There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.


Study Hours: 

Students have no time restrictions to complete this course from date of registration. Average study of 120 hours.

Course Syllabus:

Unit One:

Starting out: You and your industry

• Artificial nails

• A brief history

• The modern nail technician

• Career routes

Unit Two:

Anatomy and Physiology as related to Nail Treatments

• Essential knowledge

• The skinBlood circulation

• The lymphatic system

• The bones of the hands and feetMuscles

• The nervous system

• The nail unit

• The process of nail growth

Unit Three:

Preparing the work area

• Equipment

• Using nail products safely

• Absorption, ingestion and inhalation

• Sterilisation, disinfection and sanitization

• Legislation for salons and equipment

• Tools of the trade: correct use and cleaningPricing structures in the salon

Unit Four:

Preparing you and your client

• Allergies and overexposure

• Treatable conditions and untreatable conditions

• The professional technician and communication

• Client consultation and assessment

• Client preparation

Unit Five:

Providing a manicure treatment

• Hand and nail treatments

• Manicure techniques

• Manicure treatment alternatives

• Manicure treatments for common nail and skin conditions

• After care advice

Unit Six:

Providing a pedicure treatment

• Why a pedicure?

• Foot and toenail treatments

• Pedicure techniques

• Pedicure treatment alternatives

• Pedicure treatments for common nail and skin conditions

• After care advice

Unit Seven:

Essential chemistry of artificial nails

• Systems in the nail industry

• Other important chemical reactions in nail systems

• Artificial nail removal

Unit Eight:

Applying tips to the nails

• Preparing the natural nail

• Adhesives

• Applying a plastic tip

• Problem nails shapes and how to correct them

• Alternative tips

Unit Nine:

Applying overlays

• Wrap techniques The structure of the overlay

• Problem shapes

• Practice makes perfect

• Aftercare advice

Unit Ten:

The art and skill of applying sculptured nails

• Sculptured nails or plastic tips

• Systems and forms

• Remedial sculpting

Unit Eleven:

Maintaining artificial nails

• Value of maintenance

• Need for regular maintenance

• Maintenance treatments

• Self assessment skills

• Nail diseases and disorders

• The removal of artificial nails

Unit Twelve:

Nail art, basic and advanced

• Nail art for your clients

• The basic techniques

• More advanced techniques

Unit Thirteen:

Media work and special occasions

• Media work

• Fashion shows

• Images in the media

What's Included:

• Course Manual in A4 Folder
• Pen & Pencil
• Paper

This course comes complete in a college bag giving you total flexibility

Included is a complete nail starter kit iwith UV lamp as listed below.

100 Nail extension tips
* UV Lamp 11 Watt
* Instructional DVD
* 3 Buffing files - Smooth - Medium - Rough
* Grit File
* Sanding Block
* Hoof Stick
* Brush
* Clippers
* UV Gel
* Nail Primer
* Cuticle Oil
* 3 x Nail glue
* Finishing Wipe
* Acetone Solution

Are there any additional costs?

The only additional costs on top of your course fees is £9.99 postage.

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