Introduction to Nail Technology(from

$1,199.00

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• The Theory of Nails
• Manicures and Pedicures
• Using the IBX System
• Builder in a Bottle
• Dipping Systems
• Acrylic, Hard Gel, and PolyGel
• Pre-Formed Soft Gel Extensions
• E-File
• The Art of Nails
• Salon Success: Business, Marketing and Social Media

You’ll have access to over 130 hours of in-depth video content, so you can review demos and techniques anytime you need a refresher!

Prefer in-person learning? Explore this page to see what this course covers, then click here to enrol directly with an educator near you.

Not keen on Acrylic? Try our Natural Nail Specialist course!

👉 130+ hours of in-depth video content

Featuring pre-recorded demos that show every step from multiple angles and close-ups – so you can pause, rewind, and rewatch as many times as you need

You’re not expected to memorise everything on the first watch - that’s the beauty of online learning. You can revisit lessons anytime, even once you’re working with real clients.

👉 Unlimited attempts at assessments

Theory and IBX are online written assessments and resits are free. In all other cases the first attempt is included in your course fees and all others are $49/hour.

👉 Access to 7-day support via our private Facebook Group Chat

👉 This course does not include Live Lessons

Live lessons are where, in courses such as the Foundation Certificate in Nail Technology, a Mentor will guide you through practicing each skill for the first time. Live lessons are optional, and at your discretion.  They can be completed one-on-one either online or in-person, at a cost of $49/hour. You do not have to do these at all, you only need to pass your exams.

Prefer in-person learning? Check out the Foundation Certificate in Nail Technology.

Our courses are product-neutral, meaning you can use any brand you like as long as it's professional-only*

• You CAN buy a Starter Kit from Monaco, with primarily Artistic Nail Design products.
• Or you can view our Recommended Kit List and source your own.

*'Professional-only means that where a pro-only version of a product is available, you are asked to supply proof of qualification or enrolment to be able to purchase the product. With something like cuticle oil or hand cream, there's no such  thing as a pro-only cuticle oil, so you can use any. But with products such as gel and acrylic, high quality, pro-only systems do exist and the safety standards associated with these products are as important part of providing a safe, professional service.

Within 2 business days of enrolling, you will receive access to your modules, which you can access by logging into this website. You can work through the content at your leisure.

As you work through the pre-recorded content of each Module, you will often see markers that say ‘It’s Time to Book a Lesson’ (which refers to a live session with a Mentor). These are optional and incur a cost of $49/hour. There will be instructions on how to book if you choose to do so. You can see a breakdown of all lessons by downloading a Lesson Guide from our Student Resources page.

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To enrol with a Payment Plan, use Coupon Code 32PERWEEK at Check Out and enrol as normal. By completing this, you agree to 52 weekly payments of $32. Content will be released in installments. If payments default, access to further lessons will be rescinded. Full Terms can be viewed here. It’s important to note that this is a way to pay off a total obligation of $1664, not a subscription that you can stop at any time.

If you want to also put a Starter Kit on a Payment Plan, you can do so here.

You can also pay using a credit card, bank transfer or Afterpay.

Email learn@monaco.ac.nz to discuss custom payment plan options.

Then you learn, and you try again, and you ask for help, and you keep going.

You can choose to book and pay for optional live lessons if you need to where, after watching the pre-recorded demonstrations, a Mentor can help you in real-time.

There's a misconception that you need to be good before you join a lesson but this is definitely false! The Mentor guides you through practicing for the first time - you're not supposed to be a master.

You can also re-sit all Assessments and rewatch all pre-recorded content for the duration of your 12-month Study Period (although only the first Assessment attempt is free)

This is entirely up to you, there are around 130 hours worth of videos, optional live lessons, supporting texts and then you need to practice. If you committed 5 hours per week to the course and spent 3 hours of that day watching videos and 2 hours practicing, you would complete the course in 12 months. It is absolutely possible to commit more hours and complete it faster. Some people go great guns and finish it in a couple of months, some do it in shorter bursts and take a year, and some set aside a full week every few months and do it that way.

This course is 100% Online including pre-recorded, live and exam components. Complete from your home or salon, no matter where you are.

Prefer in-person learning? Check out the Foundation Certificate in Nail Technology.

Yes, a copy of the Introduction to Nail Technology is included with this course, available after all criteria are met.