A hands-on beginner course designed to teach foundational nail techniques and build your confidence behind the table.
Whether you're starting fresh, switching careers, or expanding your skills, this course gives you the confidence, technique, and industry knowledge you need to thrive as a certified Nail Technician.
With small class sizes, a full professional kit, and guidance from an educator with 17+ years of experience, you’ll leave fully equipped to begin your beauty career.
Nail Technician Certification
What You'll Learn
Your training begins with unboxing your professional kit and learning how to use your tools correctly.
From there, you’ll start practicing on yourself to understand movement, speed, and pressure before progressing to hands-on work with real “clients” during class.
Every step is guided, beginner-friendly, and designed to help you build confidence safely and steadily.
Sanitation & Preparation
Electric File
Application
Nail Art
Business & Marketing
Learn the essential sanitation, hygiene, and safety standards required in the beauty industry. This includes proper cleaning, disinfecting, tool care, workstation setup, and step-by-step natural nail preparation for long-lasting applications.
Develop proper control, pressure, and technique using an electric file. Students learn safe e-file fundamentals, bit types, speeds, and practical exercises to build confidence while maintaining nail health.
A beginner-friendly introduction to product application techniques. You’ll practice building structure, applying product evenly, smoothing, refining, and troubleshooting common beginner mistakes.
Explore simple, high-impact nail art techniques suitable for beginners. Students practice clean lines, basic designs, accent nails, and decorative elements to elevate their work and start building a portfolio.
Learn the foundations of building a successful beauty career: basics of pricing, client experience, branding, professionalism, and beginner-friendly marketing guidance to help you start taking clients confidently.
Nail Anatomy & Shapes
Gain a strong foundation in natural nail structure, nail growth, nail health, and proper shaping techniques. You’ll learn how to recognize common nail issues, safely work on different nail types, and create consistent, flattering shapes for every client.
Everything you need to develop strong foundational skills and begin your beauty career with confidence.
What's Included in Your Course
Full professional starter kit (high quality)
Nail anatomy, shaping, electric filing + prep techniques
Application, beginner nail art, business basics
Comprehensive 33-hour in-person training
Hands-on practice with guided demos
Printed student handbook for future reference
Ongoing support from your instructor
Certification upon completion
Small class sizes for personalized guidance
What Students Need to Bring
Prerequisites
Once the kit is provided on Day 1, students must bring their kit to and from every class
Pen & notebook for personal notes
Nails must be free of all product
Minimum 18 years of age
English speaking
Student must use the kit included (no outside products allowed)
Course Investment & Location
All classes held inside Destined Nails Inc at:
1025 King St E. #103, Cambridge, ON, N3CH 3P5. Entrance location is off Laurel Street. Parking is available directly on King St.
course investment
$2,500
Pay by Credit Card, EMT, Cash or Interac (in studio).
Payment plans available with Affirm.
All payments must be completed 14 days before course start date.
Only 4 spots available per cohort
+HST
At checkout you may choose to pay in full or use monthly financing (Affirm) if eligible.
- February 26
- March 5
- March 12
- *March 19
- February 24
- March 3
- March 10
- *March 17
Every Tuesday & Wednesday 5-9pm (4 weeks)
last 2 classes *5:30-9:30pm
EVENING - spring 2026
DATES
At checkout you may choose to pay in full or use monthly financing (Affirm) if eligible.
- February 25
- March 11
- March 25
- March 4
- March 18
- April 1
DATES
Every Wednesday 10am-4pm (6 weeks)
daytime - spring 2026
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You're a perfect fit for this program if you:
Still Deciding if This Course Is Right for You?
Want to feel more confident in your nail skills
Don’t know how or where to begin, but you’re excited to learn
Need structure, clear guidance, and hands-on experience
Feel limited by workspace, tools, or lack of support
Want to switch careers (or start a side career) in beauty
Prefer a slower-paced, beginner-friendly course with real coaching
Want genuine mentorship from a technician with 17+ years experience
Want experience with real clients while being guided
Join the next cohort and gain the skills, certification, and confidence to succeed as a professional nail technician.
Ready to Start Your Nail Career?
After this course, you'll walk away as a certified Nail Technician with proper technique, a complete pro kit, a handbook for future reference, and ongoing support from Susana.
You'll feel confident, equipped, and excited to start taking clients.