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marcpunter

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HELLO ALL! :) how are you..im a happy bunny today! i went to creative to get some details for my furture courses and what order to do my courses in!....i told them i want to offer all systems when i finally get my salon...it might take me a year or two to complete, after all no point doing courses if i cant practice! so this is how its going to go for me :) let me know what you think if i have it in the right order etc etc :)

1. Foundation - Silver plus Evenings (every thursday for 8 weeks) £650.00

After this course i plan to practice about 50 sets or so then go mobile offering acrylics enhancements in my spare time

2. Next Step Course - tells me how to set my business up, advice on advertising, communication, telephone skills etc etc £58.75

3. Masters - there is four different days for the masters.
(1) real rebalancing - £88.13
(2) makeover magic - £88.13
(3) creative illusions £88.13
(4) Creative masters Qualification day £58.75

4. Brisa gel Conversion - £233.83

5. Fabric/Silk conversion - £149.81

6. Introduction into Maincures - £88.13

7. Introduction into Pedicures - £88.13

8. Skills Workshop in Maincure and Pedicures - £88.13

9. Spa Manicure (free when i buy Kit) - £58.16

10. Spa Pedicure (free when i buy kit) - £111.63

11. Nail Art - £99.88

12. Airbrush Nail Art - 718.18

13. Airbrush Tanning - £207.80

that comes to a Grand Total of £2,875,57

how does that sound to you all...any advice will be great....i know it will take time so dont worry i wont rush into it or anything i know it might take me 2 years 3 years whatever depending on cash...

also can anyone tell me if i can get any funding for my courses to help me out? i struggle to meet costs sometimes and i dont want to neglet college or anything :)

thanks for everyones help

as always love you lots xxxxxx

marc xxxx
 
my god how organised r u :D , you put the rest of us to shame i tell ya , if you work i dont think you will get any funding , but why not ask at citizens advice bureau they might help, good luck love dee
 
I did my manicure and pedicure courses (with LCN) before my Creative Foundation. Just because I thought the anatomy and physiology basics were important before enhancements.

The Creative Foundation does do anatomy/physiology too, but I wanted to get my training from lots of different sources, although I do soley use Creative products (L&P, Brisa and Fabric# - although Fabric is not Creative but you know what I mean!)

As far as I am aware there are not any funding options available as all the training you have mentioned is 'private sector' - if you were to do an NVQ and were a school leaver they'd be chucking money at you to train :evil: (I'll get of my soap box now)

I think you might find as you actually start doing bits and pieces your priorities will change - you may find that your Masters is not as urgent as your Gel Conversion as you have clients who specifically want gel for instance.

Good plan though :D
 
Hi Marc,

Yes - you have certainly done your ground work! Your plan of action seems very sensible and realistic. Although it is expensive, you'd probably end up spending that amount in the long term if you want to cover everything and give the best services. As was said, you may well decide to juggle the order you do the courses as your priorities may change but it does seem very impressive. Good luck!
 
Hi Marc

Congratulations on your planning!!! Your long term aims are inspirational (I hope Geeks to be are reading!!)

Comments (you asked!): do manicure first to understand the area you will be working on.
I am sure you will be extremely happy with your Creative training but please consider gaining formal qualifications alongside. I am confident thatthe level of training provided is the basis for gaining an NVQ so all you will need are assessments at the right time (most Creative trainers will help with this I believe).
From this year (Aug) us 'nail' people have a career qualification i.e NVQ in Nail Services Levels 2 and 3. This is what will make it a truly professional career and not just a 'hobby'!

Last comment: tanning? why? Nothing wrong with it but why include it when you want to be a Professional Nail Technician? Employ a tanning specialist for your Salon.

Good luck!

Marian
 
my Foundation is already booked and paid for so i cant do manicures and peficures first...thanks for the thought though.. and you are right about the tanning..i will be raking it in eventually to be able to employ someone :) thanks for the ideas guys :)

xxx
 
marcpunter said:
my Foundation is already booked and paid for so i cant do manicures and peficures first...thanks for the thought though.. and you are right about the tanning..i will be raking it in eventually to be able to employ someone :) thanks for the ideas guys :)

xxx


LOL, I'm assuming you know who Marian (Mum) is?? Only one of the most respected not to mention FAMOUS nail technicians that there is!! You think of an A list celeb and honey she has done their nails!!! J xx
 
Jo Jo said:
LOL, I'm assuming you know who Marian (Mum) is?? Only one of the most respected not to mention FAMOUS nail technicians that there is!! You think of an A list celeb and honey she has done their nails!!! J xx

Also the author of what should become one of your Nail Bibles - The Complete Nail Technician - AND we are lucky enough to have her hang out with us :o
 

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