FAQs

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We’ve answered the most common questions below so you can feel confident and clear before enrolling in your course.

Course & Experience

  •  We offer both beginner and advanced training.

    • If you’re brand new to nails, the Combined Gel Polish & Builder Gel course or the Fully Sculpted Acrylic course are the perfect starting points — no previous experience is required.

    • The E-File and Design X Pro Gel Extensions courses are advanced and require you to have completed one of the starter courses first.

    This ensures every student is confident, prepared, and able to get the most from their training.


  •  Yes! Upon successful completion, you’ll receive an accredited qualification and a certificate to showcase your new skills.

  •  Absolutely. All of our training courses are fully accredited, meaning you can use them to gain insurance and start working with clients professionally.

  •  Yes. Because our courses are accredited, you’ll be eligible to gain insurance straight after completion, allowing you to begin taking clients confidently.

    • Combined Gel Polish & Builder Gel: Full intensive day

    • E-File: Approx. 5 hours

    • Design X Pro Extensions: Approx. 5 hours

    Fully Sculpted Acrylic: 2-day course

Kit and Payment

  • Yes, some courses now include mandatory professional kits, provided as part of your booking.

    • For the Combined Gel Polish & Builder Gel Course, your booking includes a full professional kit from A choice of Premium nail suppliers including Glossify, The Gel Bottle or HONE (worth £250), ensuring you’re working with salon-standard products from the start.

    • For the Fully Sculpted Acrylic Course, your booking includes a full professional acrylic kit (worth £250), covering everything you need to complete your training and case studies.

    These kits are mandatory to ensure consistency, quality and confidence during and after your training.

    Already own a complete, professional-grade kit? Contact us before booking. If your products meet the course requirements, a private discount code may be available.

  • Your kit will vary depending on your course, but all kits are designed to ensure you have everything you need to complete your training and begin practising with clients immediately.

    Combined Gel Course – Professional Gel Kit includes

    • Gel lamp

    • Acetone & pump

    • Nail file & buffer

    • Cuticle pusher & nippers

    • Base coat, top coat, coloured gel from your choice of Premium Salon Suppliers

    • All-in-One Builder gel

    • Two polishes for French application

    • Nail art palette

    • Lucy Pastorelli cuticle balm & brush

    • Latex-free gloves

    • Fine liner brush & round gel brush

    • Removal foils

    • Printed training manual

    • Accredited certificate

    Acrylic Course – Acrylic Kit includes:

    • Cuticle nippers & pusher

    • Nail file & buffer

    • Acetone & pump

    • Nail primer

    • Acrylic powder & monomer

    • Nail forms

    • Acrylic brush

    • Top coat

    • Lucy Pastorelli cuticle balm

    • Kit bag

    • Printed training manual

    • Accredited certificate

  •  Yes! You can select the payment plan option at checkout for flexible instalments.

On The Day

  •  All courses run in small groups of around 4 students, so you’ll receive individual attention and hands-on support throughout.

  • Yes, your theory is completed online before your training day, which means we can focus fully on practical work during the course.

  •  We recommend a beauty uniform or professional attire. Why? We'll be taking training photos during the day, which you can use on your own social media to promote your services.

    • For most courses: Please arrive with clean, natural nails — you’ll be practising on yourself.

    For the E-File course: Please arrive with grown-out nails/extensions so you can safely practise filing techniques.

  •  No model is needed. You’ll work on yourself and other students during the session, which is a brilliant way to gain confidence with different nail types.

Training & Support Options

  •  Yes, 1:1 training is available upon request for those who prefer a fully personalised experience. Get in touch to enquire about availability and pricing.

  • Absolutely.

    Your training doesn’t end when the day does. We’re always happy to answer follow-up questions and support you after your course.
    You'll also leave with a printed training manual to refer back to at any time, so you feel confident putting your skills into practice.

Cancellations & Rescheduling

  •  Our cancellation policy is confirmed at the time of booking:

    • If you need to reschedule and give more than 7 days’ notice, your course can be moved to a future date.

    • Cancellations or changes within 7 days will result in the place being lost, as your spot is held exclusively for you.

    All bookings are non-refundable.

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