Beauty · All levels

Learn to work as a confident, careful nail technician

One programme takes you from preparing your workplace to clean manicures, pedicures, extensions and nail art, with over 100 video lessons you can watch at your own pace.

Level: all levels100+ lessons · 7 modules · self-paced
  • 100+ video lessons
  • Close-up studio filming
  • Guides and checklists
  • Lifetime access
  • 14-day refund policy
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Close-up of fingers with glossy blue almond-shaped manicured nails

Why so many nail technicians feel stuck

Many people who love nails start the same way: a few tutorials, a starter kit bought on impulse, and a lot of guesswork. The results can look fine in photos, yet the work takes four hours, the cuticle area is uneven, and you are never quite sure whether you are doing it safely.

Others have been working for years but have picked up gaps along the way. Perhaps you avoid extensions because you never learned them properly, or pedicure feels like a different profession. Perhaps you simply work slowly and spend more on supplies than you need to.

On top of that comes a practical question that rarely gets a clear answer: what should you actually buy, where, and which products are worth the money? It is easy to overpay for tools and materials you do not need.

This programme is built to close those gaps in a single place. It starts from the structure of the nail and the setup of your table, moves through every core manicure technique, and then adds extensions, pedicure, men's manicure and design. If you want to pass your skills on, it also includes teaching modules.

What you will be able to do

  • Set up a safe, comfortable workplace

    Choose the right table height, posture, lighting and tool storage so your back and hands last longer.

  • Prepare and cover the nail cleanly

    Remove old coating, prepare the plate and apply base, gel polish and top right up to the cuticle.

  • Work the cuticle area with several tools

    Use scissors, tweezers, nippers and an electric file, and handle small cuts calmly.

  • Shape nails accurately

    Understand the theory behind each shape, then file it in practice.

  • Level the nail surface

    Build smooth, even coverage, including on difficult nails with steps and uneven areas.

  • Build extensions in gel and polygel

    Model square and almond shapes using forms and finish them neatly.

  • Perform pedicure and men's manicure

    Follow complete techniques for each, from preparation to finish.

  • Choose materials with confidence

    Know what a dehydrator, primer, rubber base or camouflage base actually does.

  • Cut your supply costs

    Use the supplier guidance in the lessons to lower the cost of every service.

100+
video lessons
7
modules
2
teaching programmes included
Lifetime
access to the lessons

Filmed close up, so you can see every movement

The key practical steps are recorded in a studio with professional lighting and a dedicated camera operator. Macro shots show exactly where the tool touches the nail and how the angle changes from one stage to the next.

Because the lessons are recorded, you can pause on a difficult moment, rewind, and repeat it on your own hand or a practice model until it feels natural. Many learners watch a step, then immediately try it themselves before moving on.

  • Close-up and macro filming of each technique
  • Studio lighting for clear colour and detail
  • Practice exercises for levelling and cuticle work
  • Examples of work by learners who began from zero
Hand with milky pink nails and a gold foil accent on one nail

How the course works

The programme is entirely online and self-paced. After payment, the lessons open straight away and stay available for as long as you need them. You decide when to study, whether that is an evening a week or a few hours every day.

The course is organised in modules that follow the order of real work: preparation, core practice, extra blocks, specialist programmes, extensions and, finally, teaching. Beginners can follow it from start to finish. Working technicians can jump straight to the topics they want to improve, such as cuticle techniques, speed, pedicure or extensions.

Alongside the videos you receive guides and checklists, including guides on ingrown nail points, speed, levelling, finding your first clients and home hand-care products. The lessons also include a support chat and a test so you can check what you have learned. Lessons can be downloaded, so you can keep them on your own device.

The programme

Seven modules, from workplace setup to teaching your own students.

