About Mars Nails School
Mars Nails School offers private and small-group nail training in Manhattan. We work with beginners as well as nail technicians who want help with a specific technique.
Training in Manhattan
Classes take place in Manhattan’s Financial District. The focus is practical work rather than lectures. Students watch the technique, ask questions, and then practice it themselves.
Some students come for a full course. Others already work with clients and want to fix one part of their technique, improve their speed, or get feedback on work they are already doing.
Margarita Yutsaytis
Margarita is the founder and lead educator behind Mars Nails School. Her work includes Russian manicure, gel structure, sculpted nail extensions, and dry pedicure. She is also an international Nailympia judge and multi-medal competitor.
You can see her official Nailympia judge profile .
During class, Margarita watches students work and steps in when something needs to be changed. That may be the E-file angle, pressure, product placement, nail shape, or simply the order in which the service is being done.
See It, Try It, Adjust It
The instructor shows the technique first. Then the student works on a model. If something is off, it is corrected during the service so the student can try it again right away.
Different Courses for Different Levels
Beginners can start with the Russian Manicure Course. Our advanced manicure courses are for technicians who already work with clients.
The Foundation Pedicure Course requires at least 6 months of E-file experience. Gel Nail Extension training requires at least 6 months of professional nail experience.
What Class Is Like
Most of the class time is spent watching, practicing, asking questions, and correcting the work.
Small Classes
Class size stays limited so the instructor can see what each student is doing.
Model Practice
Students practice the technique on models instead of only watching it being demonstrated.
Feedback While You Work
Corrections happen during practice, while the student can still make the adjustment and see the difference.
Training Options
Course pages include the current format, experience requirements, pricing, and what is covered in class.
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