BEGINNER STARTING POINT

Learn Acrylic nails from home with everything you need

From just £23.33 / month for 3 months with Klarna

  • Get the patented Nail Trainer® Hand
  • Essential tools and acrylic products included
  • Instant access to accredited nail course lessons and tests online
  • £50 or £100 upgrade voucher towards full courses included

The Starter Course

Only £69.99 total or 3x interest-free payments

Essential Nails Starter Kit with Nail Trainer
UPGRADE READY

Vouchers included to upgrade to professional supported routes later.

Your Step-by-Step Pathway to Success

We guide you from absolute beginner to fully qualified professional.

1

Starter Course

£69.99

Get your Nail Trainer® practice hand and essential materials to start practicing immediately with low financial risk.

2

Practice & Gain Confidence

Practice Stage

Practice tips, overlays, and shaping on the mechanical practice hand. Work at your own pace from home.

3

Redeem Upgrade Voucher

Incentive Stage

Use your included £50 discount code for any £349.99 Professional Course, or £100 code for Complete Courses.

4

Professional Route

Supported Learning

Unlock formal assessments, 1-on-1 grading and personalized tutor feedback on your practice nails.

5

Accreditation & Career

Qualified Pro

Receive your recognised accredited Diploma to obtain business insurance, start your own salon, or take clients.

Want the full supported pathway from day one?

Our professional courses (£349.99 or £116.66/month) include full tutor support, nail assessments, and formal feedback. They are the ideal route if you are ready to launch your career immediately with formal guidance.

The Nail Trainer Patented Practice Hand
THE NAIL TRAINER®

The Ultimate Practice Partner

Every course includes the patented Nail Trainer® practice hand. It mimics the human hand perfectly, with flexible joints and replaceable nails of various shapes and sizes.

  • Attaches easily to any desk or table
  • Lifelike fingers and joints for realistic practice
  • Comes with replaceable practice nails
Discover the Nail Trainer®

Graduate Success Stories

Read about our students who turned their passions into successful businesses

"I can't thank Essential Nails enough for this incredible journey!"
Charlotte Gallagher

Charlotte Gallagher

Gel & Acrylic Diploma Graduate

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"I have gone on to win NBL Nail Technician of the Year South East and also Overall Winner. I'm ecstatic and still in shock!"
Erin Esty

Erin Esty

NBL Award Winner & Session Tech

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"I wanted to properly learn the skills and use the extra income to cover my mortgage alone."
Leanne Heard

Leanne Heard

Essential Nails Graduate & Educator

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