Professional acrylic nails training with assessed case studies 

Learn how to apply professional acrylic nail extensions safely, confidently and to industry standards.

This course is designed for qualified manicure therapists who want to progress into nail enhancements and offer clients longer, stronger, more even-looking nails using acrylic.

Acrylic nails are artificial nail enhancements created using a liquid monomer and powder polymer. When combined, the product forms a hard protective layer over the natural nail or nail extension. Once the acrylic hardens, it can be shaped, refined and finished to create a strong, durable nail enhancement.

This is not a quick “watch and copy” nail course.

You will complete guided home study, attend 2 practical training days and complete 9 assessed case studies so your competence can be assessed before certification.

Course investment

Full acrylic nails qualification: £500

This includes:

• Guided home study
• 2 practical training days
• Practical tutor guidance
• Case study assessment
• Tutor feedback
• Final assessment
• Certification once all requirements have been successfully completed

Booking fee: £125

Your booking fee secures your place. The remaining balance is payable before your training.

Conversion and refresher options

Acrylic conversion course from UV gel extensions: £350

This option is suitable for qualified UV gel extension technicians who want to convert their skills to acrylic nail enhancements.

This course is designed for learners who already understand nail enhancement principles but need training in the acrylic system.

Duration: 1 day

Booking fee: £87.50

Acrylic refresher day: £200

This option is suitable for therapists or nail technicians who have previously trained in acrylic nails but want to refresh their skills, improve technique or rebuild confidence.

A refresher day can be used to revisit application, product ratio, structure, filing, finishing, troubleshooting or treatment flow.

Please note: the refresher day does not include a training manual.

Booking fee: £25.  If you would like a training manual, this will be an additional £50

Pre-requisites

Learners must already hold a manicure qualification before attending the full acrylic nails qualification.

This is because acrylic nail extensions require a sound understanding of natural nail care, nail preparation, hygiene, contraindications and safe working practice.

For the conversion course, learners must already hold a UV gel extensions qualification.

For the refresher day, learners must have previously completed acrylic nails training.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for:

• Qualified manicure therapists
• Beauty therapists wanting to expand into nail enhancements
• Nail technicians wanting to offer acrylic nail extensions
• Therapists who want to offer a strong and durable nail enhancement system
• Mobile therapists
• Home-based therapists
• Salon owners who want to train or upskill team members
• Qualified UV gel extension technicians wanting to complete an acrylic conversion course
• Therapists or nail technicians wanting a refresher in acrylic nails

This course is not suitable for complete beginners with no manicure qualification.

Why choose this acrylic nails course?

Acrylic nail extensions remain one of the most recognised nail enhancement systems in the beauty industry.

Clients may choose acrylic nails because they want their nails to look longer, stronger, smoother and more even. Acrylic can also provide strength and structure for clients who struggle to grow their natural nails.

However, nail enhancements require proper training. You are not just applying product. You are working with the natural nail, preparing the nail plate, understanding liquid and powder ratio, building structure, managing length and shape, refining the enhancement and recognising when treatment may not be suitable.

This course gives you the foundation to work professionally, safely and confidently.

You will not be left to work it all out alone after the training days. Your case studies are reviewed before certification, and your final assessment gives you the opportunity to demonstrate competence before qualifying.

What you will learn

During the course, you will cover:

• What acrylic nails are
• How acrylic differs from other nail enhancement systems
• Advantages and disadvantages of acrylic nail extensions
• Tools and equipment required
• Product knowledge
• Liquid and powder ratio
• Hygiene, health and safety
• Professional ethics and insurance
• Client consultation
• Contraindications and when treatment may need to be avoided or adapted
• Contra-actions and how to respond
• Nail anatomy and physiology
• Natural nail preparation
• Tip application, if applicable
• Acrylic application technique
• Building structure, strength and shape
• Filing, refining and finishing
• Treatment protocol
• Aftercare advice
• Maintenance and infill awareness
• Safe removal awareness
• Common application problems and how to avoid them
• How to build acrylic nails into your service menu

Course structure

This course includes:

Guided home study

You will complete guided home study before or alongside your practical training. This helps you understand the theory behind acrylic nail enhancements and prepares you for the practical training days.

2 practical training days

Your practical training days focus on hands-on skills, product control, treatment routine, technique correction, troubleshooting and building confidence.

