This isn’t just another nail course, it’s designed to give you everything you need to feel confident, qualified, and ready to start earning.

✨ Learn the most up-to-date techniques

You’ll be trained using the latest methods and industry standards, no outdated techniques, just what actually works in salons today.

💰 Save over £200

Get multiple qualifications in one complete course, saving you money compared to booking individual courses separately.

🎁 Professional Brillbird Kit Included (worth £200+)

Everything you need to get started straight away, no hidden extras.

📚 Detailed Training Manuals

So you can revisit your learning anytime and continue building your confidence.

👩‍🎓 Exclusive Student Support Group

Join our private Facebook community for ongoing advice, support, and connection with other students.

🛍️ 10% Discount on Brillbird Products

Save on professional products

🛡️ 10% Discount on ABT Insurance

Get insured and start taking clients with confidence.

💬 Lifetime Support from Sarah

You’re never left on your own, support doesn’t end when the course does.

🎓 Fully Accredited Certificates (ABT)

Recognised, insurable qualifications to help you start your career.

🚀 Be Industry-Ready

Leave the course not just qualified, but confident and ready to take paying clients.

At MNABA, everything we do is focused on you, making sure you leave not just qualified, but confident, capable, and ready to succeed as a nail technician.

We understand that starting something new (or starting again) can feel overwhelming, which is why our courses are designed to ease your nerves, build your confidence, and support you every step of the way.

This isn’t just about passing a course, it’s about giving you the skills to build a career you genuinely enjoy, whether that’s working in a salon or creating your own successful nail business.

✨ A job you love

💸 A flexible income

💅 A skill you can grow and build on

We’ve already helped hundreds of students start or level up their nail journey, many of them complete beginners or retraining after poor experiences elsewhere.

👉 See what our students have achieved and what’s possible for you here. 

Sarah has dedicated her career to helping students turn their passion into a profession.

Her teaching goes far beyond just showing you how to apply products, she focuses on precision, technique, and attention to detail, so you don’t just pass a course… you produce work you’re proud of.

When she’s not teaching, Sarah is:

✨ Working backstage at New York Fashion Week

✨ Creating nails for celebrities and editorial shoots

✨ Continuously training and investing in her own skills

This means you’re learning from someone who is not only experienced, but actively working at the highest level in the industry and bringing that knowledge directly into your training.

If you’re serious about learning nails properly, this course is for you.

✔️ Complete beginners with no experience

✔️ Aspiring nail technicians ready to start a career

✔️ Existing techs who want to retrain and gain confidence

✔️ Anyone wanting in-depth, high-quality training and recognised qualifications

You’ll have the option to specialise in:

💅 Acrylic Extensions or

💅 Hard Gel Extensions

No experience? No problem.

This course is designed for complete beginners, so you can start with zero knowledge and build your skills step by step in a supportive environment.

This 17-week course is carefully structured to build your skills, confidence, and technique over time.

💅 Acrylic Pathway

Weeks 1–4: Manicure & Pedicure + Assessment

Week 5: Gel Polish & BIAB

Week 5: Salon Design Techniques

Weeks 6–15: Acrylic Extensions + Assessment

Week 16: Advanced Design (3D, Encapsulation, Ombré)

Week 17: Nail Photography Set

💅 Hard Gel Pathway

Weeks 1–4: Manicure & Pedicure + Assessment

Week 5: Gel Polish & BIAB

Week 5: Salon Design Techniques

Weeks 6–15: Hard Gel Extensions + Assessment

Week 16: Advanced Design (3D, Encapsulation, Ombré)

Week 17: Nail Photography SetAcrylic 

This course covers everything you need to go from beginner to salon-ready professional:

💅 Core Techniques

Gel Polish (including French)

BIAB Application

Tip & Overlay

Infills & Product Ratio

Troubleshooting & Aftercare

🎨 Design Skills

Salon Nail Art

Ombré

Encapsulation

3D Designs

Reverse French & Smile Lines

🛠️ Professional Skills

Client Consultation

Contra-indications

Product Knowledge

Health & Safety

Anatomy & Physiology

💆‍♀️ Treatment Skills

Luxury Manicure & Pedicure

Arm & Hand Massage

Leg & Foot Massage

Heat & Paraffin Wax Treatments

📐 Structure & Finishing

Cuticle Work

Filing Techniques

4 Core Nail Shapes (Square, Squoval, Almond, Oval)

💼 Business Skills

How to start taking clients

Building confidence

Creating a professional service

…and so much more.

