Course Description

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

During this course we will cover -

  • Traditional Manicures
  • Gel Polish Manicures
  • Scrubs, Masks and Massage
  • Traditional Pedicures
  • Options for Male Clients

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.

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 -

  • Traditional Manicures $299
  • Gel Polish Manicures (inc Lamp) $799
  • 10 x Gel Polish Colours $289
  • IBX Duo Pack $69.99
  • Combined Kit/All 4 for $1299

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 Manicure 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 Manicure services for clients.
Note that if you are completing other Modules, Practice Days can be combined - eg you can do your Manicure and Acrylic 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 -  
  • 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

    • Welcome to the Manicures and Pedicures Module

    • Virtual Classrooms

    • How to Get Extra Support

    • What Products Will I Be Using?

    • What to Look For in a Gel Polish Brand
  • 2

    Traditional Manicure Services

    • Natural Nail Prep - Video

    • Natural Nail Prep - Written Steps

    • Shaping The Natural Nail - Video

    • Traditional Polish Manicure - Introduction

    • Traditional Polish Manicure - Video

    • Traditional Polish Manicure - Written Steps

    • Traditional Polish Manicure - Self Evaluation

    • Just a Reminder

    • FAQ - What is 3-Free Polish?

    • French Traditional Polish Manicure - Introduction

    • French Traditional Polish Manicure - Video

    • French Traditional Polish Manicure - Written Steps

    • French Traditional Polish Manicure - Self Evaluation

    • French Traditional Polish Manicure - Activity

    • Need Help?

    • Traditional Manicure for Men - Introduction

    • Traditional Manicure for Men - Video

    • Traditional Manicure for Men - Written Steps

    • Traditional Manicure for Men - Self Evaluation

    • Recommended Kit List - Traditional Manicures
  • 3

    Luxury Treatments

    • Introduction to Luxury Treatments

    • Introduction to Luxury Treatments - Text Recap

    • Practical Treatments - Text Recap

    • Luxury Treatments - Prep

    • Scrubs

    • Luxury Treatments - Repair/Treat

    • Masks

    • Luxury Treatments - Relaxation

    • Massage

    • Combos and Pricing

    • Combos and Pricing - Text Recap

    • Traditional Polish Manicure (Add Deluxe Upgrade) - Introduction

    • Traditional Polish Manicure with Deluxe Upgrade - Video

    • Traditional Polish Manicure (Add Deluxe Upgrade) - Written Steps

    • Traditional Polish Manicure (Add Deluxe Upgrade) - Self Evaluation

    • Gel Polish Manicure with Deluxe Upgrade

    • Recommended Kit List - Treatments

    • You can purchase these separately or as part of one of the kits we offer (linked above).
  • 4

    Gel Polish Services

    • The Difference Between Applying Traditional Polish and Gel Polish

    • Natural Nail Prep - Video

    • Gel Polish Manicure - Introduction

    • Gel Polish Manicure - Video

    • Gel Polish Manicure - Written Steps

    • Gel Polish Manicure - Self Evaluation

    • French Gel Polish Manicure - Introduction

    • French Gel Polish Manicure - Video

    • French Gel Polish Manicure - Written Steps

    • French Gel Polish Manicure - Self Evaluation

    • Just a Reminder

    • Gel Polish Removal - Introduction

    • Gel Polish Removal - Video

    • Gel Polish Removal - Written Steps

    • Gel Polish Removal - Self Evaluation

    • How Often Can We Buff the Natural Nail?

    • Gel Polish Backfills

    • Increasing Your Service Speed

    • Correction Gel

    • Custom Colours

    • Working With Dark or Pastel Colours

    • How Temperature Affects Gel Polish

    • Six Common Gel Polish Mistakes

    • Need Help?

    • Recommended Kit List - Gel Polish Manicures
  • 5

    Gel Polish FAQs

    • FAQ - Help! I Flooded My Base Coat!

    • FAQ - How Do I Get Perfect Cuticle/Side Wall Lines?

    • FAQ - What If I Messed Up My First Layer?

    • FAQ - What Do I Do When My Client Knocks Her Nail On The Lamp?

    • FAQ - Why Is It Burning?

    • FAQ - Why Does My Gel Polish Chip?

    • FAQ - Why Is My Gel Manicure Wrinkly?

    • FAQ - Can I Use an E-File To Prep/Remove Gel?

    • FAQ - Why Is My Gel Polish Shrinking?

    • FAQ - Why Can't I Get Even Coverage?

    • FAQ - Why is my Gel Polish Lifting at the Cuticle?

    • FAQ - Why is my Gel Polish Chipping at the Free Edge?

    • FAQ - Why is my Soak Off Taking So Long?

    • FAQ - How Do I Get Glitter Off?

    • FAQ - Solutions for Weak Nails
  • 6

    Pedicures

    • Introduction to Pedicures

    • Natural Nail Preparation - Written Steps

    • Traditional Polish Pedicure - Introduction

    • Traditional Polish Pedicure (Includes Gel Polish Removal) - Video

    • Traditional Polish Pedicure - Written Steps

    • Traditional Polish Pedicure - Self Evaluation

    • Gel Polish Pedicure - Introduction

    • Gel Polish Pedicure - Video

    • Gel Polish Pedicure - Written Steps

    • Gel Polish Pedicure - Self Evaluation

    • Deluxe Upgrade on Feet

    • Why We Don't Do Wet Pedicures

    • Managing Callouses

    • 10 Things Your Local Podiatrist Wishes You Knew

    • Pedicure Set Ups

    • A Refresher on Ergonomics

    • Recommended Kit List - Pedicures

    • Blood Spill Drill

    • Blood Spill Drill Answers
  • 7

    Finished!

    • How to Pass the Manicure Assessment

    • Join our Student Directory

    • What to do now...

    • Have Your Goals Changed?

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