Nail Foundations: Starting Strong
Understand the basics. Build real confidence. Stop second-guessing yourself.
This fully online, self-paced Nail Foundations: Starting Strong course is designed to give you something many nail techs never truly received — a proper understanding of the basics.
Instead of rushing past anatomy, prep, and tools, this course slows everything down and explains the why behind safe, professional nail work. It’s ideal if your early training felt rushed, outdated, or left you unsure — or if you’re returning to nails and want to reset your foundations properly.
This isn’t about trends or products.
It’s about knowledge you can rely on for your entire career.
Fully online & self paced
Learn in your own time, at your own pace - no pressure, no rushing.
Full lifetime access
Revisit the course whenever you need, it's yours for good.
INK London affiliated
Brand specific training aligned with INK London. No mixed systems.
Certificate on completion
Finish the course with a recognised cerficate you can feel confident in.
Who this course is for
This course is for you if:
You’re a returning nail tech who wants to reset your foundations properly
You trained before but feel like the basics were rushed or glossed over
You want to feel confident in your anatomy knowledge, prep, and tool handling
You’re overwhelmed by conflicting advice and outdated information
You want to position yourself as a knowledgeable, confident professional
You’re planning to move into gel polish or builder gel and want to do it safely
No prerequisites. No pressure. No judgement.
If you want to truly understand the foundations of nail work, you belong here.
Qualified… So Why Do the Basics Still Feel Uncertain?
If you’ve ever nodded along in training, passed a course, and then realised later that you weren’t actually sure — you’re not alone.
Many nail techs are taught what to do, but not why it matters. Anatomy is skimmed. Prep is rushed. Tools are used without real understanding. And over time, that creates doubt.
You start questioning yourself.
You rely on memory instead of knowledge.
You wonder if you’ve missed something important.
That uncertainty leads to imposter syndrome — even when you’re capable.
This course is here to change that.
By the end, you won’t just know the steps — you’ll understand the foundations.
You’ll know what’s safe, what’s correct, and why it matters. You’ll feel confident in your prep, your filing, your tool use, and your consultations — without relying on guesswork or outdated habits.
Most importantly, you’ll feel:
Clear instead of overwhelmed
Confident in your knowledge
Grounded in the basics
Ready to move forward, not stuck doubting yourself
This is about replacing uncertainty with understanding — and finally feeling solid in your skills.
The problem we're solving
Most gel polish courses teach what to do — but not why you’re doing it. That’s where confidence falls apart.
We see techs struggling with:
Poor retention, chipping, and lifting
Prep that feels hit-and-miss
No real understanding of curing, lamps, or product behaviour
Generic advice that doesn’t help you troubleshoot
One-day, in-person training that you can’t revisit
Courses that don’t fit around real life (or aren’t available near you)
This course exists so you can stop guessing and start working with clarity.
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, you’ll have:
Stronger application, prep, and retention
A full understanding of the science behind gel polish
Confidence in curing, lamps, and product behaviour
The ability to spot issues during a service — and fix them before your client leaves
Clear troubleshooting skills instead of generic “try this” advice
Most importantly, you’ll feel:
✨ Confident
✨ Calm behind the desk
✨ Like an expert — not an imposter
✨ Excited to do nails again
Course breakdown
2 modules · 29 lessons · built to fit around real life
This course is designed to be easy to follow, easy to revisit, and genuinely supportive — especially if you’ve felt overwhelmed by information before.
You’ll learn through a mix of:
Pre-recorded video lessons
Downloadable PDFs
Quizzes to reinforce understanding
Because everything is pre-recorded, you can pause, rewind, revisit, and return to practical lessons whenever you need — no pressure, no rushing, and no relying on memory from past training.
Why is this course different?
We slow the basics down — properly
This isn’t rushed training. We take the time to explain anatomy, tools, and prep in depth, so you actually understand what you’re doing.
Brand-agnostic, knowledge-led education
No product pushing. No trends. Just solid, transferable knowledge that applies across your entire career.
Built to restore confidence
This course is designed to reduce overwhelm, correct outdated information, and replace imposter syndrome with clarity.
Human education, not intimidation
No judgement. No “you should already know this.” Just clear, factual teaching designed to support you — not catch you out.
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Meet your educators
You’re learning from Jess & Tracy — salon owners and educators who actually work behind the desk and know what real-life nail tech struggles look like.
We don’t teach perfection.
We teach understanding, confidence, and control — so you can build a career that works for you.
FAQ
Find the answers to our most frequently asked questions. Don't find the answer you're looking for? Get in touch!
How long does the course take?
It’s fully flexible. You can move at your own pace, revisit lessons as often as you need, and take your time building understanding.
Do I need a kit?
No. This course focuses on theory, understanding, and safe techniques. Any tools needed for demos will be clearly explained.
Is this suitable for nervous or returning techs?
Absolutely. This course is specifically designed to restore confidence, clarify confusion, and help you feel grounded in the basics again.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. You’ll receive a certificate on completion to recognise your learning and commitment to professional standards.
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