ABT accredited nail education

Learn it right.
Do it with
confidence.

Get qualified, get insured, get to work. Accredited courses in Russian manicure and hard gel — taught by someone who has been exactly where you are. And when you're ready to charge what you're worth, we've got that covered too.

— what do we think? ✦

Beautiful nail work by Lydia
ABT Accredited
Advanced Training
1000+ Students
Russian Manicure · Hard Gel

Pick your path

Two ABT-accredited courses — so you can qualify, get insured and get to work.

Accredited qualifications

These courses are fully ABT accredited. You complete assessed work and finish with a recognised qualification you can insure and work under.

Russian manicure prep
E-File Qualification

Russian Manicure E-File

The technique that changed everything. Learn it properly — from detailed cuticle work to a seamless finish that keeps clients rebooking.

Hard gel nails
Hard Gel Qualification

Hard Gel

Transform any natural nail. Learn nail architecture, corrections and the thin but strong method. No extensions — just beautifully strong overlays.

Masterclass

The original lydianails course

Masterclass

A skill building course, not an accredited qualification. It is the full method and technique taught in depth — Russian manicure and hard gel — with no certificate or assessment, 6 months video access and no workbook.

Precision Pro masterclass
Masterclass

Precision Pro: Complete

The OG course that started it all. Covering Russian manicure and hard gel in one complete, advanced training. No qualification — just seriously good technique, taught the way I wish someone had taught me.

✦ 6 months access · no certificate or workbook
Compare the two paths

Which is right for you?

The teaching is the same high standard across the board — the only question is whether you want the recognised qualification and insurance at the end, or just the skills.

At a glance Accredited CourseRussian Manicure E-File · Hard Gel MasterclassPrecision Pro: Complete
The teaching Full technique in depth The same in-depth teaching
Techniques covered Russian OR Hard Gel — one per course Russian AND Hard Gel — both
ABT qualification + insurable certificate Yes, assessed No certificate
Video access 12 months 6 months
Charge What You're Worth workbook Included free Not included
Price £397 eachor £697 for both with the Strong Duo £390
Save when you buy together

The bundles

Save £97

The Strong Duo

Russian manicure and hard gel together. Master the prep, master the overlay.

Save £20

Masterclass + Workbook

The in-depth Precision Pro: Complete masterclass — Russian manicure and hard gel, 6 months access, not accredited and no certificate — plus the Charge What You're Worth pricing workbook.

New · Lydianails Academy

Charge
what you're
worth.

The pricing workbook for nail techs who are done undercharging — and ready to do something about it.

£39
one-time
instant download
Get the workbook Find out more

✦ Included free with both accredited courses

What's inside — 6 sections
01
The honest audit
Your real hourly rate — laid out in front of you
02
The mindset shift
Unpicking the stories holding you back from charging more
03
Real numbers
A price calculator so your new rate is built on facts
04
Premium positioning
Ideal client work, marketing psychology & the truth about offers
05
Scripts & templates
Exactly what to say when you raise your prices
06
Your commitment
Write down your new price. Sign your name to it.
Lydia

"I figured it out — and I came back to tell you everything."

Hey, I'm Lydia. If you've ever felt like everyone else has figured it out except you — I promise you, I've been there too. Lifting, self-doubt, clients you dreaded hearing from. I know exactly how that feels.

I took a chance and retrained with Eastern European educators — and it completely changed everything. The technique, the precision, the confidence. I went from dreading client messages to loving every single service.

Now I'm here to make sure you don't have to go through it alone. These courses are everything I wish I'd had — and I genuinely cannot wait to see what you do with them.

More about me
136K
community
2
ABT courses
1000+
students trained
What you get

Education that actually delivers

01
Both accredited courses finish with an insurable certificate

The Russian Manicure E-File and Hard Gel courses are ABT accredited — you complete assessed work and finish with a certificate you can use to get insured the same day. The Precision Pro masterclass is skills only, with no certificate.

02
12 months video access on the accredited courses + downloadable PDF yours to keep

Stream the accredited course videos for 12 months and keep the PDF forever. The Precision Pro masterclass comes with 6 months access. Everything you need, long after the course ends.

03
In-depth theory and practical demos combined

Demonstrated on real hands — not just flawless ones. You'll learn how to handle the nails you actually see in your salon every day, and come out the other side confident in your work.

04
A method built from real experience

Not a recycled curriculum — this is the approach Lydia rebuilt from scratch after retraining, tested on real clients, and refined until the results spoke for themselves.

✦

Your certificate means something. The two accredited courses are properly assessed qualifications — and we only pass work that meets a genuinely high standard. That's what protects you, your clients and your reputation.

What students say

The results speak

★★★★★

"You explain things like you're teaching the old version of yourself. It feels like you actually want people to understand."

Student, UK
★★★★★

"That class is farrr worth more than you're charging. I'm only 20 percent in and my work and knowledge has significantly improved."

Student, UK
★★★★★

"I've been in this 13 years and I finally feel like I've NAILED IT. The best investment I've made. Feeling fired up now."

Student, UK
★★★★★

"OMG what an amazing course. I'm qualified about 1 year and let me tell you I learned so much. I have a client with trapezoid nails and I'm so happy with my first attempt — so proud, thanks to you. You are the best teacher, so easy to understand everything."

Patricia Conde
★★★★★

"I've done a couple of Russian manicure courses and honestly hand on heart this is the first one where I actually feel like I get how I'm meant to do it. The depth of detail you've gone into is brilliant. Such a brilliant course!"

Student, UK
★★★★★

"It's brilliant. I enrolled last night and devoured it in 24 hours. You've given me back my confidence. Your teaching is over and above the other courses I did. I've been in this 13 years and I finally feel like I've NAILED IT. Feeling fired up now."

voila_the_parlour
★★★★★

"I'm a nail tech of 4 years and just from doing 1 hour last night and practicing today the difference is insane. I feel like I've found my love again in over 24 hours. You are incredible at what you do — I wish I'd enrolled sooner."

Student, UK
★★★★★

"I just completed the Precision Pro course and just can't believe how helpful and informative it was. I only started nails a year and a half ago and I'm so glad I took the leap. Even since starting the course I've noticed such a difference. Can't thank you enough!"

Student, UK
Find your course
Ready when you are

Your next level starts here

Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, there's a course built for exactly where you are right now. An accredited qualification or an in-depth masterclass — immediately applicable, taught by someone who gets it.

Browse all courses Got a question?