Course Overview

Our acrylic nails course is an ideal first course for those with confidence, and for those who want to capture a large client base. You’ll learn the more specialist technique of applying Acrylic Nails – a well established product very much in demand due to their hard-wearing quality. Develop your skills in applying this nail system through guided practice on the professional Nail Trainer, supporting DVD and study materials.

Studying Acrylic Nails by distance learning?

With a Professional Nail Extensions course you can train like the professionals. You’ll develop your skills through practice on the Nail Trainer – a life-like hand on a flexible arm with jointed fingers, flesh-like finger tips and replaceable practice nails.

Also included are two complimentary textbooks and a supporting DVD where the practical skills are demonstrated.

These courses develop both underpinning knowledge and practical skills, and you are assessed on your completed practical nail work, which you forward to your Essential Nails tutor for marking.

Pre-requisites

None

Qualification

Essential Nails Certificate

Support & Benefits

• Access to a lifetime Essential Nails tutor to mentor and motivate you throughout and after your course
  

Key Topics

• Salon Life, Procedures and Products

Explore the nail industry. Examine the tools and products you’ll use to apply acrylic nails.

• Essential Techniques in Acrylic Overlay

Learn how to choose, fit and blend an appropriate nail extension tip. Discover how to produce the perfect mix of acrylic liquid and powder and how to apply it to the different areas of the nail. Examine the critical step of shaping the acrylic to a perfect profile and finish for each nail shape and size.

• Practical Skills

Gain practical experience of applying the above techniques to create fantastic looking acrylic nails. Acrylic nails are the original nail extension system and they remain the most popular with clients worldwide – so mastering their application is essential for every serious nail technician.

Course Code

D42

Hours of Study

90 hours

Outline

At the beginning of your course you will be issued with unique progress cards. As you progress through the course, you will create sample nails, attach these to a progress card, and then send the progress card away for assessment. You will also be required to complete a number of question papers – up to a maximum of eight – which will also be sent away for assessment.

Notes

Each nail you submit will be carefully examined, and you will receive a report on your work and a grade of distinction, credit, pass or fail. Should you fail, you will receive suggestions on how you might improve your work – and you will be able to submit work for reassessment for free.