Nail Technician (Gel & Acrylic Nails)

Course details

The Nail Technician course is a progression course from basic Manicure and Pedicure. During this course you will master Gel and Acrylic nails, as well as understand and advise your clients on the different types of nails that will suit their needs and lifestyle.

This Nails Course is an advanced course which will prepare you for a professional career as a Nail Technician. That means that you will also learn how to run a business, how to go about pricing structures and what to do to promote your career and business.

Qualifications Gained

• Portobello Institute Certificate in Gel & Acrylic Nails

Entry Requirements

• Entry to this course is by direct application to the college. Students must have completed ITEC Certificate in Manicure & Pedicure to gain entry onto this course.

Course Content Modules

• Using Nail products safely
• Hygiene
• Sterilisation
• Tools of the Trade
• Client consultation
• Preparing the nail
• Adhesives
• Applying plastic tips
• Problem nail shapes and how to correct them
• Product application
• Natural nail overlay
• Sculptured nails
• Maintaining and removing artificial nails
• Infills and rebalance
• Pricing structures
• Career routes
• How to start and promote your services