Nail technician course · Cape Town · 30–31 Oct
Learn gel & rubber base nails in 2 days and start earning from home
A hands-on beginner nail tech course in Mitchells Plain: gel rubber base, the set every Cape Town client asks for. No experience needed, kit included. One group only: Friday 30 & Saturday 31 October 2026, 09:00–16:30, Weltevreden Valley.
R2,000 per person · a R1,000 deposit secures your seat
✓ Taught by Kim-Lee Campher, founder of Nails By Luna salon · ✓ Certificate of completion · ✓ Limited seats, one group only
What past students say
Three NBL Academy students, in their own words (33 seconds, tap to play):
- “My nails last up to a month now”
- “I felt way more confident working with rubber base”
- “Thank you Kim for investing in me”
Real NBL students, in their own words
A 1-minute reel: Kim's intro, then students on what they learned. Tap to play.
Course dates: one group, one weekend
One 2-day gel nail course, one small group. Friday and Saturday, so you only need one day off work. Seats are limited.
The only dates
Fri 30 & Sat 31 October 2026
09:00–16:30 both days · Vanguard Villas hall, Weltevreden Valley, Mitchells Plain
Book your seatR2,000 per person, a R1,000 deposit secures your seat. Not sure if a seat is still open? WhatsApp Kim.
Sound familiar?
- You want your own money, but a 9-to-5 doesn't fit around your kids and your home.
- You pay a salon R200–R360 for a gel set and think: “I could learn to do this.”
- You've watched YouTube tutorials, but you don't know what kit to buy, how to stop lifting, or where to even start.
- You're not sure what to charge or how to find your first clients.
Now picture this
Friends and neighbours book you on WhatsApp. You do neat, glossy gel rubber base sets at your own table, at hours that suit you, and the money is yours. That's what this course is built for: 2 days from complete beginner to ready for your first clients.
What you'll learn on this beginner gel nail course, day by day
- Day 1 · Friday 30 October
The foundations
Intro to nail anatomy, nail prep, and gel rubber base application step by step on practice hands, guided by a working salon owner.
- Day 2 · Saturday 31 October
Real models, nail art + your business
Shaping, finishing and neat, even sets on real models, your bonus 3 free-hand nail art techniques, how to start your own nail business, then your certificate of completion.
Course outline only: Kim-Lee may adjust the exact order on the day. 09:00–16:30 on both days. After the course you join the 3-month support group.
Everything you get for one price
- 2 full days of hands-on training with Kim-Lee Campher, in a small group
- Practice hands and models provided, so you learn on real nails
- Goodie bag of essentials
- Product to take home to start your first 4–10 clients
- Course manual (incl. intro to nail anatomy) to keep
- Certificate of completion from NBL Academy
- 3-month support group for questions while you practise
- Bonus: 3 free-hand nail art techniques (art is an add-on you can charge extra for)
- Light snacks on both days
What you could earn doing nails from home
Real numbers, so you can do the maths yourself. These are examples, not promises.
Example maths
- Charge R200 a set, spend about R36 on product = about R164 for you.
- 8 clients a week at that price = about R1,300 a week, before your time and travel.
- At R164 a set, about 13 sets cover the R2,000 course fee.
Examples only, based on published salon prices and our free starter guide. What you earn depends on your practice, your prices and how many clients you find. No income is guaranteed.
Start Your Nail Business From Home – Starter Guide
- Kit shopping list with real prices
- What to charge your first 10 clients
- How to get clients on WhatsApp & Facebook
Opens WhatsApp with a message to Kim (064 132 3106). Send it and we'll reply with your guide.
Your trainer
Meet Kim-Lee Campher
Kim-Lee is the founder of Nails By Luna, a nail salon in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town. NBL Academy is where she shares what she does every day in the salon with new nail techs.
See her work before you book: Nails By Luna is on Fresha (search “Nails By Luna”, Mitchells Plain) and posts client nails on Instagram.
See real client nails@nails_by_luna_cpt on Instagram
More student stories
Swipe and tap to play.
“But what if…?”
“I've never done nails before.”
Perfect. This is a beginner course: no experience needed. You start with prep and nail anatomy and practise on practice hands and models.
“I can't pay it all at once.”
A R1,000 deposit secures your seat on the R2,000 course. Product to start your first 4–10 clients is included.
“I don't have much time.”
It's just 2 days: Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October, 09:00–16:30. One day off work, one Saturday, and after that you choose your own hours.
“Is this legit?”
Kim-Lee runs Nails By Luna, a real salon in Mitchells Plain (on Fresha and Instagram). Watch her students above. Card payments go through Quicket's secure checkout.
“What if I struggle after the course?”
You go home with a course manual and join a 3-month support group, so you can keep asking questions while you practise.
“Do I get a certificate?”
Yes, an NBL Academy certificate of completion when you finish the 2 days.
Nail course price & booking
R2,000 per person
R1,000 deposit secures your seat.
- 30 & 31 Oct course days (Fri & Sat) · one group, limited seats
Book on Quicket (ticket emailed to you), or pay the R1,000 deposit by Absa EFT: WhatsApp Kim (064 132 3106) for the banking details.
Book your seat Pay R1,000 deposit (WhatsApp Kim)Nail course near you: easy to reach from across the Cape Flats
The course is held at Vanguard Villas hall in Weltevreden Valley, Mitchells Plain, easy to reach from:
Mitchells Plain (Weltevreden Valley, Lentegeur, Rocklands, Tafelsig, Westridge, Eastridge, Beacon Valley, Portlands, Strandfontein) · Philippi · Khayelitsha · Grassy Park · Lotus River · Ottery · Lansdowne · Athlone · Hanover Park · Manenberg · Gugulethu · Delft · Blue Downs · Kuils River · Steenberg · Retreat.
