Practice makes perfect, and a perfect set of nails command top salon prices. Here are all the nails, finger tips, primers, cards and information you need to keep your skills honed to perfection.
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Essential Nails
Nail Trainer
Package includes The Nail Trainer practice hand, black flexible ribbed arm and desk clamp, 100 practice nails, progress cards, The Nail Trainer® hand is a life-like hand on a sleek black flexible ribbed arm. It has jointed fingers, flesh like fingertips and replaceable exercise nails and is used in nail course, nail training classes and nail technician schools around the world. All our diploma nail courses include the nail trainer hand as the primary nail model for nail technician students to practice on. Years of research and collaboration with leading educators and nail technicians resulted in the creation of this unique practice hand for our nail courses, which helps nail technicians learn and improve their nail skills. It’s acknowledged by experts as being the best way for training nail technicians to practice and master their nail skills.
Benefits of the nail trainer hand for your nail course – it’s included in all our diploma nail courses
Learn any system – gel, acrylic, sculpting, nail art, airbrushing.
Save your work so it can be assessed
Work as and when you have time
Your nail trainer hand is always available for you to practice on
If you have a new nail design idea, you can start on it immediately
Unlimited practice means you improve your skills quicker
Eliminates health and safety issues that might arise with models
Attach the nail trainer to a table and practice your nail technician skills
The sleek black ribbed sleeve encases a super flexible bendy metal arm, which allows you to position the Nail Trainer to perfectly replicate the positioning of a clients hand across your work station. In seconds you will be set up ready to practice creating the perfect nails again and again and there is no better way to learn new nail skills and improve your technique and speed than practising on the Nail Trainer®.
Practice when it’s convenient for you with the Nail Trainer®
Producing a set of beautiful nails is very much a practical skill and only with our nail courses will you receive unlimited practice on the Nail Trainer®. Quality practice, at times and places that are convenient to you is the key to being a successful nail technician.
What does the Nail Trainer pack contain?
Nail Trainer® hand, black flexible ribbed arm and desk clamp
100 refit nails. 5 different sizes, 20 nails of each
2 Progress Cards and an online demonstration video
The Nail Trainer is part of our nail technician courses
Our nail courses are different because we offer you our patented nail trainer as a part of many of our nail technician course and this enables you to get more practice producing beautiful sets of nails and develop skills faster.
Our unique practice hand, the Nail Trainer® and supporting products help make you into a great nail technician – see here for our full range of nail products.
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Essential Nails
Student Pack. Refit Nails 100 pcs, Tips 100 pcs
Student Pack = Refit Nails (100 Pieces) & Extension Tips (100 Pieces). Everything you need to continue practising and perfecting your nail enhancement skills with the Essential Nails Nail Trainer. The Essential Nails Student Pack combines a full set of replacement Nail Trainer refit nails with a pack of extension tips, making it the ideal replenishment kit for students progressing through their Diploma courses or anyone looking to refine their techniques.The pack includes 100 Nail Trainer refit nails (20 sets of 5 nails in assorted sizes) designed to fit the Essential Nails Nail Trainer Hand, along with 100 extension tips as supplied in the Essential Nails Diploma courses. Together, they provide the perfect combination for practising tip application, blending, overlays, sculpting, filing, shaping, acrylic and gel extensions, infills, repairs, and decorative nail art.Ideal for students, professional nail technicians, training academies, and experienced home users, this convenient pack allows you to practise repeatedly without the need for live models, helping you build confidence, improve speed, and develop salon-quality techniques.Pack Includes:100 Nail Trainer Refit Nails (20 sets of 5 nails in assorted sizes)100 Extension Tips (as supplied with Essential Nails Diploma Courses)Key Benefits:Complete practice pack for the Essential Nails Nail TrainerIncludes 100 replacement refit nails and 100 extension tipsPerfect for practising acrylic and gel nail extensionsIdeal for tip application, blending, overlays, sculpting, filing, and shapingGreat for practising French manicures, nail art, and advanced techniquesHelps improve speed, precision, and confidenceSuitable for Essential Nails Diploma students, training academies, salons, and professional nail techniciansProvides excellent value for ongoing training and skill developmentWhether you're replacing worn practice nails or continuing your nail education, the Essential Nails Student Pack provides the essential supplies needed to practise, perfect, and master professional nail enhancement techniques.
