Sallys 3 day course, qualified nail tech?

[tamara34]

Hi guys, I've recently done a 3day course at Sallys salon services, I was told that once I've got my certs (which I have) these will b recognised in a salon. Well I went in2 my local salon 2 inquire about this and the girl nearly laughed at me. Could anybody help me with some advice please? Have you done a course with salon services? Did u get a job in a salon after or did u do more training? Really disheartend at the mo. I so wasn't happy with the course as all they taught us 2 do was apply a tip with a clear overlay. Our tutor said that she never used pink, she also said that she didn't do nails, if so then why was she teaching us? Really want to complain as I saved up for ages to pay for this course. I'm now in the process of gettin a college place doing level 2, I will only find out after half term if they are taking on another class, if so then they are willing to offer me a place. Fingers crossed any help would b great, thanks geeks x

 

[Victoriabar]

Hi, sorry to hear the salon couldn't have been a little more helpful to you, even telling you what would be required would have been advice well received i think.

what does your certificate say the qualification is that you have?

i think, tho i could be wrong, that most salons like their techs to have a NVQ2 or equivalant or higher.

i'm only a trainee tech at the mo so i am sure some of the more experienced techs will help in a while with more info.

 

[tamara34]

Hi, thanku for replying, It says that I have completed a course in mani/pedi and I have a separate cert sayin I have completed a course in acrylic nails? I'm hopin that I get the college place because I don't just want to apply acrylic, I want to know the ins n outs, everything that I could possibly learn I wana learn, I don't want to just sound like I know wot I'm talkin about, I really wana know wot I'm talkin about, I haven't had a payin customer yet and not willin to get one until I know properly what I'm doing. My Sallys tutor said that I can get insurance with my certs but I'm no wer near good enough, I'm ok but wana know more before I take the plunge so just practising on friends and family. x

 

[alyson87]

I've decided on having a bit of a career change. Sitting at a desk and computer for the rest of my life bores me!
I want to learn everything about Nails and approached Salon Services as their next 3 day course is in a couple of weeks, where as at a college you have to do 6pm - 9pm for 15ish weeks part time which they are not enrolling until Sept. I really wanted to start learning sooner than that so Salon Services looked pretty tempting. Does anyone know if Salon Services is a recognised qualification as I don't want to be laughed at when i try and start my own business.
Thanks in advance x

 

[ladybird]

To be honest you'd be better choosing a brand like CND, Young nails, Gelish etc and do their training.

Do your research into the brands - try them out yourself to help you decide and then do their training .

In the long run you will pay twice for for courses that promise to teach you all in 3 days.

I can't understand how they say you can be qualified if there is no assessment. Most reputable training courses are run over a couple of months - initial training and then you go off and practice hard then you go back for assessment .

I would say save your pennies and book with a brand. You will normally get better training, better customer service and products.

 

[dudeymel]

I did the sallys 5 day course and I definately would not recomend it, basic products and too much info and not enough help x

 

[pinkthistle]

Generally I would not employ anyone who has only done a 3 day course in anything. I only employ girls who are as qualified as me ie. went to college and have a broader knowledge of all aspects of beauty...THEN I send them to CND/NSI/OPI or wherever to add to their experience and qualifications. In my experience I've never met anyone that a 3 day course has been enough, it may start them off and yes, they may with practice become very good, but it took me years to qualify and 20 years on I expect my staff to have the same commitment, not be looking for the fast track way in to the industry.

Sorry if that seems harsh just my opinion...I've been on too many shockingly bad short courses over the years.

 

[NikysNails]

I did the sallys 5 day course and I definately would not recomend it, basic products and too much info and not enough help x

I second this don't waste your money go with Nsi or CND if you want a short course , college would probs be best tho x

 

[kellypt]

I did the training solutions/salon systems 5 day complete nail technician intensive course then had 2/3months of hard work before assessments which if you didn't qualify you had to go back again. It was very intense and a lot of hard work. It covered acrylics sculpting and tip/overlay,uv hard gel sculpting/tip overlay,manicures as a qualification and a gellux workshop.
It was ran through capital and is a recognised qualification and the educator was amazing. She was a nail tech herself and got stuck right in with us and pushed us.

 

[411]

In a 3 day course you can not be a Nail Technician!

I did my NVQ2 at college a few years ago, it was part time, as I worked full time and had 2 kids to look after.
I did for a year, 2 evenings a week, wasn't easy.

You need time, to understand nail technology and go and practice then do your assessments. Even after qualifying after a year I still didn't feel i knew everything and I wasn't confident at all.

Even though at the time I couldn't pursue my career to open my salon or change my job role I carried on practicing. I went onto to training further with Nail Harmony (EzFlow),with Jessica, amazing tutor. Essential nails, with Ela, and done my conversion courses with CND with Pamela.
I'm constantly keeping up to date with training, what new products are out and always go to the Beauty exhibitions.

6 years on I'm still learning.
So a 3 day course will not teach you anything. Save up and like others have suggested go and train with a good brand.

