About the Course
The Professional Nail Styling Program is the most complete nail training at Glamour International Academy. Over 18 classes, you will learn every major nail technique from the ground up, starting with basic manicure fundamentals and progressing to advanced gel systems, nail art, and extensions. By the time you graduate, you will be a fully trained nail professional ready to work in any setting.
In groups of no more than 4 students, you will receive the personalised attention and hands-on practice that is essential in nail training, where precision and technique are everything.
You will leave with a professional certification, a complete professional kit (lamp, drill, builder gel, and more), and the skills to offer a full menu of nail services from day one.
Are you ready to become the best version of yourself and make your mark in the beauty world? Your journey starts here!
Classes are small groups (max. 4 people) so we guarantee you personalised and focused attention from the teacher that you won't receive in big group classes in other schools.
The course will be offered in different ways so you can choose the one that suits you best:
• 1 class per week: Complete one module at a time, one session per week.
• 2 classes per week: Attend twice a week and complete the program in half the time.
• Personalised (Private): We will adjust the classes for you to finish as fast as possible or according to your schedule (subject to availability, special rates apply) — just ask!
• Express / Intensive: Daily classes to complete the program in the shortest time possible. Ideal for international students or anyone who wants an intensive format. Maximum 2 payments (one at booking, one at start).
Because of the amount of international students our classes are in English with translation to Dutch or Spanish.
The course also includes:
• Guides and study material.
• Access to all academy materials during your classes.
• Internships at the school (conditions apply).
Content of the Course
In the Professional Nail Styling Program, you will learn:
• Professional nail hygiene, sanitation standards, and client preparation.
• Nail anatomy, skin types, and common nail conditions and contraindications.
• Basic + SPA Manicure: Filing, cuticle care, hand massage, and polish application.
• Dry Manicure: Drill technique, cuticle removal, and flawless finish.
• Gel Polish Application: Full cure process, prep, base, color, and top coat.
• BIAB / Builder in a Bottle: Structure building, strength, and shape creation.
• Soft Gel Tips: Extension application, shaping, and blending.
• PolyGEL: Application with brush and slip solution, shaping, and finishing.
• Nail Art Basic: Nail art tools, freehand designs, blooming gel, and matte finishes.
• Nail Art Advanced: Complex designs, mixed media, and decorative elements.
• Building and maintaining a professional nail kit.
• Client consultation, services menu, and pricing for a nail business.
Career Prospects
The nail industry is one of the fastest-growing segments of the beauty world, and this program gives you everything you need to build a successful career in it:
• Nail Technician: Deliver a full range of professional nail services including manicure, gel systems, extensions, and nail art.
• Freelance Nail Professional: Offer premium nail services from your own studio, at home, or on location.
• Salon Professional: Work in a beauty salon offering one of the most in-demand service categories in the industry.
• Nail Art Specialist: Build a reputation for creative, detail-oriented nail art and attract clients who want standout designs.
• Beauty Entrepreneur: Launch your own nail business with a complete professional kit, certifications, and the skills to stand out from day one.
At Glamour International Academy, we are committed to your future. With our strong industry connections and comprehensive training, you'll stand out in any market and be equipped to turn your passion into a successful career.
Prices
• Group Lessons (up to 4 people): €2,550 (starter kit included*).
• Private Lessons (1-2 people): €3,190 (starter kit included*).
• Express / Intensive (1-on-1 private): €3,190 (starter kit included*).
Our courses are tax-free, meaning you don't pay additional taxes on the course amount. Additionally, you can include the course as an education expense in your yearly tax declaration, encompassing materials and related costs.
Flexible Payment Options
To make your education investment more accessible, we offer flexible installment plans for residents of the Netherlands, allowing you to split the total cost over 2, 3, 6, 9, or 12 monthly payments.
For plans with 2, 3, or 6 installments, a 5% additional fee is applied to the total amount. For plans with 9 or 12 installments, an 8% additional fee is applied to the total amount.
Installment Breakdown:
Group Lessons (up to 4 people):
• 2 installments: €1,338.75 per month (total: €2,677.50).
• 3 installments: €892.50 per month (total: €2,677.50).
• 6 installments: €446.25 per month (total: €2,677.50).
• 9 installments: €306.00 per month (total: €2,754.00).
• 12 installments: €229.50 per month (total: €2,754.00).
Private Lessons (1-2 people):
• 2 installments: €1,674.75 per month (total: €3,349.50).
• 3 installments: €1,116.50 per month (total: €3,349.50).
