jlb24
New Member
I have been recommended this group from various people. I have been a stay at home mum for the past few years after suffering a breakdown cause by an abusive marriage. After a lot of therapy and antidepressants I have realised that I cannot go back out to the workplace in the job I use to do (accounts) and with the help of various therapy I have had for my depression/anxiety I decided I would like to do something for myself and would like to train as a Nail Technician.
I noticed a lot of people are recommending courses with CND but looking on their website the courses are individual and I cant see one for a basic manicure and pedicure. I have found a course with Next Step Beauty who offer a complete Nail Technician course which will cover manicure, Fiberglass, Silk, Gel extensions and acrylic extensions for £354. I have some questions which I hope someone will be able to answer?
Firstly has anyone done this course with Next Step Beauty? Secondly how big a demand is there for nails? If Im self employed I am worried that most of the work will be evenings and weekends (which I don't mind) but Im guessing there is not much of a need for nails during the week as everyone is at work?? Or have I got this wrong, it would be interesting to talk to someone who is already a self employed nail technician to see if they have any booking through out the week during the day time.
I am also looking at the Foot Health Practitioners course and wondered if anyone has done this and which college they recommend, also Im guessing there are pretty high start up costs as a foot practitioner as I have just found out one of the items you need to purchase is a autoclave, but haven't a clue on any of the other items I would need to purchase. Im desperately trying to get myself off benefits, put my terrible life behind me and retrain, but I do seem to be hitting my head on a brick wall getting advise on both these courses I want to go on. If anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated.
I noticed a lot of people are recommending courses with CND but looking on their website the courses are individual and I cant see one for a basic manicure and pedicure. I have found a course with Next Step Beauty who offer a complete Nail Technician course which will cover manicure, Fiberglass, Silk, Gel extensions and acrylic extensions for £354. I have some questions which I hope someone will be able to answer?
Firstly has anyone done this course with Next Step Beauty? Secondly how big a demand is there for nails? If Im self employed I am worried that most of the work will be evenings and weekends (which I don't mind) but Im guessing there is not much of a need for nails during the week as everyone is at work?? Or have I got this wrong, it would be interesting to talk to someone who is already a self employed nail technician to see if they have any booking through out the week during the day time.
I am also looking at the Foot Health Practitioners course and wondered if anyone has done this and which college they recommend, also Im guessing there are pretty high start up costs as a foot practitioner as I have just found out one of the items you need to purchase is a autoclave, but haven't a clue on any of the other items I would need to purchase. Im desperately trying to get myself off benefits, put my terrible life behind me and retrain, but I do seem to be hitting my head on a brick wall getting advise on both these courses I want to go on. If anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated.