Nelé Naturalé is one of the best kept secrets in the nail industry. A balance between a natural looking and durable product was found in what we call an Acrylic Gel. Strength not seen before in gel and flexibility not seen in acrylic is now a reality in Nelé Naturalé. We offer nail training as … Continue reading Nelé Naturalé
Rebalance Prep – Hand File Method
The Rebalance Service is what you're likely to be performing most often when you start working as a nail technician. Most southern African nail techs often refer to a "maintenance" or "fill" to describe a similar process, but they are not the same as a rebalance. "Maintenance" or "Fill" services aim only to fill in … Continue reading Rebalance Prep – Hand File Method
The Facts about Fakes
"As the nail industry continues growing, so too are some very concerning issues that are affecting the professionalism and standards we are so desperately trying to uplift." Sonette van Rensburg In an article for Nail File, Sonette adds: The word integrity means "honesty", "truth", "honour" and "reliability", while the antonym of the word is "dishonesty". … Continue reading The Facts about Fakes
Nicolene Vermeulen
Location: Walvis Bay, Namibia | She teaches: Mani & Pedi; UV Gel Nails Professional nail care lines she works with: ibdArtistic Nail DesignGel Couture Nicolene is the owner of Walvis Bay based nail salon, Nails by Nicky and nail technician school, eNVee Nails Namibia. She has more than a decade’s experience in the industry, and started … Continue reading Nicolene Vermeulen
Nail World South Africa 2019
Tanya Gunning, founder of NailArtiste presented a nail art workshop in Johannesburg at Twincare International's annual event Nail World on 21 October 2019. Guests were shown how to do 5 new nail art designs that can be used on their own, or as the starting point of a multitude of more creative and advanced nail … Continue reading Nail World South Africa 2019
How to find the right Nail Tech education provider
If you're interested in becoming a Professional Nail Technician, these few guidelines will help you find the right education provider that will make sure you've got all your bases covered: Sign up for our FREE Trial to see how much fun e-learning for Nail Techs can be!"An amateur knows everything, a professional learns something new … Continue reading How to find the right Nail Tech education provider
Electricity & Fire
Electrical safety Several electrical appliances are used in the salon environment. Understanding how to take care of each of them is essential. Regular cleaning, service and periodic replacement of each appliance will ensure that the investments you make pay off in the long run. Any electrical appliance's cables must be regularly checked for wear or … Continue reading Electricity & Fire
Chemical Safety
In my years of working as a nail technician, I have personally experienced the downsides that come with not understanding the chemicals we work with in this industry. Many of the problems associated with "product fails" are directly linked to incorrect use by the nail technician and not the products themselves. Also, there is not … Continue reading Chemical Safety
Infection Control
When working through this module's assignments, it may be a good idea to speak to a nurse or doctor - maybe ask if you can shadow them while doing their usual cleaning routine - as a lot of the hygiene & infection control measures that should be used in the salon environment are also followed … Continue reading Infection Control
Get inspired by the global nail industry
Nails and nail art are a very popular subject all over the internet, and while the internet is a good source of information, it can be a bit of a minefield figuring out who to follow & learn from. YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and thousands of other websites are out there offering up tutorials and articles … Continue reading Get inspired by the global nail industry
Connect with Us
Join the NailArtiste Tutoring Group Our closed Facebook group is used to post announcements & share new information with our students. You need to log in to Facebook and send a join request, then update the group notification settings after you enroll. You are encouraged to post questions about module content, assignments etc on this … Continue reading Connect with Us
Access Your Lessons
Before you start Please take into consideration the time difference of approximately 8 to 9 hours between SADC & Canada (they start work around 14:00 our time). Carefully reading through the sections and completing the tasks for Avoiding Tech Fails and Planning Your Studies will definitely help pass the time while you wait for your … Continue reading Access Your Lessons
Plan your Studies – Exams
Prepare for your Exams Once you have completed all of your theory, practical classes and mandatory case studies, and we are sure you’re ready for your exam, it’s time for the final stretch! You will be invited to book your live practical exam dates with your NailArtiste Instructor and take your written exam online. She’ll … Continue reading Plan your Studies – Exams
Plan your Studies – Case Studies
Practice your skills: Your case studies are mandatory for all practical modules, and are done as independent study after you have completed your live practical training. Full instructions on how to complete your case studies are included in the resources for each module. You will need to take photos both before and after each practice … Continue reading Plan your Studies – Case Studies
Plan your Studies – Practicals
Learning HOW to do nails: We have found that it’s best to split your practical learning up over time so you can master individual skills, and then build upon them as you progress. Not only does this help you build confidence in your work, but it also helps you build your supplies & kit up … Continue reading Plan your Studies – Practicals