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Acrylic & Gel Nail Extension Course 
2 face to face sessions
Beginners course covers:
Session 1 Acrylic Nail Extensions – 6 hours practical
Session 2 Builder Gel Nail Extensions – 5 hours practical
Theory is taught in your own time via our online platform giving you more time to learn the techniques. We also offer ongoing support after you have completed the course. If you are a complete beginner we advise that you add on our extra acyrlic and gel sessions / assessments.
Case studies are required to receive your certificate

Duration: 2 sessions (face to face)
Models required for each session
Theory – Online
Ongoing Support
Pricing Options:
Course no kit : £245.00 + vat  (£418.80)
Add a second acrylic nail extension session – £114 .00 +vat (£136.80)
Add a second gel nail extension session – £100.00 +vat (£120)
Accredited by:Â Â
ABT (Associated Beauty Therapists)
AccredicoÂ
PreReqs:Â None
What is Covered on the Arcylic & Gel Extension Course
Our course covers far more than other beauty schools. We cover the following:
Whats in the Kit
Does not include UV lamp
Soak off foils x 30,  orange wood sticks x 5,  tip cutters x 1.  cuticle pusher tool x 1,  Files x 4,  sanding blocks x 2,  shiner block x 1,  nail wipes x 50,  tip remover,  anti septic spray 240ml,  primer liquid 15ml,  tip blender 15ml, 15ml Gel Sealer, cuticle oil,  natural nail tips Box 360,  brush on nail tip glue x 1,  Cuccio UV gel clear 28gm,  UV gel brush 1, Cuccio finishing wipe 120ml,  dappen dish,  acrylic nail brush sable, Cuccio clear acrylic powder 45gm and Cuccio acrylic nail liquid 236ml


**Kit example above (Subject to change)**
FAQ’s
Does not include UV lamp
Soak off foils x 30,  orange wood sticks x 5,  tip cutters x 1.  cuticle pusher tool x 1,  Files x 4,  sanding blocks x 2,  shiner block x 1,  nail wipes x 50,  tip remover,  anti septic spray 240ml,  primer liquid 15ml,  tip blender 15ml, 15ml Gel Sealer, cuticle oil,  natural nail tips Box 360,  brush on nail tip glue x 1,  Cuccio UV gel clear 28gm,  UV gel brush 1, Cuccio finishing wipe 120ml,  dappen dish,  acrylic nail brush sable, Cuccio clear acrylic powder 45gm and Cuccio acrylic nail liquid 236ml
You will learn the theory, health and safety & contra indications of the treatment you have chosen to learn with Top Talons.
After this our highly experienced tutors will demonstrate each stage (at different stages) for you to then do on another student on the course. You will be practicing on each other. Our tutors will be there on hand to help you every step.
We will continue this the rest of the day practising your new skills, with a short break for lunch.
You will receive full course manuals for you to take, so no need to take any notes, Our course manuals are very comprehensive and inspected for accreditation so that they pass the criteria that you need to be able to refer to after your Nail Course.
Our acrylic nail courses are designed for beginners and include:
â–ºTheory, health and safety contra indications
â–ºNatural nail preparation
â–º Tip types and application
â–º Blending and shape tips
â–º Natural acrylic overlays and tip and overlay
â–º Acrylic product knowledge and application techniques
â–º Acrylic ratio, bead sizes and bead placement
â–º Maintenance / infill techniques
â–º Removals and after care
â–º How to price your services
â–º Problem solving
Our one day courses will equip you with the techniques to start a nail or beauty business. Everyone including us should keep training to update and learn and expand knowledge. Some people will do this and some won’t due to money and time constraints.
We only have small groups and 2-3 tutors.
Each section of the nail technician course is completed until you feel happy before we move on.
Nail students can learn from each others mistakes too.
You never stop learning if you are serious.
Our courses run by highly qualified experienced tutors, who have teaching qualifications and again all nail courses and beauty courses courses are accredited for insurance purposes.
All our nail course and beauty course manuals are very comprehensive and inspected for accreditation so that they pass the criteria that you need to be able to refer to after you nail and beauty courses.
Our gel nail courses are designed for beginners and include:
â–ºTheory, Health and Safety, Contraindications
â–ºNatural nail preparation
â–º Tip types and application
â–º Blending and shape tips
â–º Overlay of clear gel product building a shape and apex with gel
â–ºHow to use gel nail brush correctly
â–ºGel Nail Lamp curing information
â–º We do clear UV gel on this course
â–º Finishing / buffing / filing techniques
â–º Removal , infill and after care are also covered.
â–º Pricing and marketing your gel nails
â–ºGel Nail course manuals to take home.
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Top Talons have built a reputation over the past years which is second to none  !!
Why choose us?
We offer a comprehensive range of nail courses and beauty courses run by highly qualified experienced tutors, who have teaching qualifications and all nail courses and beauty courses are accredited for insurance purposes.
All our nail course and beauty course manuals are very comprehensive and inspected for accreditation so that they pass the criteria that you need to be able to refer to after you nail and beauty courses.
