About Us

Our focus is on helping you to become empowered and self-employed in 2025

Deborah Whelan

Deborah, owner and professional nail, lash & brow technician, has a CIBTAC Diploma in Aesthetic Treatments and Body Therapy and an ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology. She also completed a Distinction certificate QQI Level 5 in Anatomy and Physiology.             

Additionally, Deborah completed both Training Needs & Identification and Training Delivery & Evaluation QQI Level 6. The purpose of these awards is to equip the tutor with the
knowledge, skill, and competence to deliver, assess, and evaluate
a training and development intervention.

Most recently she completed Level 7 Professional Training Practices at UCC. At its core, Professional Training Practices is focused on fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth within organisations. 

I love nothing more than encouraging my students to continue their education.

The Advanced Institute of Nail Technology ‘AINT’ was established in 2001. AINT is currently responsible for training groups of students in Community Colleges, FAS Colleges, and Private Colleges Nationwide. AINT was nominated for ‘Innovator of the Year’ and ‘Training Institute of the Year’ at the IBPA Irish Professional Beauty Association Awards.

Course Director Deborah Whelan was on the judging panel with the president of the Irish Beauty Professional Association (IBPA) in judging the nail Technician of the year. We won the silver title of Irish Nail Champions at the Irish Nail Championships.

Fully Accreditated Courses

Accredited none-NFQ training provider of training in Ireland and the UK

When you choose one of our fully accredited courses, you can be confident that we provide the highest quality training. This also guarantees that you can get insurance for your new career

As a non-NFQ training provider, anyone receiving a Social Welfare payment may be able to avail of the Technical Support Grant worth 1,000 euros to pay for our fully accredited courses.

Associated Beauty Therapists (ABT) provides accreditation.

Insurance for the accredited courses is provided by Associated Irish Therapists (AIT)

Through AIT membership, students are part of the largest beauty membership in Ireland and the UK. Benefits include free VIP membership to the Beauty Show in the RDS.

When you choose our accredited nail or lash technology course, you can be confident that we provide the highest quality training. This also guarantees that you can get insurance for your new career.

WEB BROCHURE WITH ALL YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA

The final step after graduating your nail course is connecting with your new customer base. Our web designers have designed unique web brochure templates for successful AINT graduates, these web brochures are designed for students to project a professional image of their new business.

Here we link your Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and LinkedIn accounts centrally. Your new clients can visit your unique web brochure, follow all your social media links and price lists, and learn about you and your qualifications.

YOUR KIT

I have spent 21 years in the beauty industry, training thousands of students to become professional nail / lash / brow technicians. I empower women through education and help many get back to earning on a self-employed basis or gaining employment in the beauty inductry.

AINT has developed a full range of professional nail kits with training manuals available for professional use. AINTNAILZ integrates top-quality materials and years of experience in education – into one product family.

We care about the environment, all our liquid bottle containers are recyclable and refillable. We are 90% paperless, all your notes are uploaded to an easily accessible platform or emailed, and then we go through them in class together. But, if you prefer paper notes, we can do that too, some people like to have notes in their hands to learn and we respect that too.

TO GET STARTED ON YOUR JOURNEY TO SELF-EMPLOYMENT

The duration of your course is from 1 to 12 days. So, you can decide how much time you can invest in your new career. Your first session is an informal meet-and-greet and introductory to the layout of your course.

Here you can meet fellow students, have one-on-one time with your tutor, and get help with any queries you might have.

Following that, your tutor will demonstrate from the beginner stages of preparing the natural nail, applying tips to producing top-class, natural, durable gel, and sculptured acrylic nail extensions.

Master perfect and quick prep techniques to prevent lifting, apply the nail form to perfectly fit with the natural nail, create competition-style smile lines making your client’s nail slim and chic, and create a free edge with white to make unique and perfectly sharp smile line.

Your classes are both fun and practical.

CONTINUE YOUR CAREER

We want to continue working with you, give you additional opportunities after your training, and become a distributor; when you have expert product knowledge, why not spread the word…. talk with local salons and product suppliers about stocking AINT products. Earn 20% on all your orders, receive cash into your bank account the next day

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Because fairness, equality, transparency, and professionalism are at the heart of our training procedures. We have developed all policies and procedures, and make them available to both learners and tutors. Documents available for learners – Learner Handbook Data Protection Documents available for Tutors – Quality Assurance Documents – Application Form Access Interview Application for Reasonable Accommodation Daily Roll Tutor Pre-Programme Planning Lesson Plans Mid-Way Meeting Progression Pathways Progression Review Form Assessment Portfolio Checklist

I genuinely recommend our training techniques, products, courses, and events by heart – and especially the team spirit and success philosophy to everyone.

Thank you for your trust, and we will work even harder in the next 10 years to keep you contented with our materials and tools to stay your trustworthy partner.

What our students say

5-WEEK BEGINNER GEL COURSE

I recently completed the beginner nail course with Aintnailz, and it was an amazing experience. The instructor, Deborah, was knowledgeable and supportive, making the learning process enjoyable and engaging. I gained valuable skills and confidence in gel extension. I can’t wait to start what I’ve learned in just five days. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to start their journey as a nail technician!

Ava Kinsella. https://www.instagram.com/a.kxnails/

12-WEEK COMPLETE NAIL TECH COURSE

This course with Deborah was amazing. Dedicating a couple of hours a week to your practice really helps you to improve quickly under her guidance. I flew through my course, learning how to do both gel and acrylic which has greatly benefited me, as my clients can choose between both. The happy and cheerful atmosphere of Deborah’s classes allows you to relax when you walk through her doors. If you are thinking of doing any courses Deborah is who I’d call

Elaine Conway.
https://www.instagram.com/nailz_byelaine/

12-WEEK COMPLETE NAIL TECH COURSE

At my age, doing the 12-week nail tech course was a bit daunting at first, but I have to say I enjoyed every minute of it. Deborah is an amazing teacher and made learning a new skill very enjoyable. I would recommend anyone who is upskilling to give this course a try; it is definitely worth the effort and the time.

Gillian McD.

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