Learn how to care for nails like a pro and perform treatments like manicures and pedicures in this free online course. Master professional nail technology in this cosmetology course. We outline basic anatomy and discuss the equipment and techniques used by nail technicians. We cover the essentials of nail care, nail art and cosmetic safety practices used to maintain hygiene and provide aftercare. We also explain how to become a professional nail technician and discuss the relevant UK legislation. Sign up to train as a nail specialist capable of caring for nails.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 191926 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 4-5 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Outline the modern nail care industry's scope and demands • Discuss how hand and foot nerves, bones and muscle anatomy affects nail care services • Identify the skin's underlying structure and its basic needs • Recognise the function and characteristics of the natural nail • List the essential pieces of equipment and setup of a professional nail treatment unit • Recall the properties of the hygiene chemicals used to keep nail products safe • Explain how to perform manicures and pedicures and add nail art • Analyse which concerns to address for the care of natural and artificial nails • Evaluate the symptoms of nail disorders, diseases and allergies • Distinguish between treatable and untreatable nail conditions • Select a suitable career as a nail technician • Outline the safe practices and regulatory aspects of salon management in the UK |
| Course Code | 336 |

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