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Creating beautiful nails is fast becoming one of the most popular treatments in beauty therapy. Whether for a wedding, everyday wear or to improve weak or bitten nails, the expert services of skilled Nail Technicians are in demand in a growing number of nail bars, beauty salons, health clubs, spas, and hairdressers. You can charge up to £40 for a set of enhanced nails and with your costs being less than £3 you understand how many Nail Technicians are running a lucrative busines by working from home or visiting customers. Have you got the talent to be a Nail Technician? Our Nail Courses are specifically designed to unlock that talent in the fastest, most convenient way. All you need add is your time and enthusiasm and in a matter of weeks you could be joining the growing band of successful Nail Technicians offering this beautiful, practical and profitable service to your clients. Free your talent, let it fly!
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Whether you're an absolute beginner or have already got some experience, we have a Nail Course perfectly matched to your level of ability.
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For the beginner We assume you know nothing about doing nails. You can start the course knowing that nail experts have assembled the tools, products, study material and DVD to provide you with an integrated learning experience that's designed to get you Nail Technician skills fast. We've thought of everything so you don't have to. |
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For the novice Maybe you've done a one or two day nail course, perhaps you've done nails on your friends or relations and now want to be more professional. You can safetly skip much of the 'Foundation' section of the course, moving on to the exercises that speed up and improve your technique and solve common application problems. |
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For the working Nail Technician You might be skilled with Acrylics but have customers demanding Gel nails. You might want to increase you income by offering Airbrushed Nail Art. You might be thinking of the premium that Sculpted pink & white nails command. You might already have a Nail Trainer hand from a previous course, in which case our 'Conversion Courses' are for you. Convert to any one of the nail systems, even Airbrushing and never have to turn a customer away again. |
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Distance learning is fast becoming the accepted way to learn new skills. For many people there is no time for conventional classroom courses, you need a course that fits your busy life- style. Learn in the evenings, at week ends, at a time and place to suit you. Avoid the costly and inconvenient travel to and from the classroom and you don't need to find a baby sitter. You get to make your mistakes safely, in private, not on potential paying clients. Relax! Practice as much as you like for as long as you like on the life-like Nail Trainer hand; no 'small talk' required! Take the course at your own pace and watch the video over and over until you understand. There's no pressure from class mates or teacher to hurry up. You're not alone. Unlike many classroom teachers, your video tutor is an expert, but if you should get stuck, unlimited telephone support is included: friendly help is only a phone call or email away.
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Part 1: Foundation You'll learn about life in a nail salon and you will understand the issues involved with sanitation, salon procedures, nail diseases, different nail systems, tools, chemicals and products.
You will create your first nails. Gina shows you how to hold files and fingers, how to prepare the nail and create the extension. All the techniques are shown slowly and then at a speed you might achieve in a salon. You copy what you see on your own Nail Trainer. |
Part 3: Working the Whole Hand You bring together all the techniques you have mastered and learn some of the tricks of the trade. Saving your work. The nails you create on the Nail Trainer are detachable, you save them as you work though the course, so on completion our tutors get to see and asses your finished work. |
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Your course workAs you work through the course you will be saving the nails at each stage of the nail build on our unique progress cards. You'll also have practised up to 60 sets of nails, perfecting the techniques you've learnt. You'll have answered up to 8 question papers and had one to one coaching over the phone or email. |
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Please note that we will only assess work, and issue certificates sent to us by the original purchaser of the course unless agreed by us in advance. Under some circumstances it is possible to transfer a course, for example an unused course to another family member, but please phone us to arrange this first.
If you buy a second hand course from ebay, for example, you will have to purchase the assessment for that course separately for which there is a charge of 95 pounds. This buys you: telephone support, special prices on any additional Nail Trainer nails and extension tips you might need, assessment of your work, issue of re-take cards, products and re-assessment if you fail, issue of your certificate and membership of 'Aspire' when you pass.
