What will I learn?
An exciting opportunity to change your career or grow your current skillset on our 12-week intensive West Nail Academy - BIAB Nail course!
Enter the ever-popular industry of nails, a perfect opportunity for a new career path or an extra income stream working around your current commitments. Get all the skills and kit you need to get started with West. You will learn:
- Demonstrate Knowledge of the Nail Structure
- Prepare for BIAB Nail Overlay and Short Tip Application in a Recognised Environment
- Carry out BIAB Nail Overlay and Short Tip Application in a Recognised Environment
- Maintain BIAB Nail Extension in a Recognised Environment
Come along to the West Nail Academy and learn within our professional beauty salons and start an exciting new journey!
What qualifications do I need?
No formal entry requirements but applicants must be over 16 years of age by the date of the first class.
What can I do after?
Continue to grow your skillset on the West Nail Academy with courses coming soon on a range of advanced nail techniques including Acrylic or gel nails, nail art and more.
The qualification will allow you to gain insurance to work as a nail technician providing BIAB services either freelance or within a salon environment.
You may want to take your skillset further by studying our Level 5 FastTrack or L6 Beauty Therapy Course.
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Programme Information
Paisley Campus
Start Date - 23rd February 2026
Duration: 12 weeks/every Tuesday
Time: 5.30pm - 8.00pm
Price: £255
(Please note courses will only go ahead if course meets minimum applicant numbers – applicant will be contacted to confirm)