Course Description

If you are a Foundation Certificate student, we recommend you complete this module fourth.

During this course we will cover -

  • Picking up beads
  • Natural Nail Overlays
  • Using both Tips and Forms
  • Natural-look Extensions
  • Filing and Structure
  • Backfills (2-3 Weekly Maintenance)
  • Basic 3D Art using Acrylic
  • French Extensions in traditional and reverse methods
  • Blending Cover Powders
  • Rebalances (2-3 Weekly Maintenance for French Extensions)
  • Fixing Cracks and Breaks
  • Safe Acrylic Removal

Your fees cover all online training content, 7-Day access to Educators in our Student Facebook Group and personal access to an assigned Educator via email.

Note - We teach using Artistic Rock Hard Liquid and Powder. 90% of the tips and tricks taught in this class will be non-brand specific and we will specify where something is specific to the Artistic brand. This class is perfect for students who want to use Artistic Rock Hard Liquid and Powder but is also just as suitable for students who use completely different brands and just want to perfect their overall application skills or learn Acrylic Application from scratch.

Are products included?


Products are not included however you are welcome to book in on our Auckland-based Unsupervised Practice Days for $10, giving you all-day access to our products. An Educator is on site for quick questions but not demonstrations - for those you need to book a Supervised Practice Day, which may even be available in your local region.

The following Kits are also available -

Will I be qualified as a Nail Tech when I finish this course?

Stand Alone Qualification

If you are not working towards the Foundation Certificate in Nail Technology but would like a certificate for this course, you have two options -

  • If you already hold a Nail Tech Qualification - Email [email protected] with proof of qualification (if we haven't already seen it) and let us know that you've finished this training. Once verified, you will receive recognition.
  • If you do not hold a Nail Tech Qualification - First, you need to have completed The Theory of Nails and passed the respective Assessment. Next, you need to book your Acrylic Assessment, either in Auckland at a Supervised or Unsupervised Practice Day, or you can contact us [email protected] to see if a Mentor is available in your region to offer a Supervised Practice Day closer to home. Once you reach a passing grade of 80% on both Assessments you will be awarded a certificate and be able to provide Acrylic services for clients.
Note that if you are completing other Modules, Practice Days can be combined - eg you can do your Acrylic and Hard Gel/PolyGel Assessments on the same day. 

Working towards the Foundation Certificate in Nail Technology

You need to complete -  
- either in person or online. 
Pass - 
And submit -  
- after which you will be awarded the Foundation Certificate in Nail Technology

Educator

Penny Lawler

Penny Lawler has combined her two passions - teaching and the beauty industry - into an extremely successful career. She began working in adult education in 2006 and qualified as a Nail Technician a year later. In 2011 she took the leap to make nails her full time job and it was a natural progression to include education within that role. Between 2011-2016 she built 4 successful businesses, all within the beauty industry - the very first of which was a nail salon that went from zero clients in a spare bedroom to 300 clients and several staff in 18 months. "With 9 years’ industry experience including 5 years running a school for Nail Technicians I see, on a daily basis, a steady stream of women who are drawn to our industry by passion BUT so many struggle after graduation, lacking the skills to turn their qualification into a viable business." Penny now shifts her focus to mentoring others in the industry and turning passion into profit.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

  • 2

    Getting Started

    • Introduction to Liquid & Powder

    • Beads and Ratios

      FREE PREVIEW

    • Downloadable Beads and Ratios Template

    • Beads and Ratios - Review

    • Beads and Ratios (Text Recap)

    • Need help?

    • Natural Nail Preparation

    • Brush on Gel

    • 4 Reasons for Using Brush on Gel Under Enhancements (Text Recap)

    • Liquid & Powder Overlay - Introduction

    • Liquid and Powder Overlay - Video

    • Liquid & Powder Overlay - Written Steps

    • Liquid & Powder Overlay - Self-Evaluation

    • Just a Reminder
  • 3

    Before You Extend...

    • Active VS Fashion Length

    • Enhancement Structure

    • The Importance of C-Curves

    • The Importance of C-Curves (Text Recap)

    • Applying Forms

    • Applying Forms (Text Recap)

    • Five Reasons to Sculpt Instead of Using Tips
  • 4

    Basic Extensions

    • Natural Liquid & Powder Extension with Forms - Introduction

    • Natural Liquid & Powder Extension with Forms - Video

    • Natural Liquid & Powder Extensions with Forms - Written Steps

    • Filing

    • Filing (Written Steps)

    • Natural Liquid & Powder Extensions with Forms - Self Evaluation

    • Blood Spill Drill

    • Blood Spill Drill Answers

    • Natural Liquid & Powder Extensions with Tips - Introduction

    • Natural Liquid & Powder Extensions using Tips - Part One - Prep and Tip Application

