Empowering the Beauty Professionals of Tomorrow…

Acropora Beauty Academy

Based within the beautiful Acropora salon on Heathfield high street. With free parking and easy access.

Training with state of the art equipment and products Acropora academy aims to support its students whether you are new to the industry and looking to start a new amazing career or if you are simply adding to your expertise!

With over 25 years of industry experience Lia, the owner of both the Academy and the salon aims to be able to share the knowledge she has gained from many years working from spas, small salons, being self employed working from home to now owning a day spa and employing staff, so whether you are looking to just work for yourself or aspiring to start a more significant business, Lia can help and guide you through this process. With a passion for Wellness and beauty , as well as outstanding customer care, Lia's love for training and helping people achieve their dreams is deeply important to her. This is delivered through her training, ensuring that everyone leaves feeling confident and ready to perform their treatments. Lia also offers a follow-up service, meaning she is always just an email away if you have any questions or concerns after training.

With a choice of courses, dates and times to suit all accredited and supported by the beauty guild, you will undertake online theory through the guild and then full practical sessions in person at the academy.

We also offer on line course where no practical training is required, these take place from the comfort of your own home at your own pace, but we will always only be an email away if you need any help or assistance.

For more information please contact the academy on 07783004097.

Practical Training courses with Online Theory:

Facials & Skincare

Facials - Hands on facials - £150
This course covers the technique for performing a superficial and deep cleanse, tone, steam, extract, massage, mask and moisturisation. It also includes fantastic anatomy and physiology resources with clear diagrams and images. Health and safety guidance is covered as well as skin conditions, skin analysis and advice about different skin types as well as guidance as to which type of product is suitable for use.
Electrical Facials
LED therapy £125
Mircodermabasion £150
Mircocurrent £150
Galvanic and high frequency £150
3-day Intense Facial course covering all the above - £500
Body Waxing

Body Waxing £250
This course will teach you the art of Waxing using both Hot and Warm wax, the products and tools needed and includes a practical session and assessment.
Basic Bikini Waxing - Hot Wax £150
This course will teach you the art of Waxing the bikini area using both Hot and Warm wax, the products and tools needed and includes a practical session and assessment.
Hopi Ear Candling

Hopi ear candling £95
The GTi Ear Candling course covers how to give a full ear candle treatment and covers the history, technique and aftercare of the treatment. The course also covers reception and consultation, and contra-indications to treatment. It includes online theory as well as a practical training session, designed to give you the confidence and ability to offer a full ear candle treatment.
Eye & Brow Treatments

Eyebrow and facial waxing and Tinting £195
This course covers the techniques to enable you to provide a professional eyebrow & facial waxing & eyebrow tinting treatment. Theory is delivered online with clear diagrams.
The practical element is taught in a full day training session at a choice of UK locations. Consultation and contra-indication guidance is covered in the theory element of the course. Photographs and diagrams ensure this course is both engaging and informative to give you the confidence to perform a professional Eyebrow & Facial Waxing & Eyebrow Tinting Treatment
Henna brows £195
This course covers the techniques to enable you to provide a professional Henna Brow treatment. Theory is delivered online with clear diagrams. The practical element is taught in a one day training session at a choice of UK locations. Consultation and contra-indication guidance is covered in the theory element of the course. Photographs and diagrams ensure this course is both engaging and informative to give you the confidence to perform Henna Brow treatments.
Eyelash lift and tint - £195
This course will teach you about the technique, products and tools used to provide a professional Lash Lift and Tint treatment and includes a practical training session and assessment.
Manicures & Pedicures

Manicures and Pedicures £95 each or £195 for both courses
Manicures and Pedicures can be found on nearly every treatment menu, and are often the bread and butter of many businesses. The manicure and Pedicure offers the therapist or technician a whole range of options to suit nearly every client. This course will teach you the essential skills you need to know about offering a professional manicure and Pedicure, and includes a practical training session and assessment.
Gel polish manicure £95
The GTi Gel Polish course covers how to complete gel polish application and demonstrates the correct removal techniques. The course also covers reception and consultation, contra-indications to treatment and aftercare advice. The course is beautifully written and accompanied by images and diagrams to give you the best possible learning experience.
Builder gel polish £95
The nail world is ever-evolving, with trends shifting towards natural-looking nails and products designed to improve nail care and strength. Builder gel has emerged as a standout product, taking the industry by storm.
The GTi Builder Gel Natural Nail Overlays course is expertly designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills to create beautiful, long-lasting overlays on the natural nail plate using the builder gel in a bottle system.
Developed by industry experts, this comprehensive course provides an in-depth understanding of builder gel natural nail overlays, covering everything from the anatomy of the hand to the step-by-step application of builder gel.
Enhanced with images, videos and diagrams, it ensures an exceptional learning experience for both beginners and experienced professionals
Massage

Massage can help clients to de-stress, improve circulation, and reduce pain. Providing a massage treatment can be both beneficial to the client and the therapist and can lead to an incredibly rewarding career. The GTi Body Massage course covers massage techniques, a full body massage routine and the preparation you need for the treatment.
Aromatherapy massage £250
Swedish massage £250
Additional Massage course - Level 2 or Equivalent in massage is require to complete these courses:
Pregnancy massage £150
Indian head massage £100
Thai foot massage £150
Bamboo massage £150
Hot Stone massage £150
Intro to Aromatherapy blending - £150

Online Training Courses

Anatomy & Physiology - £198
An understanding of Anatomy and Physiology is essential as the basis of all practical training courses in beauty and holistic therapy. The GTi Award in Anatomy and Physiology is accredited by the Guild of Beauty Therapists, the UK’s leading professional beauty trade body. The course covers all the Anatomy and Physiology required for the Level 2 and Level 3 National Occupational Standards (NOS) for beauty, nails and holistic therapy treatments.
Health & Safety - £46.80
This course contains all the relevant health and safety legislation and information which you will need to know when working in the beauty, nails and holistic industry. The GTi Health & Safety course includes valuable information regarding waste, fire safety and injuries. It also includes a template of a risk assessment which is available, along with the course manual, to download once you have completed the course.
Marketing Your Business - £46.80
Marketing can be the difference between an average salon business and a successful one. The principals of marketing are simple but are often misunderstood by business owners. This course explains how an understanding the four “P’s” of marketing - Price, Product, Position and Promotion can allow you to get the most from your business. It has been written for beauty, hair, nail and holistic professionals who already have their own business and are looking for effective ways to promote it. The course is suitable for any beauty business owner, whether at home, mobile or in a salon
Professional Standards For Therapists - £58.80
Professional therapists are required to comply with all relevant legislation affecting their businesses and must act professionally at all times towards clients and fellow practitioners. Professional therapists are responsible for the health and safely of their clients and themselves. They must also abide by a strict code of ethics as laid down by the Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists.
Starting and Marketing Your Business - £70.80
This course has been developed for beauty and holistic therapists and nail technicians who wish to start their own business whether from home, mobile or in a salon. It includes advice on starting a business as well as marketing advice. Written by leading industry experts, the course includes images and online examinations to give you the best possible learning experience.
Starting Your Own Business - £46.80
This course has been developed for beauty and holistic therapists and nail technicians who are wanting to start their own business, whether it be home-based, mobile or in a salon. Written by leading industry experts, the course includes images and online assessments to give you the best possible learning experience.