  1. 1Module 1 — Preparing for workEquipment, safety and the theory every technician needs before touching a client's hand.
    • Uniform and personal protective equipment
    • The manicure technician's kit
    • Structure of the nail apparatus
    • Non-infectious and infectious nail conditions: what to recognise
    • Workplace dimensions, layout and correct seated posture
    • Manicure machines, tools, storage and opening instruments
  2. 2Module 2 — Practice: preparation and cuticle workThe core handwork that every manicure begins with.
    • Removing old coating
    • Adjusting length with a file and other tools
    • Nail shapes: theory and practice
    • Opening the pocket and treating pterygium and side folds with a file
    • Cuticle removal with scissors, tweezers, nippers and an electric file
    • Treating a small cut and working with accompanying liquids
  3. 3Module 3 — Practice: preparing and coatingGetting a smooth, clean finish right up to the cuticle.
    • Preparing the nail plate for coating
    • Base coat without levelling
    • Base coat with levelling
    • Levelling practice exercise
    • Gel polish applied close to the cuticle
    • Standard top coat and top coat with extra levelling
  4. 4Module 4 — Extra blocks and bonusesHygiene, standards and supporting materials.
    • Disinfection and sterilisation
    • Manicure stages in close-up
    • Working with difficult levelling such as steps in the nail
    • Professional standard for the manicure technician
    • Knowledge test and support chat
    • Guides on ingrown points, speed, levelling and finding clients
  5. 5Module 5 — Specialist programmesFull short courses on the most requested techniques.
    • Shape filing
    • Working with wet skin
    • Stamping and gradient
    • Classic manicure
    • Strengthening the nail with tweezer cuticle removal
    • Men's manicure and pedicure: all techniques
  6. 6Module 6 — Gel and polygel extensionsBuild the most popular shapes step by step.
    • Materials, tools and consumables for extensions
    • Stages of the extension process
    • Preparing the nail plates and placing the form
    • Modelling square and almond nails in gel
    • Building square and almond nails in polygel
    • Gel polish coverage and finishing
  7. 7Module 7 — Teaching othersTwo included programmes for those who want to teach online or in person.
    • What you need to begin teaching and how to present yourself
    • Setting a goal and designing your range of courses
    • Recording theory and practice lessons yourself
    • Equipment and setup for filming
    • Legal and tax basics for a teacher
    • Finding first students, pricing and scaling

What you get

  • Over 100 video lessons

    Theory and practice, filmed close up in studio lighting.

  • Complete mini-courses

    Shaping, wet skin, stamping, classic manicure, gradient, strengthening and men's manicure.

  • Pedicure programme

    Two courses covering all pedicure techniques.

  • Gel and polygel extension module

    Square and almond shapes, step by step.

  • Two teaching programmes

    Material for building and running your own online or in-person classes.

  • Guides and checklists

    Practical guides on speed, levelling, ingrown points, finding clients and hand-care products.

  • Supplier guidance

    Links and advice for buying consumables at lower cost.

  • Support chat and test

    Ask questions and check your progress.

  • Lifetime access

    Lessons open immediately after payment and can be downloaded.

Hand with nude and black nails featuring snake line art and textured black accents
Clean preparation and levelling are the base for every design.

Is this course for you?

This course is for you if…

  • Beginners who want to learn nail work from the ground up
  • Working technicians who want to add extensions, pedicure or new designs
  • Anyone who wants to work faster and with less product waste
  • People who plan to teach manicure online or in person
  • Learners who prefer to study at home, at their own pace

Probably not a fit if…

  • Anyone looking for one-to-one personal coaching
  • People who want a live, in-person workshop in a studio
  • Those who are not willing to practise on real hands
  • Anyone expecting a fixed income or a specific result from watching alone

After the course

When you finish, you will know how to set up your workplace, protect your health and clients, and carry out a complete manicure from removal to top coat with consistent technique. You will recognise the main nail conditions that mean you should not proceed, and you will know how to handle a minor cut calmly.

You will also have a wider service range: classic and men's manicure, pedicure, gel and polygel extensions in the most popular shapes, and the basics of stamping and gradient. With practice, the lessons on levelling and speed help you work noticeably faster.

If you wish to teach, you will have a structure for planning your own courses, recording lessons, pricing them and finding your first students. Everything stays in your library, so you can come back to any lesson whenever you need it.

Questions before you buy

How much time do I need each week?

It is entirely up to you. Many learners study three to five hours a week and practise between lessons. You can go faster or slower, because the course is self-paced.

Do I need any experience?

No. The programme starts with the basics, from nail structure to workplace setup. If you already work, you can skip to the modules you need.

Do I need to buy equipment?

To practise you will need a basic manicure kit. The lessons explain what is worth buying and give supplier guidance so you do not overpay.

How does access work after payment?

The lessons open straight after your payment. You can log in from any device and study whenever you like.

What format are the lessons in?

They are recorded video lessons with close-up and macro filming, supported by guides, checklists, a test and a support chat.

Will the material stay available?

Yes. You keep access to the lessons, and they can be downloaded so you always have them.

What is your refund policy?

You can request a refund within 14 days of purchase if the course is not right for you.

Is the teaching content a separate purchase?

No. Two teaching programmes are included in the course, covering how to plan, record, price and promote your own classes.

Can I practise without a model?

Yes. Many lessons can be followed on your own hand, and the levelling and cuticle exercises can be repeated as often as you like.

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