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ABOUT
so.shell Nail Academy

At So.Shell, we specialise in Ukrainian manicure that focuses on longevity and precision. This is created by structuring the nail via levelling – making the nail structure smooth using gel polish/hard gel. Leaving our clients with balanced and elegant nails.

So.Shell Nail Academy provides courses taught by our top nail technicians for beginners and advanced masters, who want to increase their skills. 

For our best performing graduates we may offer career opportunities at our So.Shell salons! 

Small groups - tailored teaching

Learn in groups of 2-4 people, allowing the teacher to spend enough time with each student.

Learn from professionals

Your teachers are nail technicians that have been in the industry for 5+ years.

Real practice

On every course you will practise on the model, allowing to gain real-world experience.

Career opportunities

Best performing graduates may be offered a job at So.Shell!

3 languages - tailored teaching

Learn in language that you feel most confident in – increase your learning outcomes! English / Russian / Ukrainian.

Dont Need any tools

We will provide the materials for you to work in the studio. 

Theoretical materials

Before each course we will send you theoretic material to go through beforehand and whenever you please afterwards.

Progressive learning

We provide courses from complete beginners to advanced technician – we believe that there is always room to learn!

  • Course

    Beginner 2-day course

    Day 1:
    • Basic theory - nail anatomy/conditions, tools, nail shaping, plate preparation, levelling, removal.
    • Gel polish colour application.
    Day 2:
    • Basic design - french, chrome.
    • Practice on the model

    £199

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  • Course

    Beginner 3-day course

    Day 1:
    • Basic theory - nail anatomy/conditions, tools, nail shaping, plate preparation, levelling, removal
    • Gel polish colour application
    Day 2:
    • Basic design - french, chrome
    • Practice on the model
    Day 3:
    • BIAB theory and practice

    £279

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  • Course

    Intermediate: Pedicure (1-day)

    • Theory:
      • Nail and foot anatomy
      • Hygiene and sanitation
      • Skin types and conditions
      • Contraindications
      • Basic nail anatomy
     
    • Practice:
      • Foot preparation
      • Cuticle work
      • Callus and heel treatment
      • Nail shaping
      • Gel polish application
     

    £119

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  • Course

    Intermediate: Hard Gel Nail Extensions (1-day)

    • Theory:
      • Materials
      • Nail architecture
      • Nail shapes
      • Correct form placement.
     
    • Practice:
      • Nail plate preparation
      • Form application
      • Sculpting
      • Building correct structure
      • Gel colour application
     

    £119

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  • Course

    Intermediate: Infills (1-day)

    • Theory:
      • Nail structure and architecture
      • Analysis of problematic nails
      • Principles of structure correction and durability
      • Product knowledge
      • Correction of extended nails.
     
    • Practice:
      • Safe product removal
      • Refining shape and correcting existing work
      • Apex reconstruction
      • Correction of nail architecture based on growth
      • Working with problematic nails
     

    £119

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