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4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Today I completed a fast track day course for Korean lash lift. Tutor was knowledgeable, helpful and patient. Will be looking to further my beauty skills and education with more fast track courses in... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I joined NBA in June '24 and have just completed my 3rd course with them, I've really enjoyed my time at this academy and have gained a great amount of knowledge and skills to help me succeed in the b... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Can’t recommend NBA enough. A well equipped and welcoming environment, knowledgeable, supportive tutors and friendly, helpful staff. There’s always something exciting happening at NBA, whether i... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just completed my level 3 in makeup artistry course and then enjoyed a halloween masterclass with the NBA. When I started I walked through them doors on the first day a complete mess and by the time I... See more

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The National Beauty Academy offer a range of high quality and professional Beauty courses to suit your needs and fit in with your lifestyle. Whether you are a beginner looking to start a new career or an existing therapist wishing to update your skills, our courses are designed for you. Our tutors are fully qualified and highly experienced. Each tutor specialises in the subject they teach. They have many years of teaching practice, and some run their own successful beauty businesses. We pride ourselves on being small enough to offer a personal and friendly service, but big enough to provide the appropriate high standard of facilities necessary. We have funding available through Advanced learner loans.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve currently just started doing level…

I’ve currently just started doing level 3 nail tech course and learnt so much all ready! Brilliant staff who are always polite and make you feel welcome. Rachel my teacher is brilliant at her job could not fault it

December 9, 2020
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Hi Leanne

Thank you for taking the time to post a review, we are so pleased to hear you are enjoying the course and we wish you the best of luck in completing!

Thank you
NBA Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My first day at the nail tec course

My first day at the nail tec course. And its been amazing made to feel at ease and learning so much all ready.

December 8, 2020
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Hi Hayley

Thank you for taking the time to post a review, we are so pleased to hear you are enjoying the course and we wish you the best of luck in completing!

Thank you
NBA Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nail course

It’s only the second day on my nail course and I’ve already learned so much, can’t wait to start doing practical after Christmas x

December 8, 2020
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Hi Beth

Thank you for taking the time to post a review, we are so pleased to hear you are enjoying the course and we wish you the best of luck in completing!

Thank you
NBA Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great course

Just started my level 3 here and already I love it staff are lovely and helpful

December 8, 2020
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Hi Nikki

Thank you for taking the time to post a review, we are so pleased to hear you are enjoying the course and we wish you the best of luck in completing!

Thank you
NBA Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So glad I chose NBA for my level 3 nail…

So glad I chose NBA for my level 3 nail technician course. Staff are really friendly and helpful. Rachel our tutor is great and patient. I’ve heard about other places that offer beauty courses and the feedback has been not been very good.
Class mates are friendly and made a couple of friends already.
Don’t bother looking anywhere else. NBA is the best.

December 6, 2020
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Hi Elizabeth

Thank you for taking the time to post a review, we are so pleased to hear you are enjoying the course and we wish you the best of luck in completing!

Thank you
NBA Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alisha Carney

Had my induction this morning and the staff were so helpful! nerves disappeared straight away :)

December 4, 2020
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Hi Alisha

Thank you for taking the time to post a review, we wish you the best of luck in completing!

Thank you
NBA Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Loved it

Loved it! Thank you

December 4, 2020
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Hi Rachel

Thank you for taking the time to post a review, we wish you the best of luck in completing!

Thank you
NBA Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I attended my induction today…

I attended my induction today everything was explained brilliant and staff were very friendly. Can't wait to start my course.

December 4, 2020
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Hi Michelle

Thank you for taking the time to post a review, we wish you the best of luck in completing!

Thank you
NBA Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Attended my induction today and it was…

Attended my induction today and it was great staff was very friendly and explained everything I need to know for my course! So excited to get started...

December 2, 2020
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Hi

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, we wish you the best of luck in completing your course!