• 6 installments: €558.25 per month (total: €3,349.50).
• 9 installments: €382.80 per month (total: €3,445.20).
• 12 installments: €287.10 per month (total: €3,445.20).
Express / Intensive (1-on-1 private, residents of the Netherlands):
• 50% to reserve the course: €1,595.00.
• 50% on the first day of class: €1,595.00.
• Contact us to arrange your schedule.
For International Students:
Secure your spot with a €300 deposit (non-refundable after 14 days). The remaining balance is due on the first day of the course.
*Starter kit included for students who pay in full when enrolling. International students and Express students who select a payment plan receive the kit upon paying the additional materials fee of €250.
Materials
As part of your enrollment in the Professional Nail Styling Program, you will receive a complete professional kit including tools, lamp, drill, builder gel, primer, base coat, top coat, and more, designed to support your training and your career from day one.
Students who pay in full when enrolling receive the starter kit for free, included in the course price. Students who choose to pay in installments must pay an additional materials fee of €250 before the course begins.
Throughout your training you will have unlimited access to the academy's full range of professional products at no extra cost. You are also welcome to bring any additional materials of your own. The kit does not include a variety of gel polish colours. You will build your colour collection gradually as part of your professional kit.
Exclusive brand discounts
As a student at Glamour International Academy, you gain access to exclusive discounts of up to 40% with recognised brands such as MAC Cosmetics, Make Up For Ever, Kryolan, Schwarzkopf, and more. These benefits allow you to continue building your professional kit with the best products in the industry, while staying within your budget.
Certification
At the end of the course, you will receive a certificate as proof of completion for you to add it to your professional achievements.
Our School
We are an approved member of the International Union for Makeup and Hairstylist Education.
We can prepare you for the exam at the Kwaliteitscentrum Uiterlijke Verzorging Branche Diploma Visagie if you wish to take that test.
We are also registered at the Dutch CRKBO which means that our courses are VAT-free, because of this, you do not pay any taxes over the course's price and also, the course can be included for deductions in the yearly tax declaration as education expenses (including what you spend in materials and related expenses). Apart from this, our school gets audited every 5 years in order to guarantee you that we comply with all the regulations of their quality code. For more information visit http://bit.ly/2rJRIyn.
Address
The courses are held at the following location: Koninginnegracht 101, 2514 AL, Den Haag.
Public transportation: you can come by tram 9 and get off at the stop Riouwstraat. If you are coming from other cities, you can take tram 9 either from the Den Haag Central Station or from Den Haag Hollands Spoor.
If you are coming by car: the location is near the Centrumring providing a direct connection to the national highway network (A4 The Hague - Amsterdam, A12 The Hague - Utrecht, A13 The Hague - Rotterdam) via Koningskade and Zuid-Hollandlaan.
Parking: there are parking places on the streets surrounding the location. The cost is €2,60 per hour Monday to Friday from 9:00 until 17:00, evenings and weekends are free.
Children or extra companions are NOT allowed in class.
Starting Dates
Every Tuesday and Thursday (1 class per day, 2 times per week)
July 2nd, 2026 from 11:00 until 14:00
Every Saturday (1 class per day, 1 time per week)
July 4th, 2026 from 11:00 until 16:00
Every Monday (1 class per day, 1 time per week)
September 7th, 2026 from 18:00 until 21:00
Every Tuesday and Thursday (1 class per day, 2 times per week)
September 8th, 2026 from 11:00 until 14:00
Every Saturday (1 class per day, 1 time per week)
September 12th, 2026 from 11:00 until 16:00
Every Tuesday and Thursday (1 class per day, 2 times per week)
November 19th, 2026 from 11:00 until 14:00
Every Saturday (1 class per day, 1 time per week)
November 28th, 2026 from 11:00 until 16:00
Every Monday (1 class per day, 1 time per week)
February 1st, 2027 from 18:00 until 21:00
Every Tuesday and Thursday (1 class per day, 2 times per week)
February 9th, 2027 from 11:00 until 14:00
Every Saturday (1 class per day, 1 time per week)
March 6th, 2027 from 11:00 until 16:00
Every Tuesday and Thursday (1 class per day, 2 times per week)
April 22nd, 2027 from 11:00 until 14:00
Signing Up
How to book your spot?
For group classes: Select one of the available dates listed above and follow the steps in the online registration system to secure your place.
For private classes: Choose your preferred date and time in the system. Once you've completed your registration, we will contact you to confirm availability and finalise your personalised schedule.
Click the button below to start your registration!