CN Nail Artistry

EDUCATION WITH CHELSEA NGUYEN

CN Nail
Mastery.

Learn the craft.
Create your future.

From your first gel application to your next chapter in business. Learn with Chelsea, build your confidence, and turn your eye for detail into a skill of your own.

BOOK COURSE NOW EXPLORE THE COURSES
Technique. Creativity. Confidence.
LEARN THE WHY✧PRACTISE THE TECHNIQUE✧MAKE IT YOUR OWN

THE CN NAIL MASTERY COMMUNITY

Our graduates.
Their next chapter.

From hands-on practice to proud graduation moments.
A little glimpse of learning with Chelsea.

Course graduate holding her CN Nail Mastery certificate
Cindy
Kubra holding her CN Nail Mastery graduation certificate
Kubra
Chelsea and a course graduate celebrating with a certificate
Chayu
Course graduate smiling with her CN Nail Mastery certificate
Tina

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INSIDE THE CLASSROOM

Theory with
Chelsea.

Understand the why behind the technique. Take a glimpse inside a lesson as Chelsea guides her student through the theory behind their practical work.

Personal guidance. Space for questions. Knowledge to build on.

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A moment from a CN Nail Mastery theory lesson.

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

Find your starting point.

Start fresh, refine your technique,
or build the business around your artistry.

01 / FOUNDATION1 DAY

Mastering
Gel Artistry

Mastering Gel Artistry — original course photograph from Chelsea’s CN Nail Mastery

For complete beginners

100% beginner-friendly — no experience needed. You’ll learn to create long-lasting, professional-quality sets while understanding the ‘why’ behind every technique.

Full course details
What you’ll learn
  • Nail anatomy and growth cycle
  • Important terminology
  • Common allergies seen
  • Understanding UV/LED lamps, sanding bands, drill bits, tip sizing & nail shapes
  • Soft Gel extension application
  • Builder Gel application
  • Tackling common issues, heat spikes
  • How to do safe removals
  • Product recommendations
  • Nail Quiz
What you’ll receive
  • A Certificate of Completion from CN Nail Artistry
  • Light lunch and refreshments throughout the day
  • Detailed course book supplied for class and to take home
  • All tools and products supplied for hands-on training
  • Ongoing online support from Chelsea, available to you for life
Who this course is for

This course is perfectly suited for those who are completely new to the nail industry. No prior experience is required, just a willingness to learn. Please note that all students must be aged 16 or over to enrol. While prior knowledge isn't expected, a little research into the industry beforehand is always encouraged, so you can step in feeling inspired and ready.

02 / REFINEMENT1 DAY

Refining
Gel Artistry

Refining Gel Artistry — original course photograph from Chelsea’s CN Nail Mastery

For practising nail technicians

Master the techniques that keep clients coming back. This course covers the skills that separate good nail techs from fully booked ones. You’ll be confident in delivering high-quality nail services every single time.

Full course details
What you’ll learn
  • Revising all nail shapes
  • Understanding the use of different sanding bands
  • How to prep the nails efficiently
  • Soft gel extensions application process (quicker and efficient)
  • Understanding buffing tips
  • Builder gel application process (quicker and efficient)
  • How to do quick nail removals
  • How to do long-lasting Builder gel infill
  • How to do long-lasting Soft gel extensions infill
  • Choosing between Infills or removals
  • Applying base colour
  • Tackling chipping
  • How to do chrome isolation
  • Working with curved nail beds
  • Working with ski jump nail beds
  • Working with short and long nail beds
  • Working with wonky nail beds
  • Fixing cracks on nail beds
  • Real scenario quizzes
What you’ll receive
  • A Certificate of Completion from CN Nail Artistry
  • Light lunch and refreshments throughout the day
  • All tools and products supplied for hands-on training
  • Ongoing online support from Chelsea, available to you for life
Who this course is for

This is an advanced course designed for nail technicians who already have a foundation in the industry. By enrolling, it is expected that you have existing knowledge and are ready to refine your skills and elevate your craft to the next level.

03 / BUSINESS1 DAY

Build That
Nail Business

Build That Nail Business — original course photograph from Chelsea’s CN Nail Mastery

For your business journey

Knowing how to do nails is one thing — knowing how to build a nail business around them is another. I will ensure you leave confident before starting your own business.