Thank you
Team NBA

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm training with NBA at the moment

I'm training with NBA at the moment, doing the level 3 nail course. I have done a course with another "academy" that I won't name and they are not a patch on NBA. NBA are very professional and everyone is lovely. No bitchy/bullying environment at all. The teacher Rachel is amazing and very helpful. Also with NBA you get a full nail kit in with the price of the course (unlike other places) what was a lovely surprise. NBA supply all the equipment that you need for the course. And they are spot on with PPE and covid rules. Everything is sanitised and the academy is spotless. I Highly recommend NBA and I'm looking forward to finishing the course. Thank you Olivia who helped me sort out my student loan. And thank you to all the staff. I look forward to learning with you and booking onto some of your day courses. Again, NBA day courses are very good prices, especially, considering how professional and the level of teaching they supply. I honestly can not recommend them high enough. All I can say to anyone thinking about doing any beauty courses is 100% book up with NBA. Dont go anywhere elses like I did. You will NOT regret booking a course with NBA. in my opinion they are the best in Sunderland (if not the North East). 5 star all round.

December 2, 2020
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Reply from The National Beauty Academy

Hi

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, we wish you the best of luck in completing your Level 3 Nail Technology course!

Thank you
Team NBA

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having a great time doing my level 3…

Having a great time doing my level 3 nail tech course, very safe covid environment, tutor is lovely, place is very well set out and equipped, I would strongly recommend anyone who wants to learn to get Intouch with these guys, some amazing deals.

December 1, 2020
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Reply from The National Beauty Academy

Hi

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, we wish you the best of luck in completing your Level 3 Nail Technology course!

Thank you
Team NBA

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing tutors

Amazing tutors, brilliant teaching. Happy with the course I did. Thank you!

November 26, 2020
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Hi

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review!

Thank you
Team NBA

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing academy

Amazing academy. Friendly people. Amazing tutors. Fantastic products

November 25, 2020
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Hi Beth

Thank you for your review, it means so much to us!

Thanks
NBA Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I absolutely love my course doing level…

I absolutely love my course doing level 3 makeup artistry all the staff are so kind and make the atmosphere great! The kit I received was morphe and very expensive Really nice best decision I’ve made

November 25, 2020
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Hi Lisa

Thank you for your review, we are so happy you love your course!

Thanks
NBA Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I absolutely love my course doing level…

I absolutely love my course doing level 3 makeup artistry all the staff are so kind and make the atmosphere great! The kit I received was morphe and very expensive I was so surprised! The only downside is I wish I could come in more just because it is so enjoyable! - Georgia farrow

November 17, 2020
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Hi Georgia

Thank you for your review, we are so pleased to hear how happy you are with your course! We wish you the best of luck in completing it!

Thankyou
NBA Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

level 3 make up artistry…

Completed my level 3 make up artistry last year in october 2019, tutor was great given that we all felt the amount of weeks for course was not enough to learn and do practicals for all units, felt very rushed.
Still not received my certificates aswell and had no correspondence..
Dont think i would recommend

November 17, 2020
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Reply from The National Beauty Academy

Hi Cheryl

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we very much appreciate honest feedback. Firstly, we are sorry you felt this way when completing the course, we will consider this and feedback to our examinations board. Due to Covid-19 we are only able to invite learners to our centre for education. Unfortunately, collecting your certificate is not classed as essential under the current laws. We are looking at ways of getting these to our learners but for now they will not be able to be collected until the lock down has lifted at which point you will be contacted by a member of the team. We sincerely apologise and hope you do consider learning with us again in the future.

Thank you
NBA Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would 100% come back, I love this place 💓

Currently halfway through my Level 3 Nail Technology course with the academy. My tutor and the staff are fantastic! I’m gaining so much from the course and cannot wait to finish to go out into the industry! I’ll be coming back for more courses in the future!

November 17, 2020
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Reply from The National Beauty Academy

Hi Beth

Thank you for taking the time to post a review, we are so pleased to hear how much you are gaining from the course! we wish you the best of luck in completing!

Thank you
NBA Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Gem of Sunderland

I was amazed at how big the academy was. They offer a range of different courses from Level 3 Diplomas to day courses. The staff were really friendly and super helpful. I cant wait for the next step with The National Beauty Academy.

November 17, 2020
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Reply from The National Beauty Academy

Hi Laura

Thank you for your review!

Kind Regards
NBA Team

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