Allaura Academy was designed to build confident, knowledgeable Nail Technicians, with the education to work safely, the professionalism to stand out, and the quality that attracts premium clients.
You’re sick of planning your entire year around four weeks of annual leave.
You’re working in an environment that drains your creativity and your personality.
You’re giving everything for a paycheque that barely covers life bills.
You try and squeeze your whole life into the gaps between work and sleep.

I’m Ally, founder of Allaura Academy. Nails have been my world for over a decade, but it wasn’t always that way. I started out where you are right now, stuck in a job that drained the life out of me, dreading getting up for work every day, surrounded by people who didn’t align with me, and knowing deep down I was made for more.
When I decided to change my story and back myself, everything changed. I built my own salon from scratch, grew it into a six-figure business, and eventually opened Allaura Academy to give others the same chance to change their lives.
I know what it takes to go from feeling unfulfilled in a job to creating a career that gives you freedom, creativity, and security. That’s why this academy isn’t about shortcuts or quick fixes. It’s about giving you the education, the confidence, and the standards you need to step into a new career and build your own six-figure business.
You earn an income that reflects your value, so that you can stop trading hours for a capped paycheque.
You wake up excited, so that work doesn’t feel like a job, it feels like purpose.
You choose who you work with and how you spend your time, your career reflects your values, your energy, and your goals.
You’ve created a work schedule that suits your life, now you enjoy slow mornings and take as many holidays as you want a year.
Builder Boss is a course designed specifically for complete beginners. Carefully developed by industry expert Ally, who brings not only formal qualifications but over a decade of hands-on experience. This course is designed to build confident, knowledgeable Nail Technicians, with the education to work safely, the professionalism to stand out, and the quality that attracts premium clients.
You’ll get six months of access to our online learning platform, which includes full-length tutorials, guided lessons, and in-depth theory. Before your two in-person training days, you’ll complete the essential core theory modules so you’re fully prepared to step into the salon with confidence.
After you have completed your essential theory, you will join Ally for two full days of practical training, focused on safe technique, correct application, and refinement.
Online learning
Once enrolled, you will gain 6 months of access to our online education platform. This is where you will build your knowledge in the right order, with full-length tutorials, guided lessons, and technical theory that lays the foundation for everything that follows.
You will cover:
• Nail anatomy and structure
• Skin and cuticle types
• Nail conditions and infections
• Safe prep and nail plate work
• Health, medications and environmental factors
• Contraindications and client safety
• Product chemistry, including pH, bonding agents and ingredients
This format gives you the time and space to truly understand what you are doing, not just memorise steps. By the time you step into the salon, you will be informed, prepared, and ready to focus on technique and refinement with confidence.
Face to face training
Across your two in-person training days, we will refine your skills and bring everything you have seen online into real-time application. These sessions are designed to build confidence, control, and salon-ready technique through guided demonstrations, supervised model work, and direct feedback.
You will cover:
• Use an e-file and cuticle nippers safely
• Prepare the nail plate without causing damage
• Perform Russian and e-file manicures
• Work with different viscosities of builder gel
• Float and structure product correctly
• Shape and debulk with control
• Repair nails using forms and tips
• Conduct full client consultations
You will also complete a full set on a real client, giving us the opportunity to troubleshoot, refine your approach, and work through real-world scenarios together.
February 26th 27th
Enrolments close 29th January
One full shadow day in salon with Ally
A complete beginner kit including everything you need to start
Two 1:1 business coaching calls
Private student community with weekly check-ins
Unlimited support from Ally with no expiry
Lunch and snacks provided during your practical days
Nationally Recognised Certificate of Completion
The in-person training is 2 full days. You will also gain access to the online learning platform for 6 months after your in person training days, where you can continue building your knowledge, revisit lessons anytime, and work through the full theory modules that support your practical training.
YESSS, Builder Boss is made for complete beginners. You don’t need any prior experience. We start from the beginning up and give you everything you need to become a confident, knowledgeable nail technician.
Yes, we offer flexible payment plans through ZIP. Approval is subject to ZIP’s terms and conditions. Simply click the PAY WITH ZIP button and follow the prompts to complete your application.
Yes! Once you complete the course, you’ll graduate with an Allaura Academy Certificate of Completion. This not only qualifies you as a professional in the industry with access to purchase professional-only products, but also shows you have trained with a premium academy focused on science, structure, and business knowledge.
Training is held in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. Once enrolled, you’ll receive all the location and scheduling details so you can plan ahead with confidence.
Mackenzie G
@Kuredbykenz

Ally created a very safe space for me to learn this brand new skill and I never felt ashamed or uncomfortable to ask any questions, no matter how silly I thought they were. Whether you’re an existing client of hers or not, I believe she is the best person to learn from because she is a wealth of knowledge in the nail industry and she will teach and guide you through all you need to know.
Ally is so punctual in replying to help me with anything! I would 10/10 recommend anyone considering doing this course to go ahead with it
Isabelle C
@_scluptnails

I recently completed training with allaura academy and I couldn’t be more happy with the training. She was so thorough and was very patient with all my questions that I had and was able to answer everything. It’s very clear Ally has a lot of passion and knowledge of what she does and I’m so glad I got the chance to learn from her!
Ellecia B
@shapehaus

I recently completed my nail course with Ally and I couldn’t be happier!
She was so supportive throughout the entire course and you can tell how passionate she is about teaching!
The course was super hands on and Ally used different techniques to make me feel comfortable and confident before my first client!
Thank you Ally for making me feel so confident starting my new business, you are the best!
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