Nail Technician Masterclass 10 in 1
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Become a Fully Qualified Nail Technician
In one structured programme, you'll gain the practical skills, hands-on practice and AIT accredited certification to start your career as a professional nail technician.
- Complete beginner friendly
- AIT accredited certification included
- Full training kit worth €750.00 included
- Learn the full nail technician skill set in one course
- Save €551 compared with booking each course separately
- Ongoing support and trade access once you qualify
Become a fully qualified nail technician with our all-in-one Nail Technician Masterclass — complete training in acrylic extension, gel extension, BIAB, gel polish, e-file, nail art, ombre, manicure and pedicure. AIT accredited certification is included, and the full kit is provided as part of the course.
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Why This Course Instead of Booking Separately?
Booked individually, these 10 courses would normally cost €1,550.00. As a bundled Masterclass, you get all of them for €999.00 — a saving of €551 — plus a full training kit worth €750.00 included in the price. If you already know you want to train across the full nail menu rather than one skill at a time, this is the better-value route in.
| If Booked Separately | Nail Technician Masterclass | |
|---|---|---|
| Total course cost | €1,550.00 | €999.00 |
| Training kit | Not included | Worth €750.00 — included |
| You save | €551.00 | |
Who This Course Is For
This Masterclass is built for anyone who wants to qualify as a nail technician from the ground up, as well as technicians who want to fill gaps in their existing skill set with a single, structured programme rather than booking courses one by one. Students must be 16 years or over.
What Happens After You Qualify?
Qualifying is the start, not the end. Many graduates go on to work from home, rent a chair in a salon, join an established salon team, or start building their own nail business. As a qualified NSI technician, you'll also have ongoing access to genuine Magpie and professional nail products through NSI as a trade customer, plus the option to progress onto advanced courses like the Build It (BIAB) Workshop or BIAB & E-File Combo as you grow your skills.
What's Included — All 10 Courses
The Masterclass bundles the following courses into one programme, each taught with educator demonstration followed by hands-on student practical:
| Course | What You'll Learn |
|---|---|
| Acrylic (3-Day Course, 10:00–4:00) | hygiene, salon safety, nail anatomy, nail diseases & disorders, natural nail prep, tip and form application, French nails, natural nails, nails for biters, refills, troubleshooting and marketing tips. A model is required for exam day. |
| Gel Conversion (Full Day) | professional application of gel over natural nails, product knowledge, gel technology, French/natural/nail-biter styles, maintenance and refill procedures. Practice is on your own hands. |
| BIAB (Half Day) | Builder in a Bottle application, natural nail prep, product knowledge, French and gel polish application, infills, removal, aftercare and troubleshooting. Practice is on your own hands. |
| Manicure (part of a 1-Day Manicure & Pedicure session, 10:00–4:30) | hygiene, salon safety, nail anatomy, nail disorders, professional manicure procedures and polish techniques, practised start to finish on a live model. |
| Pedicure (part of a 1-Day Manicure & Pedicure session, 10:00–4:30) | hygiene, salon safety, professional pedicure procedures and polish techniques, practised start to finish on a live model. |
| E-File (Half-Day Course) | safe and effective use of the electric nail drill, drill bits, handling technique and safety procedures. A model is required. |
| Gel Polish (Half-Day Course) | nail anatomy, prep, product knowledge and aftercare, basic and French application, colour application and safe removal. Practice is on your own hands. |
| Ombre (Half-Day Course) | professional ombre techniques using pink and white shades on gel and acrylic nails, application methods and creative effects. Practice is on your own hands. |
| Nail Art Workshop (Half Day) | colour theory, glitter, foils, chromes, pigments, gel paint, stickers, shape jewels and cat-eye designs, practised on tips. |
| Refresher Day (Half Day) | a practical troubleshooting session across both gel and acrylic techniques, with personalised guidance to perfect your services. A model is required. |
How the Masterclass Compares
| Nail Technician Masterclass | Booking Individually | Learning From YouTube | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structured curriculum | Yes | Depends how you book | No |
| AIT accredited certification | Yes | Depends per course | No |
| Hands-on practical training | Yes | Yes | No |
| Training kit included | Yes — worth €750 | Extra cost | You source it yourself |
| Total cost | €999.00 | €1,550.00 | Free, but no certification, kit or feedback |
Kit Included — Worth €750.00
Your training kit is included in the course price. Please note the kit can vary due to product availability:
- Dura Natural Tips – 150 ct (sizes 1–10)
- Platinum Nail Forms – 30 pcs
- Dappen Dish
- Tip Cutter
- Elite Cuticle Nipper
- Orange Wood Sticks ×5
- Dust Brush
- Grinder Foot File
- Mulberry Scrub – 95 ml
- Wild Berry Butter – 250 ml
- Nail Wipes (Small Pack)
- LED Lamp
- Magpie Build IT Bottle Colour
- Magpie Top It Off Clear
- Magpie Get a Grip Clear
- Magpie Gel Polish Colour (French and Pink)
- Nail Art Brushes
- White Gel Polish Striper
- Small Nail Art Kit
- Attraction Nail Liquid – 4 Fl. Oz
- Nail Pure Plus – 2 Fl. Oz
- Essential Bond (Non-Acid) Primer – 15 ml
- Nurture Oil – 15 ml
- Polybond Adhesive – 1/4 Fl. Oz
- Purify Spray – 2 Fl. Oz
- Brush Cleaner – 2 Fl. Oz
- Bare All Non-Acetone Polish Remover – 195 ml
- Cuticle Massage Cream
- Cranberry Sensation Hand Treatment Cream – 250 ml
- Cuticle Remover
- Cleanse – 60 ml
- Essential Base – 15 ml
- Red Berry Hand Soak – 195 ml
- Pink Grapefruit Drizzle – 195 ml
- Attraction acrylic powders (Radiant Pink, Sheer Pink, Purely Pink Masque, Radiant White and more)
You can also choose to add an e-file to your kit using the Training Kit option above if you don't already own one.
