Hello everyone! Hope you are all well.
I've been reading these forums for over 2 years but never posted so..... ta-da! My first post :lol: (sorry if its in the wrong place ??)
I need some advice and guidance and who better to ask than the professionals!
So, here goes...
5 years ago I did an evening class at my local college which covered mani/pedi, hygeine, health n safety, gel, fibre glass/silk wraps, L+P (using both forms and tips.) We were taught a LOT over 7 months and i loved every minute of it. Unfortunately i got realy sick towards the end and i couldnt do any of the practical assesments. (had pneumonia so workin with powders and fumes had me wheezing. :sad: )
I got the SVQ for mani/pedi but not for the enhancements so i know im not qualified to do them on others and i haven't. I've not been able to get back to complete the training which sucks cos i really loved it. :cry: the course is now booked solid for the next 2 years.
I have been doin my own with gels/L+P and experimentin with 3d nail art. I dont use profesional products as i know every brand has its own technique. (ive stuck with the rubbish stuff from college because thts all i know but im dyin to try others :green my friends and family are always lookin at mine and askin me to do theirs. I always say NO as im not fully trained and would hate to hurt them in any way.
Now i want to get some proper training in both gel and L+P and have been lookin at options available but im a wee bit confused about it all and at what i need to do. I try to keep up to date with new techniques and all aspects of nail care/ health and safety issues etc. (im a bit of a bookworm so i read a LOT about it lol)
So my questions are......
1) Do i do a foundation course or conversion? (my understanding of a conversion course is someone who has experience already. would i qualify for this type of course?) or should a wait for the college course in 2 years THEN do a conversion to the brand i choose?
2) which brand do i go for? i'd like to do CREATIVE, LCN or YOUNG NAILS. which do you think i would benefit from the most? (im in scotland so travelin would be a big issue. i could get to edinburgh/glasgow)
3) id like to offer gels and L+P so do i do the two with the same trainer?
phew! sorry its a bit long but i dont want to rush into anythin and end up making mistakes or regrettin what i've done. so any advice would be great thanks xxx
I've been reading these forums for over 2 years but never posted so..... ta-da! My first post :lol: (sorry if its in the wrong place ??)
I need some advice and guidance and who better to ask than the professionals!
So, here goes...
5 years ago I did an evening class at my local college which covered mani/pedi, hygeine, health n safety, gel, fibre glass/silk wraps, L+P (using both forms and tips.) We were taught a LOT over 7 months and i loved every minute of it. Unfortunately i got realy sick towards the end and i couldnt do any of the practical assesments. (had pneumonia so workin with powders and fumes had me wheezing. :sad: )
I got the SVQ for mani/pedi but not for the enhancements so i know im not qualified to do them on others and i haven't. I've not been able to get back to complete the training which sucks cos i really loved it. :cry: the course is now booked solid for the next 2 years.
I have been doin my own with gels/L+P and experimentin with 3d nail art. I dont use profesional products as i know every brand has its own technique. (ive stuck with the rubbish stuff from college because thts all i know but im dyin to try others :green my friends and family are always lookin at mine and askin me to do theirs. I always say NO as im not fully trained and would hate to hurt them in any way.
Now i want to get some proper training in both gel and L+P and have been lookin at options available but im a wee bit confused about it all and at what i need to do. I try to keep up to date with new techniques and all aspects of nail care/ health and safety issues etc. (im a bit of a bookworm so i read a LOT about it lol)
So my questions are......
1) Do i do a foundation course or conversion? (my understanding of a conversion course is someone who has experience already. would i qualify for this type of course?) or should a wait for the college course in 2 years THEN do a conversion to the brand i choose?
2) which brand do i go for? i'd like to do CREATIVE, LCN or YOUNG NAILS. which do you think i would benefit from the most? (im in scotland so travelin would be a big issue. i could get to edinburgh/glasgow)
3) id like to offer gels and L+P so do i do the two with the same trainer?
phew! sorry its a bit long but i dont want to rush into anythin and end up making mistakes or regrettin what i've done. so any advice would be great thanks xxx