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20
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Essential Nails
Refit Nails 20x5 pcs
Refit Nails – 20 x 5 Pieces (100 Total)Keep your Essential Nails Nail Trainer Hand ready for continued practice with the Essential Nails Refit Nails Pack. This comprehensive replacement pack contains 100 Nail Trainer practice nails, supplied as 20 nails in each of 5 different shapes, providing a realistic range of nail types to help you develop and refine your professional techniques.Designed to replicate the variety found when working on real clients, these replacement nails feature different shapes and levels of difficulty. Some nails provide an easier working surface, while others challenge your precision, helping you improve your application, shaping, filing, and enhancement skills across a range of nail types.Perfect for practising acrylic extensions, gel enhancements, tip application, sculpting, overlays, infills, repairs, and nail art, these refill nails allow you to continue building confidence and consistency without the need for live models. They are an essential training accessory for students progressing through nail courses, professional technicians refining their skills, and educators demonstrating techniques.Designed specifically for use with the Essential Nails Nail Trainer Hand, these durable replacement nails provide a realistic and reusable practice solution for ongoing nail education.Pack Includes:100 Nail Trainer replacement practice nails20 nails in each of 5 different shapesKey Benefits:Complete refill pack of 100 Nail Trainer nailsIncludes 5 different nail shapes for realistic practiceHelps develop skills across a variety of nail types and challengesIdeal for acrylic, gel, extensions, overlays, infills, and nail art practiceReplicates the variety of real client nailsPerfect for students, educators, salons, and professional nail techniciansExtends the life of your Nail Trainer HandProvides a reusable, realistic training experienceWhether you're learning the fundamentals or perfecting advanced nail techniques, Essential Nails Refit Nails provide the variety and realism needed to develop confident, professional nail skills.
£
18
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Essential Nails
Refit Nail Art Nails 100 pcs
Refit Nail Art Nails – 100 PiecesTake your creativity to the next level with Essential Nails Refit Nail Art Nails. Specially designed for use with the Essential Nails Nail Trainer Hand, these extra-long replacement nails provide a larger working surface, making them the perfect choice for practising and showcasing detailed nail art techniques.Manufactured in Nail Size AB, these premium refit nails offer ample space for creating intricate hand-painted designs, one stroke artwork, airbrushing, encapsulation, 3D embellishments, marbling, glitter effects, stamping, and advanced decorative techniques. Their extended length gives artists the freedom to experiment with complex designs that would be difficult to achieve on standard-sized practice nails.Ideal for students, professional nail technicians, nail artists, and educators, these replacement nails are perfect for developing new techniques, preparing competition entries, creating portfolio pieces, producing display nails, or testing new products and colour combinations. Designed to fit securely into the Essential Nails Nail Trainer Hand, they provide a realistic and reusable training surface without the need for live models.Key Benefits:Pack of 100 extra-long Nail Trainer refit nailsNail Size AB for maximum creative working spaceDesigned exclusively for the Essential Nails Nail Trainer HandIdeal for airbrushing, hand-painted nail art, one stroke painting, and advanced nail art techniquesPerfect for encapsulation, glitter, marbling, stamping, 3D nail art, and competition designsExcellent for training, portfolio work, display nails, and product testingDurable and easy to replace for repeated practiceSuitable for nail students, professional technicians, educators, and nail artistsWhether you're mastering advanced nail art techniques or creating your next competition masterpiece, Essential Nails Refit Nail Art Nails provide the perfect oversized canvas for professional-quality creativity.
