Home nails without cert.

[glitzgeek]

Hello all,

First of all hi ! I'm new

I am moving to the UK soon after many years abroad. I have been doing nails for a while and regularly do french and natural tips with uv gel and nailart on friends and myself.

I would like to start doing nails at home to see if I can make a bit of spare cash but I don't have any sort of certificate to say I am a 'professional' as such. Is it illegal to work as a freelancer without some sort of certificate? I don't intend on duping any potential clients, they will be told I do not have a certificate, see photos of my work (and possibly my own hands) and make their own decision whether or not to come to me.

So, what do you think? Is this a no-go? Must I pay 500 quid for a course to get a certificate and 'learn' the things I already know and practice regularly? It guts me a little bit to pay out to re-iterate how to prep the nail, how to glue the tip, etc, etc.

Thanks for your input, it's very much appreciated,
Glitzgeek!

 

[shell28]

Hello all,


So, what do you think? Is this a no-go? Must I pay 500 quid for a course to get a certificate and 'learn' the things I already know and practice regularly? It guts me a little bit to pay out to re-iterate how to prep the nail, how to glue the tip, etc, etc.

Thanks for your input, it's very much appreciated,
Glitzgeek!

Theres a big difference in thinking you know something to actualy KNOWING it!!

No cert means no insurance and you need insurance to work on the puplic

 

[Violet Star]

Hello all,

First of all hi ! I'm new

I am moving to the UK soon after many years abroad. I have been doing nails for a while and regularly do french and natural tips with uv gel and nailart on friends and myself.

I would like to start doing nails at home to see if I can make a bit of spare cash but I don't have any sort of certificate to say I am a 'professional' as such. Is it illegal to work as a freelancer without some sort of certificate? I don't intend on duping any potential clients, they will be told I do not have a certificate, see photos of my work (and possibly my own hands) and make their own decision whether or not to come to me.

So, what do you think? Is this a no-go? Must I pay 500 quid for a course to get a certificate and 'learn' the things I already know and practice regularly? It guts me a little bit to pay out to re-iterate how to prep the nail, how to glue the tip, etc, etc.

Thanks for your input, it's very much appreciated,
Glitzgeek!

Doing nails isnt about earning 'extra cash' Its a career and its a passion or at least it has to be. I am a qualified nail technician and i will also probably speak for others when saying i do not do this for the extra cash, i do this as i enjoy it and i feel proud to make peoples nails beautiful! of course the cash is nice but passion is a MUST!

This is a no go completely you wont be able to work as a nail technician in the uk without being trained for 1 you need to know about the products you are using as if you dont know about the products you are causing a danger to your clients such as over exposure, do you know what this is?

And you wont be able to get insurance which means you wont be able to work. Yes it is costly to train but it is worth it and it is a must if you take nails seriously then you will be more than happy to train and be on the road to being a professional nail technician rather than someone who thinks they can do nails.

As to you already doing gels without any training this isnt good as you could cause a danger for your client or friend.

hths x

 

[shell28]

Doing nails isnt about earning 'extra cash' Its a career and its a passion or at least it has to be. I am a qualified nail technician and i will also probably speak for others when saying i do not do this for the extra cash, i do this as i enjoy it and i feel proud to make peoples nails beautiful! of course the cash is nice but passion is a MUST!

I agree hun x

 

[Klassy Klaws]

To be honest with you I don't think you will get anyone on here who will post a positive reply to your post.
All professionals on this site have spend many hours and ££££ on keeping there skill up the the highest standard.:irked:
And none of us are in it for a bit of extra money!

What worries me is do you know about all the contra-indications or diseases that can occur on and around the nail plate?
You would not get insurance cover from any company to practise enhancements.

I am sorry hun but if you like doing nails then go get the proper training and do it part time if you like but please don't practise without the proper qualifications or insurance
:hug:

 

[roseblanc]

Doing nails isnt about earning 'extra cash' Its a career and its a passion or at least it has to be. I am a qualified nail technician and i will also probably speak for others when saying i do not do this for the extra cash, i do this as i enjoy it and i feel proud to make peoples nails beautiful! of course the cash is nice but passion is a MUST!

