I want to become a nail artist: how to choose good courses

The profession of a manicurist is quite in demand and well paid in the field of beauty services. How to master it? You should start by taking basic courses, where you will be given a good theoretical basis and will also be helped to hone your skills in practice. There are a lot of similar ones on the market. And in this diversity it is easy to get confused or make the wrong choice. To prevent this from happening, together with expert Ekaterina Shevchuk, we have prepared tips on how to choose good manicure courses, and also give tips on what you should definitely pay attention to.

Ekaterina Shevchuk , nail service master with 12 years of experience, certified instructor of JZ Nails Group, two-time champion of Ukraine in classic manicure, founder of the “School of Modern Manicure”, co-owner of a beauty studio (Belaya Tserkov)

We live in a time when the beauty industry is very popular and in demand. In this regard, the demand for training in one of the most popular services in this area - a nail technician - has increased greatly. Hundreds of girls every day face the choice of which school to go to. What should you pay attention to when choosing manicure training courses?

The most important thing is, of course, the instructor. A person who will share his knowledge with you. Firstly, the instructor must be a practicing master, a sought-after specialist with good reviews and reputation.

Another aspect: the instructor must do a high-quality manicure using different techniques. This confirms his high qualifications. The more the instructor knows and can do, the more he can teach you. Narrowly specialized specialists lose out greatly in this regard.

The third nuance that is worth paying attention to is the education of the instructor. How often does he take training courses, improve his skills, and master the latest manicure techniques?

Another good way to find a truly high-quality manicure course or school is to study student reviews, as well as get acquainted with their work after graduation. If you dare, you can even contact them directly, ask them about the school in correspondence on social networks and hear their recommendations.

Let's talk about the school itself. She must have everything necessary for training: equipment, brushes, materials for training: equipment, brushes, materials for manicure, etc. As a rule, in reputable schools, training is divided into separate blocks (stages) - from basic knowledge to advanced training, and each technique is a separate course.

You also need to pay attention to the cost. Remember: good training does not come cheap! A qualified instructor will not sell his knowledge and experience for pennies. And this is not the case when you can save money. The only way to make a choice without compromising the quality of training is group classes instead of individual ones.

Another important nuance for your subsequent work is that after completing the training, the school must issue you a certificate confirming your qualifications.