Katie Barnes Shape Master Tech Programme
Take individual classes as detailed or complete the whole programme for just £1250 + VAT
Includes:
Stage 1
Stage 2 (choose 1 option)
Stage 3 (choose 3 options)
Stage 4 (choose 2 options)
Stage 5

Stage 1: Salon Shapes and L&P Acrylic Proficiency
Salon Shapes is the essential first stage and foundation to progress to advanced shapes and techniques courses. This course is designed for nail technicians of all levels wanting to improve their salon techniques or progress to competition work or advanced shapes.
Course Programme:
- Square
- Classic Almond
- Ballerina/Tapered Square
- Simple to advanced form fitting and tailoring techniques for different and problem nails
- Award winning filing technique
- Science and chemistry
- Product control
- Detailed components for the perfect structure including C-Curve and apex
- Troubleshooting
Duration: 1 day 10am – 4pm
Model: Students will work on themselves.
Pre-requisites: L&P Acrylic qualification.
Cost: £140+VAT.

Stage 2: Advanced Salon Shape Classes
To perfect advanced shapes, you must first attend ‘Salon Shapes and L&P Acrylic Proficiency’class. This the ideal class for those Nail Techs that want to push their skills and techniques further. You can use the skills learnt to improve your salon work or use for photoshoots and competitions.
Classes to choose from are:
Advanced salon shapes I:Gothic Almond and Russian Almond
Advanced salon shapes II:Monroe and Pipe
Course programme:
- Advanced sculpting and shape techniques
- Advanced form tailoring techniques
- Mastering consistency and the perfect structure
- Perfecting product control and skills
- Decoration techniques
Duration: 1 day 10am – 4pm
Model: Students will work on themselves.
Pre-requisites:Salon Shapes and L&P Acrylic Proficiencyclass.
Cost: £140+VAT.
Stage 2: Competition Pink and White (UK style)
Course programme:
- Understanding competition rules and scoresheets
- Learn tips and tricks from previous award winner and judge
- Advanced sculpting and shape techniques
- Advanced form tailoring techniques
- Consistency
- Apex, C Curve
- Award winning filing technique
- Perfecting product control and skills
- Perfect polishing techniques
Duration: 1 day 10am – 4pm
Model: Model required from 11am or students can work on themselves.
Pre-requisites: Stage 1:Salon Shapes and L&P Acrylic Proficiencyclass.
Cost: £140+VAT.


Stage 3 Classes: Advanced Extreme Shapes
Classes to choose from are:
Advanced shapes I:Edge and Stiletto Edge
Advanced shapes II:Razor and Triangle
Advanced shapes III:Butterfly and Dragon
Advanced shapes IV:Lipstick
Advanced shapes V:Stiletto and Modern Almond
Course Programme:
- Advanced sculpting and shape techniques
- Advanced form tailoring techniques
- Consistency
- Perfecting product control and skills
- Creating slender elegant extreme shapes perfect for photoshoots
- Top tips for creating winning photographic sets
- Decoration techniques
Duration: 1 day 10am – 5pm
Model: Students to work on themselves.
Pre-requisites: Stage 1:Salon Shapes and L&P Acrylic Proficiencyclass and Stage 2.
Cost: £160+VAT.
Stage 3: UK Nail Masters 5 Advanced Shapes Competition Nails
Learn the rules and techniques required for winning competition standard UK competition Nail Masters 5 Advanced shapes: Stiletto; Lipstick; Edge; Pipe; Square. Also ideal for those techs wanting to push their skills further.
Course Programme:
- Understanding competition rules and scoresheets
- Learn tips and tricks from previous award winner and judge
- Advanced sculpting and shape techniques
- Advanced form tailoring techniques
- Consistency
- Apex, C Curve
- Award winning filing technique
- Perfecting product control and skills
- Perfect polishing techniques
Duration: 2 days 10am – 5pm
Model: Model required or students can work on themselves.
Pre-requisites: Stage 1:Salon Shapes and L&P Acrylic Proficiencyclass and Stage 2: Pink and White Competition Nails.
Cost: £320 + VAT.


Stage 4 Classes: Advanced Extreme Shapes
Classes to choose from are:
Advanced shapes VI:Dagger
Advanced shapes VII:Lilith
Advanced shapes VIII:Edge It
Course Programme:
- Advanced sculpting and shape techniques
- Advanced form tailoring techniques
- Consistency
- Perfecting product control and skills
- Creating slender elegant extreme shapes perfect for photoshoots
- Top tips for creating winning photographic sets
- Decoration techniques
Duration: 1 day 10am – 5pm
Model: Students will work on themselves.
Pre-requisites: Stage 1, 2 and 3.
Cost:£160 + VAT
Stage 5: Innovative Advanced Shapes
Available to techs of the highest level in the master tech programme who have successfully completed all 5 stages.
Course programme:
- Advanced sculpting and shape techniques
- Carving cut out design into the enhancements and shapes
- Doubling up forms
- Creating your own unique and innovative shapes
- 5 style Nail Pro
Complete all 5 stages successfully with successful case studies to receive Katie Barnes approved Shape Master Tech Programme Certificate.
Duration: 2 days 10am – 5pm
Model: Students will work on themselves.
Pre-requisites: Successful competition of all 4 stages.
Cost: £350 + VAT
