Which Nail courses to avoid?

[looolabella]

I am looking to set up a nail bar in Liverpool and need to get some qualifications. I want to offer manicures, pedicures and all other nail treatments (extensions, art etc). There are so many courses out there, I don't know what do go for. I'm still working, so evenings and weekends are best for me. Does anyone know of any 'meaningless' qualifications that are best avoided? Thank you so much!

 

[angel fingers]

steer clear of any that say they will teach you how to do acrylic nails in 1 day. it seems like its great value for money but its totally inadequate.

i do 4 day beginer courses for nail extensions that have the days spaced out over 2 months so that the student can work in their own time to practice their skills. i think that is vital.

a 1 day manicure course or pedicure course are usually ok as long as the teacher has a good reputation as these skills are not as difficult to learn as nail extensions.

also check that you will be getting training on the vital skills of infilling and rebalancing as maintenence treatments are the most popular service when working commercialy as a nail technician.

 

[looolabella]

Thank you very much for that - I will bear it all in mind. So, am I right in thinking that there aren't any 'invalid' courses as such, they all just vary in terms of how in-depth they are? I gues I should choose the most detailed, thorough course I can find, which has support in between classes?
Thanks again!

 

[angel fingers]

depending on where you wish to set up your salon, your local council may insist on nvq training. but this is not widespread.

indeed nvq training falls way short of some company training in some cases.
what you must look for is a course that it accredited by an insurance provider or otherwise you will not be able to practice on members of the public after your course.

and yes, you do want a course that covers things in as much detail as possible. look for courses that focus on practical application techniques when you are in the class room but are supported by plenty of theory too. this way you get to spend as much time as possible with hands on treatment whilst your tutor is there to guide you.