Full course details
What you’ll learn
  • How to effectively use social media (Instagram and tiktok)
  • In-depth tips and tutorials on using CapCut and Tiktok
  • Understanding client behaviours & attracting clients
  • Pricing your services with confidence
  • Personal tips and tricks about marketing
What you’ll receive
  • A Certificate of Completion from CN Nail Artistry
  • Detailed course book supplied for class and to take home
  • Ongoing online support from Chelsea, available to you for life

TWO-DAY COMBINED COURSES

Artistry meets ambition.

Pair practical nail training with business knowledge in a two-day course.

BEGINNER PATHWAY2 DAYS

Mastering Gel Artistry
+ Build That Nail Business

Mastering Gel Artistry + Build That Nail Business — original course photograph from Chelsea’s CN Nail Mastery

Starting from scratch? Perfect. This course covers everything — from creating flawless, long-lasting sets to building a nail business you're proud of. You'll walk away not just skilled, but ready to turn that skill into something real.

Full course details
What you’ll learn
  • Nail anatomy and growth cycle
  • Important terminology
  • Common allergies seen
  • Understanding UV/LED lamps, sanding bands, drill bits, tip sizing & nail shapes
  • Soft Gel extension application
  • Builder Gel application
  • Tackling common issues, heat spikes
  • How to do safe removals
  • Product recommendations
  • How to effectively use social media
  • Quick tips and tutorials on using CapCut and Tiktok
  • Understanding client behaviours & attracting clients
  • Pricing your services with confidence
  • Personal tips and tricks about marketing
What you’ll receive
  • A Certificate of Completion from CN Nail Artistry
  • Light lunch and refreshments throughout the day
  • All tools and products supplied for hands-on training
  • Ongoing online support from Chelsea, available to you for life
Who this course is for

This course is perfectly suited for those who are completely new to the nail industry. No prior experience is required, just a willingness to learn. Please note that all students must be aged 16 or over to enrol in this course. While prior knowledge isn't expected, a little research into the industry beforehand is always encouraged, so you can step in feeling inspired and ready.

ADVANCED PATHWAY2 DAYS

Refining Gel Artistry
+ Build That Nail Business

Refining Gel Artistry + Build That Nail Business — original course photograph from Chelsea’s CN Nail Mastery

Master the techniques that keep clients coming back while learning how to build a successful nail business from the ground up. From this course, you'll gain the skills, confidence, and business knowledge needed to deliver high-quality, efficient services and leave feeling ready to further grow your nail business.

Full course details
What you’ll learn
  • Revising all nail shapes
  • Understanding the use of different sanding bands
  • How to prep the nails efficiently
  • Soft gel extensions application process (quicker and efficient)
  • Understanding buffing tips
  • Builder gel application process (quicker and efficient)
  • How to do quick nail removals
  • How to do long-lasting Builder gel infill
  • How to do long-lasting Soft gel extensions infill
  • Choosing between Infills or removals
  • Applying base colour
  • Tackling chipping
  • How to do chrome isolation
  • Working with curved nail beds
  • Working with ski jump nail beds
  • Working with short and long nail beds
  • Working with wonky nail beds
  • Fixing cracks on nail beds
  • Real scenario quizzes
  • How to effectively use social media
  • Quick tips and tutorials on using CapCut and Tiktok
  • Understanding client behaviours & attracting clients
  • Pricing your services with confidence
  • Personal tips and tricks about marketing
What you’ll receive
  • A Certificate of Completion from CN Nail Artistry
  • Light lunch and refreshments throughout the day
  • All tools and products supplied for hands-on training
  • Ongoing online support from Chelsea, available to you for life
Who this course is for

This is an advanced course for those who already have knowledge in the industry. Master the techniques that keep clients coming back while learning how to build a successful nail business from the ground up. From this course, you'll gain the skills, confidence, and business knowledge needed to deliver high-quality, efficient services and leave feeling ready to further grow your nail business.

PERSONAL GUIDANCE. LASTING CONFIDENCE.

Tools and products are supplied for practical training. A take-home kit is not included; Chelsea can recommend products and beginner kits.