We strongly advise you to call us first before buying a second hand course as many will have used, out of date, or missing items, some may have payments outstanding under our 'pay as you learn' scheme. You may well end up spending more to get a complete course than if you had bought a brand new course.
| Successful Graduates |
Successful Graduates make successful Nail Technicians! The Essential Nails Diploma In Nail Technology Courses have been available for over six years, in that time we have trained thousands of Nail Technicins our growing band Graduates are testiment to the quality and integrity of the training structure and have put Essential Nails at the forefront of nail training in the UK. This is what a few of them have to say:
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"I have always been interested in nails just never had the time to commit to a course which required you to attend a class. Last September I did a search on the Internet for a Home learn course and was pleasantly surprised to see that these courses actually existed.There were a few companies that offered the Gel Nail Course, but after a lot of research and reading the testimonials about Essential Nails I knew this was the company for me.The Essential Nails Team are extremely friendly and helpful, always wanting to do the best for you! Whether it's the sales or support line you are after you're sure to get the best service possible...........read more. |
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"I would just like to say a huge thank you to Essential Nails for the wonderful courses and customer service. As a mother, with two young children, the home learn courses have been an absolute dream to me. I now get to study around my children, in my own time, for the career i've always wanted. The staff at Essential Nails are always happy to help if I ever need a push in the right direction and their friendly manner makes you feel like nothing would be too much trouble for them."
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"I am 42yrs old, married with 5 children. I am currently an aerobics instructor, but have a damaged achilles tendon and so needed a new business where i could learn quckly and start earning right away. I have managed to jugle family life with work only because of the flexible Nail Technician Courses from Essential Nails, so basically with all the amazing support I have had from Nathalie and Sarah, as well of course as the AMAZING courses you have provided, in only 3 months I have finished my training and am launching a business..... YOU ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!."
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"I am 32 years old, married and Mummy to Joshua-James. I have always worked with children as a nursery nurse and childminder, but when my son recently started fulltime school I decided it was time for a career change. |
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"In many ways the courses are perfect for learning to compete, because the tuition is so technique based. The level of detail and volume of practice is fantastic. For me the Essential Nails Diploma course has been a great platform from which to innovate and become a competition winning nail technician."
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Sue is an acrylic overlay, sculpt and airbrush distinction graduate who now has her own salon. Sue's husband Andy has completed the acrylic overlay course, also gaining a distinction.
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"For someone who is thinking of becoming a nail technician I would absolutely recommend the Essential Nails Diploma Courses. In all honesty I wouldn't recommend anyone else. They provide you with everything you need to become an excellent nail tech."
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"The techniques I learnt prepared me perfectly for the salon, which is where I'm working now, after just a few weeks with The Diploma Course."
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"I always wanted to become a nail technician, but as I worked full time my dream seemed out of reach. Thanks to Essential Nails my dream is now reality."
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"After completing my classroom course, I tried to do extensions on a friend and it was a complete disaster. 3 Days after getting the Essential Nails Diploma Course I did a fantastic set of nails and was thrilled to bits."
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The Nail Trainer practice hand* Acrylic Suppliment Unlimited telephone support 2 hour teaching DVD 240 page reference manual Progress cards 8 question papers Assessment and certification Re-assessment if you fail. |
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10 x Workhorse towels Cuticle pusher Kolinsky Acrylic brush Dappen dish 75gm Dream salon powder 200ml Dream Acrylic liquid 15ml Dream cuticle oil 100 practice nails 100 extension tips |
| We are pleased to offer a stage payment option on all of our Nail Courses, we call this "Easy Learn, Easy Earn". Many of our students spread the cost over several months, it's easy, quick and you can start your course in a matter of days. Below are some example payments options, we are also pleased to offer stage payments on any product order over £100. We can advise on all of the available monthly options over the phone and you can reach us on 01440 820 999 8am - 6pm (Mon - Fri) or you can enrol on a Course right away by selecting the 4 stage payment option at the online checkout. |
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* Price does not include any offers or discounts. All prices include 20% vat.The cost of next day courier shipping is £9.85. The cost of shipping and the admin fee for spreading the payment is included in the monthly figures. |
Fab course. Liked learning with dvd at own pace. great support from staff at essential nails. amazed at how well they can see where you are going wrong by listening to you or looking at your work. have passed this course with credit.
Donna , Aberdeen
Apr 17 2013
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Have just received my pass certificate in the the post Congratulations Tracey and well done on all your hard work
tracey morris , United Kingdom
Mar 16 2013
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I loved doing this course I just got a credit pass and will be doing more courses. The DVD is so easy to follow x
Kaylz , Scotland
Mar 11 2013
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I started this course about 2 weeks ago
tracey morris , United Kingdom
Feb 9 2013
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I started this course about 2 weeks ago
tracey morris , United Kingdom
Feb 9 2013
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Ive just finished and sent off my finished acrylic and maintance course, which i hope i have passed in. I really enjoyed it and the ladys at essential nails where always happy to help and really friendly. Id recommend this course to anybody. Gina was a really good teacher and she explained everything really clearly. Hopefully going to do the gel nail course next.
