Short courses · ABT routes
One skill at a time, taught properly. Most of our short courses run in a half day, a day or two days — long enough to be assessed as competent, short enough to fit around a working week. Accreditation is shown course by course and is subject to current approval.
Pick the treatment you want to add below. The course page then tells you everything that matters: how it runs fully online, in a small group or as a private one-to-one day, whether mentoring is worth adding, and where an eligible VTCT progression exists.
ABT short courses
Filter by category or length. Durations shown are the beginner route — if you already hold a recognised qualification, some courses have a shorter route once certificates are checked.
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8 courses

A complete spa manicure service — consultation, nail and cuticle work, massage and a professional finish you can charge for.

The full spa pedicure treatment, from consultation and foot care through to massage and finish.

Prep, application, curing, maintenance and safe removal of UV/LED gel polish on natural nails.
BIAB & Natural Nail Overlays
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Builder-in-a-bottle, soft-gel and hard-gel overlays on the natural nail — strength and structure without extensions.

Confident, controlled e-file use for natural nail preparation, cuticle work and safe product removal.
Nail Extensions
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Prep, extending, structure, refills and removals — the full extension service, start to finish.

E-file technique for enhancements — refining structure, refills and efficient, safe reduction.

Design work that sells — technique, placement and finish for a modern nail art menu.
4 courses

The combined tinting and brow waxing course — patch testing, colour selection, shaping and aftercare.

Mapping, outlining and architectural definition for a richer, fuller brow finish.

Lamination technique, timings and aftercare for a groomed, brushed-up brow shape.

Lifting and tinting natural lashes — shield selection, placement, timings and aftercare.
6 courses

Threading technique for brows and facial areas — control, speed and comfort.

Facial waxing across brow, lip, chin and sides with a clean, comfortable finish.
Roller Waxing
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A full day on the roller wax system — set-up, hygiene, application and efficient large-area work.

Strip wax technique for body areas, with consultation, contra-indications and aftercare.
Hard / Hot Waxing
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Hot wax application for sensitive and coarse-hair areas, including working temperature and patterning.
Intimate Waxing
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Bikini through to Hollywood — positioning, sectioning, comfort and professional client care.
2 courses

Skin analysis, cleansing, exfoliation, massage and mask work built into a full facial routine.
Facial Massage — Face, Head, Neck, Shoulders & Arms
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A massage-focused one-day route covering face, head, neck, shoulders and arms.
2 courses
Back Massage
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Back, neck and shoulder massage — posture, pressure, sequence and client comfort.
Full Body Massage
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A complete full body massage routine over five academy days including assessment, built for salon delivery.
2 courses

Five days across skin prep, colour theory, eyes, day, occasion and bridal make-up.
Spray Tanning
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Consultation, prep, gun handling, shade selection, tent set-up and aftercare.
ABT-accredited courses carry an AuraLuxe certificate with ABT accreditation and are intended to support insurance eligibility. Acceptance is always at your insurer's discretion — please confirm with your insurer and check the requirements of the country you work in before booking.