Beauty · Nail Technology

Turn Your Love of Nail Art Into Nail Technology Training

Whether you paint your own nails weekly or want a trade you can run from home, this walks the whole craft. Manicures, gel, acrylic and dip powder, each checked by a working mentor. Made for learning it well at home.

From $29a week on a plan
~100 hoursof study
12 monthsof access
Ten topicsmanicure through to dip powder
No examsever
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

Study AreaBeauty & Nails
Course TypeSingle course
Study Time~100 hours
Access12 months
Study ModeFully online, self paced
AssessmentKnowledge checks and mentor-marked tasks
PaymentsFrom $29 a week
Comes with
  • 10-Day Money Back Guarantee
  • No deposit, no credit check
  • Nail tech starter kit included
  • Live demonstrations through the year
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

Learn the Whole Nail Menu

Manicure, polish, gel, acrylic, builder gel and dip powder. Not one system, but the range a salon offers.

Practise At Your Kitchen Table

The kit lands at your door and the tasks are built to be done at home. No salon chair needed.

Somebody Checks Your Technique

Nicole Moore reviews what you submit and sends technical corrections back. That is the difference between guessing and knowing.

Where The Skills Fit

Where These Skills Could Take You

Nail work is one of the few beauty trades you can run from a spare room or a rented chair. Salons need hands too, especially for gel and acrylic. The day is unhurried and social: prep, shape, build, cure, chat, rebook.

Nail Technician

Salon work across manicures and enhancements.

Freelance Nail Technician

Your own clients, your own hours.

Nail Salon Assistant

Supporting a busy floor while your speed builds.

Nail Salon Receptionist

Bookings and retail, close to the craft.

Retail Specialist in Nails

Advising on products and colour ranges.

Roles where these skills are useful, not promised outcomes. Every role is different, and some need more study or experience. Salon-level speed and a client list normally come from hours on real hands after a course like this.

The Course

What You'll Learn

01
The Basics of Nail Care
What a healthy nail is and how a service should run.
Introduction to nail care and technology
Providing nail services
Nail anatomy and physiology
02
Manicure and Polish
The bread and butter of a nail diary.
Manicure techniques
Nail polish application
03
Enhancements, System By System
Four builds, each with its own quirks.
Introduction to nail enhancements
Gel polish (Shellac) application
Acrylic enhancements
Gel enhancements
Dip powder (SNS) enhancements
Included

What You’ll Get

In the Course

  • Nail health, anatomy, physiology and safe service
  • Manicure and polish, shaping, filing and application
  • Gel and Shellac, application, curing and removal
  • Acrylic and dip powder, builds compared side by side

As a Student

  • Mentor messaging, private and open whenever you need it
  • Discussion boards, share work and see what others do
  • 12 months of access, about 100 hours of content
  • Knowledge checks, short, after each lesson, no exams
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Three things that make this one worth a look.

01
A Working Salon Owner Marks You

Nicole Moore runs Made Gorgeous in Melbourne and is an Education Ambassador for CND.

02
Every Enhancement System Covered

Gel, acrylic and dip powder are compared side by side, so you know when to reach for which.

03
Live Sessions All Year

Demonstrations, product chemistry, troubleshooting and mentor question time on a rolling calendar.

The Credentials

What You'll Earn

COURSE

Nail Technology & Artistry

Certificate of Achievement · The Career Academy

A Certificate of Achievement

Awarded by the college on completion.

Technical Corrections in Writing

Your mentor marks the work and says what to fix.

A Nail Tech Kit to Keep

Files, cleanser, coats, polish and a cuticle pen.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Ask About the Kit

An advisor lists what turns up and when it ships.

Step two

Enrol and Start

Begin the same day. Weekly plan or one payment.

Step three

Build the Skills

Ten topics, practice tasks, and your mentor correcting technique.

Step four

Take Your First Client

Friends first, then a rented chair or your own table.

The Investment

How to Get Started

$29 / week
A flexible plan weekly, fortnightly or monthly, or pay upfront in full.
No deposit, no credit check
No hidden fees
10-Day Money Back Guarantee
Kit included with your enrolment
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Good to Know

Common Questions

Do I need nail or beauty experience?

No. It starts at nail care and builds step by step. No salon job or salon setup is needed.

What does it cost each week?

From $29 a week on a plan, with no deposit and no credit check. Enquire for current pricing.

How long does it take?

About 100 hours of study, with twelve months of access to work through it.

When does the kit arrive?

After the cooling off period if you pay in full, or after four successful payments on a plan.

What can I practise on?

Your own hands and willing friends. The tasks are designed for a table at home rather than a salon.

Who delivers the course?

You enrol through The Career Academy and Ulleo, their education partner, delivers it.

Is this course accredited?

It carries a Certificate of Achievement, and the college is an ICOES accredited centre with Official Accreditation from the CPD Standards Office. That is accreditation for professional development. It is not NZQA accredited, so it is not a national qualification. Those are different things, and nail clients judge you on the set in front of them.

Can I get my money back?

Yes. A 10-day money back guarantee runs from enrolment.

Delivered By

About the College

You enrol through The Career Academy, an online college in New Zealand, and Ulleo delivers the course through their platform.

The Career Academy has run for over 15 years and helps more than 25,000 students a year. Career support covers CV reviews and interview preparation.

Over 15 years runningDelivered by UlleoMentor Nicole MooreKit and wholesale access
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