1-2-1 in person
1-2-1 in person
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1-to-1 Tailored Training – In Person
Cost £250 • 1 Day 10-4pm • Fully ABT Accredited
Country: Heage, Derby, United Kingdom
This private 1-to-1 training day is completely tailored to you. Whether you’d like to refine a particular skill, master a tricky technique, or focus on nail art, the entire day is yours to design around your needs.
Training takes place at Melanie Lewendon Academy in Heage, Derbyshire, and gives you focused, hands-on support directly with me. Alongside your in-person day, you’ll also receive lifetime access to the full online platform course in the subject(s) you’ve chosen to upskill in. This means you’ll have theory, demos, and resources to revisit whenever you need them, giving you long-term support beyond the classroom.
In this course, you’ll cover:
Because this day is fully tailored, you can choose exactly what we focus on. Popular choices include:
• Perfecting acrylic, builder gel or hard gel application
• Working on structure, apex, filing and shaping
• Mastering gel polish finishes or French application
• Nail art techniques. From beginner designs to advanced freehand
• Confidence building with troubleshooting and problem-solving
Who is this course for?
This course is for qualified nail professionals who want to upskill, refresh, or expand their knowledge in any area of their work. As it is fully customisable, you must already hold a qualification in the system or product you wish to improve on.
What qualification will I receive?
Upon successful completion of your tailored training, you will receive a certificate of completion for the subject(s) covered during the day.
This training is ABT-accredited, fully certified and insurable, and is an excellent way to develop confidence, refine your techniques, and continue your professional development.
Entry Requirements: Qualification in the product system/skill you wish to study (minimum age 16).
Why train with Melanie Lewendon Academy?
• Multi award-winning educator with many awards and accolades (Scratch Educator of the Year 2024 & Online Educator of the Year 2025)
• Fully ABT-accredited, certified and insurable
• Lifetime access to my award-winning online platform, regularly updated
• Ongoing tutor support before, during, and after training
• Guided, easy-to-follow lessons explained simply, no big words or confusion
• Highest industry standards to ensure your career is safe, professional and successful
Important Booking Info
All in-person courses must be arranged with me directly before making payment. Please email studentcare@melanielewendonacademy.co.uk to schedule your date. Courses must be paid for upon booking, and no dates are secured until full payment has been received.
Cancellation Policy
• 1-to-1 Training – one date rearrangement allowed with a minimum of 72 hours’ notice.
Refunds & cancellations: please see our Returns Policy for full refund protocols and terms.
By booking a private tailored training day, you’ll benefit from my full attention, a personalised learning plan, and lifetime access to the online course for your chosen subject, ensuring your learning continues long after your in-person session.
All in-person courses must be arranged with Mel before making payment. Please email studentcare@melanielewendonacademy.co.uk to check availability and secure your date.
If no “class” course dates are currently available, or any dates advertised are unsuitable, a new date will be arranged with you and then advertised for other students to join, unless you have purchased a 1-to-1 training option, in which case your date will be arranged directly and privately.
When you purchase your course, you’ll receive immediate access via the "My Course Hub" section of the website, where the online learning content and theory are hosted. Exams must be completed online through the platform before attending your in-person training.
You will also receive an automated email with full instructions for your in-person training day. Please check your spam/junk folder if you don’t see it. If you still haven’t received it, contact me at studentcare@melanielewendonacademy.co.uk and I’ll resend it.
Please note: this course includes a digital element as part of the training. For this reason, refunds are not available once access has been given. For full details, please see our Refund Policy.
This course is fully accredited by ABT (Association of Beauty Therapists), and fully certifiable and insurable. On successful completion of your case studies and final assessment, you will receive your professional certificate, enabling you to obtain insurance and work with paying clients.
You must hold student insurance while completing your training and case studies. A discounted student policy is available through ABT; you’ll receive the discount code inside the course.
Your learning is supported by my award-winning online course platform, with lifetime access and regular updates to reflect current standards and techniques. To verify my accreditation, please visit the ABT website.