Training with Essential Nails

Choosing Your Course

First select the course that’s right for you, either to be on your way to a new career as a Nail Technician or to improve upon your skills.

You can start with any of our courses, however we have divided them into recommended levels; Starting Out, Pro, Expert and Master.

Order online, or call one of our friendly sales team on 01440 820 999 and they will be more than happy to advise you on which course to go for.

We will send your course out to you. You complete the course at home, using the famous Nail Trainer. There is no time limit on our courses, so you can finish it at your own pace.

We are always at the end of the telephone line if you have any questions or concerns. We recommend you join our Facebook page, so you can chat to the other students. This is a brilliant resource and a great community, so you will never feel alone.

When you are happy with your work you send it back to us for assessment, we will give you feedback on your work and let you know if you got a pass, credit or distinction or whether you have to practice a bit more and resubmit your work.

Once qualified you will be able to get your insurance so you can start working in a salon, or start your own business.

Select which describes you best:

My Skill Level Is:

We recommend the following courses:

Gel Nail Course
Hours to complete: 80 hours
Development Points: 220.0
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Acrylic Nail Course
Hours to complete: 90 hours
Development Points: 220.0
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Spa Manicure/Pedicure Courses
Hours to complete: 20 hours each
Development Points: 50.0
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My Skill Level Is:

We recommend the following courses:

Maintaining Nails Course
Hours to complete: 20 hours
Development Points: 220.0
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UV Gel Polish Course
Hours to complete: 23 hours
Development Points: 43.0
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Fibreglass Nail Course
Hours to complete: 80 hours
Development Points: 220.0
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Nail Art Course
Hours to complete: 30 hours
Development Points: 45.0
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My Skill Level Is:

We recommend the following courses:

Airbrush Nail Course
Hours to complete: 40 hours
Development Points: 220.0
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Acrylic Sculpting Nail Course
Hours to complete: 100 hours
Development Points: 220.0
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Gelaze® Pro Expert Nail Art Course
Hours to complete: 30 hours
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My Skill Level Is:

We recommend the following courses:

Freehand Art Master Tech
Hours to complete: 25 hours
Development Points: 80.0
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Acrylic Art Master Tech
Hours to complete: 30 hours
Development Points: 100.0
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One Stroke Master Tech
Hours to complete: 30 hours
Development Points: 100.0
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* Hours to complete are approximates