How do you know if a Nail Technician....

[*RHI*]

is fully qualified and will do a good job on nail exstensions? I am currently studying NVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy and so do not know alot about false nails but am hoping to do a course on it. For college we have to keep our nails short and so I do not know if nail exstensions would be wise but I would want them quite short. How much would a Nail Technician charge if they really knew what they were doing? I am not too bothered if they charge alot as I would then expect a good result afterwards as I know cheap is not always better.
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[angel fingers]

generally a recomendation is the best way to go. if you see someone with nails you admire ask them for the details of their tech. qualifications do vary, you might get someone with a few certificates, but no experience. i would say look for someone with at least one years experience.