Advanced Courses

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Our advanced courses

If you are already qualified choose from our wide range of courses skills building masterclasses and nail art workshops.

We also offer individual and in-house staff training- contact us for more info

To sign up for training, dates and availability email

edu@magdagniewek.co.uk

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Level 2 / skills building

SHAPE IT’S DUAL FORMS

SALON SHAPES

-theory of building the structure with upper forms
-the necessary skills to choose the right products for optimal use with dual forms
-understanding of the differences and unique features that distinguish various types of forms
– upper forms preparation
-nail plate preparation
– choosing the brush
– application of materials, and setting the form
– fitting the upper forms with the nail size
– speed application
– making a salon shape: square, oval, almond

Perfect Salon Nails

Level 2 | Skills Building | 1-Day Intensive Workshop

Entry Requirement: Qualified Nail Technician or completion of our Level 1 training.

Ready to take your work from good to exceptional?

Our Perfect Salon Nails workshop is designed for qualified nail technicians who want to refine their techniques, improve consistency and create beautiful, salon-perfect nails every time.

This intensive 1-day skills-building course focuses on the small details that make the biggest difference—better structure, cleaner application, improved shaping and more efficient techniques. Whether you’re struggling with lifting, inconsistent shapes or simply want to produce higher-quality work, this workshop will help elevate your results.

With personalised tuition and plenty of practical guidance, you’ll leave with techniques you can immediately implement in the salon.

During the course you will master:

• Professional nail preparation.
• Choosing the correct products for different nail types.
• Perfect product placement and application.
• Building strong, balanced nail architecture.
• Creating consistent apex and structure.
• Correct filing techniques for speed and precision.
• Refining and perfecting your finish.
• Salon shapes shaping.
• Achieving flawless gelpolish application close to the cuticle.
• Preventing lifting and improving retention.
• Troubleshooting common application problems.
• Professional finishing techniques for beautiful, long-lasting results.

This workshop is entirely focused on improving your existing skills, helping you work with greater confidence, consistency and efficiency.

What’s Included

• All products and equipment used during training
• Course notes
• Certificate of Attendance
• Individual guidance throughout the day

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal if you:

• Are already qualified but want to improve your work.
• Feel your nails could look cleaner and more professional.
• Want to increase client satisfaction and retention.
• Would like to work faster without compromising quality.
• Want to produce consistently beautiful salon nails.

Course Information

Duration: 1 Full Day (10:00am – 5:00pm)

Location: Edinburgh, Arbroath, Dunfermline

Course Fee: £195 group up to 4 students  £350 individual 

Model Required: optional

This workshop is the perfect next step for nail technicians who want to refine their techniques and produce consistently beautiful, salon-quality results that keep clients coming back.

Refill & Rebalance Masterclass

Level 2 | Skills Building | 1-Day Intensive Workshop

Entry Requirement: Previous experience with Hard Gel, Builder Gel, PowerGel or Acrylic enhancements.

One of the most profitable services in any salon isn’t a new set-it’s the refill.

This practical 1-day skills-building workshop is designed for nail technicians who want to improve the speed, quality and consistency of their refill appointments. You’ll learn how to correctly rebalance nail enhancements, prevent lifting and breakages, and create beautiful, long-lasting results while working more efficiently.

A well-executed refill not only saves time and product but also keeps your clients returning every 3–4 weeks with healthy, strong nails.

Throughout the day we’ll analyse your existing work, identify areas for improvement and refine your techniques to help you achieve cleaner, stronger and faster salon results.

During the course, you will learn:

• Correct assessment of grown-out enhancements.
• Analysing previous application and identifying common problems.
• Efficient product removal techniques.
• Safe filing methods that protect the natural nail.
• Correct rebalancing and apex placement.
• Preventing lifting and service breakdown.
• Repairing damaged or broken nails.
• Improving structure and nail shape during maintenance appointments.
• Speed techniques to reduce appointment times.
• Professional finishing and refining.
• Troubleshooting common refill challenges.

The focus of this workshop is on improving your refill process, making your appointments more efficient while producing stronger, longer-lasting nails.

