At home learning

[kelwatson]

Hi there.
Wondering if someone can provide me with some advise? I am looking to become a nail technician and have no previous experience! I am the mother of two young children so was ideally looking to do an at home training course that I could do in the evenings etc ...Having trolled through google I have come up with quite a few different options but not really sure which company is the best. One that seems to stick out for me is Essential Nails. They do a Spa Manicure and Pedicure course and then I could go on to do gel/acrylic/fiberglass etc. Has anyone heard of this company before and do you know if they are any good? I stay in Perth in Scotland and seem to be struggling to find anywhere close by that does training as that would be another option if it was perhaps a one week intensive course, I could get someone to watch the boys.
Many thanks
Look forward to hearing your responses.

 

[Sweetyrex]

Do a search in here. Lots of really useful Information about courses and reviews of different companies etc.
My advice would be to not do a home learning course. Although I have never done a home learn course I really don't think you can beat a real life tutor who will coach and guide you through the course. They can see your work up close and give you the relevant feedback you need to become a good tech. Also, real life demos give you the chance to really get up close and see the techniques you need to master. Just a few reasons why I would always choose a real life course. Also, try and avoid short courses, the ones that claim you can become a tech in 2 days etc. it takes time to perfect. People who have done short or home courses may say different but this is my opinion. Good luck

 

[Inspired]

I agree with pp. I don't think you can learn to be good nail tech (or any other type of therapist) by an online course. CND nail courses are not very long & split into 2 lots of (I think 4 - 5 days) but excellent training. You really should consider spending a bit more for excellent training. That way you will be more confident as a nail tech & be able to make a return on your investment.

 

[kelwatson]

Hi thank you for that. I will try and look at courses somewhere near me. I have heard that CND is meant to be a very good course but quite expensive, I believe they are in Edinburgh?