Learn Nails in a Calm, Supportive Studio Environment

This is more than just a nail course. It’s a 3-day, hands-on beginner training in gel polish, manicure, and BIAB (builder gel) — taught in St Ives, Cambridgeshire by an experienced nail educator who believes in doing things properly from day one.

Whether you're changing careers, returning to work, or just finally doing what you love, you're in the right place.

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Beginner Nail Technician Training – St Ives

Full Foundation in Gel Polish, Manicure & BIAB
📍 Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire
📅 Duration: 3 Training Days (1 per week over 3 weeks)
📸 Weekly Case Studies: 1 nail photo submission per week
🎓 Qualification: Fully Accredited & Insurable Certificate
💰 Price: £950 without starter kit | £1150 with starter kit | Payment plans available

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What You’ll Learn (Step by Step)

You don’t need to have any experience — this course takes you from absolute beginner to fully certified. You’ll learn:

✅ Nail Anatomy & Health (so you can work safely and professionally)
✅ Manicure Techniques & Cuticle Prep
✅ Gel Polish Application – Classic & French
✅ Builder Gel (BIAB) Overlay Application
✅ Filing, Shaping & Creating Salon-Quality Results
✅ Safe E-file manicure and product removal
✅ Client Aftercare & Hygiene Standards
✅ Insurance, Legal, & Business Basics, Instagram marketing

All taught over 3 spaced-out days, so you can practice, submit a weekly nail photo, and build your confidence gradually.

 

What Makes This Course Different?

Unlike many crash courses, this training gives you time and support to actually absorb and improve. You’ll get:

✔️ 3 full training days – one per week (not all crammed into one day)
✔️ Maximum 2 students in a peaceful studio
✔️ Weekly case study tasks to track your progress
✔️ Personal feedback from me after each week
✔️ Support long after the course ends

This structure helps you build real skill — not just a certificate.

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What’s Included:

• Accredited certificate (accepted by UK insurers)

• Printed manual & resources

• Optional beginner kit (let me know if you'd like this)

• WhatsApp/email support during and after the course

• Business, pricing, and setup advice

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The starter kit includes all the basics you would need to start doing nails:

£300 worth of products

- LED nail lamp

- e-file bits (ceramic, flame, carbide bit)

- a pair of cuticle scissors

- disposable tools: pack of hand files, pack of buffers, orangewood sticks, lint-free wipes

- isopropyl alcohol

- pump bottle

- base coat, couple shades of BIAB, 3 gel colours and a top coat

- Thin short and long brush and an oval brush

- dusting brushes (small and big)

- hand sanitiser

- infa-lab wound care

 

Additionally you can purchase a dust collector and e-file which are recommended by me, for £305 (dust collector £80, e-file £225)

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This Course is For:

• Beginners who want to become a nail tech but don’t know where to start

• Career changers looking for flexible work

• Mums or creatives wanting to learn a new, profitable skill

• Anyone who wants to work from home or start their own nail studio

• People near St Ives, Huntingdon, or Cambridgeshire looking for in-person nail training

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What Past Students Say:

“I was nervous starting from scratch but this course made me feel totally supported. Gabi explains things so clearly and gives you honest feedback. After 3 weeks, I felt ready to take clients!”
— Jess

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“I wanted to learn BIAB properly and this was such a calming space to do it. I didn’t feel rushed, and I love that I had time between each day to practice.”
— Tasha

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Where the Training Takes Place

My studio is based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire (PE27) — easily accessible from Huntingdon, Cambridge, St Neots, and surrounding areas.

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Ready to Start Your Nail Career?

Use the form below to ask a question or book your place.
Spots are limited — I only train a few students at a time so you get real support.

👉 Enquire in email