Learn the latest techniques as well as tried-and-true methods of the nail industry from technicians who have perfected the craft with over 10,000 hours of practical experience each.
All courses are private, one-on-one training, adapted to your personal strengths and weaknesses, to ensure a successful start in your career. Course start dates are flexible; please indicate your preferred start date in the registration form below.

Manicurist
15 Hours
Tuition: $1500, kit included
Program Details
- Hand & Nail Anatomy, Health, Disorder & Disease
- Proper Use of Manicure Implements
- Ottawa Public Health Sanitation & Sterilization Requirements
- Signature Manicure Protocol
- Ultimate Manicure Protocol
- Wellness Hand Treatment
- Paraffin Wax Treatment
- Hand Massage Techniques
- Classic vs Spa Manicures
- Polish Application
- French Polish Technique
- Shellac/Gel Polish Application & Removal Techniques
- Introduction to E-file
- Customer Service 101
- Stress Management
- Kit Included: Nail clipper, file, buffer, cuticle pusher, cuticle nipper, french brush, cuticle softener, hand lotion, cuticle oil, base coat, top coat, white polish, red polish, Gel base coat, Gel top coat, white gel colour, red or black gel colour, LED lamp, E-file, cuticle bit, gel remover bit
- Models are provided
- Certification provided upon successful completion of written & practical exam
Pedicurist
15 Hours
Tuition: $1500, kit included
Program Details
- Foot & Nail Anatomy, Health, Disorder & Disease
- Proper Use of Pedicure Implements
- Ottawa Public Health Sanitation & Sterilization Requirements
- Signature Pedicure Protocol
- Ultimate Pedicure Protocol
- Wellness Foot Treatment
- Paraffin Wax Treatment
- Foot Massage Techniques
- Classic vs Spa Pedicures
- Polish Application
- French Polish Technique
- Shellac/Gel Polish Application & Removal Techniques
- Introduction to E-file
- Customer Service 101
- Stress Management
- Kit Included: Nail clipper, file, buffer, cuticle pusher, cuticle nipper, pedicure paddle, french brush, cuticle softener, callus softener, foot lotion, cuticle oil, base coat, top coat, white polish, red polish, Gel base coat, Gel top coat, white gel colour, red or black gel colour, LED lamp, E-file, cuticle bit, gel remover bit
- Models are provided
- Certification provided upon successful completion of written & practical exam


Dip Powder Technician
15 Hours
Tuition: $1500, kit included
Pre-requisite: Manicurist Certification & Kit
Program Details
- Proper Nail Preparation
- E-file Removal, Prep, & Finishing Techniques
- Clear Dip Powder on Natural Nails Protocol
- Colour Dip Powder on Natural Nails Protocol
- Clear Dip Powder Extensions Protocol
- Colour Dip Powder Extensions Protocol
- French Dip Powder Technique
- Kit Included: Dip Liquids 1, 2, 3, & 4; Clear Dip Powder, White Dip Powder, Colour Dip Powder, Artificial Tips, Glue, Scissors, Nail File, Buffer, Dip Removal Bit, 2 Finishing Bits
- Models are provided
- Certification provided upon successful completion of written & practical exam
BioGel Technician
15 Hours
Tuition: $1500, kit included
Pre-requisite: Manicurist Certification & Kit
Program Details
- Proper Nail Preparation
- E-file Removal, Prep, Fill, & Finishing Techniques
- Clear BioGel on Natural Nails Protocol
- BioGel on Natural Nails with Gel Polish Colour
- Clear BioGel Extensions Protocol
- Biogel Extensions with Gel Polish Colour Protocol
- French BioGel Technique
- Kit Included: BioGel Base Coat, BioGel Builder Gel, BioGel Top Coat, Artificial Tips, Glue, Scissors, Nail File, Buffer, BioGel Removal Bit, 2 Finishing Bits
- Models are provided
- Certification provided upon successful completion of written & practical exam

