An intimate, intensive course on Lisburn Road

Most beginner nail courses run with four to six students per group. This one doesn’t. With a strict maximum of two students per class, every acrylic application, every brush stroke and every question is met with full attention — exactly what a complete beginner needs to build real confidence.

Lisburn Road is one of Belfast’s most prestigious addresses — beautifully appointed, easy to reach and built for a professional learning atmosphere. You won’t find a calmer, more focused environment to begin your nail career.

What you will learn

By the end of the three days you’ll confidently complete a full acrylic set to salon standard, with the underlying theory and aftercare knowledge to match.

• Client consultation & customer care
• Health & safety standards
• Nail anatomy
• Nail diseases & disorders
• Aftercare advice
• Step-by-step acrylic application
• Acrylic extensions — with tip
• Sculpting techniques — with form
• Correct colour application
• Perfect French manicure
• Nail bed extension
• Baby Boomer technique
• Refill techniques — colour acrylic, French, Baby Boomer
• Electric file for acrylic nails
• Filing & safe removal techniques
• Product knowledge
• Common mistakes & how to avoid them

Professional start-up kit

Every student leaves with a complete professional acrylic kit, ready for paid client work — no extra purchases required.

• Tip box
• Tip cutter
• Tip glue
• Files & buffer
• Preparation liquid
• Clear acrylic powder 10 g
• White acrylic powder 10 g
• Pink acrylic powder 10 g
• Acrylic liquid 100 ml
• Acrylic jar (dappen dish)
• Acrylic brush #8
• Cuticle pusher
• Scissors
• Nail forms × 20
• Top coat 5 ml
• Dust brush
• Perfumed cuticle oil 10 ml
• Gloves & mask
• Training manual
• Accredited certificate
• + a little surprise gift

See a CS Nails session in action

A short glimpse into our teaching style — calm, precise and entirely hands-on.

Mentoring that doesn’t end on graduation day

You’re not just booking a course — you’re joining the CS Nails community. After qualification, you’ll continue to receive ongoing guidance as you build your confidence, your client base and your reputation. Your ABT accreditation is recognised across the entire United Kingdom, so wherever you choose to work — at home, in a salon or as a mobile technician — your qualification travels with you. Many graduates begin taking paying clients from home within weeks of finishing the course, while others rent a desk in an established salon or continue into advanced training.

Personal contact, every time

After your booking we’ll personally contact you with full course details — joining instructions, what to bring on day one, and how to prepare. We believe in clear communication and personal support from the very first step.