Online & In Person Nail Courses Designed for Serious Nail Technicians
Become a Nail Technician With Award Winning Education
Whether you're just starting out or already qualified and ready to take your skills further, our ABT accredited nail courses deliver the same award winning standard of education online or in person from Ripley, Derbyshire.
⭐️Scratch Educator of the Year 2024
⭐️Scratch Online Educator of the Year 2025
⭐️Courses fully accredited by ABT
Multi Award-Winning Nail Education
Online and In Person Nail Courses from an Award Winning UK Educator
I’m a recognised leader in professional nail training, delivering in depth education both online and in person. My courses are designed for those who want to truly understand their technique, build confidence and work to a professional standard.
Welcome.
✔ In person training in Derbyshire
✔ Online learning platform with lifetime access, study from anywhere at anytime !
✔ Beginner friendly with additional full tutor support if selected
✔ Small class or 1 to 1 training available when choosing in person
🤎 A Word From My Students 🤎
Online Nail Technicians Course
Having looked through the material on this course, I am blown away by the amount of detail included! It is incredibly thorough including a lot of theory but also lots of practical application and also case studies to ensure you are learning and applying what you've learnt to a good standard. I am incredibly excited to be taking this course!
Online Builder Gel Course
The Best in the Business !
Mel is so kind and helpful, really full of knowledge and confidence. She is so in depth with the theory and practical and her feedback is amazing! I feel so confident to go out and do clients and I can’t thank her enough. Wouldn’t go anywhere else to train xx
Online Builder Gel Course
Mel has been amazing and has been very supportive throughout. I have learnt so much during this course & I appreciate how Mel goes into detail about every aspect of builder gel & anatomy. The course is also very flexible so you are able to work this around your everyday life. I would highly recommend.
Online E-File Course
Really enjoyed this course, it was really easy to follow and understand all the online videos/tutorials, great tips and trips and very informative, everything you need to know to confidently and safely use an e-file, many thanks Mel 😊
Online Builder & Gel Polish
i am loving training with Mel. I’m one of those students who like to make sure I have things right and will ask for guidance when I need it & I can confirm Mel is always there to give sound advice and support. I’m now taking on more courses with Mel because of how great my initial courses have been!
Online Nail Technicians Course
Having looked through the material on this course, I am blown away by the amount of detail included! It is incredibly thorough including a lot of theory but also lots of practical application and also case studies to ensure you are learning and applying what you've learnt to a good standard. I am incredibly excited to be taking this course!
Online Builder Gel Course
The Best in the Business !
Mel is so kind and helpful, really full of knowledge and confidence. She is so in depth with the theory and practical and her feedback is amazing! I feel so confident to go out and do clients and I can’t thank her enough. Wouldn’t go anywhere else to train xx
Online Builder Gel Course
Mel has been amazing and has been very supportive throughout. I have learnt so much during this course & I appreciate how Mel goes into detail about every aspect of builder gel & anatomy. The course is also very flexible so you are able to work this around your everyday life. I would highly recommend.
Online E-File Course
Really enjoyed this course, it was really easy to follow and understand all the online videos/tutorials, great tips and trips and very informative, everything you need to know to confidently and safely use an e-file, many thanks Mel 😊
Online Builder & Gel Polish
i am loving training with Mel. I’m one of those students who like to make sure I have things right and will ask for guidance when I need it & I can confirm Mel is always there to give sound advice and support. I’m now taking on more courses with Mel because of how great my initial courses have been!
Online Nail Technicians Course
Having looked through the material on this course, I am blown away by the amount of detail included! It is incredibly thorough including a lot of theory but also lots of practical application and also case studies to ensure you are learning and applying what you've learnt to a good standard. I am incredibly excited to be taking this course!
Online Builder Gel Course
The Best in the Business !
Mel is so kind and helpful, really full of knowledge and confidence. She is so in depth with the theory and practical and her feedback is amazing! I feel so confident to go out and do clients and I can’t thank her enough. Wouldn’t go anywhere else to train xx
Online Builder Gel Course
Mel has been amazing and has been very supportive throughout. I have learnt so much during this course & I appreciate how Mel goes into detail about every aspect of builder gel & anatomy. The course is also very flexible so you are able to work this around your everyday life. I would highly recommend.
Online E-File Course
Really enjoyed this course, it was really easy to follow and understand all the online videos/tutorials, great tips and trips and very informative, everything you need to know to confidently and safely use an e-file, many thanks Mel 😊
Online Builder & Gel Polish
i am loving training with Mel. I’m one of those students who like to make sure I have things right and will ask for guidance when I need it & I can confirm Mel is always there to give sound advice and support. I’m now taking on more courses with Mel because of how great my initial courses have been!
