NAIL PARLOUR: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
TOUCH AND FEEL
Hygiene
For a professional Esthetician, genuine concern for a client’s health is imperative. Ensuring a salon or spa environment meets proper hygienic procedures and standards is essential. Rigorous attention must be paid to the thorough sanitation of tools and implements, the cleanliness of the Esthetics cabine, and to your own personal hygiene and grooming. The challenge to the professional Esthetician is to create spotless sanitation and care within an atmosphere of relaxation and beauty.
Nail Essentials
In preparation for the effective application of treatments and products, fundamentals such as the anatomical structure of the hands and feet and the practice of proper sanitation techniques are studied. Learn about the basic structure and composition of nails, nail growth and nail shapes. The evaluation of nail conditions offers many clues to an individual’s general health. By learning how to identify various nail irregularities, diseases and disorders, you will be able to determine when it is safe to provide a treatment and when it is not.
Nails – Manicure and Pedicure
Students develop fundamental skills in the care of hands and feet. In addition to proper cuticle care, shaping, and polish techniques, you will learn how to enhance these treatments by incorporating Swedish massage and reflexology movements.
Nails – Spa Treatments
Progressing beyond basic manicures and pedicures, you will discover innovative techniques and treatments. With the arrival of services such as spa ritual “foot facials” and spa paraffin treatments, nail care has evolved as an integral component of holistic service offerings. You will learn how to create signature manicures and pedicures for a variety of spa concepts.
Nail Art and Gel Overlays
Combine polish colours and techniques with nail accessories to create customized nail art designs for your client’s fingers and toes. You will learn how to apply gel overlays for nail repairs and for special events like grads and bridal service packages.
TIP OFF
Creating artificial nails is a blend of art and science. A magical combination of light and chemical reactions. Of colour, line and form.
Explore the technology of polymerization by blending acrylic monomers, polymers and catalysts to create beautiful artificial nails.
Learn how to customize artificial nails for your client’s needs and lifestyle. Choose the products, the implements and the equipment. Mix it up!
You will learn how to apply and blend a variety of nail tips, then build a nail with acrylic and gel overlays. Traditional or French – you choose.
You will also learn how to create fully sculptured nails using acrylic, traditional gel and soak-off gel formulations. Soak off gels are the Number 1 nail system in Japan – away you go!
Build a repeat business by offering repairs, refills and backfills to your clients. Create a client list of raving fans.
Discover the science of curing nails with an ultraviolet lamp. Maximize your time and technique by mastering the nail drill.
PAINT BY NUMBERS
Create unique designs and patterns using freehand techniques. Play with rhinestones, feathers and decals to create special event and holiday nails!
Try your hand at 3-D nail art, coloured gels and acrylics. There are no limits to your imagination and your results.
NAIL TRENDS
Nail specialty treatments: hot oil and thermal treatments.
Parafin dips for the hands and feet. Customized treatments – try chocolate mousse manicures or create a blending bar with essential oils. Aromatherapy hand and arm massages. Cosmetic kitchen – create your own natural nail scrubs and lotions. Weddings – special treatments for the bride and groom!
BIZ WHIZ
Dreaming of opening your own nail business? Polish your entrepreneurial skills as we discuss building your business. We begin with exploring the varied nail trends and business concepts – salon, spa, nail bar, mobile and home based.
Hone your vision by learning about small business services such as registering your name, remitting tax payments and applying for a business license.
Dream big as you learn about designing your business - from physical layout to marketing plans and promotions. Try developing custom signature services.
And who doesn’t like to shop? Build a network of industry equipment and product suppliers – it’s essential to create connections!
We’ll discuss inventory systems, marketing strategies and staffing your business. How will you price your services? Who will your clients be?
Learn how important communication is in every facet of your business and how a positive and supportive environment supports your success and growth.
Nail your success!
Note: The college reserves the right to change course offerings, course content, kit contents, facilities, faculty, tuition fees, and course schedules without notice.