if required. Our training centres are permanent and exclusive to us and they are always set-up ready to begin your training. All centres have the very latest equipment and products required to adhere to industry standards. We also provide free and unlimited on-going access to our Support Team who are available to answer queries or provide guidance by email within any aspect of your course with us.

Once you have completed your diploma course, you have the opportunity to further your skills by completing additional training. You may wish to consider the following courses: