ABT Gel and Acrylic Nail Technician

Course Cost

€800 includes - Training and Certificate upon completion

We no longer offer a kit with this course - we have found students prefer to choose their own polish colours etc. and it has lowered the overall cost of the course - it’s a win-win!

Kit recommendation:

  • Gel and Acrylic Starter Kit from Astonishing Nails

  • Gel Polishes

  • UV/LED Lamp

  • Practice Synthetic Hand

Course Duration

This Course will be held at the Academy over 8 weeks.

Dates of course:

  • June 15

  • June 22

  • June 29

  • July 6

  • July 13

  • July 20

  • July 27

  • August 3

    Course Content

Covered in this course:

  • Anatomy and Physiology of the Nail Plate

  • Correct Nail Prep

  • Acrylic and Gel Overlays

  • Acrylic and Gel Extensions (using tips and forms)

  • Gel Polish on Natural Nails and Extensions

  • Nail Shapes

  • Nail Structure

  • Aftercare

  • Pricing

  • Business Set-Up and Social Media

During the duration of this 8 week course, students will be given homework on a weekly basis of doing 1x Case Study.

Each week you will be guided by your tutor and given instructions on how to complete these Case Studies. You will also complete a set of nails each week in your classroom setting and have weekly theory and practical classes.

Students will all need access to the internet, a laptop/tablet or something to type on and models will be required for your homework.

Students will work on each other in class, and all students will be required to model.