Nail art training.

[frisbee]

Hello,

I'm considering training in nail art as I want to be able to do nails for my friends - colourful fun patterns but I want to be accredited and safe and go on a good course with a view to eventually doing nails at events/friends shops etc.

I don't have much money - am considering doign a starter course at this place Home (based in Bristol UK) but not sure if I need a specific accreditation. I don't necessarily want a job in a salon - this is gonna be a part time thing for me, but eventually might like to charge and do a bit more with it.

Any advice appreciated - there seems like so many courses etc I'm confused. Also any general advice on books/kit/etc for beginners would be lovely!

Thanks in advance.

 

[tarnygirl1]

hi, im doing a course with Essential Nails, and they seem really good, take a look at their website and see what you think

 

[LolaBevahousen]

If you just want to do nail art without any enhancements it looks ok as long as you check it out. But I also think its worth a call to come other brand companies out there , NSI do a basic nail art corse Basic Nail Art - Nail Systems International(UK) give them a ring to find your nearest educator and get some info.

 

[frisbee]

So what are the different steps? Do you need to learn extensions first, then nail art? Is there anything else I need to consider?

Neither of the places you both mentioned teach in Bristol

Ah so confusing! Are there any websites or books I can read to get more information about learning? How did you both learn?

Sorry for all the questions, just really keen to get lots of info!

 

[tarnygirl1]

Hi sorry i didnt give enough information but i did my courses to start through Sallys so you could pop into your local one and see what they do, i did manicure, pedicure, nail art and acrylic.

Essential nails is home based and i think they have an offer on at the moment where its half price if you do another course so may be worth looking into if you want to learn gel, fibre glass, acrylic or air brushing.

I always have wanted to do air brushing so got my nail art course half price with them, you get dvd and really good back up and alot of people have trained with them.

If you type in Essential Nails, it should come up and you can ask for a brochure.

You dont need to have acrylic, gel etc to do nail art, you start with basics of manicure, pedicure and add the nail art as well

i do 5 ladies per month with just nail art, they love nail art on their toes and its quick and good money

It is so confusing when you start as everyone has their own favourites but this is just what ive had so far, later i may even try other brands NSI, CND, etc

Tanya

 

[The Guild]

If a course is accredited it means you can get insurance with the accrediting body. To check whether your course can be accepted, give your insurers a call before you book.

You can look for Guild accredited courses on Beauty Guild : Training Directory - Beauty Guild.

 

[Sparkle'n'shine]

Hi

We have 1/2 Day course on Nail Art. We are accredited by the Guild and our entry requirement is Man and Ped. We are based in Essex. Course is £125.

Please call 01708 47 27 27

Havering Beauty Academy .:. Exceptional training in Beauty, Nails & Make Up

Kind Regards

Katie

 

[Nataliya]

Kinetics offer a range of nail art classes. Those are fantastic

Margarita Belska

hope this helps

 

[user 25446]

What type of nail art do you want to learn? We're not in the UK (so I'm not selling ;-)) but just to give you an idea of what we offer:
Nail Art using Gel, Level 1
Nail Art using Gel, Level 2
Nail Art using Paint, Level 1
Nail Art using Paint, Level 2
Nail Art using Acrylic, Level 1
Nail Art using Acrylic, Level 2

Master Nail Artist diploma is awarded on successful competition of the above group courses.

Mixed-Media Nail Art, Level 1
Mixed-Media Nail Art, Level 2
Fantasy Nail Art, Level 1
Fantasy Nail Art, Level 2

Advanced Master Nail Artist diploma is awarded on successful competition of this group of courses.

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A good school should offer at the minimum the first group of courses. Anything less is often just decoration and extremely basic.

My advice is to start with a class on hand painting because you can use by itself, but when you come to learn gel or acrylic nail art then often you enhance the design with hand painting. Also, more customers will except some small hand painted design than for example a 3d flower ;-)

Personally, I think it's very difficult to learn nail art from a book or dvd. You really need a teacher so you can see exactly how to do each technique and for them to correct any mistakes.

I can also recommend Margarita - she's very skilled and so are many of her instructors.

Good luck!

Bob

 

[e_hart_89]

Hi

I would like to start doing nail art on customers. I have seen loads of kits where you can learn from home!! Do you need to do it professionally before you can do it on clients or can you do a home learn kit?? :irked:

Thanks