What’s Included

• All products and equipment used during training
• Course notes
• Certificate of Attendance
• Individual guidance throughout the day

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal if you:

• Already offer nail enhancements.
• Want to speed up your refill appointments.
• Struggle with lifting or rebalancing.
• Want cleaner, stronger and more consistent results.
• Wish to improve client retention by delivering longer-lasting nails.

Course Information

Duration: 1 Full Day (10:00am – 5:00pm)

Location: Edinburgh, Arbroath, Dunfermline

Course Fee: £130

Model Required: Yes – please bring a model wearing a set of enhancements that you have applied yourself.

Working on your own previous set allows us to assess your application, identify areas for improvement and tailor the training to your individual needs.

Request available dates and book your place today.

60-Minute Nails Salon Speed System – Liquid Builder Gel

Level 2 | Skills Building | 1-Day Intensive Workshop

Entry Requirement: Previous experience with Builder Gel or Hard Gel systems.

Speed doesn’t come from rushing; it comes from having the right system.

This intensive 1-day workshop is designed for nail technicians who want to complete beautiful, strong Liquid Builder Gel overlays and infills in around 60 minutes without compromising quality.

You’ll learn the complete salon workflow used by Magda to reduce appointment times while maintaining perfect structure, exceptional retention and a flawless finish.

This is the ideal course for technicians who want to increase their daily income by working smarter, not harder.

During the course,  you will learn:

• The complete 60-minute appointment workflow.
• Fast and efficient nail preparation.
• Product placement that requires minimal filing.
• Correct PowerGel application.
• Building strength with minimal product.
• No-file and minimal filing techniques.
• Speed shaping and refining.
• Efficient gel polish application.
• Time-saving habits used in busy salons.
• Preventing lifting while working quickly.
• Improving consistency and retention.

What’s Included

• All products and equipment used during training
• Course notes
• Certificate of Attendance
• Individual coaching throughout the day

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for nail technicians who want to:

• Reduce appointment times.
• Increase salon income.
• Improve consistency.
• Master PowerGel application.
• Deliver premium results in less time.

Course Information

Duration: Half Day (10:00am – 2:00pm)

Location: Edinburgh

Course Fee: £90

Model Required: Yes

Problematic Nails & Nail Biters Masterclass

Level 3 | Skills Building | Half-Day Workshop

Entry Requirement: Qualified Nail Technician or previous experience with Builder Gel or Gel Extensions.

Some of the most rewarding clients to treat are also the most challenging.

This specialist half-day masterclass is designed to help you confidently work with bitten, damaged and difficult nails, allowing you to offer solutions where many technicians simply say no.

You’ll learn practical salon techniques to transform even the most challenging nails into beautiful, wearable enhancements while improving retention, comfort and long-term nail health.

By adding these specialist skills to your services, you’ll attract new clients, build loyalty and set yourself apart from other nail technicians.

During the course, you will learn:

• How to assess different types of problematic nails.
• Techniques for nail biters.
• Working with hooked, flat and damaged nail plates.
• Product application for extremely short nails.
• Creating strong, natural-looking enhancements.
• Quick repairs for broken and damaged nails.
• Extension techniques without traditional forms or tips.
• Choosing the correct products for different nail types.
• Preventing lifting on difficult clients.
• Professional tips for achieving long-lasting results.

This workshop is packed with practical techniques that you can implement immediately in your salon services.

What’s Included

• All products used during training
• Course notes
• Certificate of Attendance
• Individual guidance throughout the workshop

A recommended product list will be provided after booking.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal if you:

• Want to confidently treat nail biters.
• Struggle with difficult or damaged nail plates.
• Want to expand your range of specialist services.
• Wish to increase client retention by offering solutions for challenging nails.
• Want to build confidence working with clients who have previously been turned away.

Course Information

Duration: Half Day (10:00am – 2:00pm)

Location: Edinburgh

Course Fee: £90 

Model: Preferred

Take your skills to the next level by learning techniques that will help you transform even the most challenging nails into beautiful, long-lasting salon results.