This is a no go completely you wont be able to work as a nail technician in the uk without being trained for 1 you need to know about the products you are using as if you dont know about the products you are causing a danger to your clients such as over exposure, do you know what this is?

And you wont be able to get insurance which means you wont be able to work. Yes it is costly to train but it is worth it and it is a must if you take nails seriously then you will be more than happy to train and be on the road to being a professional nail technician rather than someone who thinks they can do nails.

As to you already doing gels without any training this isnt good as you could cause a danger for your client or friend.

hths x

I agree to this 100% even tho where I live, no training or certification is needed, I still went ahead and got the training and I must say that I am SO HAPPY that I did.

As mentioned, nails is about passion not earning extra cash. Having the knowledge behind it is a MUST because its not just about putting a tip and overlay on and polishing it up. There is SO much more to it.

I thought nails was a simple thing (like you) until I took the course. Now I have such an appreciation for this industry and everyone in it. You know the saying "don't judge a book by it's cover" - it can also be applied in this case. There is sooo much to be learned, even if you THINK you know how it's done.

I highly recommend you take the course and save yourself from potential legal difficulties in the end.

 

[Violet Star]

I agree to this 100% even tho where I live, no training or certification is needed, I still went ahead and got the training and I must say that I am SO HAPPY that I did.
.

That is really good that you have chosen to take training even though in Canada you dont need it - that shows real passion xxx

 

[jes]

Hi,

Please don't take offence to what I am going to say, I'm just trying to help

It guts me a little bit to pay out to re-iterate how to prep the nail, how to glue the tip, etc, etc.

If you had proper training you'd know that there's alot more to it than this! For a start you obviously don't know that you can't get insurance without training. Do you know about health and safety, MSDS & COSHH etc? What about containdications and nail anatomy?

Get yourself properly trained and insured, it will benefit your customers and give you peace of mind and confidence.

Regards
jes

 

[fifitrix]

You really have to do a course to get insurance as the others have said.

There is an awful lot more to doing nails than being able to do them on yourself and family.

Apart from that the paying public are quite savvy when it comes to getting their nails done by a qualified nail technician and even more savvy when it comes to suing the a** off someone who isn't qualified and damages their nails.

I hope that doesn't come across as harsh, but it is reality.

Welcome to the site

 

[glitzgeek]

Hi,

Thanks everyone for their honest advice.

Yes I can see how my forumulation may have peed a few folks off, I didn't of course mean to demean the profession I simply meant that I love doing nails I am passionate about them but they are not my 9-5 job.

No obviously you are right I do not know much about nail related pathogens or laws and insurance. Thank you for enlightening me on the subject, I shall in this case definately seek out a course.

In your opinion(s), is it necessary to do a very expensive course? Or are the courses one sees at quite low prices just as good. Don't get me wrong it's not a case of not willing to invest it's a case of cashflow as it is with most people at this current time

Thanks again.

 

[Violet Star]

Hi,

Thanks everyone for their honest advice.

Yes I can see how my forumulation may have peed a few folks off, I didn't of course mean to demean the profession I simply meant that I love doing nails I am passionate about them but they are not my 9-5 job.

No obviously you are right I do not know much about nail related pathogens or laws and insurance. Thank you for enlightening me on the subject, I shall in this case definately seek out a course.

In your opinion(s), is it necessary to do a very expensive course? Or are the courses one sees at quite low prices just as good. Don't get me wrong it's not a case of not willing to invest it's a case of cashflow as it is with most people at this current time

Thanks again.

Imso glad we have managed to turn you in the right direction. It is hard and is a struggle with cash for taking training etc then buying products - i dont get much money at the moment (because im due to take more courses) and im saving my a*** off to get them id rather have them courses than go on a shopping spree.

