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Become a fully qualified nail tech at your own pace

Welcome to

Mel’s Gels Training Academy

PBD Accredited

PBD Accredited

Always wanted to be a nail tech but worried about having enough time or experience? This course is designed for busy beginners who want real skills, real results, and the flexibility to learn from home.

BOOK YOUR COURSE

Attain a fully accredited nail qualification, mastering all the necessary skills to become a professional in gel nail application.

Is this the course for you?

This course is designed for beginners with little to no experience, aged 16 and over.

You’ll learn everything you need to know, from hand anatomy and salon safety to the art and science of gel polish, plus how to apply and remove it like a professional.

It’s fully online and PBD accredited, so you can learn at your own pace, from home and around a busy lifestyle.

You’ll complete 20 lessons with step-by-step videos, quizzes, and practical assessments, giving you the confidence and skills to create beautiful nails and work with your own clients.

Once you finish, you’ll earn a fully accredited qualification and certificate, plus unlimited support from me for any questions or career advice.

Ready to turn your love of nails into a skill, side hustle or even a full-time business?

LETS START TEACHING YOU TODAY!

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“ I want to be able to work around my children”

“ I want to do something I love”

Certificate of completion awarded to Jane Doe for Gel Nail Technician course, signed by Melanie Boulby, with a pink leopard print background and gold accents.

What do you need?

Sign up to my newsletter and grab your FREE Gel Nail Kit checklist: everything you need to get started on your course! Plus, I’ll send you a 10% discount code for BlueSky Cosmetics to kick off your nail journey in style

Whats included in the course?

  • Nail anatomy

  • Health & safety

  • Contraindications & contractions

  • Salon hygiene

  • Nail preparation

  • Full kit list

  • Application of gel polish

  • Safe removal of gel polish

  • Troubleshooting

  • Unlimited support from Mel herself

  • Education on lamps and tools

  • The science behind it all

  • The history of Gel polish

  • Salon skills

  • Client consultations

  • Pricing

  • Nail shapes

  • Aftercare and advice

  • And much more!

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FAQs

  • The theory part of the course may be completed in a day or two. You are required to send over case studies once the theory has been completed. After this you can receive your qualification and feedback in less than 7 days.

  • Just subscribe to the newsletter to receive a full kit list.

  • You have lifetime access to the course so you can complete it at your own pace.

  • You may contact Mel directly on mels.gels@outlook.com