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16
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Essential Nails
Refit Finger Tips
Refit Finger Tips – 4 Finger Tips & 1 Thumb TipMaintain your Essential Nails Nail Trainer Hand with the Essential Nails Refit Finger Tips. This replacement set includes four finger tips and one thumb tip, designed to restore the realistic feel and functionality of your Nail Trainer for continued professional practice.Made from a specially developed soft silicone material, these replacement tips are resistant to most corrosive nail products while providing a realistic texture and flexibility that closely replicates the feel of working on a natural hand. This lifelike design is one of the key features that makes the Nail Trainer such an effective and realistic training tool.Ideal for nail students, professional technicians, and educators, replacement finger tips allow you to continue practising essential nail techniques including tip application, acrylic and gel extensions, overlays, filing, shaping, infills, repairs, and nail art. They help maintain the quality and realism of your Nail Trainer, ensuring a consistent practice experience throughout your training.Pack Includes:4 × Refit Finger Tips1 × Refit Thumb TipKey Benefits:Replacement finger tips for the Essential Nails Nail Trainer HandMade from soft, realistic silicone materialResistant to most corrosive nail productsRestores the realistic feel and flexibility of the Nail TrainerIdeal for practising acrylic, gel, tip application, and nail art techniquesHelps extend the life of your Nail Trainer HandSuitable for nail students, educators, salons, and professional techniciansProvides a realistic training experience without the need for live modelsKeep your Nail Trainer performing at its best with Essential Nails Refit Finger Tips, designed to provide the realistic touch, flexibility, and durability required for effective nail training.
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11
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Essential Nails
Refit Maintenance Nails 20pcs
Nail Trainer nails. These nails have deliberate defects moulded into their shape. Using these nails you can practice maintenance techniques to your hearts content, including repairing a crack, repairing a chip in the free edge and filling the re-growth area. pack of 20 nails.
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10
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Essential Nails
Refit Gel Polish Nails 20 pcs
Nail Trainer Nails. This pack contains four sets of refit nails for your Nail Trainer practice hand, as included in the Essential Nails Gelaze® UV Gel Polish course. Pack contains 20 nails: 4 x no. 8 nails 4 x no. 9 nails 12 x AB nails
£
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Nail Trainer Tip Adhesive
Nail Trainer Tip Adhesive. Secure your Nail Trainer practice tips quickly and reliably with Essential Nails Nail Trainer Tip Adhesive. Specially formulated for exclusive use with the Essential Nails Nail Trainer Hand, this high-quality adhesive provides an ultra-fast setting time, allowing you to fit replacement tips efficiently and continue practising without unnecessary delays.Designed specifically for training purposes, the adhesive creates a strong, dependable bond between the Nail Trainer Hand and replacement tips, making it ideal for repeated practice sessions. Whether you're learning tip application, acrylic extensions, gel enhancements, overlays, filing, shaping, infills, or intricate nail art techniques, this adhesive helps keep your practice nails securely in place while you develop your professional skills.Perfect for Essential Nails Diploma students, nail training academies, educators, and professional technicians, this adhesive is an essential accessory for anyone using the Nail Trainer system.Key Benefits:High-quality adhesive designed exclusively for the Essential Nails Nail Trainer HandUltra-fast setting time for efficient practice sessionsProvides a strong, secure bond for replacement Nail Trainer tipsIdeal for practising acrylic and gel nail enhancementsPerfect for tip application, filing, shaping, overlays, and nail art trainingSuitable for students, training academies, educators, and professional nail techniciansHelps maximise practice time with quick, reliable tip replacementPlease Note:For use with the Essential Nails Nail Trainer Hand only.Do not use on natural nails or on real people.Application nozzles (Item: ADHESIVE_RN) are required for correct use of this adhesive and are sold separately.
