Beginner friendly4 weeks
Acrylic, Gel & Electric File Training
Our flagship course — acrylic, gel and electric file skills in one programme.
All-inclusive
R8 500
Fourways · Gauteng · Since day one
Become a certifiednail technicianin a matter of weeks.
QCTO-accredited, all-inclusive training in acrylics, gel, nail art, lashes and wigs — taught one-on-one with professional kits supplied included. Walk out qualified, equipped and ready to take paying clients.
- Courses
- 7
- From
- 3 days
- Kit
- Included
Accredited graduates, certified and ready for clients
QCTO Accredited
SDP 07-QCTO/SDP210525220751
Inside the academy
See what your training actually looks like
A quick look at our Fourways studio, the professional kits you train on and the students who qualified with us.
- QCTO-accredited certificate on completion
- Professional kits and products supplied for use in class
- One-on-one instruction on real models
QCTO accredited
Registered skills development provider 07-QCTO/SDP210525220751. Your certificate is recognised.
Kit included
Course fees cover every tool, product and machine. No hidden shopping list.
One-on-one training
Small groups with direct trainer attention on every set you build.
Business coaching
Pricing, client care and salon start-up guidance built into the curriculum.
Our training
All 7 courses →The skills clients pay the most for
Start with our flagship sculpting courses, then stack specialities to widen your service menu and your income.
Beginner friendlyDetails
Beginner friendly2 weeks
Gel Systems Training
Gel, poly gel and sculptured gel overlays clients book on repeat.
All-inclusive
R6 800
Skills upgrade3 days
Nail Art Masterclass
One-on-one artistry training that lets you charge premium rates.
All-inclusive
R2 800
Beginner friendly1 week
Manicure & Pedicure Training
A paying certificate in one week of hands-on nail care training.
All-inclusive
R4 800
Skills upgrade3 days
Electric Nail Drill Training
Precision e-file work — faster sets and safer clients.
All-inclusive
R3 800
Course combos
Master every skill and save up to R8,200
Bundle your courses into one complete training package. One discounted fee, all equipment provided in class, and a 50% deposit secures your spot.
Full Nail Training Combo
Acrylic, gel, electric filing and nail art bundled into one complete nail programme.
- Acrylic, Gel & Electric File TrainingR8 500
- Gel Systems TrainingR6 800
- Electric Nail Drill TrainingR3 800
- Nail Art MasterclassR2 800
Full Combo
The complete training package — every nail skill, from natural nail care to nail art.
- Acrylic, Gel & Electric File TrainingR8 500
- Gel Systems TrainingR6 800
- Manicure & Pedicure TrainingR4 800
- Electric Nail Drill TrainingR3 800
- Nail Art MasterclassR2 800
Your competitive edge
Everything supplied in class, not a shopping list
Most academies quote a course fee, then hand you a list of tools to buy before you can take your first client. We include industry-standard equipment — advanced electric drills, gel lamps and complete professional kits — supplied for use in class, in the price.
- Every course fee is all-inclusive — tools, products and machines supplied for use in class
- Learn on real models, not only practice hands
- Internationally informed curriculum with advanced electric file work
- Beginner friendly: no prior beauty qualification needed
- Short courses from 3 days so you start earning sooner
- Support for job placement readiness or starting your own salon
How enrolment works
From application to your first paying client
- 01
Apply online
Send your details and ID copy through the enrolment form — two minutes.
- 02
Confirm your seat
We call you to confirm your start date, payment options and what to bring.
- 03
Train hands-on
Practical days on models with a full professional kit supplied for use in class.
- 04
Get certified & earn
Leave with an accredited certificate and a plan to take clients.
Student results
Graduates who are already earning
Beginners who qualified with us, kept their kit and turned training into paying clients.
“I walked in never having held a brush. Three weeks later I had my accredited certificate, my full kit and my first four paying clients booked from Instagram. The one-on-one attention is what made the difference.”
Lerato M.
Acrylic, Gel & Electric File Training · Randburg
“The e-file training changed my whole service speed. I now do a full set in half the time and charge more for it. The business coaching on pricing paid for the course on its own.”
Nomvula K.
Gel Systems + E-file Training · Midrand
“Everything was included — no shopping list, no surprises. I practise on real models in class, so by the time I opened my own home studio I already felt confident with clients.”
Ayanda S.
Nail Art Masterclass · Soweto
The academy
Training built around your hands
The Nail Box is a QCTO-accredited skills development provider specialising in professional nail care and beauty therapy training. Operating from the heart of Fourways, Gauteng, we exist to turn passion into professional expertise — with certification that employers and clients trust.
Every class is intensive and practical. You work on models under supervision, learn precision techniques that protect client comfort and safety, and get honest feedback until the work is salon-ready.
Questions
Everything you need before you enrol
Limited seats per intake
Classes stay small so every student gets one-on-one instruction. Apply now to secure your seat and start date.
We reply to applications within one working day