trudy.trudylee
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If I wanted to work with shellac do you think I should do a shellac course first (I have recently done a general gel nail course & didn't know if this would be enough)?
Shellac ladies - have you all done the Shellac training courses?
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Maz101
1st place winner at Nailympia 2016
You don't have to but personally I would advise that you do as gel polish has a different type of prep.. I did a genetic gel polish course and then did all the shellac courses including The Master Painter and I'm glad I did. You get useful hints and tips, even if you just do the first one, shellac bring me back, tho I know this is changing soon as there doing a new educating system for shellac.
helencowleard
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I did the Shellac brings 'em back course as i was just about to start up. I wanted to be able to be as sure as possible that i was preparing & applying the Shellac correctly so i wouldn't have new clients experiencing problems due to my application. Also i think being able to advertise the fact you are CND Shellac trained and have a certificate to show is great for your business. The course really isn't expensive!!!
jusluce
Well-Known Member
The course is £75 - very reasonable x
I did the Shellac course and feel it was definitely the way to go. If you are going to do it you need to get your bum in gear as this months Scratch mag showed the changes to the CND courses and the Shellac course is going to be two days and obviously more expensive.
chocolatepickle
Well-Known Member
The course is actually less then £75 :wink2: (£50+vat currently)
Courses are not compulsory but as others have found, they can be very helpful.
Often people in my CND Shellac classes will have been doing it a while, but many will still pick up hints and tips or realise they have not been following correct procedure.
If you are newly starting out its great to be able to get going without questioning your procedure and being able to prevent problems by not making some of the common mistakes made as a result of being shown correctly from the beginning.
You can find your nearest educator by checking the 'locations' section on Sweet Squared's website http://www.sweetsquared.com/Education/Locations or contact Sweet Squared directly by phone for the most up to date information- 08452106060
Courses are not compulsory but as others have found, they can be very helpful.
Often people in my CND Shellac classes will have been doing it a while, but many will still pick up hints and tips or realise they have not been following correct procedure.
If you are newly starting out its great to be able to get going without questioning your procedure and being able to prevent problems by not making some of the common mistakes made as a result of being shown correctly from the beginning.
You can find your nearest educator by checking the 'locations' section on Sweet Squared's website http://www.sweetsquared.com/Education/Locations or contact Sweet Squared directly by phone for the most up to date information- 08452106060
BeautyByNikki
Well-Known Member
I did Shellac for 18 months before I did the course, I wish I hadn't been so stubborn about not doing it because I definitely learnt things on the course - like the fact I wasn't scrubbing enough with scrubfresh and my base coat was still too thick.
I'd definitely recommend doing it, it's such a small price for the reassurance that you're doing it right from that point on.
I'd definitely recommend doing it, it's such a small price for the reassurance that you're doing it right from that point on.
jusluce
Well-Known Member
Ooopppsssss sorry! Lol x
lisa nails
Well-Known Member
Definitely,there's a lady that lives near me who tells me she removes shellac by filing than soaking in a bowl, WRONG! Ggrrrr
squidgernetball
Ubergeek
I did a course long before shellac brings them back. It really was basic even though it was an official cnd course. I have great results with my shellac so have never felt the need to do shellac brings them back but every so often I think I might but still don't get round to it. It isn't an absolute necessity but I'm sure would help especially if you have trouble with application/retention or removal.
Vicki x
Vicki x
twid
Well-Known Member
I was a bit like Squidgernetball, I've been using Shellac from the first moment it came out - went along to CND London (run by Ketan), he demonstrated the product for us and some people had a "go" lol. I brought the kit, rang him a few times and when I popped in he gave me some pointers but I've always been happy and confident so didnt bother with the course as I'd been using it for a long time before it started!
I've learned so much here and from the lovely people who post on youtube too.
I'm sure that a course would help, give you confidence and get you going quickly without having to worry if you're doing it right.
Karaxxx
I've learned so much here and from the lovely people who post on youtube too.
I'm sure that a course would help, give you confidence and get you going quickly without having to worry if you're doing it right.
Karaxxx
brervixen
Well-Known Member
I've done both the Shellac brings them back and the Shellac Art & Style course. They've both been well worth it. Next step is Master Painter!
s.scaldwell
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For shellac cnd wont let you buy if you havent done the training
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Has that changed recently then? As you only ever had to send your normal nail training certs to buy Shellac, not your Shellac training certs.
helencowleard
Well-Known Member
I dont think this is correct. You can buy Shellac by opening an account with S2 but you must show proof of qualification. You cannot however do the 'Shellac Brings'em Back' course without certain CND items (UV lamp, CND Shellac colours, scrub fresh, IPA......) they send you a list once booked on the training course. Pls correct me if im wrong x
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squidgernetball
Ubergeek
Yes they will. You need a manicure certificate to buy shellac from cnd - nothing more.
Vicki x
squidgernetball
Ubergeek
Same here, with ketan many moons ago x
Laurza
Well-Known Member
I haven't done the shellac brings me back course and I purchased the love shellac kit from s2.
I will definitely be doing the course, even though I have never had any issues with shellac it doesn't chip and removes perfectly every time but you can never get enough education x
