Duration: One Day
Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Dress: Professional Salon Uniform
Cost: 1 free place per kit bought, additional training £30.00 (Inc VAT)
Pre-requisites: Basic Waxing Certificate

PhD, which stands for Professional, Hygienic and Disposable, is the original, tried and tested, best tube and applicator waxing system.

Students study how to make the system work for them, through both theory and practical work.  Emphasis will be placed on the rotation system, which ensures the effective heating of new wax tubes and the differences between the two high quality waxes, Tea Tree Crème and Honey.

The tutor will cover application techniques which will enable participants to work economically. They will also demonstrate on a model, showing the speed removal technique associated with PhD, (students are not required to use speed waxing techniques to gain their certificates).  

This course gives the therapist the knowledge, confidence and competency to carry out the Brazilian bikini wax, (a form of bikini waxing which leaves only a frontal strip of hair two to three fingers in width). Course content includes contra-indications, health and safety for both client and therapist, troubleshoots problems that may occur during the treatment and provides the therapist with homecare and aftercare advice. The Brazilian waxing procedure will be demonstrated by the tutor and participants will be required to carry out a Brazilian waxing treatment. Attendees of this course are required to bring a model for the treatment.

You will practise on each other during this course to perfect your skills, your may bring your own camera to record your work.

The course fee includes a full set of professional make up brushes for each student.

Duration: One Day
Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Dress: Professional Salon Uniform is preferred, should you wish to work in normal clothes it is your decision and responsibility
Cost: £150.00
Pre-requisites: Foundation Course or Level 2
Equipment Required: A set of professional make up brushes
Certification: Ellisons Academy Certificate in Special Occasion Make Up

This course is designed for those who have already had experience of day make up at Level 2 or attended our Foundation make up course. This course helps you to move to a more advanced stage and make more use of colour and fashion. Area covered include evening make up plus the effects of lighting on the make up, glamour and fashion make up including contouring and shading plus basic

camouflage tricks along with guidelines for ethnic make up application.

You will practise on each other during this course to perfect your skills, you may bring your own camera to record your work.

This comprehensive course is totally focused on preparing the bride to look her best for the most important day of her life. Learn the fundamental application techniques for this specific make up look plus the planning and considerations regarding colour and style required to make this part of your business a success – its not just about make up!. Airbrushing is perfect for a flawless foundation and blusher– this fantastic technique is introduced during this course. Business advice is also provided on building up your port folio and promoting your bridal make up business.

You will practise on each other during this course to perfect your skills, your may bring your own camera to record your work.

This course covers the psychological and physical benefits of ear candling, helping many conditions, such as sinus congestion, excessive ear wax and headaches.

In addition students will be taught the treatment procedure, contra-indications, how to diagnose the residue in the ear candle after the treatment and client aftercare advice.

Participants will also observe a demonstration of the therapy and carry out a treatment on each other during the following practical session.

Duration: One Day
Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Dress: Professional Salon Uniform
Cost: £150.00 (inc. VAT) Equipment Required: None
Pre-requisites: Completion of the home study pack prior to attending the course plus an interest in offering professional eyelash and brow perming and tinting treatments. Alternatively level 2 therapists wishing to use Thuya perming products may attend this course.

A fantastic one day course that covers tinting and perming treatments to the eyelashes and eyebrows plus eyebrow shaping. Thuya professional eye treatment products are used on the course and are exclusive to Ellisons.

Step One - Preparation / Home Study

The Thuya home study pack is sent to you after you have paid for your course, this pack prepares you for your first day. Students are required to study the content covering basic skin and hair anatomy, health and safety, cross infection and treatment preparation prior to attending the course.

Step Two - One Day Course

A review of your home study pack starts the day to ensure you have fully understood all parts. This is followed by the theory of the treatment and how the products affect the hair. Also covered are precautions and contra indications for treatment, theory and practical application of the perming and tinting process to the eyelashes and eyebrows plus eyebrow shaping. Students perform treatments on each other after the treatment demonstrations.

