Acrylic 101: A Beginner's Guide to Acrylic Nails

Acrylic 101: A Beginner's Guide to Acrylic Nails

A soft, detailed, step-by-step introduction to the art of acrylic nails. Created for new and rising nail techs who want clarity, confidence, and a strong foundation.

Mastering acrylic doesn't start with trends. It starts with understanding, technique, and intentional practice.

This guide walks you through the essential knowledge every beginner needs before jumping into advanced training. From natural nail anatomy and proper prep, to bead ratios, structure, filing, and finishing. Whether you're brand new or self-taught and struggling with consistency, this e-book removes the overwhelm and brings everything back to the basics.

Designed with the same care and luxury that defines Sorella Luxe Education, this is the perfect first step into a deeper journey of acrylic mastery.

What You'll Learn

• How to identify, prep, and protect the natural nail
• Nail anatomy explained simply (finally make sense of the matrix, lunula, eponychium, etc.)
• Essential prep techniques for long-lasting acrylic
• Acrylic chemistry fundamentals: monomer, polymer, and bead ratios
• Apex placement & proper structure for durability
• Why lifting happens and how to prevent it
• Common beginner mistakes, and how to correct them
• Step-by-step acrylic application using clean bean placement
• Filing slow, shaping flow, and how to get smooth, even nails
• Troubleshooting cloudiness, running acrylic, bulky nails, and uneven structure

What's Inside

• 40 pages of clean, organized acrylic education
• Simple diagrams to support visual learning
• Step-by-step application guidance
• Structure breakdowns & shaping explanations
• Troubleshooting guide for common beginner issues
• Reflection questions to support growth
• Note section for practice planning

Perfect For

• Beginner nail techs
• Aspiring techs preparing for school
• Self-taught techs who struggle with retention, bulk, or bead control
• Anyone wanting to understand acrylic before investing in a full training
• Students who want to prep for Sorella Luxe Foundations Class

Why You Need This

Before you can speed up, perfect designs, or become fully booked, you need the foundation-level clarity. This guide explains the why behind acrylic techniques so you can finally understand what you're doing, and correct mistakes with confidence. It's the bridge between "I don't know where to start" and "I'm ready for hands-on training."

Please Note

This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped. Due to instant access, all digital purchases are non-refundable.