Hello, I’m Erina

With over 10 years of industry experience, I created Unica Nail Academy to offer specialised nail education built on method, technique and professional standards. My teaching approach is designed to help both beginners and experienced nail professionals develop real understanding, refine their skills and work with greater confidence, precision and consistency.

the meaning behind unica

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Unica Nail Academy was created to offer education that goes beyond simple step-by-step teaching. I believe students should understand not only how to perform a technique, but why it is done in a certain way, so they can develop real judgement, confidence and consistency in their work.

My aim is to help students build solid technical foundations, improve their standards and feel genuinely supported throughout their learning journey. Every course is designed to combine method, practical application and professional understanding, so students leave with skills they can apply confidently in real client work.

The Standard Behind the Training

  • Close-up of a hand with beige nail polish and white daisy flower designs on some nails.

  • Close-up of a hand with four fingers showing, featuring red, glossy, oval-shaped manicured nails.

  • Close-up of a person with light skin showing five fingers, with a gloved hand holding their pinky finger, in a clinical setting.

  • Close-up of a person's feet with French manicured toenails, pink with white tips.

Student Training Results

Discover the progress students have made through method-led training at Unica Nail Academy.

Comparison of nails before and after gel manicure. The left side shows natural, unpolished nails with some peeling and ridges. The right side shows freshly painted, glossy red gel nails with a smooth finish.
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Kelly’s work
1:1 Bespoke course focus on Russian manicure and BIAB

Kelly’s work
E-file Russian manicure and Beginner Gel & BIAB

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Close-up of a person's fingernails and fingers with natural skin tone, showing some dryness and minor peeling on the nail tips.

Taylor’s work
E-file Russian Manicure and Beginner Gel & BIAB

Natasha’s work
E-file Russian Manicure

Student's Feedback

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Student's Feedback ✳︎

  • I felt at ease in Erina's company she is verv verv welcoming such a lovelv person to be around. The information and knowledge she has is unbelievable and l'm so happy I picked the course. Anvtime I wasn't doing something correct Erina made sure I done it over again until I knew what to do. When it came to my model coming in I was super super nervous and Erina made me calm and helped me when reguired but let me do it myself. I would definitelv recommend anvone looking to start their business in nails to go with UNICA Academy!!!

    — Lauren W.

  • I feel confident in what I have learned, the course was amazing! I feel like we covered pretty much everything that I wanted to know.

    — Natasha S.

  • I was very nervous about doing the e file training but Erina made me feel at ease throughout the whole experience. I would 100% book in for more training with her and I’m excited to see where this leads to (practicing). And 100% recommend to anyone - from a nail / beauty background and even brand new to the industry. 100% do it !!

    — Jenna K.

  • Learning a new course and new skills can be scary but I felt really warm and Wellcome! You’ve helped me achieve new skills and techniques and learn all about gel polish and efile. I really enjoyed my experience with you! Thankyou for giving me the best experience, and the best tips and tricks to help me along my way!

    Taylor W.

  • Two women smiling and hugging, one holding a certificate, in a room with a tall mirror, a gray armchair, and a window with buildings outside.

  • Two women standing next to each other smiling, one holding a certificate of attendance, in a well-lit indoor space with a window showing a house outside.

  • A woman holding a certificate while standing in front of a wall with the word 'Inica' in gold lettering. She is smiling and wearing a white sweater and beige pants.

  • Two women smiling indoors, one holding a bouquet of white tulips and a certificate, with a window showing rooftops outside.

  • Two women smiling, one holding a certificate of attendance, standing near a window in a room with a mirror and houseplants.

  • A young woman stands inside a room by a window, holding two certificates of completion, smiling at the camera, dressed in a leopard print crop top, jeans, and sneakers, with a mirror reflecting her back and a view of buildings outside.

  • Woman in red sweater holding two certificates smiling in front of a wall with the word 'Unica' in gold letters, green plant on the right, and a beige armchair on the left.

  • Two women standing together indoors, holding a certificate, smiling, near a large window with a view of neighboring buildings and blue sky, surrounded by potted plants and a full-length mirror.

Whether you are Starting out or looking to refine your existing skills, the right training can shape your standard of your work.

take the next step with unica academy.

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