    • Applying Tips (Text Recap)

    • Natural Liquid & Powder Extensions using Tips - Part Two - Application and Filing

    • Natural Liquid & Powder Extensions with Tips - Written Steps

    • Natural Liquid & Powder Extensions with Tips - Self Evaluation

    • Liquid & Powder Extensions with a Cover-to-Clear Powder Blend - Introduction

    • Extensions with a Cover-to-Clear Powder Blend - Video

    • Extensions with a Cover-to-Clear Powder Blend - Written Steps

    • Extensions with a Cover-to-Clear Powder Blend - Self Evaluation

    • Full Set of Natural Extensions in Real TIme
  • 5

    French Extensions

    • Just a Reminder

    • French Liquid & Powder Extensions - Traditional Application - Introduction

    • French Liquid & Powder Extensions - Traditional Application - Video

    • French Liquid & Powder Extensions - Traditional Application - Written Steps

    • French Liquid & Powder Extensions - Traditional Application - Self Evaluation

    • Reverse Application of French Liquid & Powder Extensions - Introduction

    • Reverse Application of French Liquid & Powder Extensions - Video

    • Reverse Application of French Liquid & Powder Extensions - Written Steps

    • Reverse Application of French Liquid & Powder Extensions - Self Evaluation

    • French Liquid & Powder Extensions with Extended Nail Bed - Introduction

    • French Liquid & Powder Extensions with Extended Nail Bed - Video

    • French Liquid & Powder Extensions with Extended Nail Bed - Written Steps

    • French Liquid & Powder Extensions with Extended Nail Bed - Self Evaluation

    • Need Help?

    • Full Set of French Acrylic in Real Time - Part One - Prep

    • Full Set of French Acrylic in Real Time - Part Two - Application

    • Full Set of French Acrylic in Real Time - Part Three - Filing

    • Smile Lines VS C-Curves
  • 6

    Maintenance

    • Liquid & Powder Backfill - Introduction

    • Liquid & Powder Backfill - Video

    • Liquid & Powder Backfill - Written Steps

    • Liquid & Powder Backfill - Self Evaluation

    • Liquid & Powder Rebalance - Introduction

    • Liquid & Powder Rebalance - Video

    • Liquid & Powder Rebalance - Written Steps

    • Liquid & Powder Rebalance - Self Evaluation

    • Repairing Cracks and Breaks

    • Liquid & Powder Removal - Introduction

    • Liquid & Powder Removal - Video

    • Liquid & Powder Removal - Written Steps

    • Liquid & Powder Removal - Self Evaluation
  • 7

    Shapes

    • Introduction to Shapes

    • The Difference Between Various Shapes

    • How to File Square Nails

    • How to File Squoval Nails

    • How to File Round Nails

    • How to File Oval Nails

    • How to Sculpt Oval Nails

    • How to Sculpt Almond Nails

    • Sculpting vs Shaping Almond Nails

    • Sculpting Stilettos

    • *NEW 11/06/19* Sculpting vs Shaping Coffin Nails

    • Which Shape is the Strongest?

    • Forms and Filing Cheat Sheet

    • Changing Shapes - Part 1

    • Changing Shapes - Part 2
  • 8

    Finishing Options

    • Finishing Your Enhancements

    • Soft Gel/Gel Polish Top Coat

    • Traditional Polish Top Coat

    • Brush-On Hard Gel

    • Buffing to High Shine
  • 9

    Acrylic-based Nail Art

    • Embedded Nail Art

    • Embedding Glitter in Your Nails

    • 3D Daisies

    • 3D Leaves

    • 3D Roses

    • 3D Bows
  • 10

    Bonus Content

    • Troubleshooting: Cuticle Application and Filing

    • Bonus Tutorial: Sculpting Lunulas

    • Bonus Tutorial: Nail Biters

    • Bonus Tutorial: Baby Boomers

    • Bonus Tutorial: How to Pass the Liquid and Powder Assessment
  • 11

    Finished!

    • What to do now...

    • Have Your Goals Changed?

    • Feedback

    • Join our Student Directory

Reviews

5 star rating

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Kimberley Holt

I thought learning Acrylic online would disadvantage me as I wouldn’t get the full amount of information online however this was not the case at all! The vid...

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I thought learning Acrylic online would disadvantage me as I wouldn’t get the full amount of information online however this was not the case at all! The videos were so imformative and there are so so many showing slightly different techniques (shapes, forms, tips) not just thrown into one video. I also like the fact that I can go back to them if I am struggling or have forgotten something and re watch the video for that particular topic.

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