Starting in the Beauty Industry

[Misslaura]

Hi all, hoping for some more advice!

You may have read that i've registered for an NVQ 2 course with The Carlton Institute however i've been told a mix of very good and very bad things about the company.

What i'm worried about is if i complete the qualification, which i obviously really want to, would a salon take me on or would they be warey of fast-track learners?

I've been told that Creative Nail Design are also good, but how would i go about doing a waxing, lash, etc course?

Any advice would be REALLY appreciated as i'm worried sick about which way to go - REALLY want to be in this industry!

 

[loubylou]

Where you gain your NVQ2 should make no difference really as any salon would ask you to do a trade test if they wanted to employ you and this is your chance to shine and impress,
to be totally honest with you most salons ask for a NVQ3 from their employees,
yes creative is very good and doing courses with them would certainly help you to find work,
if you look at the job vacancies for nail techs most ask that you have been creative trained hth :hug:

 

[Misslaura]

Hiya, thanks for responding

I was thinking i would have to get NVQ level 3 too tbh, i don't mind spending the money on training as long as it won't be sorta looked down on from potential employers.

I guess i could do the Creative nail too? I think it's £600 which sounds alot but if it gets me good training i'm up for it!

 

[gayleroddis]

Hi

I am a newbee to the industry. I am currently compiling my NVQ 3 in Massage and 2 Beauty Therapy through VTCT with the Carlton Institute. I started my courses in June this year. My training was great, if you can get to Exmouth the the class sizes are smaller and if I have had any questions or problems then head office are great for advice over the phone. You are given enough training to go away and get insurance and carry out treatment safely. But you have to practice, practice, practice to get the experience (and compile your portfolio). You cannot expect to walk away from a 1 or 2 day course and walk straight into a salon! From speaking to other people, salons want the qualification before they will even look at you so you need somewhere and lots of friend and family to practice on to get your portfolio completed which will probably take 6-8 months if you really get a move on. You will also need to invest is equipment (it is cheaper not to purchase the kits available from Carlton Institute and buy through a wholesaler or distributor).

It's not cheap or quick (as I am finding out) to get into the beauty industry but it beats working for a living!

Hope this helps

Gayle

 

[Misslaura]

Hiya, glad to hear some more positive feedback about the course!
I am def gonna work hard, this is my future that i'll be working for

Need to find me a part time job to bring in some money while i'm training!

 

[Misslaura]

Oooh just to update, incase anyone has any tips for me, i've changed my nail options course with The Cartlon to the make up course, then i'm going to go on a course with Creative Nails to do the nails properly

VERY EXCITED

 

[loubylou]

Oooh just to update, incase anyone has any tips for me, i've changed my nail options course with The Cartlon to the make up course, then i'm going to go on a course with Creative Nails to do the nails properly

VERY EXCITED

A very wise decision :hug:

 

[kylieb]

I have friends that have done fast track courses and are so lacking in confidence that they havent got the bottle to go for a job.
I dont believe in these fast track courses tbh and would rather employ someone that had spent more time in college.
But saying that it depends on what course you are doing.
xxx