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Combined Manicure with E-File

Level 2 | Skills Building | 1-Day Intensive Workshop

Entry Requirement: Completion of our Gelpolish Course or biab course (Level 1) or equivalent experience.

Perfect preparation is the foundation of every flawless nail treatment.

This 1-day Combined Manicure Workshop will teach you how to professionally prepare the cuticle area using an electric file and specialist manicure tools, allowing you to achieve cleaner product application, longer-lasting results and a truly salon-quality finish.

Combined Manicure is one of the most requested techniques in modern nail salons, helping technicians work safely and precisely while creating beautifully refined cuticle work.

Training is delivered in small groups, ensuring plenty of individual guidance and hands-on practice throughout the day.

During the course, you will learn:

• Health, safety and hygiene.
• Understanding the skin surrounding the natural nail.
• E-file safety and correct handling.
• Choosing the correct manicure bits for each stage of the treatment.
• Safe cuticle preparation using an electric file.
• Using hand tools alongside E-file techniques.
• Professional Combined Manicure procedure.
• Achieving a clean cuticle area for perfect product application.
• Common mistakes and how to avoid them.
• Tips for improving retention through better preparation.
• Practical session working on a live model.

By mastering Combined Manicure, you’ll be able to apply gel products closer to the cuticle, creating a cleaner finish that grows out beautifully and lasts longer for your clients.

What’s Included

• Professional Combined Manicure Bit Kit
• All products and equipment used during training
• Certificate of Attendance
• Course notes
• Individual guidance throughout the day

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal if you:

• Want cleaner, more professional-looking results.
• Wish to improve product retention.
• Are ready to introduce E-file cuticle work into your services.
• Want to work more efficiently while maintaining high standards.
• Would like to perfect one of the most in-demand salon techniques.

Course Information

Duration: 1 Full Day (10:00am – 5:00pm)

Location: Edinburgh

Course Fee: £250

Includes: Professional Combined Manicure Kit

Model Required: Yes

Mastering Combined Manicure will transform the quality of your nail treatments and provide the perfect foundation for every professional gel application.

Salon Shapes Sculpting

Level 2 | Skills Building | 1-Day Intensive Workshop

Entry Requirement: Previous experience with Hard Gel, PowerGel, Builder Gel or Acrylic enhancements.

Beautiful nails start with perfect structure and shape.

This 1-day Salon Shapes Sculpting Workshop is designed for nail technicians who want to master the most popular salon nail shapes while improving structure, symmetry and precision.

You’ll learn how to correctly fit sculpting forms, build strong nail architecture and refine each shape using efficient salon techniques. The focus is on creating elegant, durable enhancements that look natural, wear beautifully and can be recreated consistently for every client.

Whether you struggle with symmetry, form-fitting or shaping, this workshop will help you build confidence and perfect your sculpting skills.

During the course, you will learn:

• Correct sculpting form fitting.
• Understanding nail architecture.
• Product placement for strong, balanced enhancements.
• Creating thin yet durable nail extensions.
• Professional filing and refining techniques.
• Building a consistent apex and structure.
• Salon Square sculpting.
• Modern Almond sculpting.
• Ballerina sculpting.
• Elegant salon shapes with perfect symmetry.
• Troubleshooting common sculpting problems.
• Time-saving techniques for everyday salon work.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll understand how to create beautifully structured salon nails that are strong, balanced and perfectly proportioned.

What’s Included

• All products and equipment used during training
• Course notes
• Certificate of Attendance
• Individual guidance throughout the day

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal if you:

• Already create nail enhancements but want to improve your shaping.
• Want cleaner, more symmetrical salon nails.
• Struggle with fitting sculpting forms.
• Wish to create thinner, stronger and more elegant extensions.
• Want to refine your technical skills and produce consistently professional results.

Course Information

Duration: 1 Full Day (10:00am – 5:00pm)

Location: Edinburgh

Course Fee: £195

Model Required: No

This workshop is perfect for technicians who want to refine their sculpting techniques and create beautifully shaped, salon-quality nail enhancements with confidence.