Accredited Acrylic Nails

Learn how to master the application of acrylic. Create and extend beautiful nails in line with Level 2 industry standard.

Next Acrylic course dates:

Session 1 23.09.24
Session 2 30.09.24
Session 3 04.11.24

Course Summary

*** Initial payment of £150 will allow you access to the online theory. The remainder of the balance (£300) will be due ONE WEEK prior your course practical date. ***
Course total £400.
 
Certification will only be provided upon completion of both theory and practical.

This course is three practical sessions in total.

Theory will be completed online, and three practical sessions will be carried out. The sessions will run from 9:30am - 4pm, with a 30minute lunch break.

You will cover the following:

Practical

-Welcome and introduction.
 -Set up work area.
-Discussion on all tools and products
-Consultation
-Bead pick up  
-Nail preparation/ dry manicure
-Nail tip sizing and application  
-Nail shaping Squoval, square, coffin, rounded, almond and stiletto.
-Application of acrylic in three bead method
-Filing the acrylic  
-Application of French reverse
-Acrylic overlay
-Acrylic Infill
-Acrylic rebalance on French  
-Filing the acrylic
-Acrylic soak off and buff finish 

-Aftercare and retail

Theory

-Core knowledge (chemical knowledge, consultations, hygiene, contra-indications, tools plus much more)

-Health and Safety

-Acrylic

-Chemical Knowledge 

-Nail Shapes

-Troubleshooting

Case Studies
Case studies are completed at home. Evidence will be required for each case study. You will be required to submit:

2 x Acrylic extensions

2 x Acrylic infill

3 x Acrylic French

1 x Acrylic overlay

1 x Removal and buff finish

On the final session, you will complete assessments on live models.
This will include :
1 x Full set of acrylics
1 x acrylic infill
1 x removal of acrylic and buff finish

** To complete this course you will need to have access to:
- Laptop/mobile device with word
- Internet access
- A kit with required items
- People who you can practice on

A maximum of 4 students will be in the classroom sessions. Models may be required.
* Kit options can be purchased from NEA. This course DOES NOT INCLUDE KIT. Alternatively a kit list will be provided and students can select which products they prefer.
When students are attending in person, full use of all salon equipment is available at these sessions only.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch. 

Course Curriculum

Lead Educator Jessica Carson

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