Holly , Walsall
Oct 17 2012
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i started this course about 3 weeks ago and i am loving it, i have done my first assesment which i am very proud of, and i have also been doing my friends and my own nails the course is very easy to follow and i cannot wait to finish so i can start another one.
louise , west yorkshire
Oct 6 2012
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well what can i say , i have been doing this course about 5 weeks now and loved every minute of it , i have already submitted my work and am really hoping i have done well , i have done a lot of practice on the nail trainer and also on friends (all of which have been really pleased and also surprised how quick i have learnt ) i am now about to start the nail art course and will definately go on to do lots more of the courses , would reccommend this to anyone thinking of startin up and have already got a few friends interested in it , top course :)
deborah hastings , peterborough
Jun 19 2012
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Great course with everything you will need to learn about Acrylic nails, I began last year it was 95% perspiration and determination, I started eight months ago and worked everyday on the course. I found the dvd easy to follow, with the lovely Gina her accent was very infectious the nail trainer was great as getting models impossible, I learnt so many techniques that only a true professional could teach. Having done an external course recently I found that the essential nail course was much more informative. Stick at it and do not give up. Once I was qualified I opened my studio at home and got started and now have a business called Fab10nails and growing, even done a celebrities nails cannot say who as signed a confidential paper. I have completed Spa manicure, pedicure and Gel nails thanks to essential nails I have realised my dreams. Highly recommend.
Maryanne , East Sussex
Jun 12 2012
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This is a brilliant course if you wish to qualify as a nail tech, unfortunatley for me, after i ordered the couse i found it hard to find the time to do it as i have children! Hi , there are no time limits on our courses, so you can take as long as you need to complete your courses work around your children, without any pressure. Some students find that just a couple of hours a week works for them. We are here to support you and will assess your work whenever you return it to us, just let us know if we can help.
Jenna , Hertfordshire
Mar 23 2012
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I ordered my course today through the helpline and they were so helpful, pleasant and well lovely! She gave me advise on courses, arranged a payment plan and on dates to suit me! The best customer service i had ever dealt with! Very excited to get started now! :-)
Amy Bowyer , wiltshire
Jan 9 2012
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Ive just completed this course and passed with distinction !! Worked hard and completed in just a couple of months :) Im now addicted!! cant wait to order another course and im hoping to make a career out of doing Nails now. Thanks to everyone at Essential Nails for your support, Im sure il be around for a while. :D xxx
Karina , Rochester, Kent
Nov 27 2011
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So far, I have completeed and passed the Nail Art Course with a distinction and the Acrylic Course with a credit. I am currently working on the Maintenance Course and will go on to the Gels after that. I have never been good at studying but Essential Nails have made my passion into a reality as their courses are fantastic, excellent value for money and Sarah and Nicky I have found to be extremely friendly and supportive. Thank you Essential Nails
Marcelle Tuckley , Birmingham
Oct 4 2011
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Well as I had no prior knowledge of Nail enhancements I searched and searched for the right course and decided to go for Essential Nails training. Can I say the best decision I made The course content is very in depth and easy to follow the products you recieve are good the nail trainer is excellent the fact you are learning from a dvd is genius as I learn better from being shown rather than reading I found this method great and if i was unsure I just watched again till I got the hang off it ... It took awhile but the support is good and I passed.....Have done two courses since this one and plan to do many more....as a result of these courses I have secured employment solely on the training I have had from Essential Nails...... So thank you !!!!!!!!!!
Justin Hustwait , Kettering Northamptonshire
Sep 9 2011
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Just started this course, it is my first. arrived next day easy to follow step by step dvd and book, I ama enjoying learning. Thank you
Claire Ingram , Kettering
Sep 2 2011
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I've just started this course. I found Sarah is very friendly and helpful and I received my course next day delivery!! Loving it so far.
Claire till , Telford
Sep 2 2011
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I am really enjoying this course. Everyone I have spoke to at Essential Nails has been really friendly and I have had great feedback from my progress card. I cannot wait to get started on the Airbrushing course to go with thse fabulouse Acrylics. Thank you Essential Nails :-)
Nicole Jones , Darlington
Sep 2 2011
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I have not long started this course and its amazing, the dvd is very easy to follow and the course books are very helpful...great course to do!!!
clare m , kidderminster
Jul 15 2011
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Hi im really interested in doing a nail course and these sound fab being able to do them in the comfort of my own home, can anyone let me know how they got on doing them because im unsure but dont fancy going to college to do a course because of my job.Thanks Hello Zoe These courses have a fully recognised qualification, you will cover the theory as well as the practical side of nails, it's set out step by step with ongoing support, please visit out facebook page and chat to other student/graduates.