Expensive doesnt mean quality just because it costs 1000 doesnt mean to say the course is good.Its about finding the right company e.g CND, Ezflow and some more.

hths x

 

[geeg]

Hi Glitzgeek, passions run pretty high here on this site of professionals when it comes to the 'kitchen mafia' or the 'backyard Barbie' brigade of untrained folks who 'do' nails without qualifications ... using professional products which theoretically they should not even be able to purchase.

You may have an undoubted talent for creating nice enhancements, but you do not have any of the background knowledge that would make you into a professional and professionally qualified to work on the paying public. There is allot more to doing nails than 'doing' them if you see what I mean.

Doing a course would be a start to supplying the missing part of your knowledge and also maybe just encourage you to get going legitimately with good pro products and make yourself a real business out of nails. If you feel you can do gorgeous looking enhancements, then you are part of the way there already. Take some of that money you have earned and put it toward education.

I have been in this business for more than 25 years and I still take classes .. I am not so arrogant as to think I know it all by any means. I do great nails but there is much more to learn to make one any kind of expert.

Go with reputation for education. Contract CND on 08452106060 and get a prospectus and folio or just chat to the education advisers in the office about what you need. Courses are value added by including a Master Pack of products in theprice of the course. CND have won all the training awards and have the rep as well as the ability to partner you in your business to see it become a succedssful one. good luck.

 

[VHunter]

You have been given great advice.

I too, live in a province in Canada where certification etc is not required.

My first course was a cheap course...
Cost me more money in the end because I wasted a tonne of product & time in not doing things right, therefor not keeping the clients I found.

As we speak, I'm taking ANOTHER course.....

Invest well and smartly, and you'll reap the rewards.

:hug:

 

[glitzgeek]

Thank you again for all the advice.

Yes I appreciate one can never stop learning. Question is now what course to go on! I'll be in Edinburgh, and can't really travel due to the aforementioned cash troubles! Is there any sort of site which has a repertoire of available courses by region or city? Or maybe someone knows where I could go in Edinburgh?

I really appreciate the help. I'm so motivated and would love to get into this properly.

You have put me back on the path gals, cheers!

 

[roseblanc]

That is really good that you have chosen to take training even though in Canada you dont need it - that shows real passion xxx

Not all of Canada is like this. Most provinces require some form of certification, but there are still a few that require nothing at all... so any Joe-Blow can invest in some cheap products, do a horrible job (and potential serious damage) and no one can say or do anything about it. It's sad really. Even MMA is still widely used out here and nothing is done about it. I only wish we had stricter regulations for this industry out here. People can get away with murder... it's not fair an gives 'the good guys' a really bad name.

 

[jankax]

In your opinion(s), is it necessary to do a very expensive course? Or are the courses one sees at quite low prices just as good. Don't get me wrong it's not a case of not willing to invest it's a case of cashflow as it is with most people at this current time

Thanks again.

Hi, I think it's a case of - You get what you pay for. Most cheap courses are cheap for a reason if you know what I mean! ;-)

 

[fifitrix]

Thank you again for all the advice.

Yes I appreciate one can never stop learning. Question is now what course to go on! I'll be in Edinburgh, and can't really travel due to the aforementioned cash troubles! Is there any sort of site which has a repertoire of available courses by region or city? Or maybe someone knows where I could go in Edinburgh?

I really appreciate the help. I'm so motivated and would love to get into this properly.

You have put me back on the path gals, cheers!

The CND training centre is in Edinburgh, you will get excellent training and on-going support from them.

You should give Heather a call on 0131 333 3180

hth

 

[sparklybits]

Thank you again for all the advice.

Yes I appreciate one can never stop learning. Question is now what course to go on! I'll be in Edinburgh, and can't really travel due to the aforementioned cash troubles! Is there any sort of site which has a repertoire of available courses by region or city? Or maybe someone knows where I could go in Edinburgh?

I really appreciate the help. I'm so motivated and would love to get into this properly.

You have put me back on the path gals, cheers!

Hi Honey there are a number of classes that a very reputable within the area of Edinburgh. As it has already been stated you have CND and you also have Young nails.

Both companys provide high quality service and produce competant nail techs and the end of the course.

Hope this has been of help to you