Professional Nail Educator Since 1983
The Nail Table

See what properly done really means.

A practical three-to-four-hour workshop where Yvonne explains, demonstrates and answers the questions that written information cannot always settle.

You will see how preparation, products, application, maintenance and removal work together—and why a beautiful finish is only one part of a genuinely good result.

R1,500per paying participant
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Women learning together at a Nail Table workshop
Products, printed notes and the complete e-book are included.
Why the table matters

Some questions only appear when you see the work being done.

A book can explain the principle. Around the Nail Table, Yvonne can show you what that principle looks like in practice.

You can watch the steps, ask why something is done, compare approaches and understand where small mistakes can create larger problems later.

The Nail Table turns information into understanding you can use.
Nail products and practical workshop materials arranged for teaching
The experience

What happens around the Nail Table

The session follows a clear learning journey. It is practical, conversational and designed for personal understanding.

1

Understand

Yvonne explains what the natural nail needs and what preparation is meant to achieve.

2

See

You watch products and techniques being demonstrated rather than relying on descriptions alone.

3

Ask

You can raise the practical questions that relate to your own experience and concerns.

4

Take home

You leave with printed notes and the complete e-book as an ongoing reference.

Professional nail products used as part of informed nail education
Included in R1,500

Everything needed for the learning experience

Three-to-four-hour workshopTime to explain, demonstrate and answer questions properly.
Products used during the sessionYvonne provides the products required for the workshop.
Printed notesA practical reference to support what is taught around the table.
Complete e-bookThe full R500 Nailed Properly e-book is included for every paying participant.
Direct teachingYvonne explains the reasoning behind the process, not only the steps.
Questions and guidanceParticipants can ask for clarity where written information is not enough.
Each participant is asked to bring a small snack or refreshment to share. The host is not expected to provide everything.
Two ways to attend

Host a table or ask to join one

The workshop is the same. The route into it is different.

Option one

Host a Nail Table

Bring together at least six paying participants and provide the venue. You attend as Yvonne’s guest and receive the host payment.

  • Six paying participants minimum
  • Your own place is included
  • R1,350 host payment
  • Waiting-list attendees may be added with your permission
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Option two

Join a Nail Table

Add your details to Yvonne’s private waiting list if you want to attend but do not want to organise a group.

  • Join an available host-led table
  • Speak to the host before confirmation when appropriate
  • Attend a table hosted by Yvonne
  • Receive the same workshop and included materials
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The host benefit

A total benefit of R2,850

The host is rewarded for bringing the group together and providing the venue.

Attend as Yvonne’s guestR1,500

Your workshop place and complete e-book are included.

Receive a host paymentR1,350

The payment still applies when Yvonne adds approved waiting-list attendees to complete the group.

Total host benefitR2,850

A clear return for organising the table and welcoming the group.

No waiting-list attendee is added to a host’s home without the host’s agreement. The host may speak to the person before deciding.

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Group size and transfers

If six people are not yet confirmed

A host-led Nail Table requires at least six paying participants.

Move the workshop to another suitable date.
Allow Yvonne to offer suitable waiting-list attendees the available places.
Transfer the participants into another available Nail Table.

Workshop places are transfer-led. Payments remain valid for another available date, while any cancellation charge or refund will be handled in line with the published policy and applicable law.

Your educator

Learn with Yvonne Marais

Yvonne began her professional nail education in 1983.

Her experience spans salons, education, products, systems, technicians and clients. The Nail Table brings that experience into a setting where ordinary women can see, ask and understand.

Since 1983More than four decades of professional nail education and practical experience.
Education firstThe purpose is understanding, not selling a particular bottle or brand.
Plain languageTechnical ideas are explained so participants can use them.
Clear boundariesThe workshop is nail education, not medical diagnosis or professional qualification.
Meet Yvonne
Yvonne Marais, professional nail educator since 1983
Common questions

What you should know before choosing

A three-to-four-hour workshop, the products used during the session, printed notes, direct teaching and demonstrations, and the complete R500 e-book.
Yes. You can join Yvonne’s private waiting list for a suitable place in a host-led table or a table hosted by Yvonne.
The date may be moved, approved waiting-list attendees may be offered places, or paid participants may transfer to another available table.
Yes. When Yvonne adds a paying waiting-list attendee with the host’s approval, that person counts toward the group and the host benefit still applies.
No. The Nail Table provides practical education for personal understanding. It is not a professional nail technician qualification.
No. The preferred remedy is transfer to another available Nail Table date. Any cancellation amount or refund will be handled under the published policy and applicable law.
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Choose your route

Bring the table together—or ask Yvonne to find you a place.

Both routes lead to the same practical workshop, the same included materials and the same opportunity to learn directly with Yvonne.

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