Basic Acrylic Extension 1:1 Individual Course
We will be in touch once you have signed up to arrange a date that suits you.
This course is designed for anyone who wants to start their journey with acrylic nail extensions. It is perfect for complete beginners who want to build strong foundations in acrylic, as well as for students with some experience who wish to refresh and update their skills.
During the training, you will learn how to properly prepare the natural nail, apply and build acrylic extensions step by step, and create professional shapes with flawless structure and balance. By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident and ready to offer acrylic extensions to clients.
At the end of the course, you will receive an ABT-accredited certificate, meaning you are fully certified, insurable, and ready to provide professional acrylic nail services.
Course Details:
- Educator: Maksymilian Borowy
- Price: €850
- Duration: 2 days (8 hours per day)
- Level: Beginner / Intermediate – suitable for total beginners and those with some experience
- Location: Maksymilian Borowy Academy, 26 Eustace St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 Co. Dublin D02 TR98
- Model Requirement: Day 1 – no model required (students work on themselves). Day 2 – students must bring their own model
- Equipment Required: Students must bring their own professional e-file
- Support After Training: Lifetime educator support – students can send pictures of their work for feedback and guidance at any time
- Payment Options: 50% deposit required to secure your place. Remaining balance due on the first day of the course (cash or bank transfer)
- Certificate: ABT-accredited, insurable, and industry-recognised
Course structure:
Day 1 (students work on themselves):
- Welcome and introduction to the course
- Health and safety regulations in a nail technician’s career and responsibilities
- Overview of nail diseases and disorders and how to recognize them
- Proper hygiene, disinfection, and sterilisation practices
- Contraindications to performing acrylic nail treatments
- Overview of essential products required for acrylic extensions, ensuring safe and professional application
- Understanding acrylic system basics and selecting correct liquids/powders for best results
- Detailed explanation of natural and extended nail structure, including apex placement, stress points, and balance
- Natural nail anatomy and preparation techniques
- Introduction to acrylic extensions using tips: theory and demonstration
- Step-by-step guidance on preparing, applying, and blending tips for extensions
- Learning to create oval, almond, and square shapes with tips, focusing on structure, accurate filing, and symmetry
- Understanding correct filing techniques and why they are crucial for structural integrity
- Aftercare instructions for acrylic extensions
Day 2 (students work on their model’s nails):
- Recap of Day 1, addressing questions or challenges from practice
- Hands-on practice of tip application to ensure flawless and seamless extensions
- Continued practice of acrylic extensions, focusing on creating professional shapes: oval, almond, and square
- Electric file demonstration: safe acrylic removal techniques
- Practical Exam: Students will create acrylic nail extensions in the assigned shape (oval, almond, or square) on their model or themselves, unaided
- Theory Exam: Students will complete a written test covering all course material, unaided
(Course dates are spread across 1 week to allow practice and development between sessions. Attendance is required on both days)
What You’ll Learn:
- How to prepare the natural nail for acrylic extensions
- Correct application and fitting of tips to create seamless extensions
- Step-by-step guidance for building extensions in oval, almond, and square shapes
- Proper filing techniques for structure, balance, and symmetry
- Aftercare instructions for long-lasting acrylic extensions
Certification:
Students who successfully complete the course will receive an ABT-accredited certificate. Certification requires passing both a theory exam and a practical exam on Day 2.
We will be in touch once you have signed up to arrange a date that suits you.
This course is designed for anyone who wants to start their journey with acrylic nail extensions. It is perfect for complete beginners who want to build strong foundations in acrylic, as well as for students with some experience who wish to refresh and update their skills.
During the training, you will learn how to properly prepare the natural nail, apply and build acrylic extensions step by step, and create professional shapes with flawless structure and balance. By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident and ready to offer acrylic extensions to clients.
At the end of the course, you will receive an ABT-accredited certificate, meaning you are fully certified, insurable, and ready to provide professional acrylic nail services.
Course Details:
- Educator: Maksymilian Borowy
- Price: €850
- Duration: 2 days (8 hours per day)
- Level: Beginner / Intermediate – suitable for total beginners and those with some experience
- Location: Maksymilian Borowy Academy, 26 Eustace St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 Co. Dublin D02 TR98
- Model Requirement: Day 1 – no model required (students work on themselves). Day 2 – students must bring their own model
- Equipment Required: Students must bring their own professional e-file
- Support After Training: Lifetime educator support – students can send pictures of their work for feedback and guidance at any time
- Payment Options: 50% deposit required to secure your place. Remaining balance due on the first day of the course (cash or bank transfer)
- Certificate: ABT-accredited, insurable, and industry-recognised
Course structure:
Day 1 (students work on themselves):
- Welcome and introduction to the course
- Health and safety regulations in a nail technician’s career and responsibilities
- Overview of nail diseases and disorders and how to recognize them
- Proper hygiene, disinfection, and sterilisation practices
- Contraindications to performing acrylic nail treatments
- Overview of essential products required for acrylic extensions, ensuring safe and professional application
- Understanding acrylic system basics and selecting correct liquids/powders for best results
- Detailed explanation of natural and extended nail structure, including apex placement, stress points, and balance
- Natural nail anatomy and preparation techniques
- Introduction to acrylic extensions using tips: theory and demonstration
- Step-by-step guidance on preparing, applying, and blending tips for extensions
- Learning to create oval, almond, and square shapes with tips, focusing on structure, accurate filing, and symmetry
- Understanding correct filing techniques and why they are crucial for structural integrity
- Aftercare instructions for acrylic extensions
Day 2 (students work on their model’s nails):
- Recap of Day 1, addressing questions or challenges from practice
- Hands-on practice of tip application to ensure flawless and seamless extensions
- Continued practice of acrylic extensions, focusing on creating professional shapes: oval, almond, and square
- Electric file demonstration: safe acrylic removal techniques
- Practical Exam: Students will create acrylic nail extensions in the assigned shape (oval, almond, or square) on their model or themselves, unaided
- Theory Exam: Students will complete a written test covering all course material, unaided
(Course dates are spread across 1 week to allow practice and development between sessions. Attendance is required on both days)
What You’ll Learn:
- How to prepare the natural nail for acrylic extensions
- Correct application and fitting of tips to create seamless extensions
- Step-by-step guidance for building extensions in oval, almond, and square shapes
- Proper filing techniques for structure, balance, and symmetry
- Aftercare instructions for long-lasting acrylic extensions
Certification:
Students who successfully complete the course will receive an ABT-accredited certificate. Certification requires passing both a theory exam and a practical exam on Day 2.