Our nail courses and beauty courses are fully accredited by either Beauty Guild, and many also by ABT, and are fast tracked and friendly.
Our nail courses and beauty courses are designed and written by experienced tutors, easy to understand and focused on practical abilities. We offer ongoing support students after their learning.  Our tutors deliver high quality training, and are very knowledgeable in their subject.
Top Talons have over 35 years industry experience, and 25 years teaching experience we can pass our knowledge of the ‘real world’ on to you.
We offer a friendly environment which we are told creates an atmosphere which is easy to learn in. We are not just a training company – we want to help you.
We are lucky to have received 100’s of excellent reviews from previous students.
People travel from countrywide to us.
Large choice and quality training, new courses being added on going
Free after course support and friendly tutors, you are not alone after our nail and beauty courses.
Nail and Beauty Course packages discounts available.
You can start your own nail and beauty business from our courses.
Free advice on starting a beauty business.
Salon training & 1 to 1 training can be arranged, please call to check pricing. We offer a friendly environment which we are told creates an atmosphere which is easy to learn in.
Why Top Talons?
A COMBINATION COURSE
Acrylic & Gel Extension Course
Our acrylic & gel nail extension courses have been specially designed for beginners who have no prior knowledge. Please note that we do also offer advanced acrylic & gel skills courses and nail art.
Top Talons offer nail extension courses for all abilities. Our Acrylic & Gel Nail Extension Course can be for any age group and any background. We have been offering nail extension courses for over 20 years and in the nail business for over 25.
More and more students are getting into the nail industry with our Acrylic & Gel Nail Extension Courses. The reason they choose Top Talons nail school, is the years of experience we have in teaching nails, so you can learn nails for the best price in the least time but still get very good training. Learning nails can be rewarding and exciting and you can get paid for a job you enjoy. It is advisable to be fully insured so you would need the correct Acrylic & Gel Nail Extension Course to do this, and so you would need to attend a nail course, which you can with us. We are accredited by Beauty Guild for our Acrylic & Gel Nail Extension Course and you can check that for yourself. We offer all types of nail courses such as acrylic, gel silk etc and we also offer nail art courses as part of our nail training programme.
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Our courses are fully accredited by Beauty Guild & ABT so on successful completion you will receive your certificate. This will enable you to gain the insurance you need to work on real, paying clients.
Learn with us on our practical training day courses with guidance from fully qualified, experienced tutors. You will learn all the techniques required to offer your new nail services. We are also at the end of the phone free if you require any guidance after your Acrylic & Gel Nail Extension Course. You will receive full course manuals which are very comprehensive and inspected for accreditation so that they pass the criteria that you need to be able to refer to after your Acrylic & Gel Nail Extension Course.
Our training is second to none. Top Talons are proud of our reputation, quality training, excellent tutors and affordable prices.
Acrylic and Gel Nail Course.
You will learn how to create Acrylic and Gel Nail Extensions and can use the same technique to apply natural nail overlays.
This is an accredited Acrylic and Gel Nail nail course and we only have small groups.
If we have more nail students on our nail courses, we have more trainers in the room.
You are not required to have a qualification in nail manicure to attend this Acrylic and Gel Nail course as this is a stand-alone treatment.
Many students who are new to the nail industry find this course interesting and informative and often come back to attending the manicure and pedicure and gel polish nails courses.
Our Acrylic and Gel Nail course is an insurable course allowing you to use the skills offering nail treatments to paying clients.
Do I need to bring a model?
Yes. Please bring a model with you for both sessions, if you are unable to arrange a model please let us know. The Acrylic and Gel Nail course class will go ahead with 2 or more people booked on.
If you do not wish to be worked on due to medical reasons, you could let us know before the course day.
Do I need to have a manicure qualification to attend this Acrylic and Gel Nail course?
No. A manicure is not part of the Acrylic or Gel Nail treatment. The treatment is different from a manicure and this is a separate nail course.
On this course you will receive:
Professional experienced tutors teaching you so picking up the skills will be easy.
Acrylic or gel nails are an artificial treatment. Students will also learn the contraindications, client consultations and aftercare advice.
Products Used
We use Cuccio and Edge Nails products on our Acrylic and Gel Nail courses, but our acrylic or gel nail course certification is not brand specific, so you an choose after your acrylic nail course what products you prefer to go with, as there are so many out there.
Kits
Our Acrylic and Gel Nail courses can come with a kit if you choose this option.
Relevant anatomy and physiology is given in your manual, the manual is included in the price of this course and covers everything you have learnt during your Acrylic and Gel Nail course. You do not have to make any notes on the acrylic and gel nail course training day.
Acrylic and Gel Nail course training.
There are no previous qualifications or knowledge required to take the Acrylic and Gel Nail course.
The tutor will advise you about the cost to charge your clients and insurance cover on the day of your Acrylic and Gel Nail nail training.
Testimonials
Reviews from happy students who attended Top Talons Nail and Beauty Courses
I have recently attended the gel and acrylic extension course and the manicure, pedicure and gel polish course with Linda and Howard. It was fantastic!!
