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Overview
Looking for a structured, in-depth nail program with unlimited practice on real hands so you can improve quickly and work confidently in a salon?
MH Academy offers a focused 2-week advanced nail curriculum suitable for absolute beginners and technicians who want to refine and expand their skills. The program emphasizes high-demand techniques currently requested by salon clients.
Learning outcomes
- Acrylic Mastery: Correct powder-liquid ratio, three stages of acrylic, perfect apex, forms, Ombre, and embedding details.
- Efficient Systems: Dip powder techniques to reduce filing time.
- Gel Systems: Tap Gel and Builder Gel application, flow control, and structure building.
- High-Demand Designs: Deep French, 3D flowers (acrylic & gel), raised gel art with Chrome.
- Gel-X: Application on live models.
- Real Model Practice: Intensive Week 2 practice with direct instructor feedback on popular salon designs.
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR / CAREER BENEFIT
Ideal for absolute beginners and intermediate nail technicians who want to build strong, salon-ready skills quickly.
Focus is on techniques that clients actually request in modern salons.
Week 1 – Days 1-2 (Acrylic Focus):
- Powder-to-liquid ratio and product control
- Three stages of acrylic (dry, wet, medium)
- Perfect apex and nail forms
- Ombre acrylic and embedding details
- Filing popular shapes and e-file techniques
- Dip powder formula
Week 1 – Day 3 (Gel Systems):
- Tap Gel and Builder Gel
- Direct application on forms
- Gel flow control and structure without flipping the hand
Week 1 – Day 4 (Designs):
- Deep French
- 3D flowers (acrylic & sculpted gel)
- Raised gel art + Chrome
Week 1 – Day 5:
- Gel-X on live models
- Preparation for Week 2
Week 2 – Real Model Practice:
- Direct instructor guidance while performing the most requested salon designs on real clients.
Important Notes
1. Contact the school for current tuition and available start dates.
2. Unlimited hands-on practice on real models in Week 2.
3. Curriculum is streamlined to focus on high-demand techniques.
4. Certificate of Completion provided.
FEES & INCLUSIONS
Fees Table / Info
- Course Title: Nail Advance – 2-Week Intensive
- Duration: 2 Weeks
- Tuition Fee: Contact school for current pricing
- Included: Practice materials during training
Ready to add this high-demand skill to your service menu?
MH Beauty School
- Contact us today to reserve your spot.
- Phone: (408) 440-4399
- Email: mhbeautyspa2020@gmail.com
- Address: 959 Story Rd, Unit 5125, San Jose, CA 95122
- Hours: Open 7 days a week, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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