Nail Shaping Course

Our Perfecting Nail Shaping Course is an intensive nail shaping training, from natural nails to extreme shapes. Sharpest nail shapes get the most attention, become one of the elite nail techs with this course.

Languge: English
Course Units: 34
Course Videos: 41
Certified Diploma Certificate Allowing you to gain insurance
  • Why This Course
  • Who Is This For
  • How Does It Work
  • What Will I Learn
  • What Will I Achieve

Expand your skill level using advanced Nail Shaping techniques. You will learn advanced filing and application techniques, specified to each nail shape.

As a new nail technician or an existing practitioner, Nail Shaping is one of the hardest techniques to master and keeping up to date with the latest nail trends can be challenging. How many times have you left a salon and not been happy with the shape of your nails and then gone home filed them yourself and then the nails start to lift? Lets make the change and not let your clients leave unhappy with the shape of their nails.

This course is all about how to create the perfect nail shapes, from basic square, round and squoval nails to more advanced nail shapes such as almond, stiletto and ballerina. We will also teach you how to refine and shape acrylic or gel nails allowing you to form the natural curves of the nails leaving the clients with professional looking nails. Shaping is one of the basic skills that every nail technician needs, so look no further and let this course build your kills, confidence and techniques.

Shapes Covered:
  • Almond
  • Stilletto
  • Square
  • Round
  • Squoval
  • Ballerina/Coffin

Below is a sample video taken from clips of the original tutorials to give you an idea of what you will be learning as well as the quality of the professionally filmed tutorials.

Course Features

video tutorials guiding you through every aspect of every treatment.
easy to follow downloadable eBooks in units, designed to enhance your progressive learning techniques
Easy online learning via your mobile, tablet and pc
Full support and guidence from working professionals

Start your own business

There are 340 million client visits across the industry each year (six per person per year), with the average household spend on services of £161. It’s now your time to start your business!

Earn extra money

Earn up to £25 per hour as a qualified therapist (that’s a potential earning of £1000 a week!) If your looking to make some extra money this is a great way to create residual income.

Be your own boss

Has it always been a dream of yours to start your own beauty business? Well now with our online courses you can. Once you complete the course you will achieve a Diploma Certificate allowing you to gain professional insurance.

Learn around commitments

Learning around commitments can be hard. Thats why our online courses are ideal as you can learn in your own time and at your own pace with no time restrictions at all.

Completing your Nail Shaping course online is easy. Once you purchase the course you will get instant access to our Award Winning Online Education Platform which houses your tutorial videos and eBooks. Our courses are available on desktops, tablets and mobiles so you can learn anywhere, anyhow.

Each course will have a number of modules and within those modules will be units. Each unit will have a specific video to watch, an area associated with the eBook which is clearly laid out and a set of multiple choice questions for you to complete. Once you have completed the questions and get the desired pass mark the next unit will open for you. You can take the multiple choice questions as many times as you wish with full support from your tutor where needed. This guided way of learning ensures you gain and then retain our expert knowledge.

After you have completed all the units in a module, that module will be marked as complete and the next one will open.

At the end of all the modules you will be asked to upload evidence of work to your online workbook. These are before and after photos of your work which will then be reviewed by your tutor who will feedback to you areas for improvement or pass you on the course.

Once you have passed the course, your Diploma Certificate will be available for download via the portal and stored for you. You have LIFETIME access to the portal so you can return at anytime using your tutorials and eBooks as a reference.

For more information and to see the portal in action, watch the video below.

Our course offers a unique home learning approach from our online tutorials to learning eBooks. Each technique is clearly demonstrated and you will learn new theory and knowledge as you monitor your progress with the completion of the online knowledge tests.

Module 1: Foundation

In this module are the following Units, a description of each unit is below:

Personal Standards and Practice
In this unit you will learn the importance of personal standards and what is expected of you as a professional working within the industry.
Hygiene
In this unit you will learn the basic hygiene rules to be followed, how to prevent cross infection and contamination, contagious skin condition, what sanitisation and sterilisation are and what methods to use
Effective Communication with Clients
In this unit you will learn about customer and client care, how to build relationships with clients, how to effectively communicate with clients and deal with client dissatisfaction. We will also cover client consultation which is an important aspect for all professionals.
Business Promotion
In this unit you will be provided with business ideas, how to price treatments as well as how to work within a salon and as a self employed therapist.
Preparation of the Work Area
In this unit you will learn how to create a comfortable and professional work area covering the four basic principles.
Health & Safety Legislations
In this unit you will learn how to take care of all those who are within your workplace as well as the latest health and safety legislation to ensure you are working with compliance and in safety.
Insurance
In this unit you will learn the importance of insurance and how to gain it, disposal of waste and data protection act.
Being effective at Work
In this unit you will learn job roles, responsibilities and working relationships as well as communication, effective teamwork and development within job roles
Promoting Products & Services
In this unit you will learn the importance of retail sales, positive product promotion and sales techniques
Retail Specific Legislation
In this unit you will learn all the current legislation specific to retail, product promotion and gaining client feedback
Reception Duties
In this unit you will learn the importance of maintaining the reception area, the roles of a receptionist as well as patch testing
Taking Payments & Methods
In this unit you will learn how to deal with different payment methods and taking payments from clients
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Module 2: Anatomy and Physiology - Nails

In this module are the following Units, a description of each unit is below:

Structure of the Nail
In this unit you will learn the factors which affect the nail growth (internal and external) as well as the structure of the nail itself and the function of each part.
Bones & the Muscular System
In this unit you will learn of the main bones in the hand and lower arm, the muscular system (including the main muscles of the hand and arm) and the blood supply to the hand and arm.
Skin Types & Skin Structure
In this unit you will learn the main skin types, the functions of the skin, the structure of the skin and the functions of each layer.
The Lymphatic System
In this unit you will learn what Lymph is and how it is formed, the connection between blood and Lymph as well as the difference between Lymph Capillaries-Vessels and Nodes.
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Module 3: Nail and Skin Healthcare

In this module are the following Units, a description of each unit is below:

Skin Diseases / Disorders
In this unit you will learn the five most common skin diseases and disorders as well as what a contra-indication is.
Nail Diseases
In this unit you will learn the six most common nail diseases and be able to confidently identify them.
Nail Disorders
In this unit you will learn the twelve most common nail disorders and be able to confidently identify them.
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Module 4: Nail Shaping

In this module are the following Units, a description of each unit is below:

Introduction
In this unit you will learn the benefits of nail shaping, what it is and how to achieve it.
Almond Shape
In this unit your will learn how to create a almond shape nail
Square Shape
In this unit you will learn how to create a square shape
Squoval Shape
In this unit you will learn how to create a squoval nail shape
Round Shape
In this unit you will learn how to create a round shape nail
Stiletto Shape
In this unit you will learn how to create a stiletto nail shape
Ballerine or Coffin Shape
In this unit you will learn how to create a Ballerina/Coffin nail shape
Refining and Shaping
In this unit you will learn all about refining and shaping
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