Online Nail Technicians Course
Having looked through the material on this course, I am blown away by the amount of detail included! It is incredibly thorough including a lot of theory but also lots of practical application and also case studies to ensure you are learning and applying what you've learnt to a good standard. I am incredibly excited to be taking this course!
Online Builder Gel Course
The Best in the Business !
Mel is so kind and helpful, really full of knowledge and confidence. She is so in depth with the theory and practical and her feedback is amazing! I feel so confident to go out and do clients and I can’t thank her enough. Wouldn’t go anywhere else to train xx
Online Builder Gel Course
Mel has been amazing and has been very supportive throughout. I have learnt so much during this course & I appreciate how Mel goes into detail about every aspect of builder gel & anatomy. The course is also very flexible so you are able to work this around your everyday life. I would highly recommend.
Online E-File Course
Really enjoyed this course, it was really easy to follow and understand all the online videos/tutorials, great tips and trips and very informative, everything you need to know to confidently and safely use an e-file, many thanks Mel 😊
Online Builder & Gel Polish
i am loving training with Mel. I’m one of those students who like to make sure I have things right and will ask for guidance when I need it & I can confirm Mel is always there to give sound advice and support. I’m now taking on more courses with Mel because of how great my initial courses have been!
Online Nail Technicians Course
Having looked through the material on this course, I am blown away by the amount of detail included! It is incredibly thorough including a lot of theory but also lots of practical application and also case studies to ensure you are learning and applying what you've learnt to a good standard. I am incredibly excited to be taking this course!
Online Builder Gel Course
The Best in the Business !
Mel is so kind and helpful, really full of knowledge and confidence. She is so in depth with the theory and practical and her feedback is amazing! I feel so confident to go out and do clients and I can’t thank her enough. Wouldn’t go anywhere else to train xx
Online Builder Gel Course
Mel has been amazing and has been very supportive throughout. I have learnt so much during this course & I appreciate how Mel goes into detail about every aspect of builder gel & anatomy. The course is also very flexible so you are able to work this around your everyday life. I would highly recommend.
Online E-File Course
Really enjoyed this course, it was really easy to follow and understand all the online videos/tutorials, great tips and trips and very informative, everything you need to know to confidently and safely use an e-file, many thanks Mel 😊
Online Builder & Gel Polish
i am loving training with Mel. I’m one of those students who like to make sure I have things right and will ask for guidance when I need it & I can confirm Mel is always there to give sound advice and support. I’m now taking on more courses with Mel because of how great my initial courses have been!
Online Nail Technicians Course
Having looked through the material on this course, I am blown away by the amount of detail included! It is incredibly thorough including a lot of theory but also lots of practical application and also case studies to ensure you are learning and applying what you've learnt to a good standard. I am incredibly excited to be taking this course!
Online Builder Gel Course
The Best in the Business !
Mel is so kind and helpful, really full of knowledge and confidence. She is so in depth with the theory and practical and her feedback is amazing! I feel so confident to go out and do clients and I can’t thank her enough. Wouldn’t go anywhere else to train xx
Online Builder Gel Course
Mel has been amazing and has been very supportive throughout. I have learnt so much during this course & I appreciate how Mel goes into detail about every aspect of builder gel & anatomy. The course is also very flexible so you are able to work this around your everyday life. I would highly recommend.
Online E-File Course
Really enjoyed this course, it was really easy to follow and understand all the online videos/tutorials, great tips and trips and very informative, everything you need to know to confidently and safely use an e-file, many thanks Mel 😊
Online Builder & Gel Polish
i am loving training with Mel. I’m one of those students who like to make sure I have things right and will ask for guidance when I need it & I can confirm Mel is always there to give sound advice and support. I’m now taking on more courses with Mel because of how great my initial courses have been!
Online Nail Technicians Course
Having looked through the material on this course, I am blown away by the amount of detail included! It is incredibly thorough including a lot of theory but also lots of practical application and also case studies to ensure you are learning and applying what you've learnt to a good standard. I am incredibly excited to be taking this course!
Online Builder Gel Course
The Best in the Business !
Mel is so kind and helpful, really full of knowledge and confidence. She is so in depth with the theory and practical and her feedback is amazing! I feel so confident to go out and do clients and I can’t thank her enough. Wouldn’t go anywhere else to train xx
Online Builder Gel Course
Mel has been amazing and has been very supportive throughout. I have learnt so much during this course & I appreciate how Mel goes into detail about every aspect of builder gel & anatomy. The course is also very flexible so you are able to work this around your everyday life. I would highly recommend.
