Nail Academy
The Revarnish London academy provides in-depth nail training and masterclasses for those who want to develop their skills and career as a freelance nail technician. The classes provide the opportunity to learn advanced nail techniques and trends from esteemed nail experts. Our courses are created for qualified nail pros who want to refresh and brush up on their skills and for those who want to change their career and learn how to become a successful nail technician. Our mission is to ensure that you are trained to a very high level so that you are industry-ready.
Opportunities
If you want to work with us and are already qualified in nail technology, we offer three scholarships per year. Our scholarships cover the cost of training and the opportunity to work with us at events and with our VIP clients in London and abroad.
Nail Courses
Complete Nail Pro
This is a comprehensive course designed to teach you everything you need to become a successful freelance nail technician. The course includes a training manual, theory, practical work, tools, products, and equipment to use on the training day and live demonstrations by celebrity manicurist and founder of Revarnish London Roxanne Campbell.
You will learn
- Health & Safety
- The structure of the natural nail
- Hygiene Standards
- Full client consultation
- Product knowledge
- Tools of the trade
- Tips & Tricks
- How to paint to perfection (red & French finish)
- Cuticle and nail prep
- Manicure & Pedicure
- Hand and foot massage techniques
- Gel Manicure & Pedicure
- Aprés Gel-X™
- E-file techniques
- Removal of Gel Polish & Aprés Gel-X™
- Minimalistic nail art
- Home Care/Aftercare advice
- Q&A session
Duration
3 days of an intensive course (10:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Fee
£1,500
No experience or previous nail qualifications is required.
You will Need
- Notepad and pen
- Camera to take before and after pictures.
- Please ensure that your fingernails and toenails are free from products such as nail polish, gel polish, and nail enhancements such as acrylics, builder gel, or Aprés Gel-X™.
One-day intensive masterclasses
Classic Manicure
You will learn
- The structure of the natural nail
- Hygiene Standards
- Tools of the trade
- Nail shaping
- Cuticle and nail prep
- How to paint to perfection using regular nail polish (red and French finish)
- Hand massage techniques
Duration
1-day intensive training (10:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Fee
£300
Gel Manicure
You will learn
- The structure of the natural nail
- Hygiene Standards
- Tools of the trade
- Nail shaping
- Cuticle and nail prep
- How to paint to perfection using gel polish (red and French finish)
- Hand massage techniques
Duration
1-day intensive training (10:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Fee
£400
Classic Pedicure
You will learn
- The structure of the natural nail
- Hygiene Standards
- Tools of the trade
- Nail shaping
- Cuticle and nail prep
- How to paint to perfection using regular nail polish (red and French finish)
- Dry skin removal
- Foot exfoliation
- Foot massage techniques
Duration
1-day intensive training (10:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Fee
£350
Gel Pedicure
You will learn
- The structure of the natural nail
- Hygiene Standards
- Tools of the trade
- Nail shaping
- Cuticle and nail prep
- How to paint to perfection using gel polish (red and French finish)
- Dry skin removal
- Foot exfoliation
- Foot massage techniques
Duration
1-day intensive training (10:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Fee
£450
Minimalistic nail art designs
You will learn
- The structure of the natural nail
- Hygiene Standards
- Tools of the trade
- Nail shaping
- How to do on-trend and classic minimalistic nail art designs. These include; freehand drawing using gel and regular nail polish, reverse French, swirls, tiny love hearts, dots, marbling, lines, stripes using taps, rhinestones application, foils, and glitter nails.
- Advice on products and nail art tools you should use
Duration
1-day intensive training (10:00 am – 3:00 pm)
Fee
£280
Nail Enhancements Aprés Gel-X™ including e-file
You will learn
- The structure of the natural nail
- Hygiene Standards
- Tools of the trade
- Nail shaping
- Cuticle and nail prep
- How to apply Aprés Gel-X™
- How to paint to perfection over Aprés Gel-X™ using gel polish
- E-file techniques
- How to remove Aprés Gel-X™ professionally
- Home Care/Aftercare advice
Duration
1-day intensive training (10:00 am – 3:00 pm)
Fee
£550
For enrolment please email
hi@revarnish.london to book a course and reserve a date
For every course we will provide:
- Training Manual
- Tools
- Products
- Equipment
You will need:
- Notepad and pen
- Camera to take before and after pictures
- Please ensure that your fingernails and toenails are free from products such as nail polish, gel polish, or nail enhancements such as acrylics, builder gel, or Aprés Gel-X™.
- Model to practice on (friend or family). Only if you are having one-to-one training. This is not necessary for group classes.
FAQs
For enrolment please email: hi@revarnish.london to book a course and reserve a date.
Qualified nail pros who want to brush up on their skills, beginners, self-tort manicurist, and those who want to learn the skills of a nail tech as a hobby.
There are no entry requirements.
You will not graduate with a qualification. You will leave with all the advanced skills, techniques, and knowledge to deliver high-quality nail treatments.
You will learn the fundamental skills in nail technology and build confidence and knowledge to be able to start your career as a freelance nail technician.
To enrol, a non-refundable deposit of £200 is required, which will be deducted from the closing balance. We will send you the final invoice that would need to be paid in full via BACs transfer 2 weeks prior to the course start date.
No, we will provide all the products and equipment you’ll need on the day.