How can I become a Nail Technician?

Question

I want to become a nail technician. I live in southern california. I am 17 1/2 years old and I am currently still in high school. I am thinking about getting my GED and then go to community college to get my nail technician license. I was wondering if anyone knows what I can do before I start to go to school for my license or if someone can give me a little more insight about becoming a nail technician, pros and cons.

Answer 1

It's a great job for a  girl your age, and a little older, but it's not a good job in the long run. You won't be able to live on your own or raise a family on that salary.  Go to college for something that will make you money.  Why spend tuition money just to end up making 10.00 an hour?

Answer 2

Find a good beauty college to attend.

Don't expect to learn everything you need to know there.  You will have to take classes through distributors and manufacturers to really get good information and techniques.

I love doing nails!  Some key things to building a good clientele is:  do good nails, be on time, be reliable, love working with the public and keep learning.

You can make good money doing nails but you have to do your time.  Don't expect the clients to come running into the salon for you.  Be there and take the walk-ins.  Market yourself around the neighborhood and with the clients in the salon.  Sometimes you will have to give away free services to get them in the door.  

Answer 3

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Nail technicians perform manicures and pedicures including decorative nail art, application of artificial nails, nail repair, and other specialised hand and foot treatments.

Nail technicians may perform the following tasks:

apply gel and acrylic nail enhancements and extensions

perform manicures and pedicures

apply knowledge of nail science to nail services

use electrical equipment for nails

apply decorative and airbrushed nail art

conduct financial transactions

perform reception duties, e.g. receive bookings and arrange appointments

perform routine housekeeping duties

maintain client records

provide advice on and sell nail products.

Working as a nail technician can be physically demanding. Repetitive activities and sitting for long periods can cause strain, while chemicals such as those used in acrylics and polish removers may pose a health risk. Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, aprons, dusk masks and safety glasses should be worn to minimise risk. Nail technicians have a high level of public contact, and so need to be well-presented.

Personal Requirements:

well-groomed at all times

good health

pleasant and tactful manner

a genuine interest in people

good interpersonal skills

great hand-eye coordination

patience

creative and artistic ability.

http://www.jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au...

http://www.nailtechschool.com.au/

Impress your friends and family, or even start a new career with the skills to decorate nails and perform relaxing hand and nail care procedures.

With the Cengage Education Nail Technician course, students will learn how to perform basic manicures, pedicures and basic nail care routines. Students also learn the principles behind creating interesting nail art designs including flowers and striping, and applying rhinestones.

For this course students will need to have access to their own nail polish, top coat polish and base coat polish.

On completion of your course:

Upon completion of this course you will receive a Cengage Education Nail Technician certificate.

Key areas of learning:

The business of nails

Anatomy and physiology

Basic manicure

Basic pedicure

Nail art

Advanced treatments

http://www.cengage.edu.au/beauty-therapy...

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Answer 4

I am a nail tech I am a trained and LICENSED PROFESSIONALS and I make way more than $10 an hour. I work 3 days a week and I make no less than $27 and hour and that doesn't include retail sales. Pt time job, beyond full time pay.

Many Nail tech's make over $1000 a week.

Do not let anyone tell you, that you cannot support a family or pay your bills with this profession.

It is a honorable profession to make people feel and look their best,  The hours are flexible and you will have a great time.

Pros: You can make a GREAT living.

You can work around a family

you will be in the fashion industry and working at the table isn't the only thing you can do. You can work for magazines and trade shows, the sky is the limit.

You will make great relationships to last a life time.

Cons. you have to be patient while you build your clientele.

Working with a lot of other women can get irritating.

That's it.

I am including a link below for you to visit. Manicurist all over the world come to talk about their profession and the up's and down's. NONE of them would discourage you from joining our wonderful world of nail care and trends.

To begin you need to be in high school or a graduate ( or GED) then all you do is check out the local schools, find one you like and sign up. They will tell you if you need anything. There is nothing special, no course requirements. Just enroll and start learning, be aware you will most likely only learn the basics and that's when you will want to go to shows and talk to the nail tech's in the link below. To understand the salon outside of the basics.