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Essential Nails
Refit Nail Art Nails 20 pcs
Refit Nail Art Nails – 20 PiecesPerfect your creative nail art skills with Essential Nails Refit Nail Art Nails. Designed specifically for use with the Essential Nails Nail Trainer Hand, these replacement practice nails provide a realistic extended natural nail shape, making them ideal for developing, practising, and displaying professional nail art techniques.Made in Nail Size AB, these practice nails offer an excellent working surface for creating detailed designs, including hand-painted nail art, one stroke techniques, airbrushing, encapsulation, glitter effects, stamping, and decorative enhancements. Their extended natural nail shape provides a realistic canvas that closely reflects the proportions and appearance of salon-style enhancements.Ideal for nail students, professional technicians, educators, and nail artists, these refit nails allow you to practise repeatedly without the need for live models. They are perfect for building confidence, refining techniques, testing new designs, creating portfolio pieces, preparing displays, and showcasing your artistic skills.Designed to fit the Essential Nails Nail Trainer Hand, these durable replacement nails are easy to apply and provide a consistent practice surface for ongoing training and creative development.Key Benefits:Pack of 20 Nail Trainer refit practice nailsNail Size AB for a realistic extended natural nail shapeDesigned for use with the Essential Nails Nail Trainer HandIdeal for practising and displaying nail art and airbrush designsPerfect for hand-painted artwork, one stroke, encapsulation, and decorative techniquesSuitable for training, portfolio work, displays, and product testingHelps develop precision, creativity, and confidenceIdeal for nail students, professional technicians, educators, and nail artistsWhether you're learning new techniques or showcasing your latest designs, Essential Nails Refit Nail Art Nails provide the perfect realistic canvas for practising and displaying beautiful nail art creations.
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6
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Essential Nails
Progress Card Nail Trainer Pack
Progress Card Pack – Pack of 2Present your nail work professionally with the Essential Nails Progress Card Pack. Designed specifically for Essential Nails training and assessment, these high-quality display cards provide a secure and organised way to present completed nail enhancements for tutor evaluation and feedback.Each pack contains two progress cards: one Essential Techniques Card and one Whole Hand Card, allowing you to display individual techniques as well as complete sets of nails. Simply click your finished practice nails into the cards before sending them for assessment, ensuring your work is presented neatly and safely during transit.These progress cards are an essential part of the Essential Nails Acrylic Extensions and Gel Extensions Courses, helping students demonstrate their practical skills and monitor their progress throughout their training. They are also ideal for practising nail techniques, building a professional portfolio, recording your development, or displaying completed work for client consultations and training purposes.Pack Includes:1 × Essential Techniques Card1 × Whole Hand CardKey Benefits:Pack of 2 professional progress display cardsIncludes one Essential Techniques Card and one Whole Hand CardDesigned for submitting completed nails for assessmentCompatible with Essential Nails Acrylic and Gel Extensions CoursesKeeps practice nails organised and securely displayedIdeal for student assessments, portfolios, and skill developmentSuitable for nail training academies, students, and professional educatorsDurable and easy to useWhether you're completing your Essential Nails training or building a portfolio of your work, the Essential Nails Progress Card Pack provides a professional way to display and submit your finished nail enhancements for assessment.
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Essential Nails
Tip Adhesive Nozzles 10 pcs
Tip Adhesive Nozzles Pack of 10. Ensure precise, clean, and controlled application of your nail tip adhesive with Essential Nails Tip Adhesive Nozzles. Designed to fit Essential Nails Nail Trainer Tip Adhesive, these replacement nozzles provide accurate dispensing while helping to minimise waste and reduce the risk of clogging.Ideal for replacing blocked or worn nozzles, they allow adhesive to flow smoothly for accurate application when fitting Nail Trainer tips. Their fine dispensing tip helps you apply just the right amount of adhesive exactly where it's needed, making practice sessions quicker, cleaner, and more efficient.Perfect for students, professional nail technicians, training academies, and educators using the Essential Nails Nail Trainer system, these replacement nozzles are an essential accessory to keep your adhesive performing at its best.Pack Includes:10 × Replacement Tip Adhesive NozzlesKey Benefits:Pack of 10 replacement adhesive nozzlesDesigned for use with Essential Nails Nail Trainer Tip AdhesiveProvides precise, controlled adhesive applicationHelps reduce adhesive waste and messReplaces blocked or worn nozzles quickly and easilyPromotes smooth, consistent adhesive flowIdeal for Nail Trainer practice and trainingSuitable for nail students, educators, and professional techniciansKeep your Nail Trainer Tip Adhesive working efficiently with Essential Nails Tip Adhesive Nozzles, ensuring accurate application and professional results throughout your training sessions.
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