Foundation Course in Nail Technology
This complete nail technology course covers all aspects of nail technology required for a beginner. Comprehensive course notes are provided, including, safety & hygiene, client consultation & record keeping, contra indications, anatomy & physiology, nail disorders, nail preparation, tipping and blending techniques, introduction to sculpting, resins and adhesives, product chemistry, brush care, liquid & powder systems, UV gel products, manicure, pedicure and gel polish .
Duration: 1 week full time
Diploma: NTA Foundation Certificate in Nail Technology
Course fees: £725 no kit (£990 with Student Starter kit)
Beginners Courses
This starter course is designed to provide the beginner with all of the basic skills and knowledge that they will need to begin a career as a junior Nail Technician. The course covers safety & hygiene, client consultation & record keeping, contra indications, anatomy & physiology, nail disorders, nail preparation, tipping and blending techniques, resins and adhesives, product chemistry and brush care plus the three main enhancement systems in nail technology and provides an excellent first step on the ladder.
Duration: 3 Days plus assessment
Diploma: NTA Certificate in Nail Enhancements
Course fees: £395 no kit (£595 with complete kit in Acrylic and UV Gel with UV lamp and kolinsky sable brush)
UV Gel for Beginners
This starter course is designed to provide the beginner with all of the skills and knowledge that they will need to produce UV Gel Nails.
Duration: 2 days
Diploma: NTA Certificate in UV Gel Nail Enhancements
Course fees: £295 (£390 with nail starter kit and UV lamp)
Acrylic Liquid & Powder for Beginners
This starter course is designed to provide the beginner with all of the skills and knowledge that they will need to produce Acrylic Liquid & Powder Nails.
Duration: 2 days
Diploma: NTA Certificate in Acrylic Liquid & Powder Nail Enhancements
Course fees: £295 (£390 with nail starter kit and brush)
Beginner’s Stamping
This exciting course looks at the variety of designs available with the use of polish stamping plates. It covers the common mistakes made by technicians and introduces 3 designs which are easily adapted for the salon.
Duration: 3 Hours
Award: NTA Certificate in Stamping
Course Fee: FREE!
Essential Kit: £35
Inspirational Design Days
These short Nail Art Courses are designed to provide the technician with inspiration for decorative and seasonal ideas that can easily be recreated in the salon. Each Inspirational Design course has 4 set designs that can be adapted for client’s own nails.
Duration: 1 Day 10am – 3pm
Award: NTA Certificate in Inspirational Design
Course Fee: FREE!
Essential Kit: £35
Nail Art
This fun course will teach you all the latest techniques of decorating nails using rhinestones, foil, shapes, glitter, jewellery, transfers, marbling, striping, blending, freehand painting, etc.
Duration: Half day 10am – 1pm
Diploma: NTA Award in Nail Art
Course fees: £55 or (£95 with starter kit)
One Stroke Nail Art
This fun course will teach you all the latest techniques of decorating nails using two colours on one brush. If you want to develop as a one stroke artist and offer this fantastic nail art technique to your clients, this is the course for you.
Duration: 1 Day 10am – 3pm
Award: NTA Award in One Stroke Nail Art
Course fees: FREE!
Essential Kit: £35
Advanced Sculpting, Custom Blending & 3D Design
This course has been designed for the experienced Nail Technician who wants to further his/her skills in both Liquid & Powder Acrylics and UV Gel. The course shows how to apply and work with sculpting forms, how to mix colours to match and extend the clients natural nail plate along with techniques for encapsulation and fantasy 3 dimensional design work.
Duration: 2 days
Diploma: NTA Diploma in Advanced Sculpting & Custom Blending
Course fees: £375 including complete master technician kit
Intermediate Nail Course
This course has been designed as a progression from the Beginners course and covers corrective work and problem solving skills. This course will teach the technician more advanced skills for finishing & perfecting nails along with nail maintenance, infilling, rebalancing, nail repairs and system removal techniques. This course introduces sculpting techniques for the new technician.
Duration: 1 day
Diploma: NTA Intermediate Diploma in Nail Techniques
Course fees: £195
Nail Care
With manicures becoming one of the fastest growing trends at the moment many of you are developing an avid interest in nail colour and design. However, the current economic climate has seen a huge increase in the numbers of people using over the counter products to save money. This has resulted in many more nail infections caused by a lack of understanding of health, safety and hygiene.
During this course you will learn how to perform a manicure, the correct application of polish, how to use UV Gel polish safely and how to incorporate nail art designs.
This course has been specifically designed provide essential information on nail care for the novice and is aimed at both those for whom nails is a hobby and those who are considering becoming a nail professional.
If you love all things nails then this practical and fun 1 day course is a must
Duration: 1 day
Diploma: NTA Level 1 Award in Nail Care
Course fees: £195
E-File
Used incorrectly an electric nail file can do considerable damage to your clients natural nails, which may take up to 6 months to grow out. An electric nail file should never be used by a technician who has not had appropriate training first. When used safely and correctly electric nail files can speed up appointment times allowing you to increase your salon profits.
Duration: ½ day
Diploma: NTA Level 2 Award in Electric Nail Filing
Course fees: £95 (Salon based courses from £125)
Manicure
Manicure is one of the most widely practised beauty rituals and this course is designed as an introduction to nail services. This course covers the manicure procedure, focusing on anatomy and physiology, hygiene, nail preparation and Spa manicure techniques including paraffin wax treatments, for a comprehensive understanding of the manicure process.
Duration: 1 full day 10am – 4pm
Diploma: NTA Certificate in Manicure
Course Fees: £95 (£150 including full manicure kit with tools)
Pedicure
Pedicure is also a widely practised beauty ritual and this course is designed as an introduction to nail services. This course covers the entire pedicure procedure, focusing on anatomy and physiology, hygiene, nail preparation and Spa pedicure techniques including paraffin wax treatments, for a comprehensive understanding of the pedicure process.
Duration: 1 full day 10am – 4pm
Diploma: NTA Certificate in Pedicure
Course Fees: £95 (£150 including full pedicure kit with tools)
Combined Manicure & Pedicure Course over 1 day is also available – no paraffin wax treatments included
Cost : £175 without kit, £225 with full kit including tools
Designer Nail Wraps
This new class covers the application of the latest nail wrap products such as Minx and Nail Trendies. One of the newest trends in the nail market and worn by many of the biggest stars, nail wraps can be used on both the fingers and toes and can last up to 4 weeks. They are easy to remove and require no chemicals.
Duration: 1 half day 10am – 12.30pm
Diploma: NTA Award in Nail Wrap Techniques
Course Fees: £95 (£150 with Nail Wrap Kit & heat lamp)
UV Gel Polish Half day
This course covers the latest techniques in UV Gel Polishes including the 3 week manicure/pedicure. We use a range of UV Gels including Moyra, Gelish & Bio Seaweed. You must have a valid Manicure certificate to take this course.
Duration: 3 Hours
Award: NTA Award in Gel Polish
Course fees: FREE!
Essential Kit: £65
Hollywood Toes & Crystal Pedicure
This one day Spa course is designed to give the skills to produce fabulous pedicures. Including UV Gel Pedicure techniques for the Hollywood Toes look and the lavish Crystal Pedicure which is created by the individual placement of around 500 Swarovski crystals – sure to create the glamour and elegance of stars such as Rihanna and Beyonce.
Duration: 1 day 10am – 4pm
Diploma: NTA Award in Hollywood Toes and Crystal Pedicure
Course fees: £125