nail artist courses
Nail Artist Courses: Learn Professional Techniques and Start Your Beauty Career
Join Beauty School to
- Level up your beauty skills
- Start your own business or work in a top salon
- Make your hobby your dream career
What you get
- Comprehensive, practical lessons
- Bonus business & social media course
- An inspiring beauty community
- Professional beauty kit delivered to your door
Why learn with Australian Beauty School
6-day a week tutor support
Self-paced study
24/7 access to your course
Stress-free learning
Professional lash kit included
From only $35 per week
Hands on practical lessons
Expert-led video classes
Nail Art and Design Course
Course overview
Method
100% online
Duration
6-10 weeks
Custom kit
Included
Access
12 months
Tutor support
6 days/week
Language
English
Why choose our Nail Art and Design course?
Serious about nail art? Here’s how to actually make it a career.
Most people who love nail art are already practising on themselves, their friends, anyone who’ll sit still long enough. This course takes that passion and turns it into something professional — structured, skills-based, and recognised with a qualification that means something in the industry.
It’s 100% online and fully self-paced, so you can work through it around your current job, commitments, or just at whatever speed suits you. You’re not locked into a classroom schedule or a cohort that moves faster than you’re ready for.
The curriculum runs from foundational techniques right through to advanced nail art and design — covering the tools, products, and methods used by working professionals. You won’t just learn what to do, you’ll understand why it works, which is what separates good nail artists from great ones.
And you won’t be doing it alone. You get 1:1 access to qualified, experienced tutors six days a week — people who can give you real feedback, help you troubleshoot, and keep you moving forward when you get stuck.
Flexible payment plans are available, so you can get started without the full cost upfront.
Complete the course and you’ll earn a Nail Artist Certificate — a qualification you can put to work in a salon, freelancing, or building your own client base from scratch.
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Everything you need to become a Nail technician
What's in my Nail Art and Design course kit?
Tools & Equipment
- 1 x Buffing Block
- 1 x Nail File
- 1 x Nail Cutters
- 1 x Cuticle Clippers
- 1 x Cuticle Pusher
- 1 x Palette
- 1 x Variety Brush Set
- 1 x Dotting Tool Set
- 2 x Dusting Brushes
- 1 x Silicone Flat Brush
- 1 x Fan Brush
- 1 x Clear Stamper
- 1 x Stamping Plate
- 1 x Stamping Scraper
- 1 x Lint Roller
- 1 x Pen Sponge Set
- 1 x Crystal Picker
- 1 x UV Lamp
- 1 x Practice Finger w/ Nails
Textures Products
- 1 x Acrylic Powder
- 1 x Gold Flake pot
- 1 x Foil Sheet
- 1 x Nail Decal Sheet
- 1 x Nail Sticker Sheet
- Thick Glitters
- Diamantes
Pigment Products
- 1 x Acrylic Brush
- 3 x Pigment pots
- 1 x Orange
- 1 x Yellow
- 1 x White
- 7 x Gel Paint Colours
- 1 x White
- 1 x Black
- 1 x Red
- 1 x Blue
- 1 x Yellow
- 1 x Gold
- 1 x Silver
- 2 x Chrome Pigment Powders
- 1 x Gold
- 1 x Silver
Liquid Products
- 1 x Primer
- 1 x Acetone
- 1 x Isopropyl Alcohol
- 1 x Gel Base Coat
- 5 x Gel Polishes
- 1 x Hard Gel Clear
- 1 x Nude
- 1 x Bright White
- 1 x Black
- 1 x Metallic Gold
- 1 x Foil Transfer Gel
- 1 x Stamping Polish
- 2 x Top Coats
- 1 x Gloss
- 1 x Matte
Disposable Items
- Lint Free Wipes
What you'll learn
Nail art preparation
- Tool and equipment overview
- Nail preparation
Application methods and techniques
- Glitter and sugaring
- Chrome
- Flake and foil
- Sticker and decal
- Stamping
- Ombre
- French designs
- Marbling design
- Line designs
- Flower designs
- Nail jewellery
Finishing the service
- Aftercare
- Industry insight
- Troubleshooting
Who is this course for?
Beauty enthusiasts
Beginners
Intermediate
Advanced/experienced beauty technicians
Pre-requisites
- To join, all you’ll need to have is a computer and reliable internet. Need a computer or tablet? We can provide that too.
- If you’re under 18, we’ll need to chat with a guardian to allow you to enrol. The only other pre-requisite is that you’re an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- If you have any disabilities or medical conditions that you believe could affect your online studies, reach out so we can work together to fully support you in your new venture.
Hear from our students
We are truly thankful for the opportunity to share our knowledge and passion with our Australian Beauty School students, who appreciate the expertise and support we bring to all of our courses.
I would highly recommend Australian Beauty School for anyone that would like to start a career in any of the courses they have to offer.
Thanks guys for a wonderful experience 10/10
Course pricing
We strive to make our courses accessible for all beauty lovers with payment options to suit all budgets.
Flexible payment plans
Australian Beauty School have partnered with a number of different payment providers to make studying easy and affordable from day one.
Pay in weekly installments
We offer various payment plans and financial assistance options.
Payment plan
Easy and affordable from day one.
$38/week
Our payment providers
Includes:
- Tutor support 6 days a week
- Custom beauty kit
- 24/7 access
- Post-course assistance
- Certificate of completion
- Practical assessments
- Real-world case studies
- World-class support
- 1 x business course
- 1 x social media course
FAQs
What you need to know about your Nail Art and Design course
Do I have to immediately pay the course price in full?
You can if you want, however, if you’d prefer to spread the payments we can easily set-up an interest free payment plan for you, which you can pay off fortnightly or monthly instead. But seriously, if money worries are holding you back from joining any of our courses, talk to our team and we’ll be happy to see if we can find a solution for you.
When can I access my course?
24/7! There are no restrictions on when you’re able to access your course contents, as we want your training to be as flexible as possible. Morning, noon or night, your course will remain open for business.
Are there any prerequisites for this course?
- You must have a computer and a reliable internet connection. If you do not have a computer or tablet, we can supply one
- If you are under the age of 18, we need to speak with a guardian in order to enrol you
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Be aware that some disabilities may affect your ability to study online. Please notify us so that we can fully support you with your studies
How much do nail artists make?
While earnings can vary, the average income for nail artists is around AUD $35,000 to AUD $45,000 per year.
How do I become a nail artist?
The best (and easiest) way to become a nail artist is to complete a nail technician course that allows you to gain expertise in various nail art techniques. For your first step, consider Australian Beauty School’s Nail Art Certificate—an online course covering all the bases of nail art
Start your beauty journey today
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