Still Water Academy
Professional Nail Technician Education
Where technical excellence meets thoughtful education.
Learn not only how to perform professional nail services, but why every technique matters. Our certification programs are designed to build lasting knowledge, confidence, and technical skill through comprehensive education and hands-on mentorship.
Why Still Water Academy?
Education with Purpose
At Still Water Academy, we believe exceptional nail technicians are built through understanding—not memorization.
Our programs combine nail science, technical precision, live client demonstrations, business education, and real-world experience to prepare students for long-term success.
✔ Comprehensive Curriculum
✔ Hybrid & Online Learning
✔ Detailed Workbook
✔ Live Client Demonstrations
✔ Small Class Sizes
✔ Ongoing Support
What You’ll Learn
Nail anatomy & Science
Infection Prevention & SanitationRussian Manicure
Ugly Duckling Gel System
Sculpted Nails
E-file Mastery
Nail Art
Business Foundations
Photography & Branding
Professional Client Experience
Meet Your Educator
Amber Levesque
Award-winning Nail Technician & Educator
With nearly two decades in the nail industry, my passion has always been education. Still Water Academy was created to bridge the gap between simply learning techniques and truly understanding why they work. My goal is to help students build confidence through knowledge, precision, and a commitment to excellence.
Professional Nail Technician Certification
Choose the learning path that best fits your goals, experience, and lifestyle. Whether you prefer fully online learning, hands-on classroom instruction, or advanced skills refinement, there’s a program designed for you.
Professional Nail Technician Certification (Hybrid)
A complete hybrid certification combining online learning with immersive in-person training.
Includes:
*Comprehensive onine curriculum
*120-page printable student manual
*Lifetime access to the complete online curriculum
*Hands on instruction
*Business education
*Professional Nail Technician Certificate
Online Nail Technician Certification
Study at your own pace with our comprehensive online certification designed to build the knowledge, confidence, and technical foundation needed to begin your career as a professional nail technician.
Includes:
*Comprehensive online curriculum
*120-page printable student manual
*Detailed video demonstrations
*Live client service demonstrations
*Business education
* Online Nail Technician Certificate
Bridging Program
Designed for certified nail technicians and graduates of our Online Nail Technician Certification who are ready to refine their skills through hands-on instruction.
Includes:
*One-on-One practical training
*Technique refinement
*Personalized instructor feedback
*Advanced application guidance
*Professional Nail Technician Certificate
