Nicola at Élan
Nail and beauty therapist with over 20 years salon experience.
Accredited training courses 🎓
Specialising in acrylic nails, builder gel, gel polish, LVL Lash Lift, HD Brows, lashes, pedicures.
08/09/2026
Had the lovely day with some amazing people at the GLOSSIFY launch of the new collection between seasons 🤎
Ladies you’re not ready for this collection, I think it’s one of my favourites to date 😍
Glossify | autumn collection | autumn nails | launch
05/08/2026
The prettiest holidays nails ☀️👙⭐️🐚
GLOSSIFY naturabuild n**e & one coat white
NAILS-LUXE chrome palette infrared
Builder gel | starfish nails | Biab nails | french nails | holiday nails
One qualification won’t build a successful nail career
The way you build your skill set will
One of the biggest mistakes I see is people rushing from one qualification to the next without ever becoming truly confident in the first one
My approach has always been simple
Master your first system
Expand your services strategically
Then learn how to prescribe the right treatment for every client instead of offering everyone the same service
That’s how you build confidence
That’s how you build client trust
And that’s how you build a long term career, not just another qualification
Whether you’re an aspiring nail technician or you’re already qualified and ready to expand your services, if you’re ready to perfect your skills, expand your services and create the opportunity to earn more money each month, DM me the word “PRESCRIBE” and I’ll help you plan your next step.
No judging my writing skills on the board I had to write the words backwards as I like to flip my videos 😂
Nail training | nail career | nail education | prescriptive manicures | Biab nails | acrylic nails | nail courses
29/07/2026
One of my biggest standards as an educator is this…
I won’t teach advanced nail techniques before the foundations are there.
Before my students move on to advanced techniques, they first master preparation, product control, structure and refining.
Because I believe confidence comes from understanding the fundamentals first, not from learning the next advanced technique.
Over the last 24 years, I’ve found that when the foundations are strong, everything else becomes easier.
Students produce more consistent work.
They achieve better retention.
And most importantly, they understand why they’re doing something, not just how to copy it.
That’s the standard I’ve built my training around, and it’s one I’ll never compromise on.
If you want to learn how to build strong nail foundations so that you can confidently progress to advanced nail techniques, DM “TRAINING.”
Nail courses | nail tech | nail education | nail training | prescriptive manicures | nail art | advanced nail techniques
Three weeks after qualifying, .nails_makeup is already working self-employed in a salon, taking paying clients and building a business around her life.
That’s exactly why my beginner courses don’t stop at teaching nail techniques.
Because learning to create beautiful nails is only part of the journey.
I also teach my students how to build a business with confidence.
✔️ How to market themselves.
✔️ How to showcase their work.
✔️ How to attract clients.
✔️ How to price their services.
✔️ And how to turn their qualification into an income.
The support doesn’t stop after training either.
Every student has access to ongoing support, our student community and an online learning portal that’s continually updated, so they’re never left to figure it out alone.
Watching students like Gemma go from complete beginner to earning from their new skills is exactly why I love what I do.
If you’re thinking about starting a career in nails, or you’re ready to invest in training that gives you more than just a certificate, send me BEGINNER and I’ll send you all the information.
Nail courses | nail education | nail tech uk | new nail tech | qualified nail tech | nail career | Biab nails | gel nails
When I sat down to create my training, I didn’t ask myself…
“What’s the minimum I need to teach for someone to qualify?”
I asked myself…
“What would I have wanted to learn if I was starting my career all over again?”
Over the last 24 years, I’ve invested thousands into my own education, learnt from some incredible educators, made mistakes, refined my techniques and built a successful career in this industry.
When I created my courses, I wanted my students to benefit from those lessons from day one.
That’s why my training goes far beyond simply teaching you how to apply product.
I want my students to understand the why, not just the how.
To have the confidence to troubleshoot.
To understand structure and retention.
To build a career, not just gain a qualification.
That’s also why my students continue to have access to their course portal, ongoing support and personalised case study feedback after their training.
Because I don’t believe confidence is built in a single day.
It’s built through continued learning, guidance and experience.
My goal has never been to simply help someone pass a course.
My goal has always been to give my students everything I wish I’d known when I started, so they can build a successful, long-term career in the nail industry.
Nail training | uk nail tech | nail education | nail courses
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