Hope that helps you decide what to do next!! Good luck 😃


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[jolie69]

Hi ,
I did the Sally's course a few years ago for same reasons. I was still teaching at the time and could only attend courses in hols. I had completed a year 1 evening a week in cosmetic make up and skincare.I did man/ped then enhancements, spray tan and waxing. Cost me a lot, I was persuaded on day of completing each course to purchase equipment and products without knowing differences. All if which I since binned and upgraded !

Since then I have retrained in waxing with Kim Lawless, full man and ped L2 at college, full L2 facials and L 3 Swedish massage at college, and full CND L&P course in Leeds over several months in total. All except waxing needed to provide a porfolio of case studies.

As Leeds is 2 hrs from where I live & I needed some further training , I never offered L&P at other than model prices as it took me 2 hrs and now I don't offer other than to my daughter on occasions.

Our industry is skill based and it is vital that we all remember that when entering this area of work. This will increase the respect for what we do, maintain high standards, and enable us to all make a decent and well deserved living. It will also protect our clients from inappropriate or harmful treatments.
I wouldn't waste my hard earned money on a shoddy inexperienced treatment or therapist, so why should our clients.

Use this fantastic forum and any other research to discover what your passion is and get the best training you can - cheaper in the long run.
Also find GOOD local places where additional support, products and training are easily available.
CND are amazing but Youngs are also good and nearer to me - I may have continued with enhancements had help been nearer.
Hope that helps x

 

[Smuff]

I did the signature gel polish course with salon services last august.
We had a technician from ASP/CUCCIO. And the course was really good but I would not consider my a qualified technician afterwards with out lots of practice.
I am booked on the ASP Gel foundation course. I'm really looking forward to it. My only advice is to start from the ground up. I did manicure first, then I did gel polish and now I'm doing gel enhancement. I wanted to make sure that I had loads of practice before starting the next course. Another bit of advice regarding salon services training and that is stick to the bigger brand named courses they offer and stay well clear of there own brand courses.

I will also be doing a CND course next year.

The ASP gel and acrylic foundation course is taught in two parts. Week one shows application/prep/shaping/finishing. You then have a week to practice at least 6 sets of enhancements. Week 2 covers any problems that occurred during that week and infill/rebalancing/tip removal/re application. Then a small test on all areas covered. Xx

 

[persianista]

It may be worth calling the licensing dept at your local council. Bromley (and others) have certain qualifications that they will accept. Without one of them, they won't allow you to work in that borough.
It would surprise people on this forum that they recently refused a nail tech who had trained with CND, as they require an NVQ.

 

[Maz101]

I know in my borough they won't accept a CND qualification it has to be nvq or similar I know as asked, same with a lot of London boroughs

 

[Isobel's nails]

Hi there im reading this and im think thank god I did I only just emailed salon services to apply for what I thought was a great deal manicure and gel 1 day course £70+ vat so am I right in believing thaf scrap this and go to collage get NvQ2.

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[persianista]

Best ring your council. With Bromley, it only applies to salon based people, not mobiles, so it depends what you want to do. If your ambition is to be mobile, you can choose whichever route that suits you.

 

[Isobel's nails]

I would like to go mobile as I do have a part time job already do maybe salon or cnd wi be ok I will do my nvq in the future to open up job opportunities .

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[pinkthistle]

Hi there im reading this and im think thank god I did I only just emailed salon services to apply for what I thought was a great deal manicure and gel 1 day course £70+ vat so am I right in believing thaf scrap this and go to collage get NvQ2.

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The courses offered are the basic requirements by the likes of the Guild or BABTAC, these are currently being reviewed. In my opinion these courses should be called "introduction to" or "beginners nails" type thing....but that wouldn't sell as well would it?

As long as those training in these types of classes understand that it's a long road to anywhere near competency they are fine, but I've sat next to too many that totally believe they will be my competitors come 4pm.
I taught an introduction to nails leisure class, no certificate and 6 evening classes recently...demonstrating manicure, gels, wraps, nail art and extensions...then they had a play each night, they were all complaining that Sally's wouldn't sell to them because they had no certificate and how could they start up mobile with no kit 😳 I had to explain that one lumpy spoon shaped acrylic nail and polish up to the knuckles did not a nail tech make!

 

[Smuff]

In Leicester where I'm from, if you have a qualification that you can get insurance on then you can work in a salon as I do. The local council are generally concerned with if you have insurance and that you stick to health and safety procedures.

From what the council told me when they came to my salon was that the licence is to trade as a business and that the building/health and safety are up to scratch. And this is why people with out any qualifications can open nail salons.

 

[Smuff]

The courses offered are the basic requirements by the likes of the Guild or BABTAC, these are currently being reviewed. In my opinion these courses should be called "introduction to" or "beginners nails" type thing....but that wouldn't sell as well would it?

As long as those training in these types of classes understand that it's a long road to anywhere near competency they are fine, but I've sat next to too many that totally believe they will be my competitors come 4pm.
I taught an introduction to nails leisure class, no certificate and 6 evening classes recently...demonstrating manicure, gels, wraps, nail art and extensions...then they had a play each night, they were all complaining that Sally's wouldn't sell to them because they had no certificate and how could they start up mobile with no kit 😳 I had to explain that one lumpy spoon shaped acrylic nail and polish up to the knuckles did not a nail tech make!

Here here. Xx