Online E-File Course
Really enjoyed this course, it was really easy to follow and understand all the online videos/tutorials, great tips and trips and very informative, everything you need to know to confidently and safely use an e-file, many thanks Mel 😊
Online Builder & Gel Polish
i am loving training with Mel. I’m one of those students who like to make sure I have things right and will ask for guidance when I need it & I can confirm Mel is always there to give sound advice and support. I’m now taking on more courses with Mel because of how great my initial courses have been!
Online Nail Technicians Course
Having looked through the material on this course, I am blown away by the amount of detail included! It is incredibly thorough including a lot of theory but also lots of practical application and also case studies to ensure you are learning and applying what you've learnt to a good standard. I am incredibly excited to be taking this course!
Online Builder Gel Course
The Best in the Business !
Mel is so kind and helpful, really full of knowledge and confidence. She is so in depth with the theory and practical and her feedback is amazing! I feel so confident to go out and do clients and I can’t thank her enough. Wouldn’t go anywhere else to train xx
Online Builder Gel Course
Mel has been amazing and has been very supportive throughout. I have learnt so much during this course & I appreciate how Mel goes into detail about every aspect of builder gel & anatomy. The course is also very flexible so you are able to work this around your everyday life. I would highly recommend.
Online E-File Course
Really enjoyed this course, it was really easy to follow and understand all the online videos/tutorials, great tips and trips and very informative, everything you need to know to confidently and safely use an e-file, many thanks Mel 😊
Online Builder & Gel Polish
i am loving training with Mel. I’m one of those students who like to make sure I have things right and will ask for guidance when I need it & I can confirm Mel is always there to give sound advice and support. I’m now taking on more courses with Mel because of how great my initial courses have been!
Online Nail Technicians Course
Having looked through the material on this course, I am blown away by the amount of detail included! It is incredibly thorough including a lot of theory but also lots of practical application and also case studies to ensure you are learning and applying what you've learnt to a good standard. I am incredibly excited to be taking this course!
Online Builder Gel Course
The Best in the Business !
Mel is so kind and helpful, really full of knowledge and confidence. She is so in depth with the theory and practical and her feedback is amazing! I feel so confident to go out and do clients and I can’t thank her enough. Wouldn’t go anywhere else to train xx
Online Builder Gel Course
Mel has been amazing and has been very supportive throughout. I have learnt so much during this course & I appreciate how Mel goes into detail about every aspect of builder gel & anatomy. The course is also very flexible so you are able to work this around your everyday life. I would highly recommend.
Online E-File Course
Really enjoyed this course, it was really easy to follow and understand all the online videos/tutorials, great tips and trips and very informative, everything you need to know to confidently and safely use an e-file, many thanks Mel 😊
Online Builder & Gel Polish
i am loving training with Mel. I’m one of those students who like to make sure I have things right and will ask for guidance when I need it & I can confirm Mel is always there to give sound advice and support. I’m now taking on more courses with Mel because of how great my initial courses have been!
Online Nail Technicians Course
Having looked through the material on this course, I am blown away by the amount of detail included! It is incredibly thorough including a lot of theory but also lots of practical application and also case studies to ensure you are learning and applying what you've learnt to a good standard. I am incredibly excited to be taking this course!
Online Builder Gel Course
The Best in the Business !
Mel is so kind and helpful, really full of knowledge and confidence. She is so in depth with the theory and practical and her feedback is amazing! I feel so confident to go out and do clients and I can’t thank her enough. Wouldn’t go anywhere else to train xx
Online Builder Gel Course
Mel has been amazing and has been very supportive throughout. I have learnt so much during this course & I appreciate how Mel goes into detail about every aspect of builder gel & anatomy. The course is also very flexible so you are able to work this around your everyday life. I would highly recommend.
Online E-File Course
Really enjoyed this course, it was really easy to follow and understand all the online videos/tutorials, great tips and trips and very informative, everything you need to know to confidently and safely use an e-file, many thanks Mel 😊
Online Builder & Gel Polish
i am loving training with Mel. I’m one of those students who like to make sure I have things right and will ask for guidance when I need it & I can confirm Mel is always there to give sound advice and support. I’m now taking on more courses with Mel because of how great my initial courses have been!
What My Students Say
Real feedback from students who have trained with Melanie Lewendon Academy.
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My promise to you
As an educator, my goal is simple.
To provide thorough, professional training that genuinely prepares you for working in the nail industry.
I believe in clear teaching, honest feedback where requested and supportive guidance so that every student builds confidence in their skills.
When you train with me, you’re not just completing a course.
You’re developing knowledge and techniques that will support your career long after your training day.