Duration: One Day
Time: 10.00am - 4.30pm
Dress: Professional Salon Uniform
Cost: £180.00
Pre-requisites: Eyelash tinting / NVQ level 2 or equivalent
A certificate will be issued for insurance purposes
(recognised by The Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists).

Do your clients dream of long, luscious thick lashes? Well now you can make their wishes come true! Ellisons Academy is now offering training in the most up-to-date eyelash extensions in the UK – Hollywood Lashes.

This is possibly the best investment you’ll ever make with an incredible product cost of around only £1 per client. Sparse, stubby lashes are transformed as synthetic eyelashes are attached to the client’s own natural lashes using permanent glue, which means that the extensions last the lifetime of the client’s natural lash.

During the day’s training you will see for yourself the amazing difference Hollywood Lashes make to the eye area. Each treatment takes around 1½ hours and attendees will have Hollywood Lashes attached to their own lashes as well as practicing their skills on a fellow student.

Ring to book your place today as this course is sure to be extremely popular. Eyelash extensions have been featured everywhere in the media from glossy weekend supplements to Richard and Judy.

Luscious, long, thick, lashes are here to stay. Hooray for Hollywood!

Duration: One Day
Time: 9.30am - 4.00pm
Dress: Professional Salon Uniform
Cost: £170.00 (inc. VAT)
Pre-requisites: Anatomy & Physiology

Learn this traditional treatment, a massage performed through clothes, to balance the body, bring relief from stress and soothe away tension assisting body alignment and freedom of movement. 

The course covers the benefits of using Indian Head Massage, its advantages and effectiveness, client consultations - including contra-indications, contra-actions and post treatment advice. 

Participants will learn which oils are suitable for the treatment and the massage movements involved, focusing on the back, upper arm, neck, scalp, face, and ear areas.  The practical session will give students the opportunity to put into practice what they have learned during the day.

Duration: Two Days
Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Dress: Professional Salon Uniform
Cost: £240.00 (Inc VAT)
Pre-requisites: Anatomy & Physiology

This course teaches the ancient non-invasive treatment of reflexology, which works along the same principles as acupuncture.  Participants will be taught the importance of the energy zones, how reflexology works, its benefits and contra-indications and relaxing techniques for use in reflexology. 

Students will learn to use anatomical knowledge, in combination with skilful hand work, to activate the body’s healing powers which work, on the principle of energy zones, or chi,running through the body to corresponding reflexes in the feet. 

At the end of the two day course participants will be able to carry out a full reflexology procedure. 

Duration: One day
Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Dress: Professional Salon Uniform
Cost: £160.00 (inc. VAT)
Pre-requisites: Attendees must hold a Body Massage Qualification including Anatomy & Physiology. 

As well as business and product advice you’ll learn all about the History of Stone Therapy, its physical effects and the origins of stones used for massage. 

Client consultation, contra-indications and client aftercare advice are covered and the spiritual effects of stone therapy are explored, including the characteristics of the seven chakras and the use of semi precious stones.

This course includes demonstrations in warm stone therapy massage, body techniques, guidance for safe application and the hygiene and handling of the stones.   Participants will each give and experience Stone Therapy.

This one day course covers all you need to know about the Priadara skincare products.

During the morning the key ingredients of the products plus their benefits on the skin are discussed along with the correct procedure required by the Priadara range of professional facials.

The afternoon includes a thorough demonstration of the Priadara Essential facial including application of an active mask. Priadara specialised massage routines for Essential Delicate Touch Facial and Visio Visage Eye Drainage are also included in this demonstration.

During and after the demonstration Priadara technical and promotional support material is discussed with hints and tips on retailing products to clients

The day concludes with a review of product and treatment costs and an overview of additional parts of the Priadara range.

Building business and keeping customers loyal does not happen without effort and planning. You need your salon to be the preferred choice of your clients so your treatments and service stand out from the rest. This one day courses looks at ways to do just that!

