Nail Technology

Gel and Acrylic prestige foundation
This course is for the beginner who would like to do a gel and an acrylic basic course.
Day one:
- Introduction to the nail industry
- Product knowledge
- Health and safety
- Contra indications
- Client card
- Preparation of the natural nail
- Tip selection and application
- Blending techniques
Day two:
- Consultation
- Product application
- Shaping
- Filing and finishing techniques
- Homecare and retail
Day Three:
- Re-balance techniques
- Removal
- Overlays/capping
- Pink and Whites
- Nail shapes
- Mock exam
Day four:
- Communication
- Timing
- Corrective techniques
- Exam - written and theory
Day Five:
- Product knowledge
- Product application
- Pink and white acrylic
- Perfecting the smile line
- Filing techniques
- Removal of products
Day Six:
- Model required
- Product application
- French
- Oral/mock exam
You are given two months to complete a portfolio of evidence
Student requirements
- Models – Students responsibility (no model no lesson)
- Nail kit – to accompany student to each lesson (no kit no lesson)
- Students required to supply own extra hand towels
Cost of Kit & Course - R 9.856-00
Duration - 7 days

Manicure and Pedicure
This course is structured for the beginner. Manicure and pedicures are some of the most widely practiced beauty rituals in South Africa. This course covers the entire manicure and pedicure procedure using the nail spa line of spa Manicure and spa Pedicure products, and is focused on the natural nail, anatomy and physiology of the hands and feet, forearms and calves for the comprehensive understanding of the spa manicure and pedicure process.
In this course you will learn the following:
- Natural nail anatomy
- Contra indications
- Product knowledge
- Health and safety
- Techniques
- Consultation, homecare and retail
- Nail diseases and disorders
- Magnetic spa manicure procedures
- Laguna spa pedicure procedures
- Signature touches
- Polish techniques
Theory and practical exam
A portfolio of evidence is required for the full certification
Please bring a bath towel, Hand towel, Guest towels and a foot spa
Student requirements
- Models – Students responsibility (no model no lesson)
- Kit – to accompany student to each lesson (no kit no lesson)
- Students required to supply own extra hand towels
Course & Kit fee R 3.500-00
Duration – 3 Days


