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The nail course is designed to train you to be a competent manicurist and nail technician in the shortest possible time. We teach easy to learn systems that require the minimum in setting up costs.

This short course is comprehensive, easy to follow and enjoyable. Hopefully this site will answer all your questions, if not please don't hesitate to contact us.

About Us

ETI have been training people to become successful Nail Technicians and Beauty Therapists for over ten years. All our tutors have NVQ's in the subjects they teach, their NVQ Assessors Awards and hold their Certificates in Education, the highest attainable teaching qualification in the UK. Please read our student comments.

Location

The Nail Technician Course is usually held on a Saturday and a Sunday in Manchester (England), close to the Trafford Centre. Times are 10:00 a.m. to around 5:00 each day. A printable map with directions is available through the link on the Navigation Bar to the left.

Certificate & Insurance

Once you have completed the course your Diploma is recognised by The Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists, The International Nail Association and Professional Beauty Direct (Click the More Information button).

Any one of which will be able to provide you with full insurance cover, enabling you to start your own business. If you join the GPBT or INA you will also be able to place letters after your name.

Lecturer

Our Senior Lecturer, Hazel Young, takes the Nail Technician course. She is an NVQ qualified nail technician, with many years experience of running her own salon and teaching in further education. She is qualified to the highest level, is an excellent lecturer, and her relaxed and individual style makes learning a pleasure.

Hazel's on-line teaching certificate makes her one of the few lecturers qualified to offer web based classes and support.

There is a maximum of ten spaces on each course, so everyone gets individual attention. You work on each other in pairs as this accelerates the learning process.

If you find it hard to grasp something in the two days then additional training is provided free of charge, provided you complete the recommended practise.

Content

The course covers client consultation, nail diseases and disorders, health and safety, anatomy of the hand and arm, manicure, nail preparation, application of UV acrylic nails and gel overlays, infills, removal of nails, how to start your own business, advertising, pricing, retailing and client after care advice.

You receive pre-course notes and access to an interactive support site, which enhances your learning potential. On the course you are taught up to the minute techniques using latest generation products that promote healthy nail growth and produce very happy clients. Post course case studies smooth your progress into the industry.

All notes are printed in your Study Guide and the background knowledge is taught to you verbally while you work. This makes it easier for you to absorb, more interactive than taking notes, and Hazel can make sure you understand and remember it.

System

The UV acrylic is the latest type. It is the easiest to learn, has no odour and doesn't discolour. It is light, natural looking and doesn't damage the client's own nails. It is possible to achieve an almost perfect shape before the nail is cured so they can be finished quickly with just a hand file.

Normal application time for an experienced technician is around 45 minutes, with practice you should be down to an hour in a matter of weeks. It costs less than £1 a set to put acrylic nails on, if you use our recommended suppliers, so takings are virtually all profit.

Fees

The course fee is £180. We supply everything you need, and there are no hidden costs. Because our certificates are independently accredited you are free to buy supplies from whoever you wish, potentially saving you thousands every year on products. We have negotiated large discounts, solely for our graduates, on products and items such as manicure tables.

Support

We are happy to give on-going advice on setting up and running your business. One of the easiest ways to start is to rent a table in a busy hair salon or sunbed centre. This usually costs about £60-£70 a week and normally gives excellent returns and flexibility.

Booking

Once you have decided on a date please phone to reserve your place and pay your £85 deposit. This is usually done at the same time with a card. The balance of £95 is due two weeks before the course. It is advisable to reserve your place a few weeks in advance.