Course Content –
Costing and pricing your time and your treatments
Planning your time
Achieving retail sales
Staff incentives
Promoting treatments and your business – which is the best approach
Organising offers
Planning an ‘open’ event
Controlling your spend – stock rotation hints and tips
Evaluation – when and how to assess your business

Duration: One Day
Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Dress: Professional Salon Uniform
Cost: £125.00 (inc. VAT)
The full set of body brushes you will use during the day are included in the course cost and are yours to take home.
Pre-requisites: Body Massage or Aromatherapy NVQ 3

Expand your business with Priadara body treatments offering you exciting alternatives for your clients. Easy to perform in any professional salon working environment you will find these treatments are fuss free and incredibly popular with your clients. All you need are the products, a couch, trolley and a few treatment accessories along with the guidance provided on this intensive one day course. If you are already offering Priadara Thai-Style treatments you will find Priadara Body Spa will give you the opportunity to offer a number of attractive combined treatments or packages.

consultation details. The full body procedure is demonstrated after which therapists work on each other, this ensures you receive the complete experience.

The treatment incorporates a complete body brushing procedure applied over the Priadara oriental polish. Following this techniques for application and removal of Priadara oriental body scrub and priadara body masks are covered. Priadara Body Spa offers the choice of our delightful oriental massage foam or our two luxurious Priadara Thai-Style body oils all of which are available to use in the treatment.. Priadara product knowledge is an integral part of the day not forgetting advice on how to promote and market your treatments and products.

To conclude the day you are introduced to Priadara Chocobeauty body and face treatments. This is the ideal opportunity to view this wonderful treatment.

Full details of all treatment variations is also included in this course.

Duration: One day
Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Dress: Professional Salon Uniform
Cost: £155.00 (inc. VAT)
Pre-requisites: Attendees must hold a Body Massage Qualification including Sports or Remedial Massage, Aromatherapy or Body Therapy and Body Anatomy & Physiology. 

Priadara Thai-Style incorporates Eastern massage techniques using herbal heat compresses for a fantastic traditional yet modern body and facial treatment.

Once the tools of traditional Thai healers, the compresses are praised for their holistic approach treating the mind, body and spirit to improve the body’s capabilities of self healing.

The compresses contain over 14 traditional Thai herbs; they are heated in the purpose designed Thai-Style steamer and used on the body with and without oils. The treatment purifies, relaxes, relieves aches and pains and improves the skin condition whilst stimulating the senses.

Training covers the origin of the treatment, physical and psychological benefits of the treatment and the herbs used plus contra indications, business advice and full treatment procedure.

A practical demonstration is followed by hands on experience of a full body and facial treatment ensuring you have all the skills and knowledge to perform this wonderful treatment in many ways in your business.

Thuya Nail Enhancement Courses

Amazing acrylics or glorious gels Thuya Nail Systems are a European market leader in nail enhancements. Designed for their ease of use and exceptional long lasting results the Thuya name is set to become the professional’s choice in beauty and nail salons countrywide. Sensible prices, exceptional quality and the very best in nail training at the Ellisons Academy mean profit from great results every time. Thuya products are exclusive to Ellisons.

Thuya Nail Technician Courses at the Ellisons Academy cater for the beginner and the qualified nail technician.

If you are a beginner you need to study one of the two 5 day (Gel or Liquid & Powder -Acrylic). Both courses cover product knowledge, application techniques for the particular system and provide a thorough knowledge of all aspects of the nail, nail conditions and nail structure to ensure you are fully equipped to work as nail technician.

Each 5 day course requires you to carry out theory work and practical work at home to prepare you for your assessment taken on Day 5. Throughout the course at the Ellisons Academy students work on each other therefore any nail extensions should be removed prior to attending the course.

Thuya Nail Enhancement Courses

Amazing acrylics or glorious gels Thuya Nail Systems are a European market leader in nail enhancements. Designed for their ease of use and exceptional long lasting results the Thuya name is set to become the professional’s choice in beauty and nail salons countrywide. Sensible prices, exceptional quality and the very best in nail training at the Ellisons Academy mean profit from great results every time. Thuya products are exclusive to Ellisons.

