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Nail Technician Specialist Course
This course covers
Session 1 – Manicure and gel polish (Including hand and arm massage) – model needed
Session 2 – Acrylic nail extensions – model needed
Session 3 – Hard gel nail extensions – model needed
Includes, theory, health and safety, acrylic and gel product chemistry – clear acrylic and clear gel with tips, gel lamp theory, apex building, acrylic ratio, beginners shaping, infills, removal and more
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 nail extension sessions / assessments.
Please note that the sessions are not consecutive.
case studies will be required to receive your certificates

Duration: 3 face to face sessions
Theory – Online at home
A model is required for each session
Digital certificates issued upon completion
Pricing Options:
Course with no kit: £390.00 + vat (£468.00)
Kits –
Acrylic & Gel Nail Extension Kit – £140.00 + vat (£168.00)
Manicure & Gel Polish Kit – £79.00 + vat (£94.80)
Kits do not include a lamp
Email info@minkstudios.co.uk for upcoming course dates in Newcastle
Accredited by: ABT & Accredico
PreReqs: None
Nail Technician Specialist Course
This Nail Technician Specialist Course is an accredited and insurable nail package and
ONLY available via Top Talons
Why would you ever need to train anywhere else, we’ve got it covered for you.
Highly experienced tutors, one of the first, most experienced and longest standing academies in the country.
FREE full back up after your course and FREE ongoing support and business advice to help you succeed in your own new business.
What is Covered on the Nail Technician Specialist Course
The course is completed over 3 sessions which will not be consecutive
We cover the following: Manicure and gel polish & acrylic and hard gel nail extensions.
Theory will be covered for all courses online before your practical sessions.
4 accredited digital certificates
Manicure/Gel Polish
UV Gel and Acrylic Nails
Whats in the Kit
Does not include UV lamp
*kit subject to change
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
FAQ’s
Does not include UV lamp
*kit subject to change
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:
►Theory, health and safety contra indications
►Natural nail preparation
► Tip types and application
► Blending and shape tips
► Natural acrylic overlays and tip and overlay
► Acrylic product knowledge and application techniques
► Acrylic ratio, bead sizes and bead placement
► Maintenance / infill techniques
► Removals and after care
► How to price your services
► 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.
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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.
Our gel nail courses are designed for beginners and include:
►Theory, Health and Safety, Contraindications
►Natural nail preparation
► Tip types and application
► Blending and shape tips
► Overlay of clear gel product building a shape and apex with gel
►How to use gel nail brush correctly
►Gel Nail Lamp curing information
► We do clear UV gel on this course
► Finishing / buffing / filing techniques
► Removal , infill and after care are also covered.
► Pricing and marketing your gel nails
►Gel Nail course manuals to take home.
Manicure course includes –
Health and safety
Client consultation and contra- indications.
Structure of the nail, natural nail growth
A & P of the hand and arm
The techniques and process for Manicures
Correct filing and buffing
Exfoliating treatments, filing nails, cuticle work
Hand and Arm massage
Nail varnishing red and French Manicure
Client aftercare advice
Retail and pricing / business advice
Covered on gel polish course –
Basic natural nail preparation steps required to professionally apply gel nail polish (our full manicure course covers more)
Application of French gel polish and red gel polish
French application,
plus the use of a structure gel as a natural nail strengthener
Removal
Pricing, business advice
Why Top Talons?
A COMBINATION COURSE
Nail Technician Specialist Course
Nail Technician Specialist Course Covers: Manicure and gel polish & acrylic / hard gel nail extensions
Our Nail Technician Specialist Course 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.
The Nail Technician Specialist Course is the perfect way to begin your new career in the nail industry. This Nail Technician Specialist Course will give you the all the practical and theory knowledge that you need to become a successful nail technician with an accredited qualification.
The Nail Technician Specialist Course allows you to gain experience as well as learn the skills and techniques required to carry out all nail treatments, as you will be both doing the treatments and having it done.
The Nail Technician Specialist Course will cover manicure AND Gel Polish, nail anatomy and physiology, tip application and blending, as well as hard gel and acrylic application. After successful completion of each course each student will be issued with an accredited qualification allowing you start up your very own business and get insurance.
Kits can be purchased if required and you can decide before or on your Nail Technician Specialist Course, if you would like a kit or any products.
Learn with us with our practical Nail Technician Specialist Course 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 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 Nail Technician Specialist Course
Our training is second to none. Top Talons are proud of our reputation, quality training, excellent tutors and affordable prices.
Testimonials
Reviews from happy students who attended Top Talons Nail and Beauty Courses
Thank you for all your training and support on my nail technicians course. I had a great day with all who attended. I also have to say what great value for the money. BRILLIANT!!!
Thanks again. I will be in contact with you shortly as need a little advise on colouring and I would like to purchase more goods from yourself. Thanks again Linda???
Could you also pass on my thanks to the lady who helped with the training, I’m really sorry I’ve forgot their names my memory at the minute is really really bad?? Shelley
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
Really recommend top talons .. so welcoming and all such lovely people. Will definitely be doing more courses here..thank you, Kirsty
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