zoe , worthing,west sussex
Jul 10 2011
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i would like to do this course beacuse it looks good and ive always wanted to do it plus i can make my self a little bit of money
Nikita swan , 51 lawrence ave stonebridge nw10 8eq
Oct 18 2010
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Hi, I've now completed four courses, The Acrylic course, the gel, the maintenance courses and Nail Art. I passed three courses with credit and one course with a distinction. I have to say that the nail art was my favourite, but I loved doing them all. Sarah and Jax have been brilliant all the way through, even since passing my courses and even when I've been uncertain of things they have been there to reassure me. (Thanks to you both) I am hoping to do the airbrush course next and cannot wait! Also I have bought some dream products from them too and these are great!! very good quality and easy to work with. Thanks EN Alison xx
Alison Baillie , Manchester
Jun 9 2010
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I took this course and found the instructor on the training DVD was well gounded and carried you along explaining why some steps need to be taking. Its really wonderful to be able to take the course at home and at ones pace. The course contents are fantastic because you get good products sent to you to complete the course...its more like you have started your nail business alreadty. I now a qualified as a Nail Technician after passing this course with a credit...this is fantastic!!! I have purchased some more courses and I am sure they would be as interesting and informative as this. Essential nails, keep the good work up
Stephanie Adeniji , London
Mar 29 2010
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This was my third course with Essential Nails. I can't believe I am able to train to be a nail tech at home its brilliant!! The course is very informative and helps you to create great nails. Sarah and Nikki have been so helpful since I started training. A big thank you to them for all their help.
Tracey Wildman , Bedford
Feb 19 2010
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I got this course last year and I loved it from the start, I also did the maintainence course and have almost compleated the Acrylic Sculpting. If it wasnt for Essential Nails I dont think I would have been able to fulfil my dream of being a Nail Technician as I have been able to train at home in my own time and own pace. Im now planning on getting the Nail Art and Airbrushing courses and cant wait to start them!
Natasha Carter , Bucks
Feb 13 2010
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I would like to thank essential nails for all the support in doing this course. it was a fantastic course because you had no time limit and the payments were a great help. i would recommend essential nails to anyone who is interested in doing nails. i also done the nail art course which is fantastic.
kay smith-jeffrey , haverhill, suffolk
Feb 9 2010
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Wow, can't believe I passed with distinction. Thanks to Essential Nails and your fabulous course. Not to mention the great and continuing support you receive all through the course. I found the DVD and book both very helpful and the phone support and emails from Sarah always encouraging. The course comes with everything you need to get started. If you are like me you wont be able to put it down once you start, especialy with your new best friend, the nail trainer. Good luck to anyone who takes the course - you will love it.
Suzy Fligelstone , Stanmore, Middlesex
Feb 9 2010
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Would like to say thank you so much to all at essential nails I have started my acrylics course and loving every minute of it even if it is harder and more complex than i thought it would be but its great.
Corrina Hughes
Feb 4 2010
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This course is fantastic, you get everything you need, all the help you could wish for......AND you could end up a fully qualified Nail Tech just like me!!! Thanks essential nails. x
Naomi Doswell , Hastings
Jan 28 2010
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I have always been interested in nails but never had time to go to college ect to be able to complete a course, after alot of research i came across Essential Nails, it looked great, i could start when i want, practice when i want and have flexible payments, all of these really helped as i have 3 young children! I started the course in october 09, did it at my own pace, when i had a problem or question the essential nails team were always there and were very helpful to find a soloution for me. I have since sent in my course for review which was extremely easy to do, and have had my good news personally delivered over the phone by ther lovely sarah, to say i had passed! I am thrilled to bits with myself and now feel i am on the learning ladder to bigger and better things! Dont hesitate when it comes to courses, qaulifications or tests, you really wont go wrong with Essential Nails!
Ruby Whitman , Ipswich Suffolk
Jan 20 2010
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I went with Essential nails after speaking to Nikki (customer services) she told me everything i needed to know helped me choose the right course and payment scheme. Delivery was very quick. The course itsself was fab, everything u needed to know and all the equipment. I was able to work at my own pace and it fitted in with my family.After sales / student support - again fab customer service.THANKS ESSENTIAL NAILS IM A QUALIFIED NAIL TECH XXX
Donna Caldicott , west midlands
Nov 17 2009
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I was very pleased with the customer service staff, they were friendly and helpful. I ordered the Acrylic nail course, maintenance course and nail art course. All the contents are of high quality and the DVD is very helpful. The Hand Trainer makes life so much easier!! Cant wait to send my cards back for marking and start some more courses with Essential Nails.