Because acrylic nails are a more technical treatment than a basic manicure, learners need time to practice application, ratio, structure, shaping and finishing.

9 assessed case studies

After your practical training, you will complete 9 acrylic nails case studies.

These are submitted for review before certification. This ensures you have practiced the treatment, developed your technique and can show evidence of competence.

What treatments will I be able to offer?

Once you have successfully completed your training, case studies and final assessment, you will be able to offer professional acrylic nail enhancement services, including:

• Acrylic nail extensions
• Acrylic overlays, if covered within your training
• Natural-looking nail enhancements
• Length and shape enhancement
• Strengthening treatments using acrylic
• Maintenance and infill appointments, where appropriate to your training
• Safe aftercare advice for acrylic enhancement clients

You can use this course to expand your nail treatment menu and offer clients a strong and durable nail enhancement system.

Why case studies matter

Case studies are an important part of learning properly.

Acrylic nails take practice. Product ratio, nail preparation, structure, apex placement, filing and finishing all improve with repetition and feedback.

Case studies give you the opportunity to practice on real people, build confidence, refine your technique and show that you can carry out the treatment safely and professionally.

They also help you move from “I’ve attended a course” to “I can actually perform this treatment competently.”

That matters.

Your clients deserve more than a rushed certificate, and so do you.

By the end of the course, you will be able to

• Explain what acrylic nail enhancements are
• Understand the advantages and disadvantages of acrylic systems
• Prepare the natural nail safely and correctly
• Carry out a professional client consultation
• Recognise contraindications and know when treatment may not be suitable
• Mix and apply acrylic product safely and professionally
• Understand liquid and powder ratio
• Build appropriate nail structure, strength and shape
• File, refine and finish the nails neatly
• Give suitable aftercare advice
• Understand common problems and how to avoid them
• Work hygienically and professionally
• Complete an acrylic nails treatment in line with your training protocol
• Build acrylic nail services into your nail or beauty treatment menu

Accreditation and approval

This course is:

• ThinkTree approved
• Towergate insurance approved

You will receive your certificate once your training requirements, 9 case studies and final assessment have been successfully completed.

Training options

Full acrylic nails qualification: £500

Best if you are qualified in manicure and want to learn acrylic nails properly from the beginning.

Includes guided home study, 2 practical training days and 9 assessed case studies

Booking fee: £125

Acrylic conversion course from UV gel extensions: £350

Best if you are already qualified in UV gel extensions and want to convert your skills to acrylic.

This course is delivered over 1 day and is designed for learners who already understand nail enhancement principles but need training in the acrylic system.

Booking fee: £87.50

Acrylic refresher day: £200

Best if you have already trained in acrylic nails but feel rusty, lack confidence or want help improving your technique.

A refresher day can be used to revisit product ratio, application, structure, filing, finishing, troubleshooting or treatment flow.

Please note: the refresher day does not include a training manual.

Booking fee: £25

This course is not for you if…

This course is not for you if you are looking for the cheapest certificate available.

It is not for you if you want to skip practice, avoid case studies or rush into offering nail enhancements without proper training.

It is also not suitable if you do not already hold a manicure qualification.

This course is for you if…

This course is for you if you want to learn acrylic nails properly, practice safely and feel confident offering nail enhancement services to paying clients.

It is for you if you care about standards, client safety, natural nail health and building a professional reputation.

What makes this different from cheaper acrylic nail courses?

There are many low-cost nail enhancement courses available, but not all training is equal.

Acrylic nails require skill, structure, product control, safe working practice and an understanding of liquid and powder ratio. A short or rushed course may leave learners unsure, under-practiced and lacking confidence.

With Jane Bryan Beauty Training, the focus is on professional competence, not just attendance.

You receive structured learning, practical training, case study requirements, tutor feedback and a final assessment before certification. This gives you a stronger foundation and helps you feel more confident when working with real clients.

A cheap course may give you a certificate.

A proper course should help you become competent.

Venue

This course is offered in Burnley, Lancashire.

In-house training may also be available by arrangement.

Ready to train properly?

If you would like to train in professional acrylic nails, complete the enquiry form and tell us your preferred training option.

Please let us know whether you are enquiring about the full acrylic nails qualification, the UV gel conversion course or a refresher day.

We will confirm availability and send you the next steps for booking your place.