Need directions or a lift-share idea? WhatsApp Kim.
Nail course Cape Town at a glance
- Course
- Beginner Gel Rubber Base Nail Course – a hands-on beginner nail technician course
- Dates
- 2-day workshop: Friday 30 & Saturday 31 October 2026 · 09:00–16:30 both days · one group only
- Venue
- Vanguard Villas hall (secure complex), Weltevreden Valley, Mitchells Plain, Cape Town
- Price
- R2,000 per person · a R1,000 deposit secures your seat
- Certificate
- NBL Academy certificate of completion
- Group size
- One small group, limited seats
Nail course Cape Town: frequently asked questions
Who is this nail technician course for?
It is for complete beginners in Cape Town who want to learn gel rubber base nails, no experience needed, and it also suits salon owners training new or junior nail techs.
Where can I learn to do nails in Cape Town?
NBL Academy runs a 2-day hands-on Beginner Gel Rubber Base workshop at Vanguard Villas hall, Weltevreden Valley, Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, on Friday 30 & Saturday 31 October 2026.
How much does the nail course cost? (nail course Cape Town prices for beginners)
The course costs R2,000 per person. A R1,000 deposit secures your seat, and Kim confirms when the R1,000 balance is due.
Can I pay a deposit?
Yes. A R1,000 deposit secures your seat on the R2,000 course. WhatsApp Kim on 064 132 3106 to pay it.
When is the course?
Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October 2026, from 09:00 to 16:30 on both days. There is one group only.
Is the nail course near me? (Khayelitsha, Philippi, Strandfontein…)
The course is at Vanguard Villas hall in Weltevreden Valley, Mitchells Plain, which is easy to reach from Strandfontein, Philippi, Khayelitsha, Lentegeur, Tafelsig, Grassy Park, Athlone, Delft and the rest of the Cape Flats.
Where is the course held?
At Vanguard Villas hall, a secure complex in Weltevreden Valley, Mitchells Plain, Cape Town.
What will I learn?
You learn nail prep, gel rubber base application, shaping and finishing, and how to start your own nail business, plus a bonus: 3 free-hand nail art techniques.
Is this a gel overlay course or a rubber base course?
Both: you learn gel overlay with rubber base, the strong, flexible gel set most Cape Town clients ask for. It is a gel nail course for beginners, not acrylic. No experience needed, and the kit is included.
Is there a bonus?
Yes, every student also learns 3 free-hand nail art techniques as a bonus.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes, everyone who completes the 2 days receives an NBL Academy certificate of completion.
What is included in the price?
A goodie bag of essentials, a course manual (with an intro to nail anatomy), a certificate of completion, a 3-month support group, light snacks on both days, practice hands and models, and product to take home to start your first 4–10 clients.
How many people are in the group?
It is one small group with limited seats, so Kim-Lee can get to everyone. Book early: when the seats are gone, they are gone.
How do I book?
Book on Quicket, or pay the R1,000 deposit by EFT: WhatsApp Kim on 064 132 3106 for the banking details.
Do I need my own nail kit?
No, a goodie bag of essentials is included, practice hands and models are provided on the day, and you go home with product to start your first 4–10 clients.
Can I book several techs from my salon?
Yes, WhatsApp Kim on 064 132 3106 to book seats for your team and ask about a group discount for 3 or more techs.
Who teaches the course?
Kim-Lee Campher, founder of Nails By Luna, a nail salon in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town.
Can I see Kim-Lee's work before I book?
Yes, Nails By Luna posts client nails on Instagram at @nails_by_luna_cpt, and you can WhatsApp Kim on 064 132 3106 with any questions.
Is it safe to pay online?
Card payments go through Quicket's secure checkout and Quicket emails your ticket; for EFT, only use the Absa details Kim sends you on WhatsApp (064 132 3106), and keep your proof of payment.
What if I can't attend after booking?
WhatsApp Kim on 064 132 3106 before you book to get the current transfer and refund policy in writing.
Start Your Nail Business From Home – Starter Guide
- Kit shopping list with real prices
- What to charge your first 10 clients
- How to get clients on WhatsApp & Facebook
Opens WhatsApp with a message to Kim (064 132 3106). Send it and we'll reply with your guide.
How to book the nail technician course
- Secure your seat. Book on Quicket, or pay the R1,000 deposit by Absa EFT (WhatsApp Kim for the details).
- Pay the balance of R1,000 if you paid a deposit. Kim confirms the date.
- Day 1, Friday 30 October, 09:00. Arrive at Vanguard Villas hall in Weltevreden Valley. Your goodie bag, manual and snacks are included.
- Day 2, Saturday 31 October. More hands-on practice and your bonus nail art techniques, then your certificate of completion.
- After the course. Join the 3-month support group and keep asking questions while you practise.
Paying safely
Card payments go through Quicket's secure checkout. If you pay by EFT, only use the Absa details Kim sends you on WhatsApp, and keep your proof of payment. Questions first? Message us on WhatsApp.
For salons: nail tech training for your team
Have new or junior techs? Send them for 2 days of hands-on gel and rubber base training on 30 & 31 October, and they come back with a certificate of completion, a manual to keep and 3 months of support.
Booking 3 or more techs? WhatsApp Kim on 064 132 3106 and ask about a group discount.
Contact & bookings
- WhatsApp (enquiries)064 132 3106 (Kim)
- Emailnailsbyluna2022@gmail.com
- Instagram@nails_by_luna_cpt
- TicketsQuicket: Beginner Gel & Rubber Base Nail Course
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