Hi there, I'm new to all this so probably posting in the wrong place completley!!! Someone point me in the right direction please?!!

I'm looking to start my own nail business or work in a salon - rent a table etc.. two children (one starts school september - one pre-school).

I have looked at some "quick" training sites and am a bit suspicious (enails was one - but seeing comments on here will give it a wide birth!)

Can anyone help point me in the right place - is college the best option , courses start in September and I'm looking to enrol.
Thanks for any help
Kat

hi have you had any nail training before?

no not at all!! Am I mad? Worked in a admin positions since leaving school worked my way up and then had two children 4 and 2 now...

I've always been interested in doing this, but never had the confidence to go out and do something about it..but i think it's time I did something about it, but really don't have much of an idea where to start.

As i say i've looked at some courses on the internet and i'm a bit worried about wasting my money... that's how i found this site. I want to do some research beforehand.
Thanks
Kat

i was the same.when i left school i went into childcare.three years after passing my nvq in childcare.i found out i was pregnant! then two and half years later i got pregnant again.i was a stay at home mum but in july last year i did decide i wanted to do somethink.i couldnt go and get a job full time becouse of the kids. so i had always been intrested in nails so i started to phone round diffrent places then i phoned my local college!which helped becouse i didnt realise you needed to manicure and pedicure before you could the nail tech course.i enrolled with the college and now im a fully qulified nail tech...my partner didnt think i could do it as im not girly enough!(proved him wrong) it was tight affording to do as my partner was the only one working.i hope this helps you

Yes it does thank you. Sounds like I'm in the same boat as you were. I'm not girly either but am still interested in doing other peoples nails.

Well done for qualifiying. What are you doing now? Do you work for yourself or at a salon? How long did it take to fully qualify then?

Thanks for replying.
Kat

Hi!

I'm pretty much the same as you - always done admin, but never really felt fulfilled.

Last year, I did VTCT in manicure and pedicure, then did a creative spa manicure & pedicure day (wow so loved that!!!)

I am now working on my Creative L&P foundation course - I've learned so much, and really love it - just got the pass my exam (11th Aug).

Speaking from experience, Creative have always been really good, both in training, advice and products. The foundation course covers such a lot. I would contact them and get a prospectus sent out - you won't regret it.

Good luck

Thank you = it's really nice to hear from people that have been in the same situation as me thank you!

How do I get in touch with creative?
Kat

at the moment im waiting for my certificate to come theough so i can get insurance.but i will be mobile and from home.i started the manicure and pedicure course on september 20th last year i finshed that in febuary.and i started the nail tech course in febuary and qulified in june!i never thought i would have the patiants to do nails.but i do enjoy it.and you can work around family and other comitments.have you tried the local college near you?i also made some really good friends at college.

Thanks that gives me a good idea of how long it's going to take. I am hoping to be qualified in time for my little girl to start "big school" which will be two years in september, so I can fit it in around family commitments.

The local college starts courses in September and i've just got the prospectus.
Kat

goodluck with it all.if i can help at any time just let me know.my details are on my profile xx

Have a look at this, all the info you need is here - the people at head office are really helpful, as are those I've spoken to a OSNS.
http://www.creativenailacademy.co.uk/

Good luck

Thank you so much.. i've just had a look and there's one in manchester that's near me!

I will ring them tomorrow
Thanks for your help
Kat

Hi Kat
I would also recommend the Creative Foundation course (12 days over 6 weeks). I just graduated 2 weeks ago and would definitely recommend it.
Like you I've been in admin work since leaving school, I'm stilll keeping on my current admin job but definitely looking to hand in my notice as soon as I get enough clients.
Hope you manage to get booked into a course soon.
K xx

Hi and welcome to the site... the Creative course in Scotland varies slightly to those in England, the number of days is different, but still the same fantastic quality of education

Thank you so much..i'd never even heard of creative before now so will definatley look into it.

So good to have a great place for advice.
Thanks
Kat