Course Description

Not just for Monaco Students...

Are you new to the Nail Industry and overwhelmed by everything you need to buy before you can get started?

This course is designed to compliment the Foundation Certificate in Nail Technology offered by Monaco Nail Academy. In our course, we don't supply product kits but try instead to teach students the pros and cons of each product, enabling them to decide for themselves what is necessary and what is not.

While it does refer to the brands used during classes, the information provided is as product neutral as possible, so it's the perfect introduction for any student, whether of Monaco or elsewhere.

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 Product Knowledge Module

    • From Artistic Nail Design

    • Why We Use Artistic Nail Design Products

    • What Do I Need To Know About My Products?

    • What Do The Numbers Mean On Each Title?
  • 2

    Prep Products

    • Sanitiser (1-1)

    • Implement Disinfectant

    • Nail Surface Cleanser (1-1)

    • Nail Product Remover/Acetone (1-3)

    • Cuticle Pusher (1-1)

    • Gauze Wipes (1-1)

    • Manicure Brush (1-1)

    • pH Prep (1-1)

    • Primer (2-1)

    • Stainless Steel Nippers (2-3)

    • Resin (1-3)

    • Disposable Table Towels (0)
  • 3

    Files and Buffers

    • 240 Grit File (1-1)

    • 180 Grit File (1-3)

    • 150 Grit File (2-2)

    • 100/180 Grit Buffer (1-1)

    • 220/280 Buffers (1-1)

    • 400/4000 Grit Buffer (1-1)

    • Finger Tape (0)
  • 4

    Brushes

    • Introduction (0)

    • #7 Square Brush (1-3)

    • #9 Square Brush (3-3)

    • #9 Oval Brush (3-3)

    • Striping Brush (1-1)

    • Detail Brush/Mini Striper (1-1)

    • Design Brushes (1-1)

    • Acrylic Application Brushes (2-1)

    • Brush Holders (0)
  • 5

    Pinching Tools

    • C-Curve Sticks (2-2)

    • Pinching Clips (2-4)

    • Pinching Tools (0)
  • 6

    Traditional Polish

    • Traditional Polish (1-1)

    • Base Coat (1-1)

    • Top Coat (1-1)

    • Protecting Top Coats from Aging

    • Quick-Dry Drops
  • 7

    Gel Polish

    • Gel Polish Base Coat/Bonding Gel (1-3)

    • Gel Polish Colour (1-3)

    • Gel Polish Top Coat (1-3)
  • 8

    Treatments

    • IBX (1-2)

    • Cuticle Oil (1-1)

    • Correction Gel (1-3)
  • 9

    Extension Products

    • Virtual Bonds (3-4)

    • Forms (2-2)

    • Tips (2-3)
  • 10

    Nail Art

    • Palettes (1-1)

    • Spatula (0)

    • Stylus Tools/Dotting Tools (1-1)
  • 11

    Other

    • The Old Product Knowledge Section
  • 12

    Up Next -

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Reviews

5 star rating

Roberta Krause

Great info!

Great info!

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