Course Format

2-Week Intensive Hands-on Program
2-Week Intensive Hands-on Program

Duration:

2 Weeks

Location:

959 Story Rd, Suite 5125, San Jose, CA 95122.
959 Story Rd, Suite 5125, San Jose, CA 95122.

Class Schedule:

Open 7 days a week (Main hours: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Monday – Sunday).
Open 7 days a week (Main hours: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Monday – Sunday).

Certification:

Certificate of Completion
Certificate of Completion

Kit

Practice materials provided during training
Practice materials provided during training

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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