Accredited 6-Week Gel or Acrylic Nail Tech Qualification

Why Choose This Qualification?

-Accredited Courses: You are guaranteed to be able to get professional Indemnity insurance

-Become a member of the largest beauty membership in the UK & Ireland. Includes free access to the yearly Beauty Show in the RDS.

-Earning Potential: Imagine earning up to €40 per hour as a nail tech!

-Financial Security: Learn a new skill to help recession-proof your family and provide immediate income.

-Career Change: Upskill and embark on a rewarding new career path.

-Flexible Schedule: Enjoy the freedom to fit your work around a busy lifestyle.

-Escape the 9-5 Grind: Say goodbye to the traditional rat race and embrace a fulfilling career in nail technology

Course Overview

Cost: €670 (ask about grant availability). Instalment options available
Click the link for a getting started guide: https://aintnailz.ie/getting-started-guide/

You will receive a FREE professional kit

Your professional kit contains the following: 48-watt UV/LED combo lamp, 15ml Jelly builder cover pink gel, 15ml top-coat, 12ml base-coat, 125ml tip remover, 125ml antiseptic, 200 tips, pink tip clippers, glue, 2 180/180 grit files, 5 orange sticks, 2 white buffing blocks.

Next Start Dates:
January
– Tuesday, 13th for 6 weeks
Feb
– Tuesday, 3rd for 6 weeks
March
– Tuesday, 3rd for 6 weeks

Certification Provided.
Upon obtaining your professional insurance, you will be recognised as a Certified Professional Technician.

This certification allows you to have your name and business details listed on the Associated Irish Therapists (AIT) website, the largest beauty membership platform in Ireland and the UK. Enjoy the numerous benefits that come with being part of this esteemed network.


Day: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10 am-1 pm for 6 weeks
Evening: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6 pm – 9 pm (on the same dates) for 6 weeks

Contact: Deborah on 0877998915 or DM on FB or email: info@aintnailz.ie

Note: The exam class will be discussed with your tutor

Note: You are required to do a portfolio, containing before & after pictures of 6 full sets of acrylic nail extensions with completed consultation/ disclaimer & aftercare forms

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What You’ll Earn

Documents available for you to download at any time:

Client consultation form
Disclaimer client information
Aftercare advice sheet

What You’ll Learn

Theory course notes include:
Personal & professional development: (Optional)

-Writing a current CV
-Choosing a business name
-Registering a business name with CRO (Company Registration Office)
-Registering a business name with ROS (Revenue Online Services)
-Building an online presence through FB, Instagram, TikTok
-Building an online professional web brochure (optional, not included)

-Professionalism related to Beauty/Complementary or Sports Therapy, and explain the appropriate professional
-Preparation – The student prepares herself and the client for professional treatment
-Consultation form
-Disclaimer form
-Aftercare advice form
-Structure and function of the nail
-Structure of the bones of the hand & forearm/foot
-Nail anatomy sample exam questions and answers
-Nail disease and disorders
-Nail disease and disorder sample exam questions and answers
-Professionalism related to Beauty/Complementary or Sports Therapy and explain the appropriate professional
-Preparation
–The student prepares herself and the client for professional treatment

Practical work:

Nail Preparation. Manicure preparation

-Safley push back the cuticle without damaging the delicate Matrix (the growing section of the nail).
-Buffing the natural nail without damaging the surface.
-Filing the natural nail without fraying the edges.
-Nail polish application in 3 strokes.

Tip Application
-Application of plastic tips without air bubbles.
-Choosing the correct nail tip.
-Positioning the right size tip for each fingernail
-Tip blending & shaping.
-Safe use and storage of professional nail glue
-Professional shaping: Square, Squoval, Stiletto, Coffin, long and short Almond.

Product Application
-Application of BIAB leaving a perfectly smooth and straight line around the edges.
-Application of cover-pink gel
-Application of permanent French tip gel,
-Application of gel polish.
-E-file techniques for nail prep, tip application, and final buff.

Followup and Maintenance Treatments
-Safe refill procedure techniques.
-Safe removal procedure. -Repairing a broken nail.

Note: The exam class will be discussed with your tutor.
Note: You are required to do a portfolio, containing before & after pictures of 6 full sets of gel nail extensions, 4 sets of acrylic nail extensions, and 2 gel-polish nails, with completed consultation/ disclaimer & aftercare forms

Items you will need at home:

-Table (preferably with drawers to store your products that are sensitive to sunlight)
-2 chairs (preferably an ergonomic chair for yourself to protect your back) Tech Tip*** Always mind your back! Your -chair should be at the right height so that your knees and hips are at the right angles.
-Table lamp with a bulb of at least 60watts of white light
-Tissues
-Cotton wool
-Cotton tips
-Metal bin with a self-closing lid and bin bag inside
-Small glass bowl

Hey! I’m ”Deborah”

By mastering an accredited nail technology certificate, you are eligible for professional indemnity insurance.

This course is perfect for new or established beauty artists looking to elevate their offerings. You’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to create stunning results that return clients.

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