Different training methods

[jodipodi]

Hi Im wondering who's done training with different courses and companys and what have been their experience with regards to different application methods etc and what you think? Would like to hear your thoughts on wether you have found your own little way of doing things as youve gathered different info,habits etc or wether people have stuck to what they were taught from the first course?...:hug: xx

 

[Bagpuss]

Hiya

I trained with Creative and found the training very good...in depth...consistant and came with a great reputation. I feel lucky that i got it right first time...many go through lots of cheep 1 day courses before realising that they need better.

I thought i might have picked up lots of bad habits over the last 4 years...but recently went to The Event and was chuffed to find that i was still doing what i had been taught...i have found a few little things that i do slightly different now but only application tricks that i have picked up from this site or just tried something and its worked...smile lines and things.

Care for the natural nail was up most important in my training and still is now...

Great thread x

 

[Nataliya]

I have been through a lot of various training here, there and everywhere.

I have trained with LCN while doing beauty therapy, it was great there and then because i was already qualified from back home. It was easier for me, but I dont think everybody else enjoyed it - 30 people in the room with only 2 tutors running around trying to catch folks mistakes over 2 days.

I then trained with NSI - it was good, I have brushed up on some areas, learned new techniques.

After I had one-to-one l&P progression class over 2 days with Izzidoll on EZFlow HD l&P, where i realised that I did not know anything and training was very productive. Smile lines started to look more like smile lines, I became more confident. I do beleive that one-to-one training is the best for me now.

I have also done one-to-one with Wee Fee on Brisa Gels, where i learned to use sculpting white gel, and it was easy and well tutored.

Event was inspirational education, I cant wait to go to the next one.

I have done a session with Kinetics educator in Glasgow on stilletos which was phenomenal as she was teaching me in my native language where i also picked up new techniques, got inspired and felt i have became a better nail professional.

I think its very important to go learn everywhere possible, simply because it is not possible to know it all.

I have started putting funds aside regularly for training as there are so many things i still want to learn.:hug:

 

[geeg]

Everyone has to learn one way ... you can't confuse a student by showing them too many different techniques. But ONE way is not the only way and every artist develops and learns from seeing other techniques.

At CND we start out one way which we know works with beginners. Education with Master Classes and Skill building classes covers many more techniques that are more advanced and individual. That is the beauty of on-going education.

 

[Nataliya]

Everyone has to learn one way ... you can't confuse a student by showing them too many different techniques. But ONE way is not the only way and every artist develops and learns from seeing other techniques.

At CND we start out one way which we know works with beginners. Education with Master Classes and Skill building classes covers many more techniques that are more advanced and individual. That is the beauty of on-going education.

I regret so much that have not trained at the start with CND. To learn the right way from the beginning. I am catching up now)))):hug:

 

[Eni]

Geeg wrote:
"Everyone has to learn one way ... you can't confuse a student by showing them too many different techniques. But ONE way is not the only way and every artist develops and learns from seeing other techniques."

Thank You

It is so important to learn the proper techniques at the start, although I have to say that I am afraid that a lot of people didn't learn the proper techniques and/or are afraid of developing their own skills to work smarter not harder. If you're in the former group, you'll never get into the latter group.

I'll just leave it at that for now.

N.

 

[jodipodi]

Thanks for the replys, Ive done my foundation with creative and awaiting to get on an nvq, not because i feel i'll get any better training, simply because I am not getting the practice I need and Im so desperate to be a competent nail tech but the way things are going at the moment its going to be a long hard slog getting clients!
I just wondered if variations in training are of benefit to some and maybe detremental to others as each training provider seems to have totally different ways of teaching? xx

 

[geeg]

Thanks for the replys, Ive done my foundation with creative and awaiting to get on an nvq, not because i feel i'll get any better training, simply because I am not getting the practice I need and Im so desperate to be a competent nail tech but the way things are going at the moment its going to be a long hard slog getting clients!
I just wondered if variations in training are of benefit to some and maybe detremental to others as each training provider seems to have totally different ways of teaching? xx

The CND course goes way beyond the NVQ for nail skills ... you'll probably know more than the teacher :lol:. You will most likely not gain anything there, but you will spend time and learn lots about local laws and health & safety and electrical checks etc!! making you own client record cards and aftercare advise .. have fun. If you see them doing things you know are not right ... then don't get into bad habits. :hug:

 

[gillian w]

Thats so right Geeg the nvq is definately not a bad thing by anyones standards but it is the fore runner to the rest of your education its also what is required in many a workplace so really no getting away from it .
You will know all the basics but the skill is yet to be learnt and thats either by just going out there and learning it all yourself or doing short courses with very skilled educators and i think most good employers are aware of this so yes go and do your nvq then to have the best chance possible in the workplace look at doing some good product education yes you will have to pay for it but if you pick your education carefully you will reap the rewards eventually.

 

[mary1981]

Im at college training in acrylic nails on a ten week course. I am 2 weeks in and already i am finding that some of the methods taught (the harsh prep with a 100 grit!! ) is not what is recommended by nearly everyone here. So already im finding that on my course that perhaps care of the natural nail is secondary to the l&p application. I know i have lots and lots to learn still and i know that my college course is only the start. Teaching commitments at my school mean i couldnt get days off to train with creative which i would love to have done. I love the philosophy that comes across so clearly by all the users and educators on here. So im hoping i can improve on what ive learned after my course with further education with creative.
As a teacher myself i totally agree that you must not confuse a student with different methods whilst learning. If i bombarded my classes with 3 ways of learning something they would only remember bits of the 3 ways and not know 1 method well. If they are really struggling then i will try another way individually so as not the confuse my whole class lol!
Great topic by the way xx