Gel Nail Technician Course
Gel nails are the latest technology in nail enhancements, they require UV light to enable the products to cure. Famed for their flexibility and high shine, they can also be used on toes for a long lasting polish effect, Gel Nails are now extremely popular with women all over the world.
This Gel Nail Technician course focuses on the Astonishing Gel Nail System. Many of our graduate nail technicians now work in salons or have started their own mobile business with great success. As part of this course a technical support line is available throughout the students training period, in addition students attending this course will also be supplied with kit, manual and examination fees are also included in the course.
Course Content
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Salon Hygiene and Safety
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Using a UV Lamp
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Anatomy and Physiology of the natural nail
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Nail diseases and disorders
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Nail preparation
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Tip Application
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Creating an Arch/Apex
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French & Natural looks
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Dealing with Nail Biters
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Maintenance Refills and Re-Whites
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Marketing how to build your client base
Course takes place over 4 Sundays 10.00 - 5.00 and also over 6 Wednesday evenings 6-9pm
Please note the following requirements:
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Models must be provided by the students when required, failure to show up without a model could result in failure of exam; those students will not receive their certificate.
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Being late for class or missing class can also result in failure of exam.
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If a student misses a class due to illness, the class can be repeated at another date and the student will have to incur the extra cost.
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Students must present in a professional, well groomed manner with hair tied back off of face and no excess jewellary to be worn.
Gel Nail Technician Course
Pre-Requisite:
This course is available to all students who interested in persuing a career as a hand and nail expert. No prior skills or knowledge are required.
Certification
Astonishing Nails Certificate
Course Cost: Special offer €550 including Gel Kit, Exam Fees and Certification
Please note due to the popularity of this course a deposit of €200 is required to secure students place

Sassy UV Polish Nail Course
Pre-Requisite:
This course is available to all students who interested in persuing a career as a hand and nail expert. No prior skills or knowledge are required.
Certification
Sassy Certificate, ABT accrediated
Course Cost: €185 Kit included
Sassy UV Gel Polish Course
Experience the revolutionary new hybrid nail polish now taking the nail industry by storm. During this half day training course you will learn how to apply this coloured hybrid polish overlay to natural nails.
These hybrid nail polishes last two to three weeks on fingernails and six to eight weeks on toenails.
Course Content
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What is UV/LED Polish
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Properties of UV/LED Polish
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Product Knowledge
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Full demonstration
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Client aftercare and retail opportunities
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Building a client base
Gelosophy Gel Nail Polish Design Level 1 & Level 2
Pre-Requisite:
UV Polish qualification required
Certification
Gelosophy Certificate
Course Cost: €100 per level or discount of €190 if completing both Level 1 and Level 2
Gelosophy Gel Nail Polish Design Level 1 & 2
During this class students will learn a variety of nail art techniques to use with Gelosophy Gel polish. Please note: you must have UV Polish Qualification before taking this Class.
This is a fun filled Nail Art/Design Class using UV Polish to keep you up to date on new trends and bring out your creative side. Easy quick designs to use in the Salon
Level 1 Content includes:
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Matte effect
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Glitter, foil and filigree
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Sponge effect
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Colour Blending
Level 2 Content includes:
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Advanced blending
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Marbling effect
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Floral rose and foil
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Lace design
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Advanced floral
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Gel Polish nail art half day class Level 1 includes: Nail art kit, Manual, Training & Certificate
Gel Polish nail art half day class Level 2 includes: Manual, Training & Certificate
Acrylic Nail Technician Course
Pre-Requisite:
This course is available to all students who interested in persuing a career as a hand and nail expert. No prior skills or knowledge are required.
Certification
Astonishing Nails Certificate
Course Cost: €550
Note: Reduced rate of €495.00 available for past Astonishing Gel Nail course students)
Acrylic Nail Technician Course
Ever since acrylic nails were invented in the 1970s, women have loved the extra strength and “permanent French look” that can be achieved with acrylic. Acrylic products continue to evolve but are still the strongest nail system in the world making them extremely popular.
This course includes both theory & practical work so that you can become the best Acrylic Nail Technician possible. All aspects of acrylic nail enhancement procedures are thoroughly covered using our Astonishing Nails Acrylic system. With this course you can work as a nail technician in a salon or start your own mobile business. Nail Technicians can even enter competitions & are often needed for photographic and catwalk work. We will support you all the way with our technical support line whilst training. Your kit, exam and manual are all included.
Contents of course:
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Hygiene & salon safety
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Anatomy & Physiology of the natural nail
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Nail diseases & disorders
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Nail preparation
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Tip application
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Creating an Arch/Apex
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French & Natural looks
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Dealing with Nail Biters
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Maintenance: Refills & Rewhites
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Marketing & how to build your client base
ITEC Level 2 Manicure and Pedicure International Certificate Course
This Manicure & Pedicure course is the essential starting point to pursue a career as a hand and nail expert. Learners will acquire all the practical skills and knowledge to carry out full professional hand and foot treatments including Polish and French manicure.
Contents of course:
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Structure of the nail and skin
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Nail diseases and disorders
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Shaping, cuticle removal and application of enamel
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Salon Hygiene
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Use of specialised nail treatments such as hot oil, paraffin wax, hand masks, thermal mittens and boots
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Understand products and tools such as emery boards, cuticle cream, hoof stick, pedicure rasp, buffing paste, etc
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How to file nails correctly according to shape
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Use of base coat, buffing, enamel and top coat
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Manicure & pedicure procedure
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Hand and foot massage
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Application of Nail Enamel & French Manicure
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Case studies with reaction and follow-up must be submitted
ITEC Level 2 Manicure and Pedicure International Certificate Course
Pre-Requisite:
This course is available to all students who interested in persuing a career as a hand and nail expert. No prior skills or knowledge are required.
Certification
ITEC Certification
Course Cost: €950 (includes kit, exam fee extra)
Note: Booking deposit of €400 required training grants from Dept of Social Welfare are available to qualifying participants please contact us for further details