Royal Studio Nail Academy
5-Month Nail Academy
The ultimate nail training program for future professionals.
Royal Studio Nail Academy is a 6-month intensive course designed to take you from beginner to confident, skilled nail technician. With a mix of hands-on practice, expert mentoring, and real salon experience, you’ll gain everything you need to start working in the industry or build your own business from scratch.
What’s included?
• 6 intensive training sessions – each 2 days, packed with hands-on training and theory
• Accredited training – most modules come with individual ABT certification
• Guest educators – including well-known nail art instructor and product expert
• Topics like Nailfluencer Day, Art Explosion, Behind Chemistry, and more
• Professional photos for your portfolio and social media
• Access to exclusive product discounts from our partners
• Training with high-end products and top techniques
• Personalized feedback and mentoring
• Certificate of completion from Royal Studio Nail Academy
Upcoming Session
1 Edition: SOLD OUT
2 Edition: SOLD OUT
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22–23 November 2025
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27–28 December 2025
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31 January – 1 February 2026
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28 February – 1 March 2026
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28–29 March 2026
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18–19 April 2026
3 Edition: SOLD OUT
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17-18 January 2026
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14-15 February 2026
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14-15 March 2026
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25-26 April 2026
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16-17 May 2026
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13-14 June 2026
Program Overview
SESSION 1 – Perfect Manicure & Under-the-Cuticle Gel Polish
During the first session we focus on the absolute fundamentals of professional nail styling:
• Hygiene, nail anatomy and safe work principles
• Types of cuticles and manicure methods
• Combined manicure + e-file work (shapes & grits of bits)
• E-file parameters, choosing the right equipment & workstation overview
• Auxiliary products & product characteristics
• Gel polish application under the cuticles without flooding
SESSION 2 – Gel Extensions on Tunnel Tips (almond/oval + square) + Painted French
This session is all about intensive gel extension practice:
• Gel extensions in almond and oval shape (tunnel tips)
• Gel extensions in square shape (tunnel tips)
• Creating perfect structure, architecture and tunnel tension
• Filing schemes
• Salon painted French
SESSION 3 – Gel Extensions Using Dual Forms (square, almond, ballerina) + Construction French & Babyboomer
A more advanced salon technique that gives quick and beautiful results:
• Gel extensions with dual forms:
– square
– almond
– ballerina/coffin
• Construction French (smart French)
• Babyboomer
• Improving salon white French tip
• Advanced dual form techniques
SESSION 4 – Gel Extensions on Classic Forms
This session prepares you for full salon independence:
• Nail plate types and how to match the form to the natural nail
• How to cut and place the form (angles, placement rules, corrections)
• Working with gel on classic forms in different shapes
• Tunnel pinching (when, how and why)
• Ideal nail architecture
• Filing schemes and thickness control
• Fast salon pace without losing quality
SESSION 5 – Nail Art: BASIC Level + LEVEL UP (2 days)
DAY 1 – Salon Art BASIC
Fast and effective designs that clients love:
• Ombre
• Babyboomer
• Lines, ornaments, shading
• Quick premium salon effects
DAY 2 – LEVEL UP: Watercolor & Advanced Nail Art
• Watercolor techniques (shading & blending)
• Precise premium salon designs
• Thin brush control
• Combining salon effects with artistic elements
SESSION 6 – Exams + Social Media & Business
DAY 1 – Exam
• Theory exam (professional foundations)
• Practical exam (full styling based on guidelines)
• Individual feedback & work review
DAY 2 – Social Media, Photography & Business
After exams we move to the branding & business side:
• Nail photography basics (lighting, backgrounds, camera settings)
• Editing tools: Canva, Facetune, CapCut, Caption
• How to film Reels & overcome camera anxiety
• Creating your price list and service offer
• Building your Facebook / Instagram business page
• Marketing strategies & client acquisition
• Social media profile management
• Content creation tools & equipment (lights, tripods, backgrounds)
• How to build your portfolio & take professional photos
Who is this course for?
• Beginners starting from scratch
• Self-taught nail techs looking to formalize their skills
• Working stylists who want to upgrade and scale
• Women ready to turn passion into a real career
Course Info:
• Location: Hatfield, UK
• Duration: 6 months (6 weekends- 2 training days each)
• Certificate: Included
• Price: £1949
• Deposit: £399
• Payment plans available
• All materials included
Online Nail School
Our 4-month accredited online nail school is designed to guide you step by step through the most important techniques and foundations of professional nail styling. During the program you will gain practical knowledge, structured education and the confidence needed to work with real clients. After completing the training, students receive an accredited certificate confirming their new professional skills.
Who is this course for?
• beginners who want to learn the correct foundations of nail styling
• stylists who want to improve their technique and confidence
• women who want structured, step-by-step education
• people who are motivated to practise and develop their skills
• anyone who wants to build real salon-ready knowledge
What will you learn?
• professional manicure preparation and clean salon techniques
• gel extensions and correct nail structure
• working with upper forms for efficient nail extensions
• how to create durable, salon-ready results
• essential knowledge about working with real clients
• the basics of building your nail business and using social media
Course Info
• Location: Online learning (accessible from anywhere)
• Duration: 4 months structured academy
• Live sessions: 4 online training sessions
• Step-by-step structured learning program
• ABT Accredited training program
• Price: £750
• Deposit required: £150 to secure your place
• Accredited certificate issued upon completion
• Training manual included
• Ongoing support after the program