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.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to Halo!

    2. Welcome!

    3. Advanced Gel Shaping Manual (downloadable)

    4. Optional Ugly Duckling Gel Shaping Kit

    5. Using Canva to submit your Homework Assignments

    1. Prep with Ugly Duckling Products

    2. Form Customization 101

    3. Comparing Forms

    4. Form Cutting Cheat Sheet - (screenshot & favourite this in phone for repeated use)

    5. Pinching 101

    6. Testing Gels for Pinching Cure Times

    7. Flawless Gel Application for Minimal Filing

    8. Hand Filing Review

    9. E-File Bits

    10. E-Filing Angles Cheat Sheet

    1. Follow Along with Me!

    2. Sculpting a Pinched Square Nail

    3. Using your Hand File to Shape a Square Nail

    4. Sculpting a Pinched Tapered Square Nail

    5. Using your E-File to Shape a Tapered Square Nail

    6. Sculpting and Shaping a Pinched Almond Nail

    7. Sculpting and Shaping a Pinched Stiletto Nail

    8. Sculpting and Shaping a Russian Almond Nail

    9. Pinching on Short Nails

    10. Do It Yourself!

    1. Prep on Model

    2. Form Sculpting and Pinching on Model

    3. Apex Sculpting for Minimal Filing on Model

    4. Finish Filing on Model

    5. Working on a Client

    6. Certificate

    7. Help me Improve

About this course

  • $333.00
  • 32 lessons
  • 3 hours of video content
  • Self-paced and never expires
  • Digital Certificate of Completion awarded

Optional 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 courses!

5 star rating

online courses

Kersten Hill

I have always struggled with online courses. I have a harder time understanding the material when it is online, but Keesha does such an amazing job at explai...

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I have always struggled with online courses. I have a harder time understanding the material when it is online, but Keesha does such an amazing job at explaining things and keeping your focus. They also have a great response time whether its for help with assignments or just reviewing assignments.

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TAKE THAT COURSE!

Kala Young

Very helpful & super informative! Will def be joing another course soon.

Very helpful & super informative! Will def be joing another course soon.

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The best certification program!

Vianne Ortega

Incredibly in-depth lessons, detailed feedback and the most motivating mentor!!

Incredibly in-depth lessons, detailed feedback and the most motivating mentor!!

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Best online course you will ever take

Lynnette Oon

Keesha is amazing. She is patient, understanding and very responsive. Not only does she take the time to grade the assignments properly, she also provides de...

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Keesha is amazing. She is patient, understanding and very responsive. Not only does she take the time to grade the assignments properly, she also provides detailed feedback. Using the constructive criticism provided by her, you can definitely work on your craft a lot better. The course is easy to follow with detailed videos with voiceovers. Keesha also never makes you feel bad for emailing and asking a lot of questions. I appreciate her guidance and her sharing her knowledge with me. This course is well worth every penny you spend. The ugly duckling product that comes in the kit is also top notch. Especially since it's a local product, just makes it all that much better!

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Amazing Course!!

Katie Andrews

I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is looking to learn about gel nails! The videos are so thorough and jammed packed with lots of informative...

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I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is looking to learn about gel nails! The videos are so thorough and jammed packed with lots of informative tips and tricks. I love how you can go back and rewatch a video at anytime to refresh your knowledge and keep learning. Keesha is an incredible teacher with a great eye for detail which makes me feel confident in creating high quality nails. Her feedback has helped me grow so much in my skill from the beginning of the course till now. Keesha is always there with a cheerful bright attitude to help with any questions I have along the way making me always feel heard and encouraged. I am so thankful for Keesha and the Halo Nail Academy for setting me up for success in my exciting new nail career! Thank you!! 💖💖💖

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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.

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.