Internationally & Nationally Accredited

Turn your passion for nails into a rewarding career

Small classes. A tranquil studio. Individual attention on every technique — from your first gel polish to running your own salon.

6+Course pathways
SmallClass sizes
FullKit included
GlobalCareer pathways
Our Philosophy
“Every student has the potential to succeed — we simply give them the space, skill and confidence to get there.”

The Beautology Academy is dedicated to empowering aspiring nail technicians and beauty professionals with the knowledge, practical skill and confidence to build successful careers in the beauty industry.

Eliane Pinheiro Head Educator & Principal

Owner of her own beauty and hair salon for over 20 years, and an educator for more than 10 — Eliane shares her hands-on experience directly with every aspiring nail technician who trains at the academy.

We focus on excellence, creativity, professionalism and personal growth — preparing our graduates to thrive in salons, launch their own businesses, or pursue advanced opportunities within the beauty industry, including onboard positions with international cruise lines such as MSC.

Small Class Sizes Accredited Courses Tranquil Environment
The Beautology Academy accreditation
In The Studio

Watch a lesson come together

From first swatch to finished set — a look inside a real class at The Beautology Academy, taught the way every technique is taught here: up close, hands-on, one student at a time.

Explore the courses
Why Beautology

An education built around you

Individual Attention

Small classes mean every technique is checked, corrected and refined one-on-one — not lost in a crowd.

Recognised Accreditation

Our courses are internationally and nationally accredited, giving you a qualification employers trust.

Full Kit Included

Every course comes with a complete professional kit, so you graduate ready to work from day one.

Entrepreneurship Track

Learn the business side too — our flagship course includes everything you need to open your own salon.

A Tranquil Studio

Learn in a calm, welcoming space designed to help you focus, practise and build genuine confidence.

Career Pathways

Graduate into salon work, open your own business, or pursue opportunities abroad — including cruise ships.

Courses

Find your path in nail & beauty

Each course is colour-coded so you can see at a glance what's involved — every one includes a full professional kit.

Saturday classes available for part-time students

Signature Programs

For Future Salon Owners

Entrepreneurship Nail Course

For students who want to open their own salon — the full technical curriculum plus a dedicated business course.

6 weeks Full kit included
  • Gel polish application
  • Gel application (4 systems)
  • Builder in a bottle
  • Hybrid gel
  • Hard gel in a tub
  • Acrylic application (4 ways)
  • Silk repair & soak-off
  • Nail art level 1
  • Tip application (full & half cover)
  • Manicure & pedicure (traditional & spa)
  • Electric filing
  • Theory: anatomy of the hand & foot
  • Entrepreneurship business course
All-Round Technician

Comprehensive Nail Course

A well-rounded grounding in gel, acrylic and nail art techniques for students ready to work in any salon.

2 weeks Full kit included
  • Gel polish application
  • Gel application (4 systems)
  • Builder in a bottle
  • Hybrid gel
  • Hard gel in a tub
  • Acrylic application (4 ways)
  • Silk repair & soak-off
  • Nail art level 1
  • Tip application (full & half cover)

Specialised Courses

Gel Nail Course 2 weeks Full kit included
  • Gel polish application
  • Gel application (4 different gel systems)
  • Builder in a bottle
  • Hybrid gel
  • Hard gel in a tub
  • Silk repair & soak-off
  • Nail art level 1
  • Tip application (full & half cover tips)
Acrylic Nail Course 8 days Full kit included
  • Acrylic application (4 different ways)
  • Silk repair & soak-off
  • Nail art level 1
  • Tip application (full & half cover tips)
Builder Gel with Tip Application 4 days Full kit included
  • Builder in a bottle application with tips
Hybrid Gel with Tip Application & Sculpting 5 days Full kit included
  • Hybrid gel application with tips and sculpting
Hard Gel in a Tub with Tip Application & Sculpting 5 days Full kit included
  • Hard gel in a tub application with tips and sculpting
Dual Forms 3 days Full kit included
  • How to apply dual forms
Dip Acrylic System 3 days Full kit included
  • How to apply the dip acrylic system
Manicure & Pedicure 2 weeks Full kit included
  • Traditional manicure & pedicure
  • Spa manicure & pedicure

Nail Art & Shapes

Levels 1–3

Nail Art

Progressive nail art training from foundational designs through to advanced, competition-level artistry.

Prerequisite: completed nail course

Shapes

Sculpture Stiletto Russian Almond Ballerina (Coffin)
Coming later this year

New additions to our course offering are on the way.

Waxing Make-Up Eyelash Extensions
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Let's start your journey

We'd love to hear from you — whether you're ready to enrol or just have a few questions, our team is here to help.

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Address

47 1st Avenue, Dunvegan, Edenvale, South Africa

Phone & WhatsApp

084 255 5544
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