British Learning Association.
Guild of professional Beauty Therapists.
Professional Beauty Direct.
Forum Distance E-Learning (Europe)
Our certification is nationally recognised within the nail industry. On completion of the courses and on passing, you would have qualified as a Nail Technician in the system that you have chosen. The certification gained will allow you to obtain your insurance and work on human hands whether you decide to work from home, be mobile or work in a salon.
Q: Is there a time limit to complete a course?
A: No. We have had students complete the course in a couple of weeks, others take 9 months. Everybody has a hard time dedicating time to themselves. Family, events, duties, etc. always seem to interrupt our best intentions, don't they? But I in all honesty, those who start and finish a complete card within 3-6 weeks tend to score much higher because the focus of learning is less likely to be broken. Only when you are happy with the results of your nails (both visually and technically) and you think that people will be willing to pay their hard earned money for them, should you submit your work for assessment. If your not happy with your standard, get yourself some more Nail Trainer nails and keep practicing. Then redo the cards, focusing on quality. However, please note that the shelf life of some products is limited to 6-8 months.
Q: When I get my course, what should I do first?
A: 1. Check the contents to ensure every item is there.
2. Read the introductory letter.
3. Watch the instructional DVD in its entirety at least once.
This is to familiarise yourself with the structure of the course. Spending time watching the DVD first will be invaluable to you once you start the practical work. The worst thing you can do try to make a nail first (like you've seen in a salon). You'll be making mistakes straight away and may end up ruining the tools or products.
Q: Is it necessary to read the entire textbook in the course
A: Yes! You will not be able to answer some of the test questions unless you have. The book we include in each course is your nail "bible". Since Information is power, charge your brain with this wonderful knowledge!
Q: Is spending only 1 hour per night practising going to be enough?
A: Yes. One of the major benefits of an Essential Nails course is the flexibility. You can work whenever you want to for how ever long you want too. Consistency in repetition is the key. So as long as you're determined to sit down and focus on the course on a regular basis whether that is every night, twice or three times a week you will be fine.
Q: The card states that I need to save nail 1 and 10, then nail 2 and 9 and so on to complete the Essential Techniques card, and every tenth set on the Whole Hand practice card. Do I have to do that even if I think that they aren't good enough or I think that I can do better?
A: No. We want you to send in your best work for assessment. If you know you can do better, substitute a new nail on your card. You have received 100 assorted nails in your kit and you can purchase additional nails and tips at special prices so you can practice as much as you need to perfect your technique. The first progress card (Essential Techniques) can be completed with size 13 nails or the less demanding size number 6. I suggest that you put aside 30 nails and complete this card three times saving your last, (this should be your best) set on the card for assessment.
Q: I find that the hardest technique for me seems to be putting the tip on the natural nail without getting air bubbles. I have tried all amounts of adhesive and also the rocking motion but I am still getting air bubbles.
A: If your glue application to the tip's well is ample and rocking the tip does not cure the problem, then try putting glue on the tip well and a tiny drop on the nail where the air bubble appears. Apply firm pressure and be patient while allowing the glue to set. If you see a bubble under the tip well, quickly rock the tip slightly to remove the air pocket then hold in place until it sets. Make sure that you do not seesaw the tip on the free edge of the nail i.e. do not lift the tip up at the front as you lower the tip on to the nail at the back. Holding the wall of the tip well firmly over the free edge will stop air getting back under the tip. If you continue to get air bubbles with the number 13 nail, switch to the number 6 nail, youll find its easier.