Course Description

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


With new technology, safer methods and offering a whole new set of benefits for your clients, Dipping Systems are going crazy at the moment!

During this course we will cover -
  • The science behind Dipping Systems such as SNS and Artistic Perfect Dip
  • How to apply a Dip Overlay
  • How to maintain Dip Manicures
  • How to remove Dip
  • How to extend the natural nail with Dip
  • How to create an ombre effect with Dip

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 - 90% of the tips and tricks taught in this course 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 Perfect Dip and practice or troubleshoot using it with educators who use it regularly; but is also just as suitable for students who use completely different brands and just want to perfect their overall application skills.

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 -

  • Full Dipping Systems Kit (includes files, buffers etc) $219
  • Perfect Dip Starter Kit (includes only dip-specific products and assumes you already have files, buffers etc) $159.

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 - You need to have completed The Theory of Nails and Manicures and Pedicures and passed the respective Assessments before you receive recognition of this training.
Working towards the Foundation Certificate in Nail Technology

You need to complete -  
- either in person or online. 
Pass - 
And submit -  
  • Your Portfolio

    - 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

    • Introduction

    • Virtual Classrooms

    • How to Get Extra Support

    • The History of Dipping

    • Are Dipping Systems Any Good?

    • Let's Talk About Hygiene

    • Blood Spill Drill

    • Blood Spill Drill Answers

    • Cost per Service and Suggested Pricing

    • Cost per Service Calculator

    • Can I Dip If I'm Not Trained in Acrylic?
  • 2

    Products

    • Prep

    • Base Coat

    • Activator

    • A conversation with Doug about Activator...

    • Top Coat

    • Brush Restorer

    • Using Brush Restorer

    • Powder

    • Recommended Kit List
  • 3

    The Science Behind Dipping Systems

    • Chemistry Basics

    • Who Dipping is Suitable For

    • A-B Scale Cheat Sheet - 'Choosing the Right Product for Your Nails'

    • The Pros and Cons of Dipping

    • How to Upsell Dipping to Clients
  • 4

    Application

    • Natural Nail Preparation

    • Natural Nail Overlay - Introduction

    • Natural Nail Overlay - Video

    • Natural Nail Overlay - Written Steps

    • Natural Nail Overlay Cheat Sheet

    • Natural Nail Overlay - Self Evaluation

    • Natural Nail Overlay on Weak Nails

    • Natural Nail Overlay on Weak Nails Cheat Sheet

    • Adding Strength Cheat Sheet

    • Need Help?

    • Natural Nail Overlay with French Finish - Introduction

    • Natural Nail Overlay with French Finish - Video

    • Natural Nail Overlay with French Finish - Written Steps

    • Natural Nail Overlay with French Finish Cheat Sheet

    • Natural Nail Overlay with French Finish - Self Evaluation

    • Evidence of 'Stain Resistance'!

    • How to Apply Tips (from Tech Booster: Hard Gel)

    • Tip & Overlay Extensions

    • Male Manicures

    • Artistic Nail Design 'Perfect Dip' Handout
  • 5

    Maintenance

    • Backfills

    • Rebalances

    • Repairs

    • Dip Removal - Introduction

    • Dip Removal - Video

    • Dip Removal - Written Steps

    • Dip Removal - Self Evaluation
  • 6

    Nail Art

    • Basic Ombre

    • Baby Boomer

    • Marble

    • Glitter Fade

    • Can You Add Glitter to Your Powder?
  • 7

    Finishes

    • Gel Polish

    • High Shine

    • Cyanoacrylate Top Coats
  • 8

    Troubleshooting

    • Cloudy Top Coat

    • Layers Not Setting

    • Nail Art Over the Top

    • Pitting in the Top Coat

    • Sculpting with Monomer

    • Lauren - Why would a Dip Nail crumble at the tip?

    • Stella - My Removal is taking FOREVER!

    • Stella - What product should I use to embed a Glitter Fade?

    • Stella - Which Top Coat should I use over Water-Based Paints?

    • Stella - Is there a way I can get around Gel Polish Top Coat peeling?

    • Vana - Lifting at the Free Edge

    • Amanda - My Top Coat isn't as shiny as I'm used to?

    • Need Help?
  • 9

    Finished!

    • What to do now...

    • Have Your Goals Changed?

    • Feedback

    • Join our Student Directory

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