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.
4 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 (UV Gel Extensions & Builder Gel in a Bottle Courses) & in a pair with another student (for the Manicure & Pedicure and Gel Polish Courses) throughout the day.
For Manicure & Pedicure Course & 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 and Pedicure including Luxury Treatments training (1 day) includes:
- Health, safety and hygiene
- Consultation techniques
- Contra-indications
- Aftercare
- Manicure procedure
- Pedicure procedure
- Filing and cuticle work
- Massage of the hand and foot
- Luxury aspects of manicures & pedicures
Gel Polish training (1 day) includes;
- Health, safety & hygiene
- Consultation techniques
- Contraindications
- Dry manicure procedure to prepare the natural nail
- Shaping the nail and cuticle work
- Application of gel polish
- Removal procedure
- Aftercare advice
UV Gel Nail Extensions training (1 day) includes:
- Health, safety and hygiene
- Consultation techniques
- Contra-indications
- Aftercare
- Nail preparation
- Tip application and blending techniques
- Application of UV Gel
- Maintenance procedure
- Removal of UV Gel procedure
BIAB (Builder Gel in a Bottle) training (1 day) includes:
- Health, safety & hygiene
- Consultation techniques
- Contraindications
- Natural nail preparation
- Overlay natural nails with BIAB to strengthen nails
- Sculpting a nail extension with BIAB using a nail form
- 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 certificates 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.
Nail treatments typically earn you between £25-£50 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!
Ultimate Gel Nail Technician Course Training Package
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SAVE up to £197 when you book this package versus booking courses individually!*
Our Ultimate Gel Nail Technician Training Package will teach you to confidently deliver the most popular gel nail treatments within the industry, designed specifically for those embarking on a career as a nail technician working with gel nail products, and requiring all the fundamental gel skills to launch their business within this exciting industry.
*Saving shown is based on booking the package versus standard individual course prices. These offers run continuously.
Course duration
4 days (each day 10.00am - 4.00pm)
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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.
4 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 (UV Gel Extensions & Builder Gel in a Bottle Courses) & in a pair with another student (for the Manicure & Pedicure and Gel Polish Courses) throughout the day.
For Manicure & Pedicure Course & 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 and Pedicure including Luxury Treatments training (1 day) includes:
- Health, safety and hygiene
- Consultation techniques
- Contra-indications
- Aftercare
- Manicure procedure
- Pedicure procedure
- Filing and cuticle work
- Massage of the hand and foot
- Luxury aspects of manicures & pedicures
Gel Polish training (1 day) includes;
- Health, safety & hygiene
- Consultation techniques
- Contraindications
- Dry manicure procedure to prepare the natural nail
- Shaping the nail and cuticle work
- Application of gel polish
- Removal procedure
- Aftercare advice
UV Gel Nail Extensions training (1 day) includes:
- Health, safety and hygiene
- Consultation techniques
- Contra-indications
- Aftercare
- Nail preparation
- Tip application and blending techniques
- Application of UV Gel
- Maintenance procedure
- Removal of UV Gel procedure
BIAB (Builder Gel in a Bottle) training (1 day) includes:
- Health, safety & hygiene
- Consultation techniques
- Contraindications
- Natural nail preparation
- Overlay natural nails with BIAB to strengthen nails
- Sculpting a nail extension with BIAB using a nail form
- 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 certificates 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.
Nail treatments typically earn you between £25-£50 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!















































