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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. |
| Why learn at home? |
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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| Getting your certificates |
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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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Assessing your work
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Certification
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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* 2 hour teaching DVD 416 page reference manual Nail Trainer manual Progress cards for pink Progress cards for pink & white 8 question papers Assessment and certification Unlimited telephone support Re-assessment if you fail |
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Dream sculpting brush 75gm Dream pink powder 22gm Dream white powder 200ml Dream Acrylic liquid 5ml Dream primer 100ml Dream Sanitiser 15ml Dream cuticle oil 200 x Cotton wipes 10 x Workhorse towels Nail clippers |
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Manicure brush Dappen dish Cuticle pusher 15ml Dream Polish 15ml Dream Top coat File and buffer pack Reusable nail forms 200 practice nails |
• Passing the course, entitles you to automatic membership
of 'Aspire', our club for qualified Nail Technicians. Aspire members enjoy 20%
discount on Dream Nail Products, access to business help and special offers. See
www.essentialnails.com/aspire
for more information.
* Omitted in the conversion course.
| 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. |

I just wanted to say to anyone contemplating any of these courses that they should definitely do so. The customer support is excellent and the time in which Nathalie or her colleagues reply is phenomenally fast. They couldn't be more helpful. Once I've completed the course I will be back to place another review, but so far all is excellent.
Jennie Mc Donald , Ireland
Jan 24 2012
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I have just heard that i have passed my Sculptured Acrylic Course with 'Distinction' !!!!! (i am so pleased with myself) Fast responses via e mail with Sarah and Nathalie and fast delivery service when i have needed extra products have made it so much easier to continue with my course.......and gain my Distinction! Thankyou so much!
Joanne , Heywood, Lancashire
Mar 17 2010
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This all seems to good to be true. cannot wait to start this course wish me luck guys!!!!!!!!!
amelia , surrey
Jan 15 2010
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This is so great you can actually see what you really want on this website. Its so amazing to see u can watch videos to see professional people create/design the nails.
Tashanee Watson
Mar 22 2009
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Really enjoying this course can't wait to get the kids off to bed, then it's my time, it is defiantly the next step once you have completed the acrylic tip and overlay.
Charlotte Brown
Aug 22 2007
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Thanks essential nails, by doing the acrylic sculpt course i have found new clients and business is booming.
Leanne Ball , Suffolk
Aug 14 2007
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I have just heard that I've passed with credit - I'm over the moon! I can't wait to show off my new skills to clients.
Aimme , Bristol
Aug 13 2007
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I didn't know how to do nails at all but i really wanted to do sculpting after seeing it donw. it took me 5 weeks to learn doing evenings, but it was worth it, the nails look amazing. the course is challanging but I did get through it and now i can charge more for the nails than normal tips.
Kelly Bruce , Staffs
Mar 20 2007
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