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Beginner to Pro Acrylic Nails: Earn Money as a Nail Tech
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Beginner to Pro Acrylic Nails: Earn Money as a Nail Tech

Learn acrylic application, shaping, infills, nail prep—create salon-quality nails even as a complete beginner
Created byCorina Kenny
Last updated 3/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • How to apply acrylic nails

Course content

1 section • 18 lectures • 2h 8m total length

  • Introduction1:31

    After completing this course you will be able to set up a home business (if your council allows) or work in a salon as a Nail Technician.

  • Hygiene Practices0:31
  • Practice your acrylic ball2:06
  • Prepare your nails for application of tips1:54

    In this video you will learn how to apply tips to your clients nails so they are ready for the application of acrylic

  • How to apply your tip1:37

    In this section I demonstrate how to apply your tips.

    1. Have the correct size tip

    2. Place your glue at the edge that is going to be applied to your fingernail

    3. Apply as close to the free edge of your nail as possible (remember tips are for length, not strength)

    4. After it is firmly in place, cut to length

    5. File in to desired shape

    6. Now you are ready to prep for acrylic application

  • Apply tips5:01

    In this video you will learn how to use an electric file to remove acrylic for the application of french or a colour tip

  • Cutting tips1:01
  • Apply Acrylic5:01

    In this section you will learn how to apply natural acrylic to nails

    I have included in this lecture a template to practice your acrylic balls, print it out and place inside a plastic sleeve and practice as often as you like, you want to keep your acrylic inside the lines so this is a good way to practice your consistency. I will upload a video of this shortly

  • File and Buff10:07
  • Cleaning your brush0:30
  • Complete an infill on natural nails29:28

    Watch how I do a natural infill with a gel polish with one of my clients

  • Remove acrylic for infill using a nail drill2:41
  • French tip application5:58
  • Apply french nails using acrylic21:58

    In this section you will earn how I apply acrylic using white and clear pink to make a perfect smile line for a french look nails

  • Final File and Gel Polish7:22
  • Bonus French Acrylic Infill31:14
  • Completion congratulations !!0:06
  • Congratulations on completing your course0:30

Requirements

  • No prerequisites

Description

What you'll learn in this course:

  • The essential products and tools you need to get started with acrylic nails

  • Proper hygiene practices to keep your clients safe and professional

  • How to set up your nail station at home or in a salon

  • Step-by-step acrylic application on natural nails

  • How to perform acrylic infills correctly

  • How to create clean, classic French acrylic nails

  • Tips for building confidence and improving your technique

  • A Certification when completed

Turn your passion for nails into a skill you can use

In this course, I’ll guide you step-by-step through everything you need to know to start doing acrylic nails—even if you’re a complete beginner.

I’ll also share the exact steps I took to turn acrylic nails into a career and build a loyal client base.

Whether you want to:

  • Start a side hustle from home

  • Become a stay-at-home mum with extra income

  • Or work in a professional salon

This course will give you the foundation to get started with confidence.

Important note:

Regulations and licensing requirements vary depending on your location. Please make sure to check the laws in your area before offering services professionally.

No prior experience is needed—I’ll walk you through everything step by step.

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner

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