Melanie Lewendon Nail Artist Training
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Melanie Lewendon is a multi award-winning nail and beauty educator and the founder of the Melanie Lewendon Academy based in Heage, Derbyshire. With over 15 years of experience in the nail and beauty industry, Melanie is known for her supportive, fun, straight-talking teaching style, her exceptional industry knowledge, and her passion for delivering accessible, honest, high-quality education to aspiring professionals at every level.
Mel began her journey at 30, training in beauty therapy at Derby College, and quickly discovered her love for teaching. Since then, she has trained hundreds of students across the UK and internationally — both in-person and online — and has become a trusted name in the industry. Her unique approach combines advanced techniques from world-class educators with a method that’s easy to follow, confidence-boosting, and rooted in real salon experience.
🏆 Award Highlights
Melanie’s achievements include some of the industry’s top accolades:
Scratch Educator of the Year – Winner 2024
Scratch Online Educator of the Year – Winner 2025
Plus dozens more national awards for education, creativity and salon excellence
(see full awards list [here])
🎓 Fully Accredited & Insurable Nail and Beauty Training
Melanie offers a wide range of fully accredited, insurable, and beginner-friendly courses both in-person at her Derbyshire academy and online via her award-winning learning platform.
Courses available include:
💅 Nail Systems: Acrylic, Hard Gel, Acrygel, Builder in a Bottle (BIAB), Gel Polish
🖌️ Nail Art: From beginner brush skills to advanced mixed media techniques
🧖♀️ Beauty Treatments: Manicure, Pedicure, Lash Lift & Tint, Brow Waxing, Facial & Leg Waxing
Whether you're just starting out or topping up your previous training, Melanie’s courses are designed to be easy to understand, flexible, and fully supported – with no gatekeeping, no fluff, and no pressure to rush.
💻 One of the UK’s Longest-Running Online Nail Training Platforms
Mel’s online course portal is one of the most established in the UK, offering:
Lifetime access to lessons
Step-by-step video tutorials
Comprehensive theory content
1-to-1 feedback and tutor support throughout
A learn-at-your-own-pace approach, perfect for busy learners
Students can train from anywhere in the world, with the same high standards and personal support as her in-person courses.
💬 Why Choose Melanie Lewendon Academy?
✔️ Multi award-winning training, recognised across the UK industry
✔️ Friendly, fun, and professional learning environment
✔️ In-person or online – with ongoing support before, during, and after your course
✔️ Courses updated annually to stay current with techniques, science & safety
✔️ No fluff, no nonsense – just real education that gets results
Whether you're dreaming of becoming a nail tech, retraining after time away, or filling in gaps from past courses – Melanie will support you every step of the way.
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I'm Melanie Lewendon, a multi award-winning nail and beauty educator with over a decade of hands-on experience in the industry. I started out in salon work, eventually opening my own successful salon where I built a busy client base and discovered my passion for teaching.
I worked as a qualified assessor at Derby College, where I supported and trained many apprentices, gaining valuable experience in formal education and learner development. I’ve helped countless students – both in salons and in the classroom – build real skills and long-term careers in the nail and beauty industry.
Alongside teaching, I’m also a consultant for a major UK nail brand, where I’ve contributed extensively to product testing, development, and education content. This behind-the-scenes work keeps me at the forefront of product science and industry innovation – and I bring all of that knowledge straight into my training.
Today, I run the Melanie Lewendon Academy in Heage, Derbyshire, offering 1-to-1 and small class accredited training in acrylic, hard gel, acrygel, builder in a bottle, gel polish, nail art, manicure, pedicure, waxing, tinting, and lash lifts. I also lead one of the UK’s longest-standing online nail and beauty course platforms, supporting students worldwide with flexible learning and lifetime access to training.
I’ve proudly earned Scratch Magazine’s Educator of the Year (2024) and Online Educator of the Year (2025) titles, and I continue to update my training annually to keep it current, practical, and empowering – with no gatekeeping, ever.
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Melanie Lewendon – Nail Artist, Trainer & Founder of Melanie Lewendon Academy
Hi, I’m Melanie, a nail artist, therapist, and educator based in Derby. I specialise in accredited nail training courses for beginners and professionals across the UK.
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