This training package includes:

This course package consists of four practical training days: Manicure & Pedicure (1 day); Dry Manicure & Gel Polish (1 day), UV Gel Nail Extensions (1 day) and BIAB (Builder Gel in a Bottle, 1 day). These courses are not run consecutively and you can choose the dates to suit you at your desired training centre (subject to availability).

Each training day runs from 10am – 4pm and 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.

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.

Booking Courses on our website is easy and secure.

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• Worldpay: Pay in full quickly, using credit or debit card.
• PayPal: Pay in full using credit or debit card as a guest (no PayPal account needed) or login to your existing PayPal account.
• PayPal Pay Later: On purchases £99+, login to your existing PayPal account to see credit options available to you, such as 0% interest for 4 months or over instalments with varying terms, subject to credit status. UK residents, aged 18+.
• Clearpay: Pay in 4 interest free instalments over 6 weeks. First instalment paid today, the rest over 6 weeks with an instalment every 2 weeks. Open to permanent UK residents (excl Channel Islands) aged 18+ only.

Disclaimers:

Please use Clearpay responsibly. Clearpay lends you a fixed amount of credit so you can pay for your purchase over 4 instalments, due every 2 weeks. You must be 18+ and a permanent UK resident (excl Channel Islands). T&Cs and other eligibility criteria apply. Ensure you can make repayments on time. Clearpay charges a £6 late fee for each late instalment and a further £6 if it’s still unpaid 7 days later. Late fees are capped at £6 for orders under £24 and the lower of £24 or 25% of the order value for orders over £24. Missed payments may affect your ability to use Clearpay in the future and they may pass unpaid debt to a debt collection agency. Clearpay is credit that is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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Manicures are an essential skill for any therapist; all of us want attractive hands but don’t always have the time to maintain them. French Manicure, in particular, is a popular manicure treatment all-year round, especially for brides and those who do not want colour on their nails, being timelessly stylish but understated. Similarly, pedicures are a great way to provide basic foot care for those on their feet all day, focusing on the skin condition and nail care. Both treatments are relaxing for clients and offer a basic but essential service that are fundamental for all nail technicians working from home or mobile.

Gel polish is an essential skill for any therapist; all of us want attractive hands but we don’t always have the time to maintain them. It is one of the most in-demand nail treatments throughout the country, providing a high-gloss shine gel polish finish with zero ‘drying’ time, along with no edge-wear, chips, scratching or dulling; ideal for those who lead a busy lifestyle. Huge range of gel polish colours available and can be layered to create bespoke results.

You’ll also learn UV Gel Nail Extensions (a no-odour system which requires no extra products or chemicals, and offers a more flexible nail extension alternative for those not suited to acrylic nails or wanting a more natural looking extension). You will be taught the tip and overlay method of application. 

Last but not least, you’ll learn to confidently use BIAB (builder gel in a bottle) which is a thicker product than gel polish, used to create sculpted nail extensions using a form or indeed over natural nails to give additional strength.

Following this Course Package you will have significantly developed your skills to work as a professional nail technician, from home and/or mobile specialising in gel nail services. This exciting package represents an excellent and most affordable way to acquire skills within the leading nail service treatments.

Our diploma courses are suitable for complete beginners and do not require any prior learning to be able to train with us; many of our students are not yet beauty trained and are looking to start up a business in the industry. We welcome students of all abilities, whether you are looking to learn a new skill from scratch or currently working as a therapist and looking to refresh your knowledge of particular treatments.

All products and tools are provided for the training days at the centre when you attend. No kit is required to complete the training days, nor included in the course fee. On the training days, you only need to bring a hand and bath 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 and/or mobile.

The Beauty Academy offer a discounted insurance scheme with Balens exclusively to our students; 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 our 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.

We offer high-quality 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 our accrediting awarding body (VTCT) to ensure we are giving you the best service for your money. We pride ourselves on working with only qualified and 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 small groups which allows 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 have an on-going Support Team available to answer any query you may have regarding your training with us, contactable on either email or telephone.

If you would like to further the range of treatments that you offer to your clients following the completion of this training package, you may be interested in achieving a VTCT qualification within nail treatments. You can find full details of our VTCT Qualifications here