Lenna
Jul 16 2009
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Delivery was very fast, packaged very well and the communication amazing. I would recommend Essential Nails to everyone wanting to learn. I can not wait to get started now I have everything I need, and I am sure your going to hear from me soon :-)
Debbie Broome
Jul 16 2009
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This course is EXCELLENT from placing your order to delivery which is very fast to the products. The products are very superior to other products I have seen online. The people that work at Essential Nails are there to help you and they want you to succeed. I am VERY happy with the course and will keep enjoying. Thanks
Debbie Leighton
Jul 16 2009
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Really great course, great phone support too. course was here the day after i ordered it which was great as i was excited about getting started, Really enjoying it and i can fit it in around family life and dont feel pressure to have it done. When i was stuck i just called got answered right away no waiting on hold. Great Great Great Even thinking of doing gel now its so easy to fit in . also great payment options for us who need it.
lorna
Jul 16 2009
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This course allows you to have practical work assessed; other companies only assess written work, which I find strange. How can you possibly gain a qualification for something that you have no practical experience of. Also the range of follow on courses at more affordable prices after I have completed the first is very good.
Marie Drummond
Jan 23 2009
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Wow, I just can not say how good this has been well recommended! I very happy with the course
Roddy
Sep 17 2008
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I wish to thank the whole team for thier help in this course I have just this moment received my email stating that I have passed with a credit and I have two diploma's with Essenial Nails Ltd and now I can get going with a career that I didnt think I could ever do. This course was pretty easy to do with the help of the dvd and book and also help online thank you all again whhhoopppepee :) Hope to do a further course the beginning of next year.
Josephine Sanchez
Sep 16 2008
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Just got my certificate for the acrylic course and just finished the gel and now doing the airbrush course. The courses are fantastic and i enjoyed every minute. I am now going to get my business cards made and its all thanks to essential nails and their team. I look forward to doing all their courses in the near future. Thank you
michele
Aug 5 2008
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well what can i say!!! so helpful and very understanding, thankyou for all your help a very good course and would recommend to anyone.
Jade
Jul 15 2008
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Really enjoying my course, find it so relaxing when the kids have gone to bed, thanks for your help when i called it is nice knowing you are there if i need you.
Hillary , York
Mar 31 2008
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have recently passed my acrylic course and wanted to share with the world what a fantasic course it is!!!!! all the training materials and support from essential nails was fantastic and am so proud of myself for passing with a mark of credit!! i would recommend this course to anyone who wanted to learn to become a nail tech and cant wait to change my working life with this new qualification!!! thanks essential nails!!
hannah
Feb 18 2008
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fantastic no time limit doing the gel now and the nail art
linda green
Dec 12 2007
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This course was very interesting and i've learnt alot it was worth every penny ,Thanks to everyone at essential nails:-)
Cassy
Oct 23 2007
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These courses are amazing, you learn everything you need to know about nails, and to top it off i have got my self a great job working in a salon, this time last year i was in a job i hated and now i love what I do. Thanks you.
Jessica , London
Oct 11 2007
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Big thanks for all your help, the acrylic course was laid out really well and really enjoyed it.
Sally Stevens , London
Aug 15 2007
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I have completed my acrylic course, i am now building up a client base and still getting the full support from the Essential nails team, i will be doing more courses. Thanks.
Sally Nunn
Jul 6 2007
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Thank you Essential nails, really enjoyed the course will be doing more.
Denise Pot , Surry
Jun 26 2007
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I placed my order yesterday and have just received it today. I want to say how satisfied I am with the service you provided. Delivery was very fast, packaged very well and communication was spot on. I would definitely recommend Essential Nails to anyone. It has been a dream of mine to become a nail technician. I feel this course is the best route to take. I can not wait to get started now I have everything I need. Thank you very much.
Gemma Montgomery , London
May 3 2007
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I can't say enough good things about this course, everyone was so helpful and I did not feel that I was on my own at all. It was very easy to follow the dvd and to fit in the training whenever I was free, infact I went on to do the air brush course as well.
Natasha
Mar 19 2007
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This is a fantastic course. I didn't study much at school but I got a distinction for my nails and I feel so proud with myself. I can't wait to start seeing my ladies.
Michelle
Mar 19 2007
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I looked at lots of courses and decided this was the best one. I'm really pleased I made this decision as I'm now building great extensions and recieving complimnets from both clients and fellow technicians
Anon , Somerset
Mar 19 2007
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Thanks for your time and thanks again for everything Im very happy with the course :0)
Dionne , Auckland New Zealand
Mar 19 2007
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