START IN MANICURE
A foundation course from scratch: for beginners, self-taught learners and anyone whose earlier course didn’t get them anywhere. Four days of practice with one or two people.
1–2 people per group
€1.250More about this course →
Manicure courses · Tilburg, NL
Learn to do nails, calmly and step by step.
Small groups, plenty of practice and time for questions.
my path
You do it with your own hands — you don’t just watch.
I’m Anna. I’ve been doing nails for more than ten years, and now I teach others too. I explain things in plain words: why the coating holds, how to hold the e-file, what to do when something goes wrong. I live in Tilburg; my students come from all over the Netherlands and Belgium.
Courses
What you can take
Two formats in the studio: a four-day basic course (€1.250) and a one-day self-manicure workshop for beginners (€450).
Self-manicure for beginners
Neat nails on yourself, with a full day of practice. You get a certificate and the complete list of materials to buy.
no experience needed · one-to-one or in a mini-group of 2
Not sure yet what you need?
Tell me about your experience and goals — I’ll help you choose the right course or guide.
One-to-one consultation
A review of your work or a specific professional question: technique and mistakes, difficult cases, setting up your workspace or working with clients.
Before the consultation, you need to send your questions and photos or videos of your work — so the conversation can be as focused as possible.
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For clients
Getting your nails done in Tilburg
Work, prices, how long it takes and where to find me. A quiet studio, one client at a time.
Prices and duration
| Treatment | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ukrainian manicureCuticle care • Nail shaping • Light buffing • No polish | 30 min | €35 |
| Ukrainian manicure + BIAB / Builder GelCuticle care • Nail strengthening with BIAB / Builder Gel • Natural camouflage shade | 1 h 30 | €55 |
| Ukrainian manicure + BIAB / Builder Gel + gel polishCuticle care • Nail strengthening with BIAB / Builder Gel • Gel polish | 1 h 40 | €60 |
| Ukrainian manicure for menCuticle care • Nail shaping • Light buffing | 45 min | €45 |
| Nail repair / Architecture correctionFor nail repairs and architecture corrections, including hooked, gryphotic or trampoline-shaped nails. Price depends on the complexity of the work. | +1–20 min | +€2/10 |
| French | +15 min | +€10 |
| Cat-eye effect | +10 min | +€5 |
| Nail design (from)Approx. 1–15 min, depending on complexity. The price is a starting price. | +1–15 min | +€2 |
| Product removal | +10 min | +€10 |
* includes removing the old product and simple design or repair of 1–2 nails. The duration given is an estimate.
What the duration depends on
For one person it’s done in two hours; for another the same work takes half an hour longer. It usually comes down to these four things.
The state of your cuticles
Dry, fast-growing cuticles need more preparation. If you use oil at home, it usually goes faster.
What’s still on your nails
Neatly removing an old layer takes 20 to 30 minutes. If you come with clean nails, that time goes into the work itself.
Length, shape and repairs
Long nails, a new shape or fixing a broken nail each add about a quarter of an hour.
Design
One colour is quickest. French, several colours or hand-painted designs take about ten minutes per nail.
A first visit always takes a little longer: we first look at your nails together and what’s possible.
Location
Yetkin Hair & Beauty Salon, Jacques Oppenheimstraat 1a, 5042 NM Tilburg. I rent my own place in this hair salon.Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00–17:00, by appointmentOpen in Google Maps →
Aftercare at home
How to make your manicure last longer
No hot water and no sauna for the first 24 hours — the coating is still curing. Wear gloves when you use cleaning products, don’t use your nails as tools, and file down a sharp edge straight away so it doesn’t catch on things.
Why the shine fades and what helps
Shine wears off with washing-up liquid, acetone and dry air. Cuticle oil once a day and hand cream after washing your hands keep the coating supple; a top coat after two weeks brings the shine back.
Keeping cuticles tidy at home when they grow fast
Don’t cut anything away. Cuticle oil once a day and a gentle push back with a wooden stick after your shower is enough. If they grow fast, come every three weeks instead of every four.
Book an appointment
Choose what you’d like done, a date and a time. I’ll confirm by message.
Yetkin Hair & Beauty Salon, Jacques Oppenheimstraat 1a, 5042 NM Tilburg
Free
Be a model on a training day
On training days, students work on models. Taking part is free; the treatment takes longer than usual.
- Allow 3 to 4 hours in the studio
- A student does the work; I watch and correct
- Send photos of your nails without product, if you have them
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I start without any experience?
Yes. The “Self-manicure for beginners” and “START IN MANICURE” courses are suitable for beginners. We start from the very beginning — even if you have never held manicure scissors or an e-file. If you already have some experience, taught yourself or trained before, that is fine too: skills you already know will help you learn new ones faster and move on to practice.
Do I need a model to practise on?
On the “Self-manicure for beginners” course you practise on yourself — the programme is designed for this. On the other courses you need models to practise on. I find them, so you don’t need to worry about it in advance.
What language are the lessons in?
Lessons are in Russian or Ukrainian. Teaching a course in English or Dutch can be discussed in advance: I need time to prepare the materials and the professional vocabulary.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. When you finish the course, you receive a certificate in English. A certificate in another language can be discussed in advance.
Do I need to buy anything for the course?
No. During the course you work with the studio’s materials — I provide everything you need. During the course you will get a detailed list of the tools and materials you will need to start working.