Thuya Nail Technician Courses at the Ellisons Academy cater for the beginner and the qualified nail technician.

If you are a beginner you need to study one of the two 5 day (Gel or Liquid & Powder -Acrylic). Both courses cover product knowledge, application techniques for the particular system and provide a thorough knowledge of all aspects of the nail, nail conditions and nail structure to ensure you are fully equipped to work as nail technician.

Each 5 day course requires you to carry out theory work and practical work at home to prepare you for your assessment taken on Day 5. Throughout the course at the Ellisons Academy students work on each other therefore any nail extensions should be removed prior to attending the course.

Thuya Liquid and Powder (Acrylic) and book your course at the Ellisons Academy.

Thuya Nail Enhancement Courses

Amazing acrylics or glorious gels Thuya Nail Systems are a European market leader in nail enhancements. Designed for their ease of use and exceptional long lasting results the Thuya name is set to become the professional’s choice in beauty and nail salons countrywide. Sensible prices, exceptional quality and the very best in nail training at the Ellisons Academy mean profit from great results every time. Thuya products are exclusive to Ellisons.

Thuya Nail Technician Courses at the Ellisons Academy cater for the beginner and the qualified nail technician.

If you are a beginner you need to study one of the two 5 day (Gel or Liquid & Powder -Acrylic). Both courses cover product knowledge, application techniques for the particular system and provide a thorough knowledge of all aspects of the nail, nail conditions and nail structure to ensure you are fully equipped to work as nail technician.

Each 5 day course requires you to carry out theory work and practical work at home to prepare you for your assessment taken on Day 5. Throughout the course at the Ellisons Academy students work on each other therefore any nail extensions should be removed prior to attending the course.

Attention - qualified nail technicians! Are you ready to ‘switch’ to Thuya?

Thuya ‘Switch’ Nail Enhancements Courses are designed for those of you who already have experience of alternative nail brands.

All you need is to attend one of the Thuya 1 day ‘Switch’ courses to learn about the products and the treatment techniques.

Attention - qualified nail technicians! Are you ready to ‘switch’ to Thuya?

Thuya ‘Switch’ Nail Enhancements Courses are designed for those of you who already have experience of alternative nail brands.

All you need is to attend one of the Thuya 1 day ‘Switch’ courses to learn about the products and the treatment techniques.

Total Technician – 6 day course Includes manicure, nail extension and nail art.
Nail Extensions – 4 day nail extension course. 
Play with different systems on day 1 and decide which one you would like to continue with for the remainder of the course. 
Nail Art – 1 day course to teach you the basic techniques used in applying nail art. 
Manicure – 1 day course teaching the nail care basics required to become a successful technician.
These courses are run by Star Nails but held at Ellisons Academy. 

Bookings for these courses should be made direct by calling 0845 6010196.

The Five Day Foundation Course is designed to provide the necessary platform upon which the amateur can build their skills. Carefully crafted to balance the essential theoretical and practical application skills. Our famous Foundation courses are unique in their approach to inspire, ignite and educate duding Professionals and with foundation skills that allow them to get out into the field and start working safely, right away.

Course cost £595 plus VAT (£699.13), which includes a foundation manual, a professional foundation kit, a nail trainer and upon successful completion a Creative Nail Academy Foundation Certificate.

The Five Day Foundation Course runs 1am - 5pm. Please note that the first three days run consecutively the fourth day two weeks later and the fifth day a month after that.

creative nail design conversion course

Are you already qualified as a nail technician? Do you want to convert? 

This course is designed for existing nail technicians who are familiar with other brands of liquid and powder. This one day course covers the basics of working with Creative Nail Design’s award winning Retention+ using tips and is meant as an introduction.

This one day course is just £95 plus VAT (£111.63). The price includes a induction manual, a Professional Induction kit and upon successful completion a Creative Nail Academy Induction Certificate.

These courses are run by Creative Nail Design but held at Ellisons Academy. Booking for these courses should be made direct through Creative Nail Design by contacting their Education Department on

0113 275 0433.