Behind every NFS Academy course is an educator who has built a successful career behind the nail desk. Our educators don't just teach techniques—they mentor, support and guide you long after your training is complete.
Alisha Alberts — Owner & Master Educator
Alisha is the owner of Nails Factor Supplies and the driving force behind everything NFS — from the products on the shelf to the courses on the calendar. With 11 years in the industry and 3 years of educating, she specializes in Russian manicure and nail art, bringing precision and creativity to every class she runs.
If you've messaged NFS, chances are you've spoken to Alisha directly — she runs the brand's pages and is hands-on with the community every single day.
Specialty: Russian Manicure, Nail Art
Follow her: @alisha_nailsfactorsupplies
Trudie — Hamilton Educator
Trudie has been part of the NFS family since day one. Based in Hamilton, she's been educating for 2 years and has built a reputation as the go-to educator for beginners training — patient, encouraging, and full of creative energy for techs just starting their journey.
Her Instagram bio says it best: "Creativity knows no bounds." It's exactly the energy she brings into every class.
Specialty: Beginners Training, Rubber Base, Builder Gel, Nail Art
Location: Hamilton
Follow her: @nails_by_trudie_
Nicole — Auckland Albany Educator
Nicole brings serious depth of experience to the table — with over 15 years in nails, she's spent the last year training in Wellington and has now brought her expertise to the Auckland Albany / Forrest Hill area. She specialises in Russian manicure and beginners training, giving new techs a strong foundation while still challenging more experienced students.
Her studio, The Edit Studio, is built around the same principle NFS was founded on: nail education and mentoring that actually prepares you for real client work.
Specialty: Russian Manicure, Beginners Training
Location: Forrest Hill / Albany, Auckland
Follow her: @nfs_forresthill
Sandy — Mission Bay Educator (Newest to the Team!)
Say hi to Sandy, the newest educator to join NFS! Based in Mission Bay, Auckland, Sandy is kicking off her teaching journey with beginners training, bringing a specialty in builder gel and soft gel tips along with a genuinely amazing eye for creativity.
We're so excited to have her bring her passion, expertise, and warm energy to the NFS community.
Specialty: Builder Gel, Soft Gel Tips, Beginners Training
Location: Mission Bay, Auckland
Follow her: @the_beauty_flow_
Ready to Learn From Our Educators?
Whether you're picking up your very first set of tips or refining advanced Russian manicure technique, there's an NFS educator ready to guide you.