How to Become a Professional Nail Technician

Choosing to learn a new skill is always a good idea. However, to learn it properly you need a qualified teacher and well-adjusted lessons. Regardless if you are a professional looking to broaden your skills or you want to start from a scratch, you need the right approach. See what to look for when choosing a nail technician course.

Types of courses

The first question to ask is what’s the reason you want to take a nail technician course? What exactly do you expect to gain from it and which skills you want to learn? The right course should answer all your expectations and give you a good balance between theoretical knowledge and practice. A good quality course will extensively cover not only practical skills but also safety procedures, hygiene, sterilization and nail diseases. You might want to choose more than one course in order to cover all your interests.

Character of course

Next question is what are your goals for the future? Is the course a path to your career or you want to learn it for yourself and do not plan to work as a nail technician? If so, you might want to choose a less intense course and skip any styles and methods which you are not interested in. When it comes to the professional approach, make sure you have enough practice and the school can issue a certificate after you finish.

Level

Assess your knowledge and choose the right level for yourself. If you already have skills in the field make sure the course can extend it and you will learn and improve and not repeat what you already know. If possible, do research about your future teachers and ask for their portfolio to see if you are interested in learning their techniques and styles.

Certificates

Ensure what kind of certification you will be awarded and if it allows you to work at a nail salon or open one on your own. Check if it’s recognised abroad and what skills and techniques will the course cover. Ask about the exam and the amount of hours needed to prepare for it. It would be helpful if the school offers study materials and if needed, extra hours for practice.  

Styles and techniques

How much you want to learn and which styles and techniques you want to focus on are up to you. You can choose between manicure and pedicure, gel nails, acrylic nails, micropittura, nail art and design, or simply cover them all. Depending on your preferences, you might want to choose more than one course to combine all needed skills.

Equipment

Ask about the price and what it includes exactly. Will you get equipment, supplies and apron, or you have to buy them yourself? Are the products you receive yours to keep or you have to return them at the end of the course? All those factors will help you estimate value for money.

Personal attention

Ask about the size of groups and how much personal attention will you receive. The group size is a matter of personal preferences. However, smaller group ensures you will get more attention and practice with a closer presence of the teacher. You will also have more time for questions and ensuring you are following and understanding everything.

Research

Before enrolling in a course, make sure you’ve done your research about the school. Check opinions and make sure it has a good reputation. Classes should be carried out in a professional manner and involve experienced teachers. If possible, ask previous students how did they like it and if they recommend the course and school.

This article is brought to you by C&D Beauty Ltd, a leading nail technician school in Malta.

At C&D Beauty you can attend professional courses for both beginners and professionals who wish to extend their skills. At the school you can learn for example micropittura, gel nail extensions or nail art.

If you have any questions about available courses and services call or visit the premises in Mosta.