You are made to feel welcome straight away and with such a friendly atmosphere it was easy to ask questions without worrying about looking silly!
I’m already practising on my friends and hope to do many more courses with Top Talons! Hope to see you soon!! Thanks Zoe
I did the combined acrylic and hard gel nail course 2 weeks ago, it was absolutely fantastic.
Thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt so much from it. Although it is quite an intense one day course you get lots of support and excellent tutoring all day.
Now the fun starts, practice, practice, practice!! Defo recommend! Jodie
Hi Linda & Howard, since I completed your nail course last September,
I am now running a successful business called Classy Claws in Stamford, Lincolnshire and loving every minute of it
I will be looking to do some sculpting courses very soon. Thanks, Holly
I did my Acrylic course at top talons! and I’ve also prebooked another course with them, and any other courses I need in the future I will be doing with them, they are amazing people made me feel so welcome, if I need to ask anything I know I can pick up the phone, they are also very accommodating to people’s needs, especially mine, I wouldn’t go anywhere else now for anything.
Their prices are very reasonable and the length of their courses are perfect if anyone I know of who wants to do any beauty courses I always recommend top talons
Hayley
Excellent training. Very friendly and helpful. Thanks. Andrea
I loved doing the acrylic nail course and I’m now wanting to do the duo gel one, I would defo recommend people I will send you some pictures of some nails I’ve done thank you for all the help and support on the day of my training xx Tanya
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
After attending a course earlier this week and receiving my certificate I will definitely be attending top talons again for more courses, the kits are amazing value for money and most importantly my tutor was amazing.
I found everyone very lovely and helpful and can’t wait to attend more courses! Roll on next year.
Thanks, Georgie
Dear Linda and Howard
I would just like to thank you for the brilliant training in October. I just wanted to let you know business is going extremely well, I’m nearly fully booked to for the next 4 weeks. Everyone is extremely happy with their nails and coming back to me.
I’m still learning how to file quicker but it’s taking me 2.5 hours to do a full set of Gels and Acrylics now. I just wanted to share with you the most recent Gels and Acrylics I did because I’m proud and I wouldn’t be where I am now if I didn’t have the training you taught me.
So thanks again, I hope I will return again soon for further training.
Many Thanks
Kiera.
I did a gel and acrylics course at Top Talons on the same day and it was brilliant, I couldn’t fault them. Not only were they lovely people, they made me feel welcome and they talked the group everything we needed to know before starting and they did brilliant demonstrations.
After reading the reviews before booking the course I knew I wanted to learn at Top Talons but it meant I had to travel 2 hours to get there, but after going there and experiencing it for myself, I was very glad I did as it was well worth the travel. I bought the large kit and was very pleased with it, overall the course was amazing and I will definitely be back to do more.
What was nice of them is that they do also have Tea and Coffee you can help yourself too throughout the whole time there.
Thank you Top Talons! Kiera
I’ve recently completed a gel nail and manicure course. Loved it! Informal and friendly. I was a little concerned as I’m a mature student but no need to worry .. age is no barrier! I’m booked for a waxing course next … cant wait. Rachael
Hia. I just wanted to say a massive thank you to the team for your help on the one day acrylic extension course. I had a brilliant time and met some really nice people who were on the same beginners level I am at and felt the trainers were very knowledgeable, friendly and experienced people.
I have been getting my nails done for the past year and wanted to be able to do it myself as I bite my nails and have found having acrylic helps them and I can have them the way I like them. I live near Blackpool and was looking to go on a one day course but found the ones near me are spread over a number of weeks, not on for many more months and cost a fortune. I found the one day course at top talons and even though it was over 2 hours and 100 miles away from where I live, it was perfect as it was on 2 days later, happened to fall on my day off and was a good price. I rang the office the next morning and was accommodated to be able to fit on the course. I have been struggling with getting the right ratio of acrylic and found the feedback and tips I was given were super helpful and was informed that my brush wasn’t very good. I was able to borrow some products to use and found they worked much better and even bought some from the shop later on at a good price. I am still practising and feel I can get in touch with the trainers if I need advice at any time.
Thank you again
Kind regards
Victoriana
Had a fab day training at Tops Talons, from a complete beginner, I’ve now just started up my own business. Will definitely be back soon for more training! Had patience and could ask anything you liked. Felt completely at ease – Natalie
“Fantastic, informative course with patient tutors (even for beginners like me). Well worth the travel from Birmingham! Thank you Top TalonsÂ
Lauren
I’ve just finished gel & acrylic nail course and would just like to say thank you to Linda she is an amazing teacher makes you feel so comfortable and relaxed. Will come back for more training and will definitely recommend xxx Gemma
I have attended 2 different courses through top talons and have loved both of them. The trainer is lovely and very easy to talk to and the set up is great. Will definitely be using them again for future courses! Â KimberleyÂ
Hi Linda ,
Thanks for the nail course on sunday , really enjoyed it ! I have to say the trainers were so lovely !  I was keen to come back and do other courses , i think the spray tanning is the next one i would like to do , just wondered when the next one was on ?  Thank You
Kind Regards  Laura
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