Mars Nails School

Student Success Stories

Real student results from private training and hands-on courses in Manhattan. Each story shows what the student came in for, what we worked on together, and what improved after class.

Jennifer came from Ohio to improve speed, cuticle detail, and e-file control

Jennifer flew to New York for a one-day private advanced waterless dry pedicure class . She already had experience and a clear goal. She wanted to work faster, especially on cuticles, improve her e-file technique and get better results on deep cracks. The main focus was speed without losing detail.

Request before class

Faster service time, cleaner cuticle work, better e-file handling, more confidence with deep cracks

What we worked on

Cuticle detail, e-file control, disk work on heels, workflow order, pressure, hand position, and cleaner movement.

What changed after training

Sharper cuticle detail, better results on cracked skin, stronger confidence, and a workflow that can help her save time.

“I've had a very noticeable improvement in the detail of my cuticle work. My clients look great. I've worked on some cracked skin too and that came out really well.”

Jennifer R. Saxon, Ohio
Video from class. Jennifer is working on heel cleaning with disks while Margarita supervises the technique.
Jennifer R. Saxon with instructor Margarita Yutsaytis after advanced dry pedicure training at Mars Nails School in New York

Elena joined the course to learn gel nail extensions and start offering them to clients with confidence

Elena took the two-day Nail Extensions course with a clear goal - to learn how to create gel nail extensions correctly and confidently. During training, we focused on structure, paper form fitting, gel application, shaping, and a workflow that would help her improve both quality and speed in real client work.

Request before class

Learn gel nail extensions, raise service value, improve speed, and feel ready to start doing extensions on clients right after training.

What we worked on

Proper paper form placement, clean gel application, shape filing, structure control, and identifying exactly where time was being lost.

What changed after training

Higher confidence, better speed, cleaner structure, stronger final quality, and the ability to introduce nail extensions into her client services.

“I'm very happy I took that course. I immediately started doing extensions on clients. My speed and coating quality improved, and I really liked Margarita's detailed approach. She controlled the whole process and showed me where I was losing time.”

Elena Molodykh, New York
Elena Molodykh filing nail shape during gel nail extensions training at Mars Nails School
During training. Shape filing and refinement.
Elena Molodykh applying gel on paper forms during nail extensions training in New York
During training. Gel application on paper forms.
Video from class. Elena is practicing gel nail extensions during the two-day training.

Emilia came in to improve gel leveling, shape filing, and create a thinner, cleaner finish

Emilia enrolled in the one-day Advanced Russian Manicure course to improve the quality of her work. Her main challenges were gel leveling and shape filing, and she also wanted to achieve a thinner, more elegant finish. The training focused on cleaner application, structure control, and more refined results after practice.

Request before class

Improve overall work quality, fix problems with leveling and shape filing, and learn how to create a thinner finish without losing strength.

What we worked on

Gel leveling, brush control, product placement, shape refinement, cleaner surface work, and techniques for a more precise coating.

What changed after training

Cleaner sets, more confidence with thin overlays, better control over structure, and immediate use of the new technique in daily work.

“I took an advanced training course because I had problems with leveling and shape filing. After practice, my work became much cleaner. I also wanted to achieve a thinner coating, and I'm happy that now I use this technique in my work.”

Emilia Dzhafarova, New York
Emilia Dzhafarova working with gel application during advanced Russian manicure training at Mars Nails School
During training. Gel application and product control.
Emilia Dzhafarova applying gel with a brush during advanced manicure training in New York
During training. Brush work for smoother leveling.
Video from class. Emilia is practicing advanced manicure techniques focused on cleaner, thinner gel work.

Explore our core training programs

These are the four main courses at Mars Nails School. Students join at different levels, from core foundations to advanced refinement and sculpting.