Advise re training needed

[megan7775]

Hi everyone

I'm new to this site - it has been recommended to me by a lady in the industry as somewhere to get advice.

I have not yet undertaken any training in nail extensions and i've been shopping around and come across a course run by Top Talons. It is a 1 day course covering acrylics and gels. Before I part with any cash I wondered if anyone has heard of this company and can recommend them or give me any feedback on them at all?

I would like to be a nail technician as no 1 i LOVE to have beautiful nails myself and no 2 I am in desperate need of a second income. Can you tell me please

what are the most popular nails at the moment i.e acrylic/gels?

What service do you provide that is most popular and you recommend that I obtain some training in? I.E Shellac/Mynx etc

Any advice at all that you can recommend to a beginner like me would be greatly appreciated as I dont have much money to set up and need to hit the ground running so to speak.

All the best

Megan

 

[mum]

There are 100's of threads on here about good and bad training. Invest your time on reading as much as possible before investing your money!

One thing I will tell you now though is that a 1 day course for 2 systems is definitely NOT the way to start!!

Use the Search facility and happy reading

 

[Ruthlm]

Hiya, I have not heard of this training accademy, but would say that 1 day even to cover just acrylic ( L&P ) or gel is still way too short, and wouldnt be able to give you enough knowledge to continue your learning after qualifying, I would do a searh on this forum under training, and read through the threads, there are many, and this will give you the mest idea of the top educators tog o with. Better to save for a while longer than throw money away on a course that won't teach you properly, good luck in your search, and welcome to the very addictive salon geek! xx

 

[Puffle]

I would (as said above) search around on here and decide which brand you want to use, then find out about their training. I made the mistake of training with a company without researching the products first, and have since paid for more training to convert to a better brand of products. Good luck, you'll love it!

 

[megan7775]

Thanks for your responses,

This is the link to the site that Im refering too.

http://www.toptalons.co.uk/courseDetails.asp?CourseName=FREE acrylic and UV gel nail technician courses

They use Nuveau products - are they any good?

The course is run from 9am - 6.30pm which is why they say you can learn both acrylics and gels.

Please would you take a look at the site and see what you think?

 

[*Ang*]

that link doesn't work for me.

I would definately check out all the threads regarding training on this site - I've just left a similar message on another post :hug:

For the record, I haven't heard of them, nor have I used that product...not much help am I :hug: