FairyNails
New Member
Hello All
I have been snooping around this forum for the past few days and have finally plucked up the courage to post.
I am planning on a change of career from working 9-5 in an office to working as a creative nail technician. However, at the moment I am bamboozled with information over qualifications.
My main plan is to work freelance on my own so need to know what level of qualification I would need to do this. I have been interested in starting a nail course for a long time but never knew enough about it and basically didn't have the confidence to start until now.
I live in Scotland and have been told I need an NVQ but other research suggests I need a VTCT Level 2.
I have looked into 3 course all NQ's in nail manicure, acrylics and gel nails. However a better course may be the Level 2 Nail Technology and Level 2 Nail Art.
I also want to train in MINX nails and currently confused over CND and NIS and what this means.
As you can tell I am so so new to all of this but I really want to make sure I am well equipped and fully qualified before I start taking any clients on.
To cut a long story short, I would love your knowledge on the best courses to attend, the qualifications needed and what are essential kit items and best places to purchase.
The sooner I get started the better, really can't wait to start a whole new career.
Thanks x
I have been snooping around this forum for the past few days and have finally plucked up the courage to post.
I am planning on a change of career from working 9-5 in an office to working as a creative nail technician. However, at the moment I am bamboozled with information over qualifications.
My main plan is to work freelance on my own so need to know what level of qualification I would need to do this. I have been interested in starting a nail course for a long time but never knew enough about it and basically didn't have the confidence to start until now.
I live in Scotland and have been told I need an NVQ but other research suggests I need a VTCT Level 2.
I have looked into 3 course all NQ's in nail manicure, acrylics and gel nails. However a better course may be the Level 2 Nail Technology and Level 2 Nail Art.
I also want to train in MINX nails and currently confused over CND and NIS and what this means.
As you can tell I am so so new to all of this but I really want to make sure I am well equipped and fully qualified before I start taking any clients on.
To cut a long story short, I would love your knowledge on the best courses to attend, the qualifications needed and what are essential kit items and best places to purchase.
The sooner I get started the better, really can't wait to start a whole new career.
Thanks x