As part of your training, you’ll complete the Essential Nail Professional Diploma — created by:

✨ Marian Newman BEM (Nail Expert)

✨ Doug Schoon (Internationally recognised scientist)

✨ Vitaly Solomonoff (Dermatologist)

This is a 3-in-1 theory course covering:

✔️ Product Chemistry

✔️ Nail Anatomy

✔️ Health & Safety

The course is:

🎓 Fully fact-based and industry-led

🎥 Delivered through video, written, and interactive content

🧠 Designed with knowledge checks to ensure full understanding

🔁 Includes lifetime access, so you can revisit anytime

ACRYLIC KIT

Cover pink 30ml

White powder 30ml

Clear powder 30ml

Ultimate liquid 100ml

Nail Scrub

Primer 2

Cuticle oil

Dust brush

Liquid jar

3 files

Acrylic brush

Cuticle pusher 

Nail Tips

Nail Glue 

Tip Cutters 

HARD GEL KIT

Vogue UV Lamp - 2X9W

Icy Gel 15ml

Light Bouncy Gel 5ml

White Builder Gel 5ml

Cleaner 50ml

Brush & Go Colour Gel

Cuticle Oil 8ml

Nail Scrub

Primer 2. 15ml

Hypnotic Top Gel 

Hypnotic Bond Gel

Gel brush

File 180/180

File 150/150

Dusting brush

Cuticle Pusher

Nail Tips

Nail Glue 

Tip Cutters 

With full access to the academy kit while training. 

To ensure you get the highest level of support and attention, we keep our class sizes small.

👩‍🎓 Maximum of just 7 students per class

This means:

✔️ More 1-1 support from Sarah

✔️ Personalised feedback on your work

✔️ A more relaxed, confidence-building environment

You won’t get lost in a large group — you’ll be supported every step of the way.

This course is designed to fit around your life while still giving you in-depth, professional training.

📚 Online Theory – completed in your own time

💅 17 In-Class Practical Sessions – hands-on, guided training

After each unit:

✔️ You’ll complete assessments in class

✔️ Practice case studies at home

✔️ Receive ongoing feedback and support

💬 Plus, you’ll have lifetime support, so you’re never left figuring things out on your own.

You don’t have to wait until the end of the course to start making money 👀

As soon as you’ve passed each unit and completed your case studies, you can begin offering treatments and charging clients straight away.

💸 Many students go on to earn £30+ per hour, working around their current job or building their own business.

This course is designed to help you start earning as quickly as possible, not months down the line.

💷 Total Cost: £1450

💰 Deposit: £290

Your course includes:

✔️ 7 Accredited Certificates

✔️ Full Nail Extensions Kit (worth £200+)

✔️ Training Manuals

✔️ The Essential Nail Professional Diploma

Everything you need to learn, qualify, and get started — no hidden extras.

PAYMENT PLAN

Enrol in May and pay 5x £290 (May- Sept)

Throughout your training, you’ll complete assessments and case studies to ensure you’re confident and competent in your skills.

Once successfully completed, you’ll receive:

🎓 6 ABT Accredited Certificates

🎓 The Essential Nail Professional Diploma Certificate

That’s 7 recognised certificates in total, allowing you to gain insurance and start working professionally.

And remember — your results reflect the effort you put in, but you’ll have full support and guidance every step of the way to help you succeed. 

A model for practice and assessments will be needed, the weeks they are required will be discussed on your first week in class, if you are struggling to find a model we can try to find one for you, please let us know when booking if you have a model or not.

Manchester Nail and Beauty Academy, 5 Silverbirch Way, Failsworth, Manchester, England, M35 9NZ

Start your online theory training as soon as your enrolment is processed, any holiday dates you have will be scheduled around so you dont miss any classes. 

Sunday 9th August (Afternoon) (In Class)

Sunday 13th September (Evening) (In Class) 

There will be a break over Nov/ Dec from class as you will complete case studies at home for the first couple of units. 

(Please message for alternative dates if these are unsuitable)

Morning

Start- 10:00

Finish- 13:30

Afternoon

Start - 14:00

Finish - 17:30

Evening

Start - 18:00

Finish - 21:30

T: 07731517754 

Email: manchesternailandbeautyacademy@hotmail.com