Accreditation & Certification
This course is AIT accredited, and you'll receive certification on successful completion — recognised training that covers a full nail technician skill set in one structured programme.
Why Train With NSI
- Proudly serving Irish salons and nail technicians since 2000
- AIT accredited training with certification on completion
- Full €750 kit included — no need to source products separately before you start
- Taught by working nail professionals — we also run our own nail & beauty salons
- Ongoing access to genuine Magpie and professional nail products through NSI as a trade customer once qualified
- Beginner friendly — the Masterclass is designed to take you from zero to a full nail technician skill set
How the Course Is Structured
Rather than one long block, the Masterclass is spread across several weeks part-time, so you can fit it around existing work or family commitments and properly absorb each skill before moving to the next. For example, one recent intake ran like this:
- Manicure & Pedicure – 9.30am–3.30pm
- Acrylic Day 1 & Day 2 – 9.30am–3.30pm each
- Gel Polish – 9.30am–1pm
- Acrylic Day 3 – 9.30am–3.30pm
- Ombre – 1.30pm–4.30pm
- BIAB Workshop – 9.30am–12.30pm
- E-File – 1.30pm–4.30pm
- Gel Conversion – 9.30am–3.30pm
- Refresher Day – 1.30pm–4.30pm
September Intake
- Monday 7th September — Acrylic Day 1, 9.30am–3.30pm
- Tuesday 8th September — Acrylic Day 2, 9.30am–3.30pm
- Monday 21st September — Acrylic Day 3, 9.30am–3.30pm
- Monday 5th October — Manicure & Pedicure, 9.30am–3.30pm
- Tuesday 13th October — Gel Polish, 9.30am–1pm
- Tuesday 13th October — Nail Art, 1.30pm–4.30pm
- Tuesday 27th October — Build It (BIAB) Workshop, 9.30am–12.30pm
- Tuesday 27th October — E-File, 1.30pm–4.30pm
- Tuesday 3rd November — Ombre, 1.30pm–4.30pm
- Monday 9th November — Gel Conversion, 9.30am–3.30pm
- Tuesday 17th November— Refresher, 1.30pm–4.30pm
Dates for later intakes are confirmed when you book — call us on 01 8409124 to check the current schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any experience to take this course?
No — the Masterclass is designed to take complete beginners through a full nail technician skill set.
Is there an age requirement?
Yes, students must be 16 years or over.
Is this cheaper than booking the 10 courses separately?
Yes — booked individually these courses cost €1,550.00. As a Masterclass they're €999.00, a saving of €551, with the €750 kit included.
Is a model required?
For some modules (Acrylic exam day, Manicure & Pedicure, E-File and Refresher Day) a model is required; other modules are practised on your own hands.
Is this course accredited?
Yes, it's AIT accredited with certification provided on successful completion.
Do I need my own e-file?
You can add an e-file to your kit using the Training Kit option when booking if you don't already have one.
How is the course scheduled?
It runs part-time across several weeks rather than one continuous block, so you can fit training around other commitments. Call 01 8409124 to check current intake dates before booking.
What if I only want one or two of these skills, not all 10?
Each course is also available individually — see our full course list for options like the Beginner BIAB Masterclass on its own.
Ready to become a fully qualified nail technician? Choose your intake month above and add to cart, or call us on 01 8409124 to book your place — spaces are limited.
Expand Your Skills
Graduates often go on to add complementary treatments to their salon menu. Popular next steps include our Basic Waxing Course, Brow Lamination Course, and Kalentin Korean Lash Lift training.
