Im thinking of taking a two day course in gel and acrylic nail extensions and was wondering if anyone does this for a living and do they find it a success?
In other words do you think it will be worth my while?Thinking of training as a nail technician - need advice?
Unfortunately, a two day course will not prepare you to be a nail technician. The actual requirements vary from state to state, but most states require several hundred hours worth of training before you can qualify to take the state boards, and become licensed as a nail professional. Generally, you can complete a nail education program in about six months.
But if you want to do nails for a living, don't let that fact discourage you in the least bit! Here is a link to a website with detailed information regarding education, and license requirements for each state:
http://www.nailsmag.com/pdfs/handouts/NA…
Also, I found this site to be somewhat helpful for locating a nail program in your area. It will give you the names, addresses, and phone numbers of different schools in your area, but not much else. But it is a good place to start!
http://www.beautyschoolsdirectory.com/
For me, doing nails is very rewarding because I love what I do. Whether it will be worth your while or not is up to you. Attending a nail training program is only the first step. Once you get out of school, the rest is up to you. I won't lie to you - its tough for a 'newbie' in this field. It takes a while to get a steady flow of regular customers. And the hours can be long. Don't forget, the hours you work are going to be when most women have the time available to get their nails done. This means weekends, nights, and some holidays too. It is not a Monday-Friday, 9-5 job. I mean, it could be if thats what you want. But if you want to go anywhere in this field, you have to work at the convenience of your clients, and not yours.
But even with all that, I personally wouldn't give up my job in the nail industry for anything else. And many other techs also feel the same way about it.
I hope this helps!Thinking of training as a nail technician - need advice?
of course it would be worthwhile..as for training why not get in touch with your local college and see what they have to offer in their ''hair and beauty'' courses or the appropriate department whatever it maybe named..and if it is a dream of yours then the only way to make it a reality is to get as much info on courses as you can ..good luck with it
it seems everyone is doing this now caz so while i wouldnt put you off doing i would try and think of some thing else you might like aswell as a fall back option goodluck
Hey Hunny_X
Yeah It Is A Success But It Would Be Best For You To Go To Your Local College %26amp; Do It There.Maybe You Should Consider Doing ';Hair %26amp; Beauty'; As Nails Come Into That Anyway.ツ
GoodLuck...Was It A College Course Or A Home College Course Your Planning On Doing.
There are so many asian women in England at the moment that do nails for about £15-20 I wouldn't bother- even I don't bother with the English places as all the girls do there is talk about east enders instead of concentrating on my nails. Train to do something that will get you somewhere in life
