Nail Courses
Manicure, Pedicure With Gel Polish Application – £299
1 Day in class, with pre study blended learning
Course Overview
Here at Creative Touch we believe that the skills learnt in manicure and pedicure are the foundation principles to becoming the perfect nail artist.
Our class covers a wide variety of skills including perfect nail preparation, application of nail lacquer and the skills required to take a natural hand service from basic to spa luxury.
We include a range of high end additional skills including:
- Hot oil buff finish nails
- Paraffin wax treatments
- Hand and foot scrubs with heated mitts and booties
- Relaxing hand and foot massage
- Callus and hard skin removals
Prerequisites
- There are no prerequisite’s to attend this course. This course is perfect for those with little or know prior knowledge of nail services.
- There is a range of home based knowledge modules for you to complete prior to attending this course.
Course Content
- Industry background, becoming a nail technician.
- Client consultation, pre and post treatment advice.
- Relevant anatomy.
- Contraindications to the treatment.
- Tools and equipment for the service.
- Practical hands on skill building in manicure and pedicure services.
- Pricing, advertising & social media.
UV Gel Full Coverage – £199
1 Day in class, with pre study blended learning
Course Overview
Do you want to offer nail extensions in your salon but concerned over how long they take and keeping up with a fast demanding industry…… Well this course is just for you!
Our UV Gel full coverage course teaches those with little to no experience in nails to be able to complete perfect extensions time and time again in less than an hour.
Prerequisites
- There are no prerequisite’s to attend this course, previous manicure training is desired but not mandatory.
- This course requires pre study and quiz completion of hand and nail anatomy, along with health and safety and treatment contraindications.
Course Content
- History of nail enhancement’s, benefits of using UV Gel Full Coverage.
- Client consultation.
- Relevant anatomy.
- Contraindications to the service.
- Tools and equipment required to complete a treatment.
- Nail shape and length selection.
- Application, file and finish techniques.
- Maintenance and removal.
- Treatment aftercare.
Builder In A Bottle Tips & Overlays – £199
1 Day in class, with pre study blended learning
Course Overview
Do you want to offer nail extensions in your salon but concerned over how long they take and keeping up with a fast demanding industry…… Well this course is just for you!
Our UV Gel full coverage course teaches those with little to no experience in nails to be able to complete perfect extensions time and time again in less than an hour.
Prerequisites
- There are no prerequisite’s to attend this course, previous manicure training is desired but not mandatory.
- This course requires pre study and quiz completion of hand and nail anatomy, along with health and safety and treatment contraindications.
Course Content
- History of nail enhancement’s, benefits of using UV Gel Full Coverage.
- Client consultation.
- Relevant anatomy.
- Contraindications to the service.
- Tools and equipment required to complete a treatment.
- Nail shape and length selection.
- Application, file and finish techniques.
- Maintenance and removal.
- Treatment aftercare.
FOUNDATION ACRYLIC’S – £350
2 DAY IN CLASS, WITH PRE STUDY BLENDED LEARNING
Course Overview
Our beginners acrylic course has a new exciting course structure that gives maximum learning potential to our students. This course is the foundation of nail extensions using L&P acrylic with tip application.
The course is taught over two sessions, with home study to be completed between classes. All training materials are provided, including training starter kit.
This course covers techniques with clear acrylic for gel polish finish and French finish.
Prerequisites
- There are no prerequisite’s to attend this course, previous manicure training is desired but not mandatory.
- This course requires pre study and quiz completion of hand and nail anatomy, along with health and safety and treatment contraindications.
Course Content
- History of nail enhancement’s, benefits of using acrylic.
- Client consultation.
- Relevant anatomy.
- Contraindications to the service.
- Tools and equipment required to complete a treatment.
- Creating nail shapes and structure.
- Acrylic application, file and finish techniques.
- Maintenance, infill & rebalance.
- Removal
- Treatment aftercare
- Practical assignments
E-FILE – £150
1 DAY IN CLASS, WITH PRE STUDY BLENDED LEARNING
Course Overview
Every nail technicians worst nightmare is the idea of hand removal for a rebalance, design change or removal of extensions it creates sore and achy wrists, and in some circumstances long term problems to the wrist and hand.
This course will solve all your problems! Learning the skills with a professional E-files you will be able to:
- File finish acrylic nails perfectly smooth.
- Debulk product.
- Cut existing product for redesign.
- Rebalance and infill.
- Removal gel polish.
- Infills and lifting issues.
This course is suitable for technicians working with gel or acrylic enhancements, and the removal of gel polish on the natural nail.
Prerequisites
- There are no prerequisite’s to attend this course, this course is suited to those who wish to learn techniques for nail extensions and gel polish on natural nails.
Course Content
- How to use an E-File.
- Relevant anatomy.
- Tools and equipment for the service.
- Removal techniques.
- Health, safety and hygienic practice.
** Practical session will either require you to bring a model with you should you wish to, or alternatively you may practice your techniques on your non dominant had should you prefer. E-File equipment is supplied**
GEL POLISH ART – £140
1 DAY IN CLASS, WITH BLENDED LEARNING MATERIALS
Course Overview
Do you dread the words can you paint me something fancy? Well this course is the answer for you!
What if we told you we can teach you how to create countless designs taking only a few minutes, without the need to be an artist.
Not all nail technicians have the free hand capability or patience to create hour’s of nail masterpieces, but with this quick easy steps you can stay on trend, and create endless designs to amaze your client’s.
During the class we cover the application of:
Foils, chromes, pigments, and glitter
The use of stamping plates
Simple free hand flowers and details
Ombre and marble patterns
Swarovski crystal placements
Spots stripes and quick artistic ideas
Great for high profit and fast turnover work, the tools for any successful nail artist.
Prerequisites
- There are no prerequisite’s to attend this course. A foundation knowledge or previous training will be required as this course is art only not technique on application of gel polish.
Course Content
- Exploring the inner artist in you!
- Tools and equipment for the service.
- Pricing, advertising & social media.
COMPLETE NAIL TECHNICIAN’S PACKAGE £649
UP TO 6 DAY’S IN CLASS, WITH BLENDED LEARNING MATERIALS
Course Overview
Looking to start a nail career and be confident in a variety of nail services? This enhanced course taught by one of our very own award winning nail technicians will exactly what your looking for.
This course is an intensive training package covering skills from foundation to advanced techniques in a full range of nail service.
It is suitable for complete beginners or nail technicians looking to brush up and expand on existing skills.
The course is a 5 part learning journey to include studies in:
- Manicure & Pedicure
- Gel Polish Application
- Your choice of extensions (Foundation Acrylics or UV Gel Full Coverage)
- E-File
- Gel Polish Art
Prerequisites
- There are no prerequisite’s to attend this course.
Course Content
- Full industry knowledge
- Product knowledge
- Practical skills
- Online learning portal
- Social media & advertising
- Long term training support
CPD Accredited Education Package