Our Mission At Next Step Beauty
Our Mission At Next Step Beauty, we believe in changing lives through beauty education. Next Step Beauties mission is to empower students by boosting their self-confidence, sense of worth, and career success. this is achieved through structured, positive, and creativity-focused learning programmes. No matter your financial status or physical location, the accessible training ensures everyone has the opportunity to learn and thrive in the beauty industry.
Why Choose Next Step Beauty?
Next Step Beauty is the UK’s leading provider of accredited nail and beauty courses. Our commitment to delivering high-quality education sets us apart. We offer fast-track, affordable training that is designed by industry experts. With our flexible learning options, you can study at your own pace while receiving continuous support from experienced tutors.
About Next Step Beauty - Our Results
Our dedication to quality education leads to exceptional results. All our courses are taught by fully qualified educators with industry experience. We consistently achieve high pass rates and ensure that our graduates are confident, knowledgeable, and prepared to succeed. Through practical assessments and case studies, students demonstrate their skills and earn industry-recognised qualifications.
🌟 Why Choose Next Step Beauty? 🌟
Accredited & Insurable Courses
Recognised by ABT, IPHM, and IGCT, ensuring professional credibility.
Flexible Online Learning
Learn anytime, anywhere with expert-led tutorials and interactive lessons.
GLAM 70-20-10 Learning Model
A structured and proven approach that guarantees mastery.
Lifetime Support & Community Access
Get exclusive access to mentors, alumni groups, and networking opportunities.
Business & Marketing Training
Learn how to build your brand and attract clients.
Affordable Payment Plans
Making high-quality beauty education accessible to everyone.

💖 Meet Our Founder
“When I founded Next Step Beauty in 2008, my goal was simple—to make beauty education accessible and transformative for women worldwide. Today, with over 100,000 students trained, I’m proud of the thriving community we've built. Your success is our success, and I can’t wait to see where your beauty journey takes you next!”
— Victoria Arpels, Founder & CEO
With a passion for beauty and education, Victoria Arpels founded Next Step Beauty to break down barriers and provide high-quality, career-driven training that leads to real opportunities.
Read more about Victoria Arpels
🎓 Our Learning Framework – The GLAM 70-20-10 Model
We don’t just teach beauty skills—we help you master them.
Hands-On Training
Practice with expert feedback, guided assignments & digital tools.
Mentorship & Career Support
One-on-one coaching, business training & networking opportunities.
Theory & Knowledge
Essential beauty concepts, industry insights & digital learning tools.
🌟 Success Stories – Real Students, Real Results
Don't take our word for it
Step into Beauty: The Fabulous
But what got Diana into the nail and beauty world in the first place? Well, it was motherhood. When her
Kate Howell
Name: Kate Howell Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire Courses Completed: Complete Nail Technicians I am a single mum to my 7 year old son
Kim Grove Wins Nail Art
One of our students recently came joint 1st in a nail art competition by Nails in Combat and we want