NAIL COURSES
This comprehensive nail course equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to deliver professional manicure and pedicure services. You’ll learn safe and effective techniques, including proper nail shaping and the use of tools, while maintaining client comfort and ensuring hygiene through rigorous infection control practices. The course emphasises occupational health and safety, thorough client consultations, and the use of consent forms to uphold professionalism and transparency.
15 Hours (Over 2 Days)
$4,500
Learn the proper techniques for providing safe and beautiful manicures and pedicures, including the correct use of tools and products to achieve professional results while maintaining client comfort.
Master the art of shaping nails to suit each client’s preferences and nail structure, including different shapes like square, round, almond, and stiletto for both hands and feet.
Understand and implement OH&S practices to maintain a safe working environment, reducing the risk of injury or infection for both the practitioner and the client.
Develop skills for conducting thorough client consultations to understand their needs and preferences, allowing you to provide a personalised manicure or pedicure service.
Learn the importance of having detailed consent forms and policies to ensure clients are informed of the process, potential risks, and aftercare requirements, fostering transparency and professionalism.
Identify contraindications and assess potential risks associated with manicures and pedicures to provide safe, effective services tailored to individual client needs.
Master hygiene and infection control practices specific to nail services, including proper sanitation of tools and equipment, to prevent cross-contamination and maintain a sterile environment.
Understand how to provide pre and post-treatment care advice to clients, ensuring the longevity of their manicure or pedicure and promoting overall nail health.
Learn advanced techniques for addressing common nail issues, such as weak or brittle nails, cuticle care, and treating calluses during pedicures.
Explore key aspects of running a successful nail business, including marketing strategies, client retention, pricing models, and building a reputable brand in the beauty industry.
Gain knowledge of various manicure and pedicure products, including polishes, gels, and treatment products, and how to choose the best options for different client needs.
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
You’ll receive an Adelaide Beauty Academy certificate of completion upon successfully passing your final assessment.
Please wear black clothes, enclosed shoes and your hair up (if possible). You can bring lunch but most of our students go across the road to get lunch at Subway, Café Primo or Sushi Train.
We recommend getting different models so you can practice on different types of hands and feet, however, in this course models can be repeated.
All enrolments must be made online (click on the enrol button). Enrolments require a deposit to secure your seat. The remainder of the payment can be processed through card, cash or bank transfer. We also have Afterpay and Zippay.
If you reschedule within 24hrs we can move you into the next available class at no cost, if this class date does not suit you and you require an alternative date, you will be charged an administration fee of $100.
After this course you’ll be ready to work as a Nail Tech, either from home or in a salon.
Lots of our students then go on to study Advanced Nails, Makeup, Spray Tanning and Lash Extensions.
Starting your own nail business is a great way to earn money and set your own hours by working from home or as a mobile artist. You can do so after doing our advanced nail course!
Perfect for busy mums, and people who want to be their own boss, the job of a self employed Nail Technician is a fun, social, creative and achievable way to make a living.
Please click here to view our Course Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy.
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