Meet your Instructor

Halo Owner & Educator Keesha Carpenter

With over a decade of hard work and experience in the nail industry, Keesha has become a well-known nail artist and educator here in Canada. She continually brings her passion for nails into everything she does - and it shows! Her students share that they truly feel the love and support that she pours into her education, creating an unforgettable experience for them as they grow their own business and artistry! Check out her vibrant art on her nail account @electriknailz.

Course Curriculum

Click each course module listed below to view all of the lessons.

    1. Welcome to Halo!

    2. Navigating your Online Portal

    3. Welcome to Halo!

    4. Optional Ugly Duckling Products

    1. Applying Premade 3D Charms

    2. 3D Abstract Designs with Sculpting Gel

    3. Coquette Pearl Frame

    4. 3D Handpainted Strawberries

    5. 3D Clay Gel Characters

    6. 3D Handmade Chrome Bow

    7. Textured Chrome Snakeskin

    8. 3D Colourful Squiggles

About this course

  • $88.00
  • 12 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content
  • Self-paced and never expires
  • Digital Certificate of Completion awarded

Pricing Options

You may wish to purchase this course as well as add on an Ugly Duckling Student Kit! Scroll down to read more about this kit option and what it includes.

Ugly Duckling Kit

Opt in for this kit and save 15% on these high quality products. To purchase, select the "Course + Kit" payment option above.

Halo Nail Academy courses are taught using award-winning Ugly Duckling Nails Products. Ugly Duckling is a Canadian, female owned company based out of Victoria, BC. The kit items have been hand selected by Keesha for your success in this course, but are not mandatory.

Welcome to Halo

Meet our Owner and Educator - Keesha!

See what all the buzz is about

Here are reviews from students who have taken our art courses!

5 star rating

10/10 recommend

Amy Beck

No matter if you’re a beginner or a pro this was a fun little course to take! Good instructor and good info

No matter if you’re a beginner or a pro this was a fun little course to take! Good instructor and good info

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Loved It!

Kimberly Alvarez

This course was well-taught. I was able to see and understand exactly how to do everything. I recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn how to do nail...

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This course was well-taught. I was able to see and understand exactly how to do everything. I recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn how to do nail art in an easy to understand, step-by-step manner that will succeed in giving you the confidence to try it out and practice until you get it just right.

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5 star rating

Amazing course!

Raphaelle Boulanger-Crevier

I took this class because I wanted to have more knowledge because I'm a new tech! This was the perfect class to learn a lot of techniques!

I took this class because I wanted to have more knowledge because I'm a new tech! This was the perfect class to learn a lot of techniques!

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Loooove

denice haugen

Taught very well and awesome nail designs. I’ll definitely be purchasing other courses!

Taught very well and awesome nail designs. I’ll definitely be purchasing other courses!

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Loved It!

Kimberly Alvarez

These are some seriously awesome nails! I can actually do them as I follow along with the videos. Well-taught and explained. I'm so excited to try them all!

These are some seriously awesome nails! I can actually do them as I follow along with the videos. Well-taught and explained. I'm so excited to try them all!

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General FAQ

  • Do you teach acrylic?

    No, Halo Nail Academy courses ONLY use gel nail products.

  • How do the payment plans work?

    Your first payment will come out immediately and grant you immediate access to your course. The next payments will come out on the same day of the month as your initial transaction, for as the number of months you chose for you payment plan. If you miss a payment, your course will be locked until the payment is successful. Once the payment goes through, you will regain access to your course.

  • Why isn't my discount code isn't working?

    Discount codes only apply to our art and shaping courses, and not valid on the In-Person or Online Certification Programs. They also cannot be used on payment plans.

  • My local guidelines require me to have a license to do nails in my city/province/state. Will I be a licensed nail tech after taking your courses?

    Halo is a private nail academy in Canada. We are not an accredited school. Completion of our certification programs will award you with a Certificate, not a license. If you require a license to work in your region but still want to learn from Halo, all of our courses are available for you to take in addition to your required training to help you maximize your skills and understanding of gel nail services.

  • What is the benefit of becoming Certified over just doing nails on my own?

    A certification is a professional recognition of achievement, meaning you have completed theoretical and practical training in the industry, giving you confidence having learned from someone with experience and expertise. Most beauty suppliers also require proof of certification before they allow you to shop with them, which means your certificate will grant you wholesale pricing and access to professional use only products.

  • Do your courses expire?

    Most of our courses never expire. The only ones that do expire are the Certification Programs, including the Soak Off Gel Manicurist Certification Program, Online Gel Extension Certification Program, and the In-Person Gel Extension Certification Program. These programs expire one year after enrolment.

  • What if I enrol in an online course and then change my mind?

    We encourage all potential students to ask lots of questions before making the investment to purchase education. Unfortunately, all courses are non-refundable.

  • Do I have to have a computer to take this course?

    Simple answer, no! You can absolutely use your phone for all training, but having a computer or something with a larger screen (ie: iPad, tablet, laptop) will really help you to be able to watch all the videos on a larger scale so you can study all of the details.

  • Is there financial aid available for your nail certification course?

    There is no financial aid, however, there are payment plan options available to make